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Nate Blouin
2023 - Present
2027
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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) ran for election to the Utah State Senate to represent District 13. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Blouin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. 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.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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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
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 |
| Roger Stout (R) | 28.2 | 8,781 | ||
| 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 | |
| Total votes: 5,889 | |||
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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 |
| Total votes: 108 | |||
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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 | ||
| ✔ | Roger Stout (R) | 96.2 | 25 | |
| Spencer Nitz (R) | 3.8 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 26 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Nate Blouin completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Blouin's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 16 to March 1.
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2023
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In 2023, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 3.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Utah State Senate District 13 |
Officeholder Utah State Senate District 13 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 14, 2022
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