Melvin Brown
Melvin R. Brown (b. February 15, 1938) is a former Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 53 from 2007 to 2017.
Biography
Brown earned his B.S. in education from Utah State University. He went on to do Graduate Work in Educational Psychology at the University of Utah.
Brown works as a farmer and consultant.
Brown previously served in the Utah State House of Representatives from 1986 to 2000. From 1993 to 1994, he served as House Assistant Majority Whip. He then served as House Speaker from 1995 to 1998.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Brown served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
| • Legislative Process, Chair |
| • Rural Development Legislative Liaison |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Brown served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
| • Rural Development Legislative Liaison |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Brown served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
| • Redistricting |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Brown served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
| • Public Utilities and Technology |
| • Retirement and Independent Entities |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the Utah House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 17, 2016.
Logan Wilde defeated Cole R. Capener in the Utah House of Representatives District 53 general election.[1]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 53 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Logan Wilde |
68.63% | 13,111 | |
| Democratic | Cole R. Capener | 31.37% | 5,993 | |
| Total Votes | 19,104 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Cole R. Capener ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 53 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Utah House of Representatives District 53, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Cole R. Capener (unopposed) | |
Logan Wilde defeated incumbent Melvin Brown in the Utah House of Representatives District 53 Republican primary.[2][4]
| Utah House of Representatives District 53, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Logan Wilde |
50.09% | 2,492 | |
| Republican | Melvin Brown Incumbent | 49.91% | 2,483 | |
| Total Votes | 4,975 | |||
2014
Elections for the Utah House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 20, 2014. Ray Worthen was unopposed in the Democratic convention. Incumbent Melvin Brown defeated Blaine Hone and John B. Zimmerman in the Republican convention. Brown defeated Worthen in the general election.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Melvin R. Brown Incumbent |
67.5% | 7,304 | |
| Democratic | Ray L. Worthen | 32.5% | 3,509 | |
| Total Votes | 10,813 | |||
2012
Brown won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 53. He defeated John Zimmerman in the Republican convention and ran unopposed in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6]
2010
On November 2, 2010, Brown won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 53.[7]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 53 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Melvin Brown (R)
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6,905 | |||
| Glenn J. Wright (D) | 4,161 | |||
| Clyde Beutler (C) | 579 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Brown won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 53 defeating opponent Katherine Lofft (D).
Brown raised $19,491 for his campaign while Lofft raised $29,796.[8]
| Utah State House of Representatives, District 53 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Melvin Brown (R)
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8,671 | |||
| Katherine Lofft (D) | 7,239 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2017
In 2017, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 23 through March 9. There was also a special session on September 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 25 through March 10.
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2015
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In 2015, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 26 through March 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the 60th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 27 to March 14.
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2013
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In 2013, the 60th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 28 to March 14.
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2012
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In 2012, the 59th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 23 to March 8.
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2011
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In 2011, the 59th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 24 to March 10.
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The Libertas Institute Index
The Libertas Institute is a libertarian-leaning think tank located in Utah.[12] Each year the organization releases a Legislative Index for Utah State Representatives and Senators.
2010
Melvin Brown received an index rating of 60%.
2011
Melvin Brown received an index rating of 46%.
2012
Melvin Brown received an index rating of 43%.
2013
Melvin Brown received an index rating of 42%.
The Sutherland Institute Scorecard
The Sutherland Institute, "a conservative public policy think tank" in Utah, releases its Scorecard for Utah State Representatives and Senators once a year. The Score Card gives each legislator a score based on how they voted in the prior legislative term on specific issues which the Sutherland Institute thought were pro-conservative policies.[13]
2012
Melvin Brown received a score of 91 percent in the 2012 scorecard.[14]
Personal
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Brown and his wife, Jolene Rasband, have four children.
Recent news
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See also
- Utah State Legislature
- Utah House of Representatives
- Utah House of Representatives Committees
- Utah Joint Committees
- Utah House of Representatives District 53
External links
- Utah House of Representatives - Rep. Melvin Brown
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 1998, 1996, 1990
- Melvin R. Brown on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 23, 2016
- ↑ Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
- ↑ Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election House District 53 Recount Canvass," accessed August 20, 2016
- ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "2014 Candidate Filings," accessed March 22, 2014
- ↑ Lieutenant Governor's Office, "Utah 2012 candidate filings," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Utah Election Results, "Utah House of Representatives election results," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Utah Election Fundraising, Candidates," accessed March 29, 214
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Utah Legislative Ratings, "UTAH HOUSE Scorecard - Compiled 2015 Conservative Liberal Index," May 19, 2015
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ Libertas Institute, "Legislator Indexes," accessed January 21, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Legislative Session," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Sutherland Institute Legislative Scorecard," accessed March 29, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Utah House of Representatives District 53 2007-2017 |
Succeeded by Logan Wilde (R) |
