Eric Hutchings

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Eric Hutchings
Republican Party
Prior offices:
Utah House of Representatives District 38
Years in office: 2001 - 2020
Successor: Ashlee Matthews (D)
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 3, 2020
Education
Bachelor's
Brigham Young University
Personal
Profession
Financial Services Professional
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Eric Hutchings (Republican Party) was a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 38. He assumed office in 2001. He left office on December 31, 2020.

Hutchings (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 38. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Biography

Hutchings earned his B.A. in Asian studies from Brigham Young University. Hutchings' professional experience includes being a financial services professional.

Committee assignments

2019-2020

Hutchings 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
• Education
• Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

2015 legislative session

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

2013-2014

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

2011-2012

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

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hutchings 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

2020

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 38

Ashlee Matthews defeated incumbent Eric Hutchings in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 38 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ashlee Matthews
Ashlee Matthews (D) Candidate Connection
 
51.7
 
6,143
Image of Eric Hutchings
Eric Hutchings (R)
 
48.3
 
5,747

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

Total votes: 11,890
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Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 38

Ashlee Matthews advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 38 on April 25, 2020.

Candidate
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Image of Ashlee Matthews
Ashlee Matthews (D) Candidate Connection

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

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 38

Incumbent Eric Hutchings advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 38 on April 25, 2020.

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Eric Hutchings (R)

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2018

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 38

Incumbent Eric Hutchings defeated Edgar Harwood in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 38 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Eric Hutchings
Eric Hutchings (R)
 
50.7
 
4,364
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Edgar Harwood (D)
 
49.3
 
4,246

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

Total votes: 8,610
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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 Eric Hutchings defeated Charles Henderson in the Utah House of Representatives District 38 general election.[1]

Utah House of Representatives, District 38 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Eric Hutchings Incumbent 55.11% 4,971
     Democratic Charles Henderson 44.89% 4,049
Total Votes 9,020
Source: Utah Secretary of State


Charles Henderson ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 38 Democratic primary.[2][3]

Utah House of Representatives District 38, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Charles Henderson  (unopposed)


Incumbent Eric Hutchings ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 38 Republican primary.[2][3]

Utah House of Representatives District 38, Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Eric Hutchings Incumbent (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. Elias McGraw was defeated by Chrystal Butterfield in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Eric Hutchings was unopposed in the Republican convention. Hutchings defeated Butterfield in the general election. David Howick (R) withdrew.[4][5]

Utah House of Representatives District 38, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngEric Hutchings Incumbent 58% 2,776
     Democratic Chrystal Butterfield 42% 2,009
Total Votes 4,785


Utah House of Representatives, District 38 Democratic Primary, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngChrystal Butterfield 65% 169
Elias S. McGraw 35% 91
Total Votes 260

2012

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2012

Hutchings won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 38. Hutchings was unopposed in the June 26 Republican primary and defeated Elias McGraw (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6]

Utah House of Representatives, District 38, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngEric Hutchings Incumbent 58.3% 5,079
     Democratic Elias McGraw 41.7% 3,633
Total Votes 8,712

2010

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2010

On November 2, 2010, Hutchings won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 38.[7]

2008

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Hutchings won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 38 defeating opponent Charles Henderson (D).

Hutchings raised $27,805 for his campaign while Henderson raised $17,608.[8]

Utah State House of Representatives, District 38 (2008)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Eric Hutchings (R) 4,475
Charles Henderson (D) 3,523

Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Campaign finance summary

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Eric Hutchings campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2020Utah House of Representatives District 38Lost general$55,831 N/A**
2018Utah House of Representatives District 38Won general$63,574 N/A**
2016Utah House of Representatives, District 38Won $65,038 N/A**
2014Utah House of Representatives, District 38Won $28,912 N/A**
2012Utah State House, District 38Won $34,836 N/A**
2010Utah State House, District 38Won $16,549 N/A**
2008Utah State House, District 38Won $27,805 N/A**
2006Utah State House, District 38Won $19,765 N/A**
2004Utah State House, District 38Won $17,800 N/A**
2002Utah State House, District 38Won $11,957 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

See also: State legislative scorecards, State legislative scorecards in Utah

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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 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 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."
  • 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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."
  • 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.
  • The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
  • Utah Charter Network — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to charter schools.
  • 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 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 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 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."
  • 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.

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.

Personal

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Hutchings has a wife, Stacey.

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed November 29, 2016
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 23, 2016
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
  4. ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "2014 Candidate Filings," accessed March 22, 2014
  5. ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "Utah Election Preliminary Results," accessed July 9, 2014
  6. ↑ Lieutenant Governor's Office, "Utah 2012 candidate filings," accessed March 29, 2014
  7. ↑ Utah Election Results, "Utah House of Representatives election results," accessed March 29, 2014
  8. ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Utah Election Fundraising, Candidates," accessed March 29, 2014
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' 		Utah House of Representatives District 38
2001-2020 		Succeeded by
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