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Michael Keller (Utah)
Michael Keller (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 52. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Keller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michael Keller was born in Layton, Utah. He graduated from Lund High School. He attended Penn State, earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 2004, and a graduate degree from the University of Memphis in 2008. His career experience includes working as an educator.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent Cory Maloy defeated Michael Keller in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 52 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Cory Maloy (R) | 73.6 | 15,166 |
 | Michael Keller (D)  | 26.4 | 5,440 | |
| Total votes: 20,606 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Michael Keller advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 52.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Cory Maloy advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 52.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 52
Michael Keller advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 52 on March 23, 2024.
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| ✔ | | Michael Keller (D) |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent Cory Maloy advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 52 on April 20, 2024.
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| ✔ | | Cory Maloy (R) |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Keller in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Michael Keller completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Keller's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Upon his return, Michael attended Brigham Young University and the University of Memphis, earning a master's degree in History. He currently teaches online courses for BYU-Idaho and substitute teaches for the Alpine School District.
Michael and his wife enjoy traveling to new places, visiting state and national parks, hiking local trails, and volunteering for community events.- Growth
Current and future generations of northern Utah County should benefit from the increase in population without sacrificing their quality of life. • Preserve the essential character of the community • Build infrastructure before residential and commercial structures • Decrease average home prices.
• Decrease realtor fees - Education Focus on citizenship and job-related skills. • Increase vocational programs in high schools. • Concentrate scholarships on high-value-added degrees. • Encourage community problem-solving through service projects, debates on local issues, and conflict resolution.
- Role of Government A legitimate government respects the rights and liberties of those it governs within the framework of the law. • Offer relief for damages it inflicts upon its citizenry • Be scrutinized for spending public funds • Resolve legal disputes in a timely manner
The American Dream entails playing by the rules and working hard to afford a family and home. However, recent inflation has rendered this dream nearly unattainable. Wages fail to keep pace with the rising costs of living. Fewer young families can afford homes, with many resorting to renting or living with parents. Financial institutions and house flippers exacerbate the issue by driving up home prices, making ownership even more elusive. Despite possessing some of the brightest minds, the financial sector often prioritizes short-term gains through acquisitions and sales, ultimately undermining capitalism. The core problem lies in the lack of long-term value addition to the economy.
Reduces tax on primary residences
The growth of Lehi and Saratoga Springs affects the meadows and wetlands. Preserving the land for recreation is a top priority for the committee.
House Education Committee:
Education is at a crossroads. With school districts controlling the curriculum and the rise of educational software, a teacher's role is evolving into more of a classroom manager.
House Transportation Committee:
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 3, 2024
