Stephen Urquhart
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| Stephen Urquhart | |
 | |
| Utah State Senate District 29 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2009 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Senate website |
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Urquhart served in the Utah State House of Representatives from 2000 to the present. He joined the Utah State Senate in 2009 and has served in that position since. He represents the 29th district.
Urquhart is an attorney.
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.
Committee membership
- Business and Labor Committee, Utah Senate
- Transportation and Public Utilities and Technology Committee, Utah Senate
Urquhart is also a member of the Utah Judicial Conduct Commission.
Elections
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.[1]
Urquhart raised $82,080 for his campaign, while Pace raised $47,536 and Beatty raised $0. [2]
| 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
2008
In 2008, a year in which Urquhart was up for election, he collected $82,080 in donations.[3]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Utah Republican Senate Campaign Committee | $5,000 |
| Sheldon Killpack | $5,000 |
| Utah County Legislative PAC | $5,000 |
| Select Health | $4,988 |
Personal life
Urquhart has a wife, Sara.
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
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by John Hickman | Utah Senate District 29 2009–present | Succeeded by NA |
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