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Karen Peterson (Utah)
2022 - Present
2027
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Karen Peterson (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 13. She assumed office on January 6, 2022. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Peterson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 13. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Peterson was appointed to the Utah House of Representatives to replace former Rep. Paul Ray (R), who resigned to accept a position with the Utah Department of Human Services.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Peterson 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 13
Incumbent Karen Peterson defeated Lorri Rogers in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 13 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Karen Peterson (R) | 71.9 | 12,391 |
| Lorri Rogers (D) | 28.1 | 4,854 | ||
| Total votes: 17,245 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Lorri Rogers advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 13.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Karen Peterson advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 13.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 13
Lorri Rogers advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 13 on April 2, 2024.
Candidate | ||
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent Karen Peterson defeated Curtis Beames in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 13 on April 13, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Karen Peterson (R) |
| Curtis Beames (R) | ||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Peterson in this election.
2022
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent Karen Peterson defeated Tab Uno in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karen Peterson (R) | 61.4 | 7,644 |
 | Tab Uno (D) | 38.6 | 4,806 | |
| Total votes: 12,450 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Tab Uno advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 13.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Karen Peterson advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 13.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 13
Tab Uno advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 13 on March 30, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Tab Uno (D) |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 13
Incumbent Karen Peterson advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 13 on March 26, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Karen Peterson (R) |
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Karen Peterson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Karen Peterson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Utah House of Representatives District 13 |
Officeholder Utah House of Representatives District 13 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Utah House of Representatives District 13 2022-Present |
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