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Laura Black
| Laura Black | |
 | |
| Utah House Of Representatives District 45 | |
| Former representative | |
| Term in office began 2009 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Educator |
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Black was a candidate for the Utah State House of Representatives in 2004 and 2006, but was not elected in either case. She joined the Utah State House in 2009, representing District 45 until 2011.
Black is a former teacher at Bingham High School. She currently works for the Jordan Education Association.
Black attended Brigham Young University. She went on to receive her BS in Family and Consumer Science/Education from the University of Utah.
Elections
2010
Black was defeated by Republican challenger Steven Eliasonin the November 2, 2010 general election[1].
2008
On November 4, 2008, Black won election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 45 defeating opponents Brian Monsen (R) and Dave Perry (C).[2]
Black raised $37,160 for her campaign while Monsen raised $39,990 and Perry raised $1,110.[3]
| Utah State House of Representatives, District 45 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Laura Black (D)
|
6,116 | |||
| Brian Monsen (R) | 5,492 | |||
| Dave Perry (C) | 331 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
Black raised $37,160 for the 2008 election.
Her major contributors are listed below.[4]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Utah Committee for a Democratic Majority | $4,500 |
| Utah Education Association | $2,000 |
| Atkinson Consulting | $1,500 |
Committee assignments
Personal
Black is single.
External links
- Utah House of Representatives - Rep. Laura Black
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
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