Nate Blouin

Nate Blouin

Democratic Party

Candidate, U.S. House Utah District 1

Utah State Senate District 13

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

3

Compensation

Base salary

$301/legislative day

Per diem

Per diem is reimbursed to state legislators when they submit receipts or turn in expense reports.

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Next election

June 23, 2026

Education

Associates

Salt Lake Community College, 2014

Bachelor's

University of Utah, 2017

Graduate

Brown University, 2019

Personal

Birthplace

Concord, NH

Profession

Renewable energy

Contact

Official website

Campaign website

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Nate Blouin (Democratic Party) is a member of the Utah State Senate, representing District 13. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Blouin (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Utah's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 23, 2026.^[source]

Blouin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Nate Blouin was born in Concord, New Hampshire. He earned an associate degree from Salt Lake Community College in 2014. He earned a bachelor's degree from University of Utah in 2017. He earned a graduate degree from Brown University in 2019. Blouin's career experience includes working as a renewable energy advocate.

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

2023-2024

Blouin was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Business and Labor Committee
• House Business and Labor Committee
• Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee

Elections

2026

See also: Utah's 1st Congressional District election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Utah District 1

The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Utah District 1 on June 23, 2026.

		Candidate
		Nate Blouin
	Submit photo	Kye Hinckley
		Derek Kitchen
		Eva Lopez Chavez
		Ben McAdams
	Submit photo	Liban Mohamed
		Kathleen Riebe
		Anthony Tomkins
		Luis Villarreal

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Peter Crosby (D)

Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Utah District 1

Incumbent Blake Moore (R) is running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Utah District 1 on June 23, 2026.

		Candidate
		Blake Moore

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Endorsements

Blouin received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Blouin's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. To send us additional endorsements, click here.

• U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (Independent)

2022

See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Utah State Senate District 13

Nate Blouin defeated Roger Stout in the general election for Utah State Senate District 13 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nate Blouin (D)	71.8	22,311
	Submit photo	Roger Stout (R)	28.2	8,781

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 31,092
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Utah State Senate District 13

Nate Blouin defeated incumbent Gene Davis in the Democratic primary for Utah State Senate District 13 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nate Blouin	75.9	4,469
		Gene Davis	24.1	1,420

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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Roger Stout advanced from the Republican primary for Utah State Senate District 13.

Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 13

Nate Blouin and incumbent Gene Davis advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 13 on April 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nate Blouin (D)	73.1	79
✔		Gene Davis (D)	26.9	29

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 13

Roger Stout defeated Spencer Nitz in the Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 13 on April 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Roger Stout (R)	96.2	25
	Submit photo	Spencer Nitz (R)	3.8	1

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Nate Blouin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Blouin's responses.

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Utah’s current congressional delegation has let Trump and the billionaire class privatize, downsize, and corrupt our democracy. Our neighbors are being brutalized by masked federal agents while Congress fails to hold this administration accountable. I’ve taken on MAGA Republicans in the State Senate, and on Day 1 I’ll focus on taking on monopolies, investigating ICE facilities and private prisons, and standing up for what matters most to Utahns - not corporate lobbyists.
• The ACA expanded access to affordable, quality health care for millions of Americans. But millions more of our neighbors remain uninsured, and now MAGA Republicans are fighting to raise premiums for those already on the brink of losing coverage and care. Health care is a human right. Passing Medicare for All will ensure that greedy pharmaceutical and insurance companies can’t put their profits above your health.
• Utah’s strength lies in its natural treasures. That’s why we must strengthen the Clean Air Act and give the EPA the tools, funding, and staff to enforce it. I will co-sponsor the America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, the Central Wasatch National Conservation and Recreation Area Act, and secure the funding needed to save Great Salt Lake. These spaces are critical natural and recreational lands that are under threat of encroachment and disturbance. The work we've done on the ground here in Utah in partnership with local governments and conservation groups to protect these lands despite efforts by state and federal officials to undermine this important work deserves to be made permanent.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Campaign finance reform and taking corporate money out of politics. Citizens United opened our election system to a flood of untraceable corporate money, creating an unprecedented risk to our democracy. As a candidate for Congress, I refuse to take corporate PAC money and will fight to end the secret flow of corporate money in our elections.

