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Mike Winder
Mike Winder (Republican Party) was a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 30. He assumed office in 2017. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Winder (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 30. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Winder was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Winder was assigned to the following committees:
- House Business and Labor Committee
- House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee, Chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Economic Development and Workforce Services |
| • Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Mike Winder did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Mike Winder defeated Robert Burch Jr. in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 30 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Winder (R) | 58.3 | 7,611 |
 | Robert Burch Jr. (D)  | 41.7 | 5,443 | |
| Total votes: 13,054 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 30
Robert Burch Jr. advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 30 on April 25, 2020.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Mike Winder advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 30 on April 25, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Winder (R) |
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2018
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 30
Incumbent Mike Winder defeated Robert Burch Jr. in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 30 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Winder (R) | 56.6 | 5,860 |
| Robert Burch Jr. (D) | 43.4 | 4,492 | |
| Total votes: 10,352 | |||
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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. Incumbent Fred Cox (R) filed for re-election, but did not receive the necessary delegates in the Republican convention.
Mike Winder defeated Frank Bedolla in the Utah House of Representatives District 30 general election.[1]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 30 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Mike Winder |
58.68% | 6,306 | |
| Democratic | Frank Bedolla | 41.32% | 4,441 | |
| Total Votes | 10,747 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Frank Bedolla ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 30 Democratic primary.[2][3]
| Utah House of Representatives District 30, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Frank Bedolla (unopposed) | |
Mike Winder ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 30 Republican primary.[2][3]
| Utah House of Representatives District 30, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Mike Winder (unopposed) | |
Campaign finance summary
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2016
Winder's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Education As a father of four, I am passionate about increasing innovation and funding for Utah’s education system. We need to get the politics out of the classroom—keep the school boards nonpartisan. We must step up to increase teacher pay to avoid the looming teacher shortage crisis. I would fight for less state required testing and more classroom time actually teaching. I support higher ed and enhanced pathways from classrooms to skilled jobs. I also encourage less unfunded mandates from the Legislature, more local control and parental involvement. Job Growth I have built my career championing economic development and job creation. Encouraging private sector investment was the hallmark of my service as mayor, and the results can be seen from Valley Fair Mall to 5600 West. I will work closely with business and labor leaders to continue to grow Utah’s economy and to provide opportunities for the working men and women of our area. Fighting For The West Side I have a track record of standing up for West Valley City and making sure our voice is heard. I will make sure that the needs of us here in Utah’s second largest city are not forgotten on Utah’s Capitol Hill. I will work closely with other civic leaders from our area from both parties to fight for the West Side! Environment & Air Quality I will support measures to improve our air quality, reduce pollution, and to protect our natural treasures here in Utah. As a city councilman, I was a champion for bringing recycling to West Valley City. Can you imagine life without your blue can? We have a beautiful state. Let’s take good care of it! Local Control It is far easier for a citizen to enact change at the city, county, and school district levels then it is to influence the entire state legislature or Federal Congress. As a former mayor, I know that the government that governs closest to the people governs best, and I will work for more local control and less statewide edicts. Liberty We need to look for ways to reduce regulation and laws that encroach on personal freedoms. I support the Second Amendment and will fight to protect our right to bear arms. I would look for ways to reduce the role of government in our lives. I will fight for reasonable taxes that make sense. When the people fear government, that is tyranny; when the government fears the people, that is liberty![4] |
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| —Mike Winder[5] | ||
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2022
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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2020
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In 2020, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 27 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 28 through March 14.
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2018
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In 2018, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 22 through March 8.
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2017
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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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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Utah House of Representatives District 30 |
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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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Mike Winder, "Issues," accessed September 30, 2016
