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Douglas Sagers
Douglas Sagers (Republican Party) was a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 21. He assumed office in 2011. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Sagers (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 28. He lost in the Republican convention on April 21, 2022.
Biography
Sagers is a health care executive and served as mayor of the city of Tooele from 1974 to 1981.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Sagers was assigned to the following committees:
- House Ethics Committee
- House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
- House Revenue and Taxation Committee
2019-2020
Sagers was assigned to the following committees:
- House Ethics Committee
- House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
- House Revenue and Taxation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
| • Revenue and Taxation, Vice chair |
| • Ethics, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sagers served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment, Vice-Chair |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Native American Legislative Liaison |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Sagers served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Ethics |
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment, Vice chair |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Native American Legislative Liaison |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sagers served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Government Operations |
| • Native American Legislative Liaison |
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
Sponsored legislation
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
2022
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 28
Timothy Adrian Jimenez won election in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 28 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Timothy Adrian Jimenez (R) | 100.0 | 9,407 |
| Total votes: 9,407 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Timothy Adrian Jimenez advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 28.
Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 28
Timothy Adrian Jimenez defeated incumbent Douglas Sagers in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 28 on April 21, 2022.
Candidate | ||
 | Douglas Sagers (R) | |
| ✔ | | Timothy Adrian Jimenez (R) |
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2020
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 21
Incumbent Douglas Sagers defeated Stormy Simon in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 21 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Douglas Sagers (R) | 63.7 | 10,468 |
 | Stormy Simon (D) | 36.3 | 5,968 | |
| Total votes: 16,436 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 21
Stormy Simon advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 21 on April 25, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Stormy Simon (D) |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 21
Incumbent Douglas Sagers advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 21 on April 25, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Douglas Sagers (R) |
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2018
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 21
Incumbent Douglas Sagers defeated Debbie Vigil in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 21 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Douglas Sagers (R) | 64.0 | 7,809 |
| Debbie Vigil (D) | 36.0 | 4,397 | ||
| Total votes: 12,206 | |||
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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 Douglas Sagers defeated Rick Pollock in the Utah House of Representatives District 21 general election.[1]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 21 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Douglas Sagers Incumbent |
64.39% | 7,912 | |
| Democratic | Rick Pollock | 35.61% | 4,375 | |
| Total Votes | 12,287 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Rick Pollock ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 21 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Utah House of Representatives District 21, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Rick Pollock (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Douglas Sagers ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 21 Republican primary.[2][3]
| Utah House of Representatives District 21, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Douglas Sagers 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. Rick Pollock was unopposed in the Democratic convention. Incumbent Douglas Sagers was unopposed in the Republican convention. Sagers defeated Pollock in the general election.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Douglas Sagers Incumbent |
64.9% | 4,395 | |
| Democratic | Rick Pollock | 35.1% | 2,381 | |
| Total Votes | 6,776 | |||
2012
Sagers won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 21. Sagers defeated Alison McCoy in the June 26 Republican primary and won re-election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Douglas Sagers Incumbent |
59.9% | 6,795 | |
| Democratic | David Lowe Swan | 35.3% | 4,001 | |
| Libertarian | William Bodine | 4.8% | 545 | |
| Total Votes | 11,341 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Douglas Sagers Incumbent |
53.9% | 970 |
| Alison McCoy | 46.1% | 828 |
| Total Votes | 1,798 | |
2010
On November 2, 2010, Sagers won election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 21.[8]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 21 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Douglas Sagers (R)
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4,732 | |||
| James Gowans (D) | 3,667 | |||
| Jonathan Dee Garrard (C) | 656 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
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2020
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2014
Sagers' campaign website highlighted the following issues:[9]
Limited Government
- Excerpt: "I believe that our God given freedoms are threatened by an out-of- control-federal government that puts political expediency and self-preservation before the needs of the American people."
Personal Liberty
- Excerpt: "I’m resolute in my belief that government at every level is to be the servant of the people. We cannot allow our freedoms to erode to the point where we are subservient to any governmental entity."
Accountability
- Excerpt: "I’ve worked diligently to do everything within my power to assure that our children and future generations will have the same freedoms and liberties we enjoy today and with your support will continue to do so."
2012
Sagers' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[10]
- States’ Rights
- Excerpt: "As your State Representative I’ve cosponsored legislation opposing any congressional, judicial or executive effort that has sought to commandeer the principle that powers not delegated by the U.S. Constitution to the federal government are reserved for the states and the people."
- Redistricting
- Excerpt: "I successfully lead the fight to assure that Tooele County received fair and sensible legislative representation in last year’s redistricting process. I was instrumental in securing for Tooele County the equivalent of two seats in the Utah House of Representatives, and worked diligently to increase the County’s proportional representation in the Utah State Senate."
- Taxation
- Excerpt: "In my two years in office, I’ve successfully opposed any state tax increases and will continue to do so. I’m for limited taxation, and then only for government to perform and administer those services that meet essential public needs. I recognize that the power to tax is the power to take. The best way to control government is to strictly limit the amount citizens are taxed."
- Right To Life
- Excerpt: "I co-sponsored legislation strengthening Utah’s anti-abortion laws. I believe that all human life is sacred, regardless of age or infirmity. I oppose abortion, except when the life of the mother is at risk."
- Right To Own & Bear Arms
- Excerpt: "I believe it is our constitutional right to keep and bear arms and I have and will continue to oppose any effort to limit this right."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2022
In 2022, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 5.
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2020
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In 2020, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 27 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 28 through March 14.
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2018
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In 2018, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 22 through March 8.
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2017
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In 2017, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 23 through March 9. There was also a special session on September 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 25 through March 10.
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2015
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In 2015, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 26 through March 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the 60th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 27 to March 14.
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2013
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In 2013, the 60th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 28 to March 14.
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2012
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In 2012, the 59th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 23 to March 8.
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2011
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In 2011, the 59th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 24 to March 10.
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The Libertas Institute Index
The Libertas Institute is a libertarian-leaning think tank located in Utah.[14] Each year the organization releases a Legislative Index for Utah State Representatives and Senators.
2011
Douglas Sagers received an index rating of 38%.
2012
Douglas Sagers received an index rating of 41%.
2013
Douglas Sagers received an index rating of 55%.
The Sutherland Institute Scorecard
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.[15]
2012
Douglas Sagers received a score of 69 percent in the 2012 scorecard.[16]
Personal
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Sagers' hometown is Tooele, Utah.
See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 23, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
- ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "2014 Candidate Filings," accessed March 22, 2014
- ↑ Lieutenant Governor's Office, "Utah 2012 candidate filings," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ C-SPAN, "AP Elections Results Utah - Summary Vote Results," accessed June 26, 2012
- ↑ Utah.Gov, "2012 Primary Election Results," accessed July 24, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Utah Election Results, "Utah House of Representatives election results," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Douglas Sagers' campaign website, "Main page," accessed October 2, 2014
- ↑ dougsagers, "Key Issues," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Utah Legislative Ratings, "UTAH HOUSE Scorecard - Compiled 2015 Conservative Liberal Index," May 19, 2015
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ Libertas Institute, "Legislator Indexes," accessed January 21, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Legislative Session," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Sutherland Institute Legislative Scorecard," accessed March 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Utah House of Representatives District 21 2011-2023 |
Succeeded by Sandra Hollins (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Mayor City of Tooele 1974-1981 |
Succeeded by - |