I also am personally passionate about building cleaner energy infrastructure. Energy prices have increased in recent years because we’re not building the infrastructure needed to modernize and efficiently manage the nation’s fragmented electric grid. I’ll ramp up efforts to incorporate more wind, solar, storage and geothermal options that mitigate volatile fossil fuel costs that drive up energy bills.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I’m proud to have the endorsement of National figures like Bernie Sanders as well as local electeds like State Rep. Grant Miller and Salt Lake City Councilwoman Natalie Pinckney. A list of endorsements can be found on my website here: https://www.nateforutah.com/endorsements

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2022

Nate Blouin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Blouin's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I moved to Utah in 2009 after growing up in New Hampshire. I was raised to respect the outdoors and followed my passion for skiing to Utah. You’ll find me enjoying the Wasatch throughout the seasons. I’m committed to protecting these spaces and the quality of life they create, from our trails and snow to the water we drink. My love of outdoor recreation drew me to a career in renewable energy, and I hope to continue that focus in the legislature.

When I moved to Utah, I thought it was temporary. But after my parents followed in 2013, the state became my home. I am a graduate of Salt Lake Community College and completed my studies at the University of Utah. I consider these formative years, and I spent time working for progressive candidates before completing a master’s degree in public policy at Brown University.

After completing my education, I worked as an advocate for renewable energy, managing policy and government affairs for an organization that represents large businesses and nonprofits to promote expansion of solar, wind, and other technologies. I’m excited to apply my expertise to finding legislative solutions that will transform Utah into a renewable energy leader.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Clean air is a basic right. The pollution that frequently chokes the Wasatch Front is bad for our health and for our economy. We must prioritize policies that reduce emissions both in our neighborhoods and at the source of the electricity that we use. Climate change is a generational problem but we can take action to alter its course. Pass legislation that accelerates the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy on a local and utility level. Consider environmental justice and equity in project siting and access to clean electricity and vehicles. Protect public lands and precious water resources by prioritizing sustainable recreation and smart renewable energy development in places that make the most sense.
• Utah currently has exemplary laws that allow citizens to easily register to vote and to vote by mail. This keeps costs down while maintaining secure elections and encourages high turnout. We must protect this right going forward. Defend Utah’s vote by mail system, which faces threats from conservative Republicans. Strengthen voter-led efforts such as the 2018 citizen initiatives that expanded Medicaid, enabled Utahns to access medical marijuana, and created an independent redistricting commission. Ensure opportunity is equally accessible to Utahns regardless of their race, gender identity or other characteristics that have historically marginalized specific communities.
• Utah is changing rapidly and faces critical decisions as we envision the decade to come. With a young and growing population, affordability is crucial to preserving quality of life. I will focus on supporting Utahns while creating a level playing field to make Utah’s economy work for all. Affordable housing is an imminent need. I support fully funding the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund. The legislature must play a more active role in creating solutions for the homeless. We lag behind in keeping homeless folks in permanent housing and must do better to provide long-term support. Fair compensation for labor and the ability to earn a living wage are basic indicators of a healthy economy. I will work towards a $15 minimum wage.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

It’s an exciting time to be a Utahn. We have the youngest population and are growing faster than nearly all of our peers. At the same time, we face challenges on all sides as a result of a changing climate and global pandemic, and we must act vigorously to align the policies of our state with these realities. Clean air, access to affordable housing and healthcare, and amplifying the diverse voices of our community are all things worth fighting for.

I will listen to my neighbors and draw upon my lived experience to understand the best path forward on these and other issues. As a renter, holder of student debt, outdoor enthusiast, asthma sufferer, and optimist, I believe that we can face these challenges head-on and come out stronger together. I’m excited to be in a position to lend my ears and my voice in pursuit of these shared goals.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to leaders who have provided stability to their communities over the past two years as COVID has changed our way of life. Leaders like Jenny Wilson in Salt Lake County, Erin Mendenhall in Salt Lake City, and Joe Biden in the White House have provided balance and common sense in the midst of unprecedented polarization, and while I don't agree with every one of the decisions that any of them has made, I struggle to believe that we would have fared better under different guidance. The pandemic has distracted them from many of their aspirations, but they've managed to protect the health of their communities to the greatest extent possible against strong currents that have tried to derail their efforts.

