Amanda Bollinger

Amanda Bollinger

Republican Party

Utah State Board of Education District 9

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Natalie Cline

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Utah

Graduate

University of Phoenix

Ph.D

University of Phoenix

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Profession

School administrator

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Amanda Bollinger (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah State Board of Education, representing District 9. She assumed office on January 6, 2025. Her current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Bollinger (Republican Party) ran for election to the Utah State Board of Education to represent District 9. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Amanda Bollinger earned a B.S. in exercise and sports science from the University of Utah, an M.Ed. in special education, and an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction, both from the University of Phoenix. Bollinger's career experience includes working as a teacher and school principal.

Elections

2024

See also: Utah State Board of Education election, 2024

General election

General election for Utah State Board of Education District 9

Amanda Bollinger defeated Will Shiflett in the general election for Utah State Board of Education District 9 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amanda Bollinger (R)	69.4	67,325
		Will Shiflett (D)	30.6	29,753

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 97,078
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Will Shiflett advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah State Board of Education District 9.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Amanda Bollinger advanced from the Republican primary for Utah State Board of Education District 9.

Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah State Board of Education District 9

Will Shiflett advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah State Board of Education District 9 on March 30, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Will Shiflett (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah State Board of Education District 9

Amanda Bollinger defeated incumbent Natalie Cline in the Republican convention for Utah State Board of Education District 9 on April 13, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amanda Bollinger (R)	63.2	211
		Natalie Cline (R)	36.8	123

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 334
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bollinger in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Campaign website

Bollinger’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Student Learning EVERY child can learn and should be provided opportunities to be successful learners. What works for one student, doesn't work for all. Students should feel safe in school, enabling them to concentrate on their education. Students should understand what they are learning, the purpose behind it, and monitor their progress in the learning process. Our educational system should foster the development of students' skills for critical analysis and problem-solving both independently and collaboratively. Parents Parents are vital participants in the education of their children and in the public education system. It is important for schools to collaborate with parents to identify needs and ensure that all individual student needs are met. Parent volunteers in classrooms, through PTA, and on the School Community Council are essential partners to develop a high functioning school Parents should have the freedom of influence and choice in education. Educators Supporting and retaining educators should be a priority of each school and district. Educators should be trusted and respected by allowing a balance of the art and science of teaching. Teacher leaders should be provided opportunities and compensation to assist in ongoing professional development of educators. Funding Earmarked funding grants need to be reviewed and improved to avoid the unintentional consequences of perpetual new programs and curriculums. Public education should be fully funded to cover growth, inflation, and resources needed to support and retain teachers. Public taxpayer dollars should stay in public schools for the purpose of achieving fiscally conservative use of funding. Policy Policymakers should carefully examine policies and seek ways to support schools. Policy should provide reduced government oversight and prompt increased local control. Educational policy should be driven by what is best for kids and not partisan agendas.	”
—Amanda Bollinger’s campaign website (2024)

Campaign finance summary

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Amanda Bollinger campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Utah State Board of Education District 9	Won general	$44,700	$-42,449
Grand total			$44,700	$-42,449
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Preceded by Natalie Cline (R)	Utah State Board of Education District 9 2025-Present	Succeeded by -