Christine Passey
Christine Passey was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 44 of the Utah House of Representatives. She ran unsuccessfully for the same seat in 2014.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Passey's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Education As a mother of two girls, and a member of our community, educating our children must be a top priority. We must restore the long standing commitment our great state has had to our children’s education. Our children’s test scores are dropping, their classrooms are growing, and our graduation rates are dropping. One thing we need to focus on is supporting our teachers so our very best aren't leaving our schools because of burn out. I will work tirelessly to reverse this trend, restore our commitment to public education, and invest in the future of our children and the future of our state. Disabilities/Special Needs As the mother of a child with autism I am a member of the disability community. Advocating for improved accessibility, more resources and inclusion for the disability community is something I am passionate about. In Utah 10% of people have a disability and 23% of Utah families have at least one child with a special need. We must support our neighbors in the disability community, from children to the elderly, from the time they enter school to their later years. I will advocate for the disability community for increased resources and policies that support them. Air Quality As a Utahn who is proud of our beautiful state. I am concerned about both our air quality and the stewardship of our beautiful lands. I am concerned about the health of our children and families as we experience days and days of poor air quality. I am dedicated to working hard to improve our quality of air, and restore funding and seek public/private partnerships for our open spaces and trails. Business As the daughter of a Murray small business owner I know that local business is the backbone of our economy. From family owned businesses like ours, to the high tech startups we continue to entice to come to Utah, entrepreneurs and small-business owners are the foundation of our strong economy. I will advocate for policies that support and grow local businesses, which return three times the revenue to the local economy[2] |
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| —Christine Passey[3] | ||
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 Bruce Cutler defeated Christine Passey in the Utah House of Representatives District 44 general election.[4]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 44 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bruce Cutler Incumbent |
50.94% | 7,544 | |
| Democratic | Christine Passey | 49.06% | 7,267 | |
| Total Votes | 14,811 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Christine Passey ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 44 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Utah House of Representatives District 44, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Christine Passey (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Bruce Cutler ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 44 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Utah House of Representatives District 44, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Bruce Cutler Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Christine Passey was unopposed in the Democratic convention. Bruce Cutler defeated John Jackson and Raymond J. Poole in the Republican convention. Bret Black ran as a Libertarian. Cutler defeated Passey and Black in the general election.[1][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bruce R. Cutler |
48.5% | 4,208 | |
| Democratic | Christine Passey | 47.9% | 4,155 | |
| Libertarian | Bret Black | 3.6% | 311 | |
| Total Votes | 8,674 | |||
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See also
- Utah State Legislature
- Utah House of Representatives District 44
- Utah House of Representatives
- Utah House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Utah House of Representatives elections, 2016
External links
- Official campaign website
- Christine Passey on Facebook
- Christine Passey on Twitter
- Christine Passey on LinkedIn
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Utah State Legislature
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Utah Lieutenant Governor, "2014 Candidate Filings," accessed March 22, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Christine Passey, "Issues," accessed September 30, 2016
- ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 23, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
- ↑ Salt Lake Tribune, "Big day for women at Salt Lake Democratic convention," April 12, 2014
- ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "2014 General Election Results," accessed November 24, 2014
