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Carol Moss
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Democratic Party

Utah House of Representatives District 34
Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor
Prior offices
Utah House of Representatives District 37
Successor: Ashlee Matthews

Compensation

Base salary

$293.55/legislative day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Utah

Graduate

University of Utah, 1980

Personal
Birthplace
Ogden, Utah
Religion
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Profession
Educator
Contact

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Carol Moss (Democratic Party) is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 34. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Moss (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 34. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Carol Moss earned her educational administration certification from the University of Utah. She also received her B.A. and M.A. in English from the University of Utah. Her career experience includes working as a high school teacher.[1] Moss has also served on the boards of YouthLinc, the Inclusion Center, SpyHop, Prevent Child Abuse Utah, Salt Lake County Commission on Youth, and Children of Ethiopia Education Fund. She is also a member of the Women's Democratic Club of Utah and the Utah Marriage Commission.[2]

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2023-2024

Moss was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Moss was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Moss was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Utah committee assignments, 2017
• Economic Development and Workforce Services
• Education
• Rules

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Moss served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Moss served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Moss served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Moss served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 34

Incumbent Carol Moss defeated Karl Jurek and Dennis Roach in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 34 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Carol Moss (D) Candidate Connection
 
63.0
 
13,125
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Karl Jurek (R) Candidate Connection
 
34.5
 
7,202
Image of Dennis Roach
Dennis Roach (United Utah Party) Candidate Connection
 
2.5
 
519

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 20,846
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Carol Moss advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 34.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Karl Jurek advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 34.

United Utah Party primary election

The United Utah Party primary election was canceled. Dennis Roach advanced from the United Utah Party primary for Utah House of Representatives District 34.

Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 34

Incumbent Carol Moss advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 34 on March 30, 2024.

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 34

Karl Jurek advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 34 on April 13, 2024.

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

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United Utah Party convention

United Utah Party convention for Utah House of Representatives District 34

Dennis Roach advanced from the United Utah Party convention for Utah House of Representatives District 34 on March 23, 2024.

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

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Endorsements

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2022

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 34

Incumbent Carol Moss defeated John Mcphie in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 34 on November 8, 2022.

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67.1
 
11,473
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John Mcphie (R)
 
32.9
 
5,620

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Total votes: 17,093
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Carol Moss advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 34.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. John Mcphie advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 34.

Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 34

Incumbent Carol Moss defeated Jonathan Paz in the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 34 on April 9, 2022.

Candidate
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Carol Moss (D)
 
98.0
 
49
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Jonathan Paz (D)
 
2.0
 
1

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Total votes: 50
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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 34

John Mcphie advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 34 on April 9, 2022.

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John Mcphie (R)

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2020

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 37

Incumbent Carol Moss defeated Maryann Christensen in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 37 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Carol Moss (D) Candidate Connection
 
61.1
 
13,037
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Maryann Christensen (R) Candidate Connection
 
38.9
 
8,288

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 21,325
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Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37

Incumbent Carol Moss defeated Noman Khan in the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37 on April 25, 2020.

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37

Maryann Christensen defeated John McPhie in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37 on April 25, 2020.

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John McPhie (R)

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Endorsements

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2018

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 37

Incumbent Carol Moss defeated David Sundwall in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 37 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Carol Moss (D)
 
62.8
 
11,467
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David Sundwall (R)
 
37.2
 
6,786

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 18,253
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2016

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Utah House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 17, 2016.

Incumbent Carol Moss defeated Kris Kimball in the Utah House of Representatives District 37 general election.[3]

Utah House of Representatives, District 37 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Carol Moss Incumbent 59.68% 10,637
     Republican Kris Kimball 40.32% 7,186
Total Votes 17,823
Source: Utah Secretary of State


Incumbent Carol Moss ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 37 Democratic primary.[4][5]

Utah House of Representatives District 37, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Carol Moss Incumbent (unopposed)


Kris Kimball ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 37 Republican primary.[4][5]

Utah House of Representatives District 37, Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Kris Kimball  (unopposed)


2014

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Utah House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 20, 2014. Incumbent Carol Moss was unopposed in the Democratic convention. Ron Hilton was unopposed in the Republican convention. Moss defeated Hilton in the general election. Wallace McCormick was running as an Independent American candidate, but was removed from the ballot before the election.[6]

Utah House of Representatives District 37, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngCarol Spackman Moss Incumbent 60.3% 6,791
     Republican Ron Hilton 39.7% 4,470
Total Votes 11,261

2012

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2012

Moss won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 37. Moss was unopposed in the June 26 Democratic primary and defeated Anne-Marie Lampropoulos (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]

Utah House of Representatives, District 37, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngCarol Moss Incumbent 51.6% 9,002
     Republican Anne-Marie Lampropoulos 48.4% 8,450
Total Votes 17,452

2010

On November 2, 2010, Moss won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 37.[8]

Utah House of Representatives, District 37 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Carol Moss (D) 6,947
Margrethe Peterson (R) 4,438

2008

On November 4, 2008, Moss won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 37 defeating opponent Linda Cooper (R).

