Catherine Voutaz

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Catherine Voutaz

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Weber State University, 1998

Personal

Birthplace

Bountiful, Utah

Profession

Accounting

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Catherine Voutaz (Democratic Party) ran for election for Utah State Auditor. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Catherine Voutaz was born in Bountiful, Utah. She received an undergraduate degree from Weber State University in 1998 and attended Weber State University and the University of Nevada, Reno, for graduate study. Her professional experience includes working in accounting, finance, and taxation. Voutaz has been associated with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the Utah State Board of Education Curriculum Review Committee, and Healthy Herriman.

Elections

2024

See also: Utah Auditor election, 2024

General election

General election for Utah State Auditor

Tina Cannon defeated Catherine Voutaz and Jeffrey Ostler in the general election for Utah State Auditor on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tina Cannon (R)	63.5	906,531
		Catherine Voutaz (D)	31.3	446,608
		Jeffrey Ostler (Constitution Party)	5.2	73,741

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,426,880
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Utah State Auditor

Tina Cannon defeated Ricky Hatch in the Republican primary for Utah State Auditor on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tina Cannon	57.0	226,479
		Ricky Hatch	43.0	171,144

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 397,623
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Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah State Auditor

Catherine Voutaz advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah State Auditor on April 27, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Catherine Voutaz (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah State Auditor

Ricky Hatch and Tina Cannon advanced from the Republican convention for Utah State Auditor on April 27, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Ricky Hatch (R)	51.3	1,933
✔		Tina Cannon (R)	48.7	1,834

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 3,767
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Constitution convention

Constitution convention for Utah State Auditor

Jeffrey Ostler advanced from the Constitution convention for Utah State Auditor on April 13, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Jeffrey Ostler (Constitution Party)

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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Voutaz in this election.

2022

See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Utah State Senate District 18

Incumbent Dan McCay defeated Catherine Voutaz and Jed Nordfelt in the general election for Utah State Senate District 18 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan McCay (R)	66.4	23,873
		Catherine Voutaz (D)	28.5	10,246
	Submit photo	Jed Nordfelt (United Utah Party)	5.1	1,842

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,961
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Catherine Voutaz advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah State Senate District 18.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Dan McCay advanced from the Republican primary for Utah State Senate District 18.

United Utah Party primary election

The United Utah Party primary election was canceled. Jed Nordfelt advanced from the United Utah Party primary for Utah State Senate District 18.

Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 18

Catherine Voutaz advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 18 on April 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Catherine Voutaz (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 18

Incumbent Dan McCay advanced from the Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 18 on April 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Dan McCay (R)

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United Utah Party convention

United Utah Party convention for Utah State Senate District 18

Jed Nordfelt advanced from the United Utah Party convention for Utah State Senate District 18 on April 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Jed Nordfelt (United Utah Party)

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2020

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 52

Incumbent Candice Pierucci defeated Catherine Voutaz in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 52 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Candice Pierucci (R)	69.9	21,126
		Catherine Voutaz (D)	30.1	9,113

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,239
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Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 52

Catherine Voutaz advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 52 on April 25, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Catherine Voutaz (D)

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 52

Incumbent Candice Pierucci advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 52 on April 25, 2020.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Candice Pierucci (R)

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Catherine Voutaz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Voutaz'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.

Catherine Voutaz was born in Bountiful, Utah. She received an undergraduate degree from Weber State University in 1998 and attended Weber State University and the University of Nevada, Reno, for graduate study. Her professional experience includes accounting, compliance, risk assessment, data analysis, implementation and review of internal controls, tax audit including 10 years with the Internal Revenue Service, designing audit standards, regulatory compliance, and financial audit. Voutaz has been associated with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the Utah State Board of Education Curriculum Review Committee, and Healthy Herriman.

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'm a results-oriented accounting professional with 25+ years’ experience in audit, accounting, compliance, risk assessment, data analysis, internal controls, team leadership and financial oversight. I have a proven track record in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and driving financial transparency.
• Government should operate with the highest standards of integrity and accountability. With a solid foundation in tax audit, tax management, corporate accounting, compliance, and financial audit, I bring professional financial expertise, aiming to prioritize fiscal responsibility, transparency, and ethical governance.
• My education includes a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and I continued my graduate education in the Masters of Accountancy program with an emphasis on Taxation. I'm also committed to community development through involvement in financial literacy programs and provide pro bono accounting services for local non-profit organizations.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The “Utah Fits All” voucher program approved in the 2023 legislative session; the Corporate Incentives Strategy Awards; Controversy over Signature Collection in the 2024 Governor's Race.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

A watchdog over state programs and resources, the State Auditor should be committed to transparency, efficient use of our resources, and clear and effective communication.

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

Waitress for 3 years at Lee's Cafe in Bountiful, Utah as a teenager.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

No.

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2022

Catherine Voutaz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Voutaz'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.

My husband, Kurt, and I have married for over 20 years. We selected Herriman as our home in 2002.

