Peter Knudson
| Peter Knudson | ||
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| Utah State Senate District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1999 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 14 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $117/day | |
| Per diem | $96/day (lodging) $61/day (meals) | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1998 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/26/1937 | |
| Place of birth | Brigham City, UT | |
| Profession | Orthodontist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Knudson earned his BS from Utah State University. He went on to receive his AS from Weber State University in 1962. He then earned his DDS from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at the University of Pacific in 1996. In 1969 he received his MS from Loyola University in Chicago. He also received his Certificate of Specialization in Orthodontics from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1969.
Knudson currently works as an orthodontist and has worked in that field since 1969.
Knudson is a retired Colonel in the United States Army Reserves. He worked for United States Public Health Service from 1966 to 1967. From 1956 to the present, Knudson served as a Colonel in the Utah Army National Guard.
Knudson's political experience began with his work as Chair of the Brigham City Republican Party from 1972 to 1974. He served as a member of the Brigham City Council from 1974 to 1978. He went on to become the mayor of Brigham City in 1978 and served in that position until 1990. He then served as Chair of the Box Elder Republican Party from 1991 to 1993. In December of 1994, he was appointed to the Utah State House of Representatives. Knudson served in this position until 1998, when he was elected to the Utah State Senate.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Knudson served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Development and Workforce Services | ||||
| • Ethics, Chair | ||||
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Legislative Management | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Knudson served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Operations and Political Subdivisions, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Management | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Knudson served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Operations and Political Subdivisions | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2010
Knudson was re-elected to the 17th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Richard "Rick" Kent and Sherry Phipps in the general election on November 2, 2010.[1][2]
| Utah State Senate, District 17, General Election 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Peter Knudson (R)
|
16,806 | |||
| Richard "Rick" Kent (D) | 4,299 | |||
| Sherry Phipps (C) | 2,463 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Knudson won re-election to the 17th District Seat in the Utah State Senate, defeating opponents Arthur Douglas and Kirk Pearson.[3]
Knudson raised $53,769 for his campaign, while Douglas raised $9,700 and Pearson raised $5,768. [4]
| Utah State Senate, District 17 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peter Knudson (R)
|
14,149 | |||
| Arthur Douglas (D) | 6,797 | |||
| Kirk Pearson (C) | 1,541 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Knudson is available dating back to 1996. Based on available campaign finance records, Knudson raised a total of $215,922 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 11, 2013.[5]
| Peter Knudson's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Utah State Senate, District 17 |  |
$8,700 | |
| 2010 | Utah State Senate, District 17 |  |
$88,372 | |
| 2008 | Utah State Senate, District 17 | |
$8,600 | |
| 2006 | Utah State Senate, District 17 | |
$53,769 | |
| 2004 | Utah State Senate, District 17 | |
$1,551 | |
| 2002 | Utah State Senate, District 17 | |
$23,851 | |
| 1998 | Utah State Senate, District 24 | |
$25,292 | |
| 1996 | Utah House of Representatives, District 2 | |
$5,787 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $215,922 | |||
2012
Knudson was not up for election to the Utah State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Knudson raised a total of $8,700.
| Utah State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter Knudson's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Friends of Utah Higher Education | $1,500 | |||
| Nucor Corp | $1,000 | |||
| Reagan Outdoor Advertising | $1,000 | |||
| Utah Medical Association | $800 | |||
| Comcast | $750 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $8,700 | |||
| Source:[www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=134743 Follow the Money] | ||||
2010
Knudson won re-election to the Utah State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Knudson raised a total of $88,372.
| Utah State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter Knudson's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $5,000 | |||
| ATK Launch Systems | $3,500 | |||
| Valeo Inc | $2,000 | |||
| Utah Dental Association | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $88,372 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Knudson was not up for election to the Utah State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Knudson raised a total of $8,600.
| Utah State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter Knudson's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| ATK Launch Systems | $1,500 | |||
| MedCo Health Solutions | $1,000 | |||
| Nucor Corp | $1,000 | |||
| Regence Bluecross Blueshield Of Utah | $800 | |||
| Comcast | $750 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $8,600 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Knudson won re-election to the Utah State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Knudson raised a total of $53,769.
| Utah State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter Knudson's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Utah Association of Realtors | $7,000 | |||
| Republican Senate Campaign Committee of Utah | $4,000 | |||
| ATK Thiokol | $4,000 | |||
| Utah Dental Association | $3,000 | |||
| Vanguard Media LLC | $2,168 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $53,769 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Knudson was not up for election to the Utah State Senate in 2004. During that election cycle, Knudson raised a total of $1,551.
| Utah State Senate 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter Knudson's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Altria | $500 | |||
| ATK Aerospace Co | $500 | |||
| Abbott Laboratories | $300 | |||
| Knudson, Peter | $251 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $1,551 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Knudson won re-election to the Utah State Senate in 2002. During that election cycle, Knudson raised a total of $23,851.
| Utah State Senate 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter Knudson's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Knudson, Peter | $2,000 | |||
| Utah Association of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Utah Hospitals & Health Systems Association | $1,500 | |||
| Regence Bluecross Blueshield Of Utah | $1,250 | |||
| Utah Medical Association | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $23,851 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1998
Knudson won election to the Utah State Senate in 1998. During that election cycle, Knudson raised a total of $25,292.
| Utah State Senate 1998 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter Knudson's campaign in 1998 | ||||
| Utah Dental Association | $2,000 | |||
| Hospital Corp Of America | $1,750 | |||
| Utah Education Association | $1,176 | |||
| Utah Republican Party | $1,000 | |||
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 1998 | $25,292 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
1996
Knudson won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives in 1996. During that election cycle, Knudson raised a total of $5,787.
| Utah House of Representatives 1996 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Peter Knudson's campaign in 1996 | ||||
| Philip Morris | $500 | |||
| Utah Medical Association | $500 | |||
| Knudson, Peter | $300 | |||
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Utah | $250 | |||
| Columbia Healthcare | $250 | |||
| Total Raised in 1996 | $5,787 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Knudson and his wife Georgianna have four children.
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External links
- Peter Knudson's campaign website
- Official Utah State Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998, 1996
References
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