Joseph Elison
Joseph Elison (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 72. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Elison (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 72. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Joseph Elison lives in Washington County, Utah. Elison graduated from Hurricane High School. His career experience includes owning a business. Elison served as president of the Hurricane Valley Rotary Club.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Elison was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Joseph Elison won election in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 72 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Joseph Elison (R) | 100.0 | 22,406 |
| Total votes: 22,406 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Joseph Elison advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 72.
Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 72
Incumbent Joseph Elison advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 72 on March 23, 2024.
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Elison in this election.
2022
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 72
Joseph Elison defeated Ila Fica in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 72 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Elison (R) | 81.4 | 14,887 |
 | Ila Fica (D) | 18.6 | 3,404 | |
| Total votes: 18,291 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Ila Fica advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 72.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 72
Joseph Elison defeated Willie Billings in the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 72 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Elison | 50.1 | 4,134 |
| Willie Billings | 49.9 | 4,124 | ||
| Total votes: 8,258 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 72
Ila Fica advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 72 on April 23, 2022.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 72
Willie Billings and Joseph Elison advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 72 on April 23, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Willie Billings (R) | |
| ✔ | | Joseph Elison (R) |
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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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
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Utah House of Representatives District 72 |
Officeholder Utah House of Representatives District 72 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Rex Shipp (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 72 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
