Katie Olson
Katie Olson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 48. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Olson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Katie Olson was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah. She earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 2012. She later earned an MPA from Brigham Young in 2019. Her career experience includes working as an associate director.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 48
James Cobb defeated Katie Olson in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 48 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Cobb (R) | 60.0 | 8,309 |
 | Katie Olson (D)  | 40.0 | 5,541 | |
| Total votes: 13,850 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Katie Olson advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 48.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. James Cobb advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 48.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 48
Katie Olson advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 48 on April 9, 2022.
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| ✔ | | Katie Olson (D) |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 48
James Cobb defeated Sylvia Andersen in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 48 on April 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Cobb (R) | 63.6 | 42 |
| Sylvia Andersen (R) | 36.4 | 24 | ||
| Total votes: 66 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Park (R)
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Katie Olson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Olson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Katie graduated from Brigham Young University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in humanities and editing. She married Jacob Olson in 2013. In 2016, ten days before the birth of their second daughter, Jacob left his job due to a debilitating mental health condition. Faced with supporting her family, Katie returned to school and work after having been a stay-at-home mom for two years.
Katie completed her master’s in public administration in 2019, with a dual emphasis in finance and program evaluation, also from BYU. Her internship brought her to the sweet, sweet City of South Jordan. That’s when she committed to life as a public servant in local government.
Professionally, Katie focuses on continuous improvement and program evaluation. Her role with the City of South Jordan as Associate Director of Strategy and Budget includes aligning the budget with City priorities and values. She also checks programs for potential improvements and efficiency gains. She developed policies for the City’s Workforce Housing and Down Payment assistance programs. Katie also administers the Community Development Block Grant program, where she advocates for low- and moderate-income residents.- Make Informed Decisions: I’ve dedicated my career to continuous government improvement. This means that every day I evaluate options from all angles, and I run the numbers. I’m not afraid to ask tough questions--and I don’t take, “That’s the way we’ve always done it” for an answer. As your state rep, the votes I cast will be backed by data, logic, and the voices of my constituents. I will always prioritize data over daydreams.
- Support Balanced Growth: Change in Utah is happening. How it happens is up to us! We can balance growth and stability without sacrificing what we love. As your state rep, I will help local governments become more self-sufficient. I will hold developers accountable for paying their fair share. And I will encourage cities to offer a variety of housing types for all incomes. We can preserve our open space and build strong communities through bold, smart planning.
- Advocate for Strong Cities: The world is complex, but each day firefighters, police officers, and public works employees make sure the basics of your day stay simple. It’s the essential services that unite us. As your state rep, I will ensure local governments have the power they need to meet your needs through timely, informed local control. I will advocate for legislation that makes our cities, counties, and schools a safe and happy home for all of us.
Utah’s natural beauty and resources are unparalleled. As your state representative, I will vote for smart, data-driven solutions to water quantity and quality issues. Similarly, we need to work together to solve one of Utah’s most pressing economic and health concerns: our air quality. Utah needs bold state leadership now to work with industry and our citizens to ensure clearer and cleaner air. To attract and retain businesses and families, we need air that is always safe for our children and our most vulnerable to breathe. I will prioritize legislation that offers evidence-based solutions to this critical and growing problem.
Mental Health Matters
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 11, 2022