I was born and raised in Bountiful, Utah. Utah's values are my values: Supporting families, public education and protecting individual rights. My parents and their examples influenced my attitudes toward education, acceptance and understanding of others, service, and work ethic.

I currently own a small business in Saratoga Springs and will expand to Riverton opening an additional location in 2023. My professional experience in business and tax will lend a voice for our citizens in any tax reform legislation proposed. During my 20+ years in tax, accounting and business management, I've seen first hand and I value how entrepreneurs and small business drive innovation, opportunities and jobs here in Utah.

I've advocated for and supported mental health initiatives including Suicide Awareness and Prevention programs at the local and state level working with Herriman City, non-profits, local schools, the Jordan School District, health providers.

I volunteer for several organizations including the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition, the Utah State Board of Education Instructional Materials Review Committee, Daughters of the American Revolution and Healthy Herriman.

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?

• Our Legislature needs to change. From Women's Rights, to LGBTQ rights, and restriction of Free Speech wound into current and proposed legislation, more and more we see intrusion into our personal lives from a Legislature that has no check and balance.
• For more than 22 years our public schools have ranked last. Our children and teachers suffer from lack of proper funding. We need to change this.
• Utah has witnessed extraordinary growth, particularly in and around Riverton, Herriman and Bluffdale. My family is directly impacted by increased housing costs, increasing costs for higher education, traffic congestion, poor air quality and mental health.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'll put in the time and effort to make a difference for our community. I’m a Utahn, your neighbor, and with your support, I'll represent us in the Utah Legislature focusing on:

Protecting Women's Rights and LGBTQ Equality
Funding Public Education
Mental Health Funding and Accessibility
Addressing Housing Affordability and Managing Growth

Water Conservation and Clean Air

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2020

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Catherine Voutaz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Voutaz'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.

We need representatives in the State Legislature who understand and are responsive to the policy priorities of our community. For the last 18 years we have witnessed extraordinary growth, particularly in and around Herriman. My family is directly impacted by increased housing costs, increasing costs for higher education, traffic congestion, poor air quality and mental health, having lost our son Chandler to suicide in June 2017.

My professional experience in business and tax will lend a voice for our citizens in any tax reform legislation proposed. I've seen first hand and I value how entrepreneurs and small business drive innovation, opportunities and jobs here in Utah and I encourage legislation to fund top quality public education for existing residents' children as well as those who are moving to the area.

See my background on Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinevoutaz/

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?

• Healthy Living - Addressing health concerns in Utah is of primary importance. Making health care more accessible including reducing the cost of prescription drugs, increasing access to mental health services, expanding suicide prevention and opioid addiction programs, decreasing Youth Vaping, and removing Medicaid enrollment barriers are vital to improving overall health, well-being, and longevity.
• Managing Growth - Our 3.2 million state population is expected to double by 2065. Citizens and local leaders know their communities the best. Growth along the Wastach Front and in Utah County needs to be sensible, fair and practical. Housing and commercial developments should be sustainable including transportation infrastructure, public services including water, sewer, and utilities, public education expansion, and dedicated open green spaces along with financial return.
• Clean Air for Utah - It's no surprise that clean air is the environmental issue on the Wasatch front. We need ongoing realistic plans and policy to reduce overall emissions.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Health care; Expand access to healthcare and reducing prescription costs.

Growth along the Wastach Front and in Utah County needs to be sensible, fair and practical.
Clean Air - We need ongoing realistic plans and policy to reduce overall emissions.
Public Education - Classrooms should have the best teachers and technology to promote creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, positive mental health and communication.
Affordable Utah - Let's make housing, higher education, and child care affordable for everyone.
Utah should maintain a fiscally responsible state government where tax policies don't burden economically disadvantaged individuals and service based businesses.

Equal Rights - Reduce gender pay inequalities.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Listening to constituents. We need representatives in the State Legislature who understand and are responsive to the policy priorities of our community.

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

My first job was a waitress in High School. I was employed at Lees Cafe in Bountiful, Utah. There, I learned customer service, and how hard you have to work for wages.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

For the last 18 years we have witnessed extraordinary growth, particularly in and around Herriman. My family is directly impacted by increased housing costs, increasing costs for higher education, traffic congestion, poor air quality and mental health, having lost our son Chandler to suicide in June 2017.

What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?

Addressing growth in the State of Utah. Our 3.2 million state population is expected to double by 2065. Citizens and local leaders know their communities the best. Growth along the Wastach Front and in Utah County needs to be sensible, fair and practical. Housing and commercial developments should be sustainable including transportation infrastructure, public services including water, sewer, and utilities, public education expansion, and dedicated open green spaces along with financial return.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes. Building relationship with other legislators is essential to ensuring passing legislation.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

House Health and Human Services Committee

House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee
House Business and Labor Committee

House Revenue and Taxation Committee

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Catherine Voutaz campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Utah State Auditor	Lost general	$9,155	$-9,323
2022	Utah State Senate District 18	Lost general	$3,265	$-3,167
2020	Utah House of Representatives District 52	Lost general	$30,955	N/A**
Grand total			$43,375	$-12,489
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
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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