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Kraig Powell

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Kraig Powell
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Utah House of Representatives District 54
Incumbent
In office
2009 - Present
Term ends
January 1, 2015
Years in position 4
PartyRepublican
Compensation
Base salary$117/day
Per diem$96/day (lodging)
$61/day (meals)
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First elected2008
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Term limitsN/A
Education
Bachelor'sWillamette University, 1989
Master'sUniversity of Virginia, 1992
J.D.University of Virginia School of Law, 1995
Ph.D.University of Virginia, 2000
Personal
BirthdayMarch 18, 1966
Place of birthTacoma, WA
ProfessionAttorney
ReligionLatter-Day Saint
Websites
Office website
www.CandidateVerification.org

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Kraig Powell (b. March 18, 1966) is a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 54 since 2009.

Powell was a Briefing Attorney for the Texas Court of Appeals in 1995. He then worked as a Senior Law Clerk for the Illinois Supreme Court from 1996 to 2000. He has worked as an attorney for Tesch Law Offices since 2001.

Powell earned his BA in Political Science/English from Willamette University in 1989. He went on to receive his MA in Government from the University of Virginia in 1992. He then received his JD from the University of Virginia in 1995. In 2000, he earned his PhD from the University of Virginia.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Powell served on the following committees:

Utah Committee Assignments, 2013
Education
Government Operations
Retirement and Independent Entities, Chair

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Powell served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Powell served on the following committees:

Elections

2012

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2012

Powell won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 54. He ran unopposed in the June 26 Republican primary and defeated Chris Robinson (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1]

Utah House of Representatives, District 54, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark.jpgKraig Powell Incumbent 59.3% 9,252
     Democratic Chris Robinson 40.7% 6,356
Total Votes 15,608

2010

On November 2, 2010 Powell won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 54[2].

2008

On November 4, 2008, Powell won election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 54 defeating opponents Neil Anderton (D) and Douglas Thompson (C).[3]

Powell raised $33,875 for his campaign while Anderton raised $6,855and Thompson raised $17.[4]

Utah State House of Representatives, District 54 (2008)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark.jpg Kraig Powell (R) 9,353
Neil Anderton (D) 4,170
Douglas Thompson (C) 350

Campaign donors

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

2010

In 2010, Powell received $4,962 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below.[5]


2008

Powell raised $33,875 for the 2008 election.

His major contributors are listed below.[6]

Donor Amount
Kraig Powell $11,750
Wasatch County Republican Party $2,000
Utah House Republican Elections Committee $2,000

Personal

Powell and his wife, Kim, have four children.

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