Steve Waldrip
Steve Waldrip (Republican Party) was a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 8. He assumed office on January 1, 2019. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Waldrip (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 8. He lost in the Republican convention on April 23, 2022.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Waldrip was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