Moss raised $37,238 for her campaign while Cooper raised $12,410.[9]

Utah State House of Representatives, District 37 (2008)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Carol Moss (D) 9,467
Linda Cooper (R) 5,543

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

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

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I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. I have three daughters, two stepsons, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. My family is the greatest joy of my life! We have lived in Holladay for the past 49 years.

I have a B.A. and M.A. in English from the University of Utah and a certification in Educational Administration.


I taught English at Olympus High School in Holladay for 33 years. My years at Olympus were wonderful years where I taught English, mostly Honors and AP, and was the student body officer advisor. I taught between 6000-7000 students who were great young people. Their parents were involved and engaged in their children’s education, the key to helping kids succeed.

When several legislators asked me to run for the legislature, I decided that I could continue my commitment to public education by being an advocate for students and teachers as a legislator. Being a teacher for so many years was great preparation for politics. I learned how to communicate with many different personalities and create relationships with students, parents, and administrators. Success in politics is all about relationships and I am good at that.

I call teaching “the gift that goes on giving” as I see my former students every day—they are my neighbors, my friends. I see them at church, at the store, in leadership positions in our community and state. More than anything, I see them being great parents and supporters of public schools.
  • My commitment to K-12 and higher education has been key to my legislative work. I have gotten funding for public and higher education, for class size reductions, and a teacher mentoring program. Among the many bills I have passed are bullying and hazing prevention, inclusion of instruction in Health classes on preventing sexual violence and assault, and funding for the International Baccalaureate program, for academically advanced students.
  • The opioid overdose crisis a critical issue in 2013 when I learned two of my former students had died from an overdose. Their friends abandoned them, afraid they would be charged with possession of illegal drugs. In 2014 I passed the first Naloxone rescue bill, that made Naloxone (Narcan), available by prescription to friends or families of addicts. I also passed a Good Samaritan bill that allowed people to call for help and not be arrested. In subsequent years. I passed three more Naloxone bills so police could carry the drug and local health departments could distribute it. Now, almost a decade later, anyone can get Naloxone free from public libraries or Utah Naloxone. These laws have saved thousands of lives.
  • I care deeply about environmental protection. I want future generations to have clean air and water, to be able to breathe without air polluted from vehicle emissions or dust from gravel pits, toxic dust from the Great Salt Lake drying up. The younger generation cares deeply about climate change and the resulting dangers that I have referenced above. We need to move toward more renewable forms of energy—geothermal, wind and solar farms, and others.
All of the areas I have written about above I am passionate about. In addition, I am passionate about providing opportunities for people to own their homes. Housing affordability is one of the most critical issues of our time. I presented a proposal a week ago to the Commission of Housing Affordability for a dedicated revenue stream for affordable housing for middle and lower income earners to buy condos, townhomes, and homes on small lots. Americans have for generations been able to be home owners, build equity and thus, create wealth. It is very difficult today with the huge increase in homes.
I recommend that they read the U.S. Constitution and the Utah Constitution.

As a teacher of literature for over half of my life, I would recommend some of the literary classics I taught like “Crime and Punishment, “ “The Brothers Karamazov,” “Anna Karenina,” “Heart of Darkness,” “Things Fall Apart,” “Hamlet,” “Julius Caesar,” “Frederick Douglas, Narrative of a Slave,” “Huckleberry Finn,” “James,” by Percival Everett, “Their Eyes Were Watching God, “The Canterbury Tales,” “Fifth Business.”
Honesty, integrity, and resilience.
I like people. I relate easily and like to hear their stories, their background, their families, their professions. I can talk to almost anyone and have a reasonable conversation with them.
The core responsibilities of a person elected to this office are a desire to serve, to respond to and communicate with all constituents, regardless of whether you agree or disagree with them. In addition, an elected official needs to be honest, a good listener, and willing to be out and about in one’s district—attending events, visiting schools, participating in service projects, attending city and community council meetings.
That I was a good mother and wife and that through my work and service to my state and community that I influenced people’s lives in a positive way.
The moon landing. I was 35. The next was the assassination of Pres. John F. Kennedy. I was a sophomore in college.
If you count babysitting, I did that throughout high school to earn extra money. My first real job was teaching English at Olympus High in Holladay, UT.
They should be partners when working for the good of the people of Utah. In recent years, though, the relationship has been more adversarial.
Water conservation and environmental protection. We must conserve water, protect the Great Salt Lake, reduce carbon emissions, protect our canyons and great natural resources like national parks and monuments.
Not really. Since we have a part time legislature with a dedicated staff of attorneys, policy and fiscal analysts who write the bills and help us understand how to finance the state needs, you don’t have to have previous government or political experience. Our citizen legislature has teachers, doctors, social workers, lawyers, bankers, accountants, business owners, realtors, developers, farmers and ranchers. It makes for a wealth of knowledge that benefits the state and our people.
Yes, of course. I always have worked with legislators of the opposite party. Most of my senate sponsors have been Republicans. That’s the way we get things done.
No. I am happy being in state government.
Many, but too many to relate.
In times of natural disasters like earthquakes, fires, or floods and in a pandemic if warranted.
I have introduced and passed hundreds of bills in my tenure. One of my priority bills this session is a proposal for a permanent revenue stream for deeply affordable housing.
Too many to name. Hundreds of individuals, public officials, and organizations. You can see them on my website.
I currently serve on the following committees: Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology; Economic Development and Workforce Services; Public Education Standing; Public Education Appropriations.

