Howard Stephenson
Howard A. Stephenson (b. November 7, 1950) is a former Republican member of the Utah State Senate, representing District 11 from 1993 to 2018. Stephenson did not file to run for re-election in 2018.[1]
Biography
Stephenson earned his B.S. in psychology and aerospace studies from Brigham Young University in 1975. He went on to receive his M.P.A. from Brigham Young University in 1977.
Stephenson has worked as a taxpayer advocate and a public administrator.
Committee assignments
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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| • Education |
| • Revenue and Taxation, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Stephenson served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Administrative Rules Review, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Stephenson served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Administrative Rules Review, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Stephenson served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Administrative Rules Review, Chair |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Stephenson served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
Issues
Public education
Stephenson recently responded to Democratic talks of education reforms stating, "I'm looking forward to the details because any ideas for improving education are welcome and ought to be given fair consideration." This is in response to Democrats' claims of Republicans not representing their constituents' desires for education improvements.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2018
Howard Stephenson did not file to run for re-election.
2014
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Utah State Senate 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. Michele Weeks was unopposed in the Democratic convention. Incumbent Howard Stephenson was unopposed in the Republican convention. Stephenson defeated Weeks in the general election.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Howard A. Stephenson Incumbent |
63.1% | 13,195 | |
| Democratic | Michele Weeks | 36.9% | 7,713 | |
| Total Votes | 20,908 | |||
2010
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2010
Stephenson was re-elected to the 11th District seat in 2010. He defeated Dave Hogue in the general election on November 2, 2010. Stephenson defeated Dwayne Nielson in the primary.[4][5]
| Utah State Senate, District 11, General Election 2010 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Howard Stephenson (R)
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23,960 | |||
| Dave Hogue (D) | 7,602 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Stephenson won re-election to the 11th District Seat in the Utah State Senate, defeating opponent Adam Ford.[6]
Stephenson raised $52,804 for his campaign, while Ford raised $26,280. [7]
| Utah State Senate, District 11 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Howard Stehpenson (R)
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15,575 | |||
| Adam Ford (D) | 8,187 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
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.[11] Each year the organization releases a Legislative Index for Utah State Representatives and Senators.
2010
Howard Stephenson received an index rating of 87%.
2011
Howard Stephenson received an index rating of 50%.
2012
Howard Stephenson received an index rating of 60%.
2013
Howard Stephenson received an index rating of 64%.
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.[12]
2012
Howard Stephenson received a score of 100% in the 2012 score card.[13]
Personal
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Stephenson and his wife Julie have five children.
Recent news
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See also
- Utah State Legislature
- Utah State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Utah Joint Committees
- Utah state legislative districts
External links
- Sen. Stephenson's website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Howard Stephenson on Facebook
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
- ↑ The Salt Lake Tribune, "Sen. Howard Stephenson joins exit line now 20 members long from the Utah Legislature," March 12, 2018
- ↑ Deseretnews.com, "Democrat leaders put forth plan for public education," September 14, 2011
- ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "2014 Candidate Filings," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed May 23, 2014
- ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed May 23, 2014
- ↑ 2006 election results, Utah State Senate, District 11
- ↑ District 11 Utah State Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 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 October 1, 2014
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| Preceded by NA |
Utah Senate District 11 1993–2018 |
Succeeded by Dan McCay (R) |
