Stephen Urquhart
| Stephen Urquhart | ||
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| Utah State Senate District 29 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| 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 | November 4, 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Utah House of Representatives, District 75 | ||
| 2001 - 2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Williams College | |
| J.D. | Brigham Young University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Urquhart served in the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 75 from 2001 to 2009.
Biography
Urquhart earned his BS in Biology from Williams College. He went on to receive his JD from J. Reuben Clark Law School of Brigham Young University.
Urquhart is an attorney.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Urquhart served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Urquhart served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Labor | ||||
| • Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Urquhart served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Business and Labor | ||||
| • Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology | ||||
Urquhart was also a member of the Utah Judicial Conduct Commission.
Elections
2012
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2012
Urquhart won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah State Senate District 29. Urquhart was unopposed in the June 26 Republican primary and defeated Terence Moore (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012. [1]
| Utah State Senate, District 29, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Stephen Urquhart Incumbent |
77% | 28,174 | |
| Democratic | Terence Moore | 23% | 8,398 | |
| Total Votes | 36,572 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Urquhart won election to the 29th District Seat in the Utah State Senate, defeating opponents Brooks Pace and Wade Beatty.[2]
Urquhart raised $82,080 for his campaign, while Pace raised $47,536 and Beatty raised $0. [3]
| Utah State Senate, District 29 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Stephen Urquhart (R)
|
28,597 | 67.40% | ||
| Brooks Pace (D) | 12,281 | 28.90% | ||
| Wade Beatty (C) | 1,546 | 3.6% | ||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Urquhart is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Urquhart raised a total of $340,064 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 13, 2013.[4]
| Stephen Urquhart's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Utah State Senate, District 29 |  |
$80,735 | |
| 2010 | Utah State Senate, District 29 |  |
$67,345 | |
| 2008 | Utah State Senate, District 29 | |
$82,080 | |
| 2006 | Utah State House, District 75 | |
$63,726 | |
| 2004 | Utah State House, District 75 | |
$18,351 | |
| 2002 | Utah State House, District 75 | |
$18,477 | |
| 2000 | Utah State House, District 75 | |
$9,350 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $340,064 | |||
2012
Urquhart won re-election to the Utah State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Urquhart raised a total of $80,735.
| Utah State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stephen Urquhart's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Senate Republican Campaign Cmte Of Utah | $4,500 | |||
| Energysolutions | $3,500 | |||
| Select Health | $2,500 | |||
| PCM Venture I | $2,500 | |||
| Utah Technology Council | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $80,735 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Urquhart was not up for election to the Utah State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Urquhart raised a total of $67,345.
| Utah State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stephen Urquhart's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Molina Healthcare | $4,000 | |||
| Select Health | $3,500 | |||
| 1-800 Contacts | $3,500 | |||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $3,000 | |||
| Altria | $3,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $67,345 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Urquhart won election to the Utah State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Urquhart raised a total of $82,080.
| Utah State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stephen Urquhart's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Utah County Legislative Pac | $5,000 | |||
| Killpack, Sheldon L | $5,000 | |||
| Utah Republican Senate Campaign Cmte | $5,000 | |||
| Select Health | $4,988 | |||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $4,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $82,080 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Urquhart won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2006. During that election cycle, Urquhart raised a total of $63,726.
| Utah House of Representatives 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stephen Urquhart's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| America Online | $5,000 | |||
| Utah Republican Party | $5,000 | |||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $3,500 | |||
| Parents For Choice In Education | $3,000 | |||
| Cross Creek Manor | $3,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $63,726 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Urquhart won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Urquhart raised a total of $18,351.
| Utah House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stephen Urquhart's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Canopy Group | $1,000 | |||
| 1-800 Contacts | $1,000 | |||
| Utah Hospitals & Health Systems Association | $1,000 | |||
| Utah Rural Electric Association | $800 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $18,351 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Urquhart won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Urquhart raised a total of $18,477.
| Utah House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stephen Urquhart's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Lichfield, Robert B | $2,500 | |||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $1,500 | |||
| Habibian Ltd | $1,000 | |||
| Utah Rural Electric Association | $600 | |||
| Utah House Republican Elections Cmte | $600 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $18,477 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2000
Urquhart won election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2000. During that election cycle, Urquhart raised a total of $9,350.
| Utah House of Representatives 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Stephen Urquhart's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| Prince, Merle | $1,000 | |||
| Urqhart, Jack | $1,000 | |||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $1,000 | |||
| Urquhart, Thomas J | $700 | |||
| Utah Education Association | $540 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $9,350 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Urquhart has a wife, Sara.
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- Legislative panel mulls national putative father registry - Deseret News
- Lawmakers discuss possible tweaks to controversial school grading law - Deseret News
- Committee meets on Utah prison relocation - StandardNet
- New Utah prison boss wants to 'work hard for everybody' - Salt Lake Tribune
- Utah governor announces picks for prison relocation board - Salt Lake Tribune
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External links
- Sen. Urquhart's blog
- Official Utah State Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
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| Preceded by John Hickman |
Utah Senate District 29 2009–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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