Brent Strate

Brent Strate

Republican Party

Prior offices

Utah State Board of Education District 4

Successor: LeAnn Wood

Predecessor: Jennifer Graviet

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Utah State Board of Education District 3

Successor: Rod Hall

Predecessor: Matt Hymas

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Elections and appointments

Last election

June 25, 2024

Education

Associate

Snow College, 1989

Bachelor's

Utah State University, 1991

Graduate

University of Phoenix

Other

University of Phoenix, 1999

Personal

Birthplace

Mount Pleasant, Utah

Religion

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Profession

Teacher

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Brent Strate (Republican Party) was a member of the Utah State Board of Education, representing District 3. He assumed office on January 2, 2023. He left office on January 6, 2025.

Strate (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Utah State Board of Education to represent District 3. He lost in the Republican primary on June 25, 2024.

Strate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Brent Strate was born in Spring City, Utah, and has lived in South Ogden, Utah. Strate earned an associate degree from Snow College and a bachelor's degree in secondary education and a master's degree in education from the University of Phoenix. His career experience includes working as a teacher at South Ogden Junior High School and Bonneville High School.

Elections

2024

See also: Utah State Board of Education election, 2024

General election

General election for Utah State Board of Education District 3

Rod Hall defeated Laura Johnson in the general election for Utah State Board of Education District 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rod Hall (R)	69.5	60,766
		Laura Johnson (Utah Forward Party)	30.5	26,628

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 87,394
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Utah State Board of Education District 3

Rod Hall defeated incumbent Brent Strate in the Republican primary for Utah State Board of Education District 3 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rod Hall	57.3	14,468
		Brent Strate	42.7	10,801

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,269
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Utah Forward Party primary election

The Utah Forward Party primary election was canceled. Laura Johnson advanced from the Utah Forward Party primary for Utah State Board of Education District 3.

Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah State Board of Education District 3

Rod Hall defeated incumbent Brent Strate in the Republican convention for Utah State Board of Education District 3 on April 27, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rod Hall (R)	75.5	157
		Brent Strate (R)	24.5	51

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 208
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Utah Forward Party convention

Utah Forward Party convention for Utah State Board of Education District 3

Laura Johnson advanced from the Utah Forward Party convention for Utah State Board of Education District 3 on April 27, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laura Johnson (Utah Forward Party)	100.0	3

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Strate in this election.

2022

See also: Utah State Board of Education election, 2022

Brent Strate did not file to run for re-election to Utah State Board of Education District 4 in 2022. Strate was redistricted into District 3, which was next up for election in 2024.

2020

See also: Utah State Board of Education election, 2020

General election

General election for Utah State Board of Education District 4

Brent Strate won election in the general election for Utah State Board of Education District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brent Strate (R)	100.0	76,774

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 76,774
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Utah State Board of Education District 4

Brent Strate defeated K'Leena Furniss in the Republican primary for Utah State Board of Education District 4 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brent Strate	57.0	16,029
	Submit photo	K'Leena Furniss	43.0	12,079

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,108
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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah State Board of Education District 4

K'Leena Furniss and Brent Strate advanced from the Republican convention for Utah State Board of Education District 4 on April 25, 2020.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	K'Leena Furniss (R)
✔		Brent Strate (R)

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Brent Strate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Strate's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a retired educator of 30 years. I taught history (mainly U.S. History), government, and financial literacy. I am in my 4th year on the Utah State Board of Education. I also served 12 years on the South Ogden City Council.

My wife, Michel is also an educator. She is currently serving as an elementary principal.

We are the parents of seven children and 4 grandchildren.

Being educators is hard work and we love it. We wouldn't want to be doing anything else.

I have the time, energy and passion for being advocates for the children of Utah.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I am solutions oriented - I'm not willing to spotlight the problems in our education system without finding solutions.

  Problem: Parents were concerned about their children being indoctrinated, and teachers were left vulnerable without clear neutrality standards. Solution: I pushed to update the professional standards rule and provide training that insured neutrality in the classroom and alleviates parental concerns about what is being taught in schools. Problem: Disruptive student behavior.

  Solution: I worked with two legislators on policies that have become law to support students, families, and teachers with increased training and better support systems. No student has the right to disrupt another student's right to learn.
• Problem: Paid professional time was eliminated. Solution: I recommended and promoted the draft legislation that eventually led to legislative action giving teachers 32 hours of flexible professional paid time. An additional 10 million dollars will be added for the upcoming year. Problem: CRT (Critical Race Theory) Solution: Set clear Utah standards. Our teachers need to know what cannot be taught in the classroom. I was one of only three board members who drafted a rule requiring all teachers to be explicitly trained that they could not teach the tenets of CRT as outlined in statute. Then I was one of only six board members who aligned that training with the most recent DEI "prohibited practice".
• Providing quality core learning standards. Supporting teacher growth and excellence by providing the tools necessary for success. Advocating to the legislature for the resources necessary to provide equal opportunity to all Utah students.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

1. Parent engagement.

2. Academic Excellence.

3. Teacher advocacy.

4. Transparency & Accountability.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My dad because he was was always serving other people. He suffered many health issues but was tough as nails. Was always encouraged and supported in becoming who I am today.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I found joy in service!

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The fall of Saigon and watching the last helicopter leaving the U.S. Embassy. I believe I was in 2nd grade.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Farm worker. Off and on for 5 years for the same farmer. There were some things that had to be done right now. For example, watering, cutting, bailing, and stacking the alfalfa. For the most part, I worked when I wished and paid myself when I wished.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

My perspective is that my experience on the South Ogden City Council helped me be more effective quicker. Learning to build consensus on an issue requires building connections of trust within the board and constituents. I would admit however that going through the election process allows for additional growth and perspective.

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2020

Brent Strate did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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Political offices
Preceded by Matt Hymas (R)	Utah State Board of Education District 3 2023-2025	Succeeded by Rod Hall (R)
Preceded by Jennifer Graviet	Utah State Board of Education District 4 2021-2023	Succeeded by LeAnn Wood (R)