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Ryan Wilcox
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Republican Party

Utah House of Representatives District 7
Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

4

Predecessor
Prior offices
Utah House of Representatives District 7

Compensation

Base salary

$293.55/legislative day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Weber State University, 2008

Personal
Birthplace
Ogden, Utah
Religion
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)
Profession
Policy advisor
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Ryan Wilcox (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 7. He assumed office on January 1, 2021. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Wilcox (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 7. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Ryan Wilcox was born in Ogden, Utah. Wilcox earned a bachelor's degree from Weber State University in 2008. His career experience includes working in business management in the telecom and healthcare sectors, and as the Northern Utah director and senior policy advisor to U.S. Senator Mike Lee. Wilcox has been affiliated with the Ogden School Foundation, Follow the Flag North Ogden, and Scouts, BSA.[1]

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2023-2024

Wilcox was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Wilcox was assigned to the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wilcox served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wilcox served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wilcox served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Ryan Wilcox won election in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 7 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Ryan Wilcox (R)
 
100.0
 
13,190

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 13,190
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ryan Wilcox advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 7.

Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Ryan Wilcox advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7 on April 13, 2024.

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Ryan Wilcox (R)

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Wilcox in this election.

Pledges

Wilcox signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Ryan Wilcox won election in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 7 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Ryan Wilcox
Ryan Wilcox (R)
 
100.0
 
10,423

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 10,423
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ryan Wilcox advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 7.

Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Ryan Wilcox advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7 on March 26, 2022.

Candidate
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Ryan Wilcox (R)

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2

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2020

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 7

Ryan Wilcox defeated Grant Protzman in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 7 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Image of Ryan Wilcox
Ryan Wilcox (R) Candidate Connection
 
64.6
 
12,055
Image of Grant Protzman
Grant Protzman (D) Candidate Connection
 
35.4
 
6,607

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 18,662
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Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7

Grant Protzman advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7 on April 25, 2020.

Candidate
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Grant Protzman (D) Candidate Connection

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7

Ryan Wilcox advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7 on April 25, 2020.

Candidate
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Ryan Wilcox (R) Candidate Connection

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

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2012

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2012

Wilcox won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 7. Wilcox was unopposed in the June 26 Republican primary and defeated Linda Protzman (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]

Utah House of Representatives, District 7, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRyan Wilcox Incumbent 71.4% 9,614
     Democratic Linda Protzman 28.6% 3,857
Total Votes 13,471

2010

On November 2, 2010, Wilcox won election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 7.

Utah House of Representatives, District 7 General Election (2010)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Ryan Wilcox (R) 5,332
Peter Conover Clemens (D) 1,914

2008

On November 4, 2008, Wilcox was elected to the Utah House of Representatives, District 7.

Wilcox raised $36,713 for his campaign while Reynolds raised $3,045.[3]

Utah State House of Representatives, District 7 (2008)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Ryan Wilcox (R) 7,653 65.6%
Rob Reynolds (D) 4,007 34.4%

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Ryan Wilcox did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

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Candidate Connection

Ryan Wilcox completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wilcox's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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A graduate of both Weber High and Weber State University, Ryan was raised on a dairy farm here in Weber County and has deep roots in our community. He and his wife Kristina are the proud parents of five children, ranging from a Senior in High School to a brand new kindergartner. With a lifelong music educator for a mother, and a wife who has served as both a teacher and librarian, (and all five children in our local schools) Ryan understands the importance of education. He currently serves on the board of the Ogden School Foundation, focused on raising critical funds from the private sector that bypass the bureaucracy of government and impact our students and teachers directly, based on classroom needs. A former Utah State Legislator and Senior Policy Advisor and Director for U.S. Senate, Ryan understands federalism and the intersection between real-life and policy decisions. Ryan is a constitutionalist at heart and has written and passed numerous pieces of legislation to protect and reinforce our fundamental rights, including ensuring a balanced budget without a single tax increase as the Chair of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee. Ryan currently works in health care, focused on Community Health and wellness.
  • We are all in this together! "Representation that Listens" is more than just a tagline. It is who I am. It's who I've been as your representative in the past, and who I'll be should I earn your vote.
  • Doing More with Less: Ryan understands that Utah's economic well-being depends on keeping taxes low and more money in your pocket.
  • Protecting Education: Ryan will protect education funding and look for ways to increase funding to the classroom. Ryan knows that a four-year degree isn't for everyone. Alternative education is vital.
A graduate of both Weber High and Weber State University, Ryan was raised on a dairy farm here in Weber County and has deep roots in our community. He and his wife Kristina are the proud parents of five children, ranging from a Senior in High School to a brand new kindergartner. With a lifelong music educator for a mother, and a wife who has served as both a teacher and librarian, (and all five children in our local schools) Ryan understands the importance of education. He currently serves on the board of the Ogden School Foundation, focused on raising critical funds from the private sector that bypass the bureaucracy of government and impact our students and teachers directly, based on classroom needs.