I have served on many others, all of which have been interesting and helped me understand our state government better. A few of them are Revenue and Tax, Transportation, Higher Ed Appropriations, Executive Offices and Criminal Justice.
Transparency is critical when using taxpayers’ money. We have audits and regular reporting to committees of programs we have funded to evaluate their efficacy. Government should always be accountable to the people. That is a core principle of representative democracy.

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2022

Carol Moss did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Candidate Connection

Carol Moss completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Moss' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Carol has served in the Utah House of Representatives since 2001, representing District 37, Holladay and Murray. In that time, she has passed legislation on many important issues-funding for public and higher education, clean air, the opioid epidemic, mental health, jail and prison reform, and more. She serves on key committees: Education, Economic Development and Workforce Services, Executive Offices and Criminal Justice, Administrative Rules, Executive Appropriations, and Legislative Management and is an appointee to the Utah Marriage Commission, the Attorney General's Opioid Task Force, and the UDOH Opioid Task Force. She also serves as Whip for the House Democratic Caucus. Carol has a B.A. and M.A. in English from the University of Utah. She taught English and Student Government at Olympus High for 33 years. Her classroom experience gives her a unique perspective on the needs of students and teachers. Carol and her husband Bob have lived in Holladay for 42 years, and before that in Murray for five years. They enjoy traveling, politics, and spending time with their 7 children and 6 grandchildren.
  • As a former teacher of 33 years, I support education, because it is the pathway to success, improving our children's lives today, and creating business leaders, skilled employees, and informed citizens for tomrrow.
  • I have long been a champion of improving our air quality. I know we have to do more: hold industry accountable, stop serial polluters, expand affordable mass transit, and encourage clean energy.
  • I have been a leader in addressing the epidemic of overdose deaths from opioid-based painkillers and heroin. My efforts have saved hundreds of lives and helped individuals get treatment for the chronic, recurring brain disease of addiction.
Education, Clean Air, Addiction and Recovery, Mental Health, Refugees, Jail and Prison Reform, Public Safety, Traffic Safety, and Redistricting.
You have to be a good listener, show empathy towards people's problems, and be able to acknowledge that you can't fix everything, but will still try your best to address their problem or issue. It is also important not only to listen, but also to be responsive so that constituents know you are doing your best to represent them. Another characteristic of importance is to be a problem solver. Knowing where to look for answers, who to contact, and presenting it in a way that is understandable, is key to creating positive change. Finally, to understand your community you also need to be an active participant e.g. visit schools, attend city council and school board meetings, attend festivals and concerts. In short, be an active participant in your community.
I would like to be remembered as an effective advocate for students and teachers in Utah's public schools and be remembered as someone who made a difference in the treatment and recovery of people who struggle with mental illness and addiction. I hope that I could be an example to women, particularly young women, that politics needs more women in office at all levels of government. Their experiences, skills, and voices are critical to representing all people, but particularly women and children, who have not historically been well represented.
My first real job was as a teacher at Olympus High School in Holladay, Utah. I taught English and Student Government. I taught there for 33 years.
Anna Karenina by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, is one of my favorite novels because it includes great insights into a wide range of human emotions and weaknesses - many of which are just as prevalent today as when the novel was first published in 1878. They include, infidelity, paranoia, drug and alcohol abuse, obsessional desire, the pressures of family, life, hypocrisy, religious bigotry, insensitivity, selfishness and self righteousness - all revealed through a long list of memorable characters.
Citizen legislators bring their own background and professional expertise to the table, and from there, expand and learn the issues of government. It is not necessary to have previous experience in government or politics. My previous experience was spending 33 years in the classroom with teenagers. It taught me how to communicate with many different personalities, and communication is the most important skill needed in politics. As a teacher you also have to work with a variety of stakeholders such as students, teachers, and administrators. Similarly in politics, you have to engage with constituents, legislative staff, subject area experts, and legislators on both sides of the aisle.
Utah's greatest challenge over the next decade is the rapid population growth, and the needs that come with that. For example, infrastructure such as roads, internet access, bridges, and sewers. More housing, particularly affordable housing is the greatest need with a population. With all of that growth and development, clean air, water conservation, and land management are essential.
Yes, it is critical to have good working relationships with other legislators. Being in the minority party makes it even more important to have friends and allies across the aisle to enable you to pass substantive legislation. Working in a bi-partisan way is not only beneficial to the minority party, but it is also beneficial to our constituents to have both parties working toward common policy goals that benefit all Utahns.

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2014

Moss' campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]

Education

  • Excerpt: "Investing in Utah’s schools enriches our children’s lives today and creates business leaders, skilled employees, and informed citizens for tomorrow. Carol has a successful history of passing important education legislation. She consistently advocates for more public education funding that goes directly to the classroom."

Clean Air

  • Excerpt: "To give our children a bright future, we need to find real solutions to Utah’s air quality problem. Carol understands clean air is not just important for our health but better for our economy as well. She is committed to expanding mass transit options, strict enforcement of clean air standards, and promoting anti-idling education and policies."

Quality of Life

  • Excerpt: "Carol cares deeply about Utahns’ quality of life. As a member of the bipartisan Clean Air Caucus, she co-sponsored clean air legislation. To address the drug overdose epidemic, she passed a “Good Samaritan Law,” and a “Naloxone Rescue Law.” She has also passed legislation to prepare for the growing healthcare needs for seniors."

Public education

In 2011, Moss was one of a coalition of Democratic legislators working on legislation regarding Utah's public school system. Speaking about the legislation, she said, "We are the minority but I think we represent the majority in this regard in the public."[11]

Campaign finance summary

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Carol Moss campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Utah House of Representatives District 34Won general$86,695 $-88,369
2022Utah House of Representatives District 34Won general$64,931 $-41,853
2020Utah House of Representatives District 37Won general$49,606 N/A**
2018Utah House of Representatives District 37Won general$47,906 N/A**
2016Utah House of Representatives, District 37Won $60,525 N/A**
2014Utah House of Representatives, District 37Won $46,873 N/A**
2012Utah State House, District 37Won $70,217 N/A**
2010Utah State House, District 37Won $50,447 N/A**
2008Utah State House, District 37Won $37,238 N/A**
2006Utah State House, District 37Won $46,026 N/A**
2004Utah State House, District 37Won $30,362 N/A**
2002Utah State House, District 37Won $20,568 N/A**
2000Utah State House, District 37Won $20,493 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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The Libertas Institute Index

See also: Libertas Institute Legislative Index (2013)

The Libertas Institute is a libertarian-leaning think tank located in Utah.[15] Each year the organization releases a Legislative Index for Utah State Representatives and Senators.

2010

Carol Moss received an index rating of 14%.

2011

Carol Moss received an index rating of 13%.

2012

Carol Moss received an index rating of 24%.

2013

Carol Moss received an index rating of 14%.

The Sutherland Institute Scorecard

See also: Sutherland Institute Legislative Scorecard (2012)

The Sutherland Institute, "a conservative public policy think tank" in Utah, releases its Scorecard for Utah State Representatives and Senators once a year. The Score Card gives each legislator a score based on how they voted in the prior legislative term on specific issues which the Sutherland Institute thought were pro-conservative policies.[16]

2012

Carol Moss received a score of 31 percent in the 2012 scorecard.[17]

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Moss and her husband, Robert, have seven children.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Utah House of Representatives, "Carol Moss," accessed March 7, 2023
    2. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 21, 2020
    3. ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed November 29, 2016
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 23, 2016
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
    6. ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "2014 Candidate Filings," accessed March 22, 2014
    7. ↑ Lieutenant Governor's Office, "Utah 2012 candidate filings," accessed March 29, 2014
    8. ↑ Utah Election Results, "Utah House of Representatives election results," accessed March 29, 2014
    9. ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Utah Election Fundraising, Candidates," accessed March 29, 2014
    10. ↑ Carol Moss for House, "Issues," accessed October 3, 2014
    11. ↑ Deseretnews.com, "Democrat leaders put forth plan for public education," September 14, 2011
    12. ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
    13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Utah Legislative Ratings, "UTAH HOUSE Scorecard - Compiled 2015 Conservative Liberal Index," May 19, 2015
    14. ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
    15. ↑ Libertas Institute, "Legislator Indexes," accessed January 21, 2014
    16. ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Legislative Session," accessed March 29, 2014
    17. ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Sutherland Institute Legislative Scorecard," accessed March 29, 2014

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