Jani Iwamoto
Jani Iwamoto (Democratic Party) was a member of the Utah State Senate, representing District 4. She assumed office on January 1, 2015. She left office on January 1, 2023.
Iwamoto (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Utah State Senate to represent District 4. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Iwamoto was assigned to the following committees:
- Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Legislative Management Committee
- Senate Ethics Committee
2019-2020
Iwamoto was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Ethics Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee
- Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Education |
| • Ethics |
| • Government Operations and Political Subdivisions |
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Iwamoto served on the following committees:
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| • Economic Development and Workforce Services |
| • Ethics |
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
| • Native American Legislative Liaison |
Elections
2022
Jani Iwamoto did not file to run for re-election.
2018
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Utah State Senate District 4
Incumbent Jani Iwamoto defeated Alan Monsen in the general election for Utah State Senate District 4 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jani Iwamoto (D) | 67.1 | 34,651 |
 | Alan Monsen (R) | 32.9 | 17,000 | |
| Total votes: 51,651 | |||
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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. Jani Iwamoto defeated Ross Romero in the Democratic convention. Philip Carlson was defeated by Sabrina Petersen in the Republican convention. Iwamoto defeated Petersen in the general election.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Jani Iwamoto |
60% | 19,602 | |
| Republican | Sabrina R. Petersen | 40% | 13,084 | |
| Total Votes | 32,686 | |||
Campaign themes
2014
Iwamoto's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]
Protecting and Preserving Our Environment
- Excerpt: "Jani recognizes the critical need to improve our air quality and has put those concerns to action in this district."
Children's Education, Safety and Welfare
- Excerpt: "As a mother of two, Jani is passionate about issues that improve the lives of children."
Constituent Services - "Puts you first!"
- Excerpt: "Constituents come first for Jani."
Building Coalitions
- Excerpt: "She believes strong government is dependent upon building similar coalitions between Republicans, Democrats and Independents."
Human Rights, Women's Issues and Minority Support
- Excerpt: "Women's issues and minority interests are critically important to Jani."
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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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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Recent news
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See also
- Utah State Legislature
- Utah State Senate District 4
- Utah State Senate
- Utah State Senate elections, 2014
- Utah state legislative districts
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "2014 Candidate Filings," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Salt Lake Tribune, "Big day for women at Salt Lake Democratic convention," April 12, 2014
- ↑ facebook.com, "Jani Iwamoto," accessed May 23, 2014
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Utah Legislative Ratings, "UTAH HOUSE Scorecard - Compiled 2015 Conservative Liberal Index," May 19, 2015
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
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