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Jeff Howell (Utah)
Jeff Howell (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 23. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 25, 2024.
Howell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jeff Howell was born in Sandy, Utah. He earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 2012. His career experience includes working as a technology consultant. He previously worked as a legislative aide in Washington D.C. during the Obama Presidency, led operations for the Ro Khanna Congressional Campaign, and held a position as a communications associate for the Salt Lake City Mayor's office.[1]
Howell has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- The Inn Between (hospice for homeless) and Utah Emerging Leaders Initiative, board of directors
- Silicon Slopes and The Policy Project, member/volunteer
- Bonneville Elementary School Service Committee, member/volunteer
Elections
2024
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 23
Hoang Nguyen defeated Scott Romney and Cabot Nelson in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 23 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Hoang Nguyen (D)  | 71.7 | 17,821 |
 | Scott Romney (R) | 26.4 | 6,566 | |
 | Cabot Nelson (United Utah Party) | 1.9 | 481 | |
| Total votes: 24,868 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 23
Hoang Nguyen defeated Jeff Howell in the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 23 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hoang Nguyen | 56.3 | 2,283 |
 | Jeff Howell | 43.7 | 1,769 | |
| Total votes: 4,052 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Scott Romney advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 23.
United Utah Party primary election
The United Utah Party primary election was canceled. Cabot Nelson advanced from the United Utah Party primary for Utah House of Representatives District 23.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 23
Hoang Nguyen defeated Jeff Howell in the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 23 on April 27, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hoang Nguyen (D) | 57.4 | 39 |
| Jeff Howell (D) | 42.6 | 29 | |
| Total votes: 68 | |||
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 23
Scott Romney advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 23 on April 27, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Romney (R) |
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United Utah Party convention
United Utah Party convention for Utah House of Representatives District 23
Cabot Nelson advanced from the United Utah Party convention for Utah House of Representatives District 23 on April 20, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Cabot Nelson (United Utah Party) |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Howell in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jeff Howell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Howell's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My unique background and qualifications include: -Legislative Aid in Washington D.C. during the Obama Presidency -Tech leader -Board of Directors, The Inn Between (hospice for homeless) and Utah Emerging Leaders Initiative -Head of Operations, Ro Khanna Congressional Campaign -Communications Assoc., Salt Lake City Mayors office -Member/Volunteer, Silicon Slopes and The Policy Project -Bonneville Elementary School Service Committee Member and Volunteer -Jr Jazz basketball coach for my sons
I believe it’s time for a new generation of principled and optimistic leaders who listen, are honest, and who can solve problems and deliver results.
- A New Generation of Leaders. It is time for a new generation of leaders who listen, are honest, and who can solve problems and deliver results. I am pledging to be one of those leaders.
- Accessibility. I will be the most accessible legislator you have ever met, I will amplify your voice, and I will ensure that you are seen, heard, and understood.
- Equal Opportunity. I will work to build equitable policy for the future of our community. I know that when every individual has access to opportunity, communities flourish. I understand effective policy making and how to bring people together with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, and experiences in order to solve problems and deliver results.
Homelessness
Equal Opportunity
Environment
Housing Affordability
Salt Lake City Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez
U.A. Local 140
Former State Senator Karen Hale
Davina Smith
Christian Harrison (Former Chair of the Downtown Community Council)
Jan Ferre (Utah Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities)
Chris Robinson (Former Candidate for US House of Representatives)
Dan Snarr (Former Mayor)
Mohamed Baayd (SLC School Board)
Carol Lear (Utah State School Board Member)
Kim Caine
Brittney Bergen
Angelina Pace
Sarah Lowe
Emily Waltman
Heather Hayes
Sara Bateman
Lauren Rigby
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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