Patricia Bradford (Utah)

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Patricia Bradford

United Utah Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Southern Utah University, 2008

Personal

Birthplace

Salt Lake City, Utah

Religion

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Profession

Self Employed

Contact

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Patricia Bradford (United Utah Party) ran for election to the Utah State Senate to represent District 28. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Bradford completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Patricia Bradford was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Utah University in 2008. Her career experience includes being self-employed.

Elections

2022

See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Utah State Senate District 28

Incumbent Evan Vickers defeated Barry Evan Short and Patricia Bradford in the general election for Utah State Senate District 28 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Evan Vickers (R)	80.9	30,147
		Barry Evan Short (L)	10.1	3,766
		Patricia Bradford (United Utah Party)	9.0	3,354

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,267
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Utah State Senate District 28

Incumbent Evan Vickers defeated Patrick Larson in the Republican primary for Utah State Senate District 28 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Evan Vickers	70.2	13,507
	Submit photo	Patrick Larson	29.8	5,724

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,231
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Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Barry Evan Short advanced from the Libertarian primary for Utah State Senate District 28.

United Utah Party primary election

The United Utah Party primary election was canceled. Patricia Bradford advanced from the United Utah Party primary for Utah State Senate District 28.

Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 28

Incumbent Evan Vickers and Patrick Larson defeated Russell Sias in the Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 28 on April 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Evan Vickers (R)	57.3	71
✔	Submit photo	Patrick Larson (R)	42.7	53
	Submit photo	Russell Sias (R)	0.0	0

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 124
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for Utah State Senate District 28

Barry Evan Short advanced from the Libertarian convention for Utah State Senate District 28 on April 9, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Barry Evan Short (L)

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United Utah Party convention

United Utah Party convention for Utah State Senate District 28

Patricia Bradford advanced from the United Utah Party convention for Utah State Senate District 28 on April 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Patricia Bradford (United Utah Party)

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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Patricia Bradford completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bradford's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Patricia graduated from Southern Utah University with a B.S. in History Education and a minor of Geography. After completing her student teaching at Cedar High School and spending a semester substituting in Iron County School district, Patricia’s plan to become a teacher crashed with the economy in 2008 and she landed in the Software as a Service industry. During her time working for growing companies, Patricia gained experience in quality assurance, project management, and team leadership. Most importantly, she learned to assess challenges quickly and develop whatever skills were necessary to complete the task in front of her. An ability that has served her well as she has spent the last few years doing freelance work for various companies while primarily focusing on her family. The people of Utah face any number of challenges and they deserve real solutions, not sound bites. Patricia is running to represent all of Utah Senate District 28, not just those who support her campaign. Good government is about people and the best government considers ideas and perspectives from a wide variety of voices, including subject matter experts and the everyday people who are impacted by government decisions.

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?

• Good government is about people. When parties fight, people lose.
• Quality education is an essential pillar of both a prosperous society and a healthy democracy. Teachers and school districts require support and resources as they partner with parents to help students succeed. They also need flexibility to meet the unique challenges of their specific schools and students. Students suffer when education policy becomes a pawn of partisan agendas.
• Integrity is essential to a healthy society and a functioning government. Moral integrity to uphold oaths of office and the rule of law. Intellectual integrity to both stand up for truth and challenge our understanding when faced with new information.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about making the government work for the people. First, by including a wide variety of voices, including both subject matter experts and community members, as we work toward finding real solutions to complex problems. Second, by implementing important reforms such as open primaries, alternative voting methods, fair redistricting, term limits, and meaningful public review for government actions.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The two most important characteristics of any elected official are integrity and perspective. Integrity to uphold their oath of office, even when it is inconvenient or difficult. Perspective to remember the purpose of their office and who they represent.

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

My varied career opportunities and love of reading have exposed me to a wide variety of topics and diverse viewpoints. My professional writing experience, in particular, has allowed me to develop the ability to learn and analyze information quickly in order to communicate it effectively.

Legislation covers an almost endless variety of topics and specialities. The experience to engage with and absorb new information could only be an asset to a state senator.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked for our family owned electronics company from a young age until college graduation. During college I also held other jobs such as working as a student aid or being an attendant at a mini-golf course.

My first post college job was as a software tester at a startup software company. I worked there for about a year before being laid off as part of mass cuts that affected more than half the employees.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it is beneficial for state legislatures to include individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. Varied perspectives and life experiences allow for innovative ideas and well thought out solutions.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

I favor independent redistricting methods that remove partisan influence from the redistricting process.

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

Compromise is necessary for any representative government. Good faith cooperation and honest attempts to find common ground are both essential to effective government.

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Footnotes

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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

Daniel Thatcher (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)

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