Jefferson Burton
Jefferson Burton (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 64. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Burton (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 64. He declared candidacy for the Republican convention scheduled on April 18, 2026.[source]
Biography
Jefferson Burton served in the U.S. Army from 1984 to 2012 and reached the rank of major general. Burton earned a B.S. in sociology from the University of the State of New York, an M.A. in educational leadership from the University of Phoenix, and a master's degree in strategic studies from the United States Army War College.[1]
Burton's career experience includes working as a state administrative officer for Bennion Veterans Home with the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, the commanding general and director of personnel with the U.S. Army/National Guard,[2] and the senior vice president of community development with Zions Bank.[3] He serves on the board of directors for the Sutherland Institute and the Gale Halvorsen Foundation.[2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Burton was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Business and Labor Committee
- House Ethics Committee
- Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee
2021-2022
Burton was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 64
Incumbent Jefferson Burton (R), Matthew Durrant (R), and Jackie Larson (R) are running in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 64 on April 18, 2026.
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| Matthew Durrant | ||
| Jackie Larson | ||
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2024
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 64
Incumbent Jefferson Burton defeated Rick Dougan in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 64 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jefferson Burton (R) | 84.2 | 17,179 |
| Rick Dougan (D) | 15.8 | 3,224 | ||
| Total votes: 20,403 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Rick Dougan advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 64.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jefferson Burton advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 64.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 64
Rick Dougan advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 64 on March 23, 2024.
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| ✔ | Rick Dougan (D) | |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 64
Incumbent Jefferson Burton advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 64 on April 20, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jefferson Burton (R) |
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 64
Incumbent Jefferson Burton defeated Alan Wessman in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 64 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jefferson Burton (R) | 80.0 | 11,044 |
| Alan Wessman (United Utah Party) | 20.0 | 2,761 | ||
| Total votes: 13,805 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jefferson Burton advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 64.
United Utah Party primary election
The United Utah Party primary election was canceled. Alan Wessman advanced from the United Utah Party primary for Utah House of Representatives District 64.
Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 64
Incumbent Jefferson Burton advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 64 on April 23, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jefferson Burton (R) |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kristen Swensen (R)
United Utah Party convention
United Utah Party convention for Utah House of Representatives District 64
Alan Wessman advanced from the United Utah Party convention for Utah House of Representatives District 64 on April 23, 2022.
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2020
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 66
Jefferson Burton won election in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 66 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jefferson Burton (R) | 100.0 | 17,515 |
| Total votes: 17,515 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jessica Apsley (Independent)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 66
Jefferson Burton defeated Kari Malkovich in the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 66 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jefferson Burton | 60.0 | 4,687 |
| Kari Malkovich | 40.0 | 3,121 | ||
| Total votes: 7,808 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mike McKell (R)
Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 66
The following candidates ran in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 66 on April 25, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jefferson Burton (R) |
| Monica Critchlow (R) | ||
| Matt Hargreaves (R) | ||
| Jon Lane Henderson (R) | ||
| ✔ | Kari Malkovich (R) | |
| David Merrill (R) | ||
| Jennie Ward (R) | ||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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2024
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In 2024, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 16 to March 1.
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2023
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In 2023, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 3.
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2022
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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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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Norman Thurston (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 64 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Mike McKell (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 66 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Steven Lund (R) |
