Kraig Powell
| 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 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $117/day | |
| Per diem | $96/day (lodging) $61/day (meals) | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Willamette University, 1989 | |
| Master's | University of Virginia, 1992 | |
| J.D. | University of Virginia School of Law, 1995 | |
| Ph.D. | University of Virginia, 2000 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 18, 1966 | |
| Place of birth | Tacoma, WA | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Latter-Day Saint | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
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.
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.
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:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Government Operations, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Powell served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
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 |  Kraig 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 | |||
| Kraig Powell (R)
|
9,353 | |||
| Neil Anderton (D) | 4,170 | |||
| Douglas Thompson (C) | 350 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Powell is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Powell raised a total of $60,242 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 18, 2013.[5]
| Kraig Powell's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Utah State House, District 54 |  |
$21,405 | |
| 2010 | Utah State House, District 54 | |
$4,962 | |
| 2008 | Utah State House, District 54 | |
$33,875 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $60,242 | |||
2012
Powell won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Powell raised a total of $21,405.
| Utah House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kraig Powell's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Wasatch County Republican Party | $3,000 | |||
| Rowe, Bruce | $1,680 | |||
| Summit County Republican Party | $1,200 | |||
| Heiple, James D | $1,000 | |||
| Powell, Kim | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $21,405 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Powell won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Powell raised a total of $4,962.
| Utah House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kraig Powell's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Powell, Kraig | $3,700 | |||
| Clark, PK | $625 | |||
| Uintah County Republican Party | $250 | |||
| Lemon, Glenda | $100 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $4,962 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Powell won election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Powell raised a total of $33,875.
| Utah House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kraig Powell's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Powell, Kraig | $11,750 | |||
| Wasatch County Republican Party | $2,000 | |||
| Utah House Republican Elections Cmte | $2,000 | |||
| Townsend, Duane & Joan | $1,000 | |||
| Mcmanus, Patrick J | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $33,875 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Powell and his wife, Kim, have four children.
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External links
- Utah House of Representatives - Rep. Kraig Powell
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
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