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Ariel Defay
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2023 - Present
2027
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Ariel Defay (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 15. She assumed office on November 15, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Defay (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 15. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Defay was appointed to the Utah House of Representatives to replace former Rep. Brad R. Wilson (R).
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Ariel Defay defeated Josh Smith in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 15 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ariel Defay (R) | 75.7 | 14,904 | |
 | Josh Smith (Utah Forward Party) | 24.3 | 4,783 | |
| Total votes: 19,687 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ariel Defay advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 15.
Utah Forward Party primary election
The Utah Forward Party primary election was canceled. Josh Smith advanced from the Utah Forward Party primary for Utah House of Representatives District 15.
Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Ariel Defay advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 15 on April 13, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Ariel Defay (R) | |
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Utah Forward Party convention
Utah Forward Party convention for Utah House of Representatives District 15
Josh Smith advanced from the Utah Forward Party convention for Utah House of Representatives District 15 on April 13, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josh Smith (Utah Forward Party) | 100.0 | 1 |
| Total votes: 1 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Defay in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 16 to March 1.
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2023
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In 2023, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 3.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Utah House of Representatives District 15 |
Officeholder Utah House of Representatives District 15 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Brad R. Wilson (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 15 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