I hope that my time in office is marked by more positive overtones, but I will look to their example to understand how to move forward when we face incredible challenges as a state. Despite the difficulty of the pandemic, Utah has an economy that is thriving by many measures and we must strive to use the proceeds of our good fortune and of federal funding to reinvest in the community and build back stronger than we began.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am intellectually curious and enjoy learning about different issues that affect people's lives. I will keep striving to learn more about the problems faced by my constituents, and will consult diverse stakeholders to identify solutions. I think it's important to keep learning and never feel that you know all sides of an issue, even you're an expert in the field. Someone else is likely to experience it in a different light, and the decision you make won't be the right one if you've left them out. So you need to keep talking and reading to understand all sides to an issue, and that's a quality I possess that I think will strongly influence my success as a legislator.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Elected officials should always be willing to listen and learn to constituents and experts to deliver results for their communities. I believe the core responsibility is to look out for people first and businesses and other interests are secondary to the basic human condition. If a decision you make means that it's harder for someone to earn a living wage, find an affordable place to live, breath clean air, or access healthcare, you made the wrong choice.

What is your favorite book? Why?

I could never pick just one, but right now I'm reading The Power Broker and it's both a monument to the power of government and a strong cautionary tail about the influence a single bad actor can have when they've entrenched themselves in the halls of power and believe that their unilateral decisions are in the best interests of their community.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

I think it is critical to build relationships with other legislators. Relationships, for better or worse, are what drive politics, and particularly as a member of the minority party it is important to develop relationships across the aisle in order to pass legislation. Of course, relationships shouldn't preclude the need to deliver results for constituents and sometimes it will be challenging to see eye to eye, but building relationships allows us to have more direct conversations and operate in good faith rather than on a purely transactional basis.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I favor an independent redistricting commission that operates blindly from political influence. I stand fully behind the work of the Utah Independent Redistricting Commission and will fight hard to make sure the commission isn't repealed in full and then work to strengthen it in anticipation of the next round of redistricting. Politically-driven redistricting allows politicians to choose their voters and reinforces bitter partisanship and candidates on the fringes, and we must combat this direction in no uncertain terms.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, but compromise means that all parties must take something away from the table that they can be proud of. Compromise does not mean an acquiescence to a more powerful group, it means that everyone gave something up in order to get something they desired. Too often, we see compromise touted when in reality, Republicans in Utah merely overpowered their opponent and we need to build an even stronger movement that recognizes what's happening and pushes back hard against it. There are some issues on which we should not accept compromise–for instance, human rights and attempts by the Utah legislature to ban trans children from playing high school sports.

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Nate Blouin campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Utah District 1	Candidacy Declared primary	$0	N/A**
2022	Utah State Senate District 13	Won general	$97,434	$-81,302
Grand total			$97,434	$-81,302
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

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2023

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In 2023, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 3. Americans for Prosperity Utah Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy. GrassRoots Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers." Libertas Institute Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise." The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues. Utah Cultural Alliance Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to arts and the humanities. Utah Education Association House and Senate Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education. Utah Taxpayers Association Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.

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Preceded by -	Utah State Senate District 13 2023-Present	Succeeded by -

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Utah's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

John Curtis (R)

Mike Lee (R)

Representatives

District 1

Blake Moore (R)

District 2

Celeste Maloy (R)

District 3

Mike Kennedy (R)

District 4

Burgess Owens (R)

Republican Party (6)

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Current members of the Utah State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Kirk Cullimore

Minority Leader:Luz Escamilla

Senators

District 1

Scott Sandall (R)

District 2

Chris Wilson (R)

District 3

John Johnson (R)

District 4

Calvin Musselman (R)

District 5

Ann Millner (R)

District 6

Jerry Stevenson (R)

District 7

Stuart Adams (R)

District 8

Todd Weiler (R)

District 9

Jennifer Plumb (D)

District 10

Luz Escamilla (D)

District 11

Emily Buss (F)

District 12

Karen Kwan (D)

District 13

Nate Blouin (D)

District 14

Stephanie Pitcher (D)

District 15

Kathleen Riebe (D)

District 16

Wayne Harper (R)

District 17

Lincoln Fillmore (R)

District 18

Dan McCay (R)

District 19

Kirk Cullimore (R)

District 20

Ronald Winterton (R)

District 21

Brady Brammer (R)

District 22

Heidi Balderree (R)

District 23

Keith Grover (R)

District 24

Keven Stratton (R)

District 25

Mike McKell (R)

District 26

David Hinkins (R)

District 27

Derrin Owens (R)

District 28

Evan Vickers (R)

District 29

Don Ipson (R)

Republican Party (22)

Democratic Party (6)

Forward Party (1)