Doug Welton
Doug Welton (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 65. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Welton (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 65. He is running in the Republican convention on April 18, 2026.[source]
Biography
Doug Welton earned a bachelor's degree from Utah Valley State College in 2007 and a master's degree from Southern Utah University in 2019. Welton's career experience includes working as an educator in Japanese, debate, philosophy, and current issues.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Welton was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Welton was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65
Incumbent Doug Welton (R) is running in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65 on April 18, 2026.
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2024
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 65
Incumbent Doug Welton defeated Joseph Hansen in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 65 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Doug Welton (R) | 84.0 | 17,734 |
 | Joseph Hansen (D) | 16.0 | 3,373 | |
| Total votes: 21,107 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Joseph Hansen advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 65.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Doug Welton advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 65.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65
Joseph Hansen advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65 on March 23, 2024.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65
Incumbent Doug Welton advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65 on April 20, 2024.
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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 65
Incumbent Doug Welton won election in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 65 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Doug Welton (R) | 100.0 | 11,749 |
| Total votes: 11,749 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Doug Welton advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 65.
Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65
Incumbent Doug Welton defeated Jay Ugarte in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 65 on April 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Doug Welton (R) | 67.6 | 69 |
| Jay Ugarte (R) | 32.4 | 33 | ||
| Total votes: 102 | |||
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2020
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 67
Doug Welton won election in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 67 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Doug Welton (R) | 100.0 | 18,478 |
| Total votes: 18,478 | |||
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 67
Doug Welton defeated Tamara Prado Atkin and Jay Ugarte in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 67 on April 25, 2020.
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2019
Three seats were up for election on the Payson City Council in Utah. The general election used a ranked-choice voting electoral system in which the five candidates on the ballot competed for one seat until a winner was elected. The remaining four candidates then competed for a second seat on the city council until a winner was elected. Then, the remaining three candidates competed for the third seat on the city council until the third winner was elected.
Seat 1
General election
General election for Payson City Council
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Doug Welton in round 4 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Total votes: 2,718 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Michael Hardy (Nonpartisan)
- Michael Hardy (Nonpartisan)
- Michael Hardy (Nonpartisan)
Seat 2
General election
General election for Payson City Council
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Brian Hulet in round 3 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Total votes: 2,665 |
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Seat 3
General election
General election for Payson City Council
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Linda Carter in round 1 .
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Total votes: 2,559 |
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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2019
Doug Welton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Welton's responses.
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- Communication and Transparency---These two items are closely related. I have actively engaged the community for the past four years through my Facebook page @DougWeltonPaysonCityCouncil We have very intelligent residents in Payson. I have found that clear and regular communication builds trust and understanding in the community and helps facilitate constructive conversations that make the community better.
- Planning---With all of the growth coming to Payson, it is essential that we have a plan in place to make sure we grow responsibly with an eye on the future, and not just the present. We have spent a lot of time working to update all of our master plans. This is important to let us know what size of pipe or sewer line to install. Knowing what is needed not only for the current development, put also for the future development ensures that we aren't digging up roads three years down the road to upsize water or sewer lines. It also helps to make sure we aren't spending money to upsize an area that doesn't need it. Planning also helps to maintain our small town feel while embracing growth. Putting the right things in the right places is key.
- Infrastructure---Infrastructure is tied closely to planning and growth. In order to grow, we need to install the proper infrastructure and upgrade and maintain current infrastructure. Our roads are old and we still have large parts of the city without curb, gutter, sidewalk, and storm drain. While it is not realistic to say we will be able to upgrade everything (cost prohibitive), we can put a plan in place to ensure funds are available, and prioritize infrastructure. We are planning on rebuilding Main St and the underground infrastructure from 600 S to 1400 S next Fall. We just upgraded our PI system and are saving for our sewer upgrade. We are currently discussing the options available to upgrade the curb and gutter in the city.
I look forward to serving you and ask for your vote. Please consider me as your first vote. If you have a number, please consider me as your second or third choice.
Thank you,
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2025.
- Americans for Prosperity - Utah — Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2024.
- Americans for Prosperity - Utah — Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2023.
- Americans for Prosperity - Utah — Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2022.
- Americans for Prosperity - Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2021.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2020.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2019.
- Alliance for a Better Utah — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the Alliance for a Better Utah supported.
- Americans for Prosperity - Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes on economic issues.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- Sierra Club Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes relating to environmental and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2018.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2017.
- Americans for Prosperity - Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes on economic issues.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2016.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2015.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- Sutherland Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills picked by the Sutherland Institute that promote conservative policy.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2014.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- Planned Parenthood Action Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Sierra Club Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes relating to environmental and conservation issues.
- Sutherland Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills picked by the Sutherland Institute that promote conservative policy.
- Utah Legislative Ratings — Legislators are scored in the Conservative Liberal Index "to determine who is 'truly' Conservative or 'really' Liberal."
- Utahns Against Common Core — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to Common Core.
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on taxpayer related bills.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2013.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Parents for Choice in Education — Legislators are scored based on the issue of education.
- Planned Parenthood Action Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Sierra Club Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes relating to environmental and conservation issues.
- Sutherland Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills picked by the Sutherland Institute that promote conservative policy.
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on taxpayer related bills.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2012.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- Parents for Choice in Education — Legislators are scored based on the issue of education.
- Planned Parenthood Action Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Sierra Club Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes relating to environmental and conservation issues.
- Sutherland Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills picked by the Sutherland Institute that promote conservative policy.
- Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
- Utah Legislative Ratings — Legislators are scored in the Conservative Liberal Index "to determine who is 'truly' Conservative or 'really' Liberal."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on taxpayer related bills.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2011.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- Parents for Choice in Education — Legislators are scored based on the issue of education.
- Planned Parenthood Action Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Sierra Club Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes relating to environmental and conservation issues.
- Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on taxpayer related bills.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Stephen Whyte (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 65 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Marc Roberts (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 67 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Christine Watkins (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Payson City Council -2021 |
Succeeded by - |