A former Utah State Legislator and Senior Policy Advisor and Director for U.S. Senate, Ryan understands federalism and the intersection between real-life and policy decisions. Ryan is a constitutionalist at heart and has written and passed numerous pieces of legislation to protect and reinforce our fundamental rights, including ensuring a balanced budget without a single tax increase as the Chair of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee. Ryan currently works in health care, focused on Community Health and wellness.
My Dad. He is steady, consistent, hard-working, and honest. He truly loves those who he serves, and I want to be like him someday.
Yes. Several. They can be found here: https://votewilcox.com/library
Honesty. Judgment. Transparency. Sincerity. Clarity of purpose. Love of those you serve with and work for.
I listen, work well with others, and have a background and history of building consensus on difficult issues. I am a principled decision-maker committed to improving the lives of those I serve. I genuinely love people.
To listen to and work with your constituents to protect our basic rights, liberties, and freedom under the constitution. To do your best, and leave it better than you found it.
One of service and love. One that inspires those who work with me to be the best version of themselves.
Historical? I suppose that is probably the floods of 1983 that turned our farm into a lake, turned streets into rivers, and completely changed our landscape. Also, I appeared on television in my underwear, unaware that the helicopter was the tv news while I was playing in the mud. So there's that. (I was 5)
Cleaning up the barn at the family dairy. Age 8-13.
Love Your Enemies, by Arthur Brooks. Because it is sooooo needed right now.
Scot Harvath
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
This year? Learning to walk again after a devastating automobile accident that nearly took my life.
The most important difference is that the House represents a far smaller number of people, allowing for more regular interaction and connection with the district. The Senate, by design, moves more slowly and is more deliberate.
Yes. I believe that a varied experience and background is beneficial, in both the private and public sectors.
First, managing the budgetary concerns with a growing population and increased demands between the various sectors of the budget required entitlement spending and education. Second, Natural Resource management, particularly water management in a desert environment with an expected doubling of our population in the next 30 years. I am particularly concerned about food security with the attacks on agriculture and the ever-increasing pressure to develop agricultural land. If we do not plan for the future, we will lose our ability to provide the basics of life for our own people.
The governor is the executive. Ideally, they would work with the legislature to develop sound policy, and execute the law as passed by the legislature. In order for it to be a healthy relationship, it needs to be a partnership, with both branches committed to honoring their constitutional obligations.
As a legislator, you are one of 104. It is literally impossible to succeed in such a body without building strong relationships with your colleagues.
One that respects each individual citizen through a fair and open process.
Yes. I would like to return to the Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee, and the Public Utilities and Technology Committee, while serving on the Business and Labor, Education, or Natural Resources Appropriations Committee.
I am open to that.
I don't know about that. I served with some amazing legislators. I suppose if I could be a cross between Speaker Becky Lockhart, Rep. John Dougall, and Minority Leader Jen Seelig, that I'd be doing pretty well. Mostly I would want to be a better version of myself, improving as I go.
No.
Several: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWeaeYbt1Qg
Aubree Jo Anderson's story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX-HsFknQ_Q&t=3s

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2012

Wilcox's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]

  • Excerpt: "Education as the foundation of our future"
  • Excerpt: "The Second Amendment"
  • Excerpt: "Family as the fundamental unit of society"
  • Excerpt: "Limited Government"
  • Excerpt: "Private Property"

Campaign finance summary

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Ryan Wilcox campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Utah House of Representatives District 7Won general$58,169 $-61,216
2022Utah House of Representatives District 7Won general$30,677 $-23,042
2020Utah House of Representatives District 7Won general$35,788 N/A**
2012Utah State House, District 7Won $37,263 N/A**
2010Utah State House, District 7Won $36,762 N/A**
2008Utah State House, District 7Won $36,713 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

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2023


2022


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The Libertas Institute Index

See also: Libertas Institute Legislative Index (2013)

The Libertas Institute is a libertarian-leaning think tank located in Utah.[5] Each year the organization releases a Legislative Index for Utah State Representatives and Senators.

2010

Ryan Wilcox received an index rating of 73%.

2011

Ryan Wilcox received an index rating of 53%.

2012

Ryan Wilcox received an index rating of 59%.

2013

Ryan Wilcox received an index rating of 84%.

The Sutherland Institute Scorecard

See also: Sutherland Institute Legislative Scorecard (2012)

The Sutherland Institute, "a conservative public policy think tank" in Utah, releases its Scorecard for Utah State Representatives and Senators once a year. The Score Card gives each legislator a score based on how they voted in the prior legislative term on specific issues which the Sutherland Institute thought were pro-conservative policies.[6]

2012

Ryan Wilcox received a score of 100 percent in the 2012 scorecard.[7]

Personal

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Wilcox and his wife, Kristina, have three children.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 24, 2020.
    2. ↑ Lieutenant Governor's Office, "Utah 2012 candidate filings," accessed March 29, 2014
    3. ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Utah Election Fundraising, Candidates," accessed March 29, 2014
    4. ↑ votewilcox, "Official Campaign Website," accessed March 29, 2014
    5. ↑ Libertas Institute, "Legislator Indexes," accessed January 21, 2014
    6. ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Legislative Session," accessed March 29, 2014
    7. ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Sutherland Institute Legislative Scorecard," accessed March 29, 2014

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