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Merlynn Newbold
| Merlynn Newbold | ||
 | ||
| Utah House of Representatives District 50 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $117/day | |
| Per diem | $95/day for lodging, $61/day for meals | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Brigham Young University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Consultant | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Newbold previously served on the South Jordan City Council.
Newbold is a Consultant.
Newbold earned her BS in Business Management from Brigham Young University.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Newbold served on the following committees:
- Administrative Rules Review Committee, Utah State Legislature
- Education Committee, Utah House of Representatives
- Redistricting Committee, Utah State Legislature
- Retirement and Independent Entities Committee, Utah House of Representatives
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, Utah House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Public Education Appropriations, Chair
- Subcommittee on Retirement and Independent Entities Appropriations
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Newbold served on the following committees:
- Education Committee, Utah House
- Retirement and Independent Entities Committee, Utah House
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, Utah House
Elections
2012
Newbold ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 50. She was defeated by Rich Cunningham and Steven E. Roberts in the Republican convention. [1]
2010
On November 2, 2010 Newbold won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 50[2].
| Utah House of Representatives, District 50 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Merlynn Newbold (R)
|
9,588 | |||
| Gary R. Olsen (D) | 3,760 | |||
| Russell G. Hatch (C) | 959 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Newbold won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 50 defeating opponents Patty Rich (D) and Russell Hatch (C).[3]
Newbold raised $23,977 for her campaign while Rich raised $16 and Hatch raised $0.[4]
| Utah State House of Representatives, District 50 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Merylnn Newbold (R)
|
12,938 | |||
| Patty Rich (D) | 5,273 | |||
| Russell Hatch (C) | 1,050 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Newbold received $54,744 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below.[5]
| Utah House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Merlynn Newbold's campaign in 2010 | |
| Quality Jobs Coalition | $2,500 |
| Merit Medical Systems | $2,267 |
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $2,000 |
| Sorenson, Beverley T | $2,000 |
| Ipson, Don & Joann | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $54,744 |
2008
Newbold raised $23,977 for the 2008 election.
Her major contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| PCM Venture I | $1,500 |
| Utah Association of Realtors | $1,500 |
| Kevin Garn Election Campaign | $1,000 |
| Utah House Republican Elections Committee | $1,000 |
Personal
Newbold has a husband, Ray.
External links
- Utah House of Representatives - Rep. Merlynn Newbold
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Utah House of Representatives District 50 2001-2013 |
Succeeded by Rich Cunningham (R) |
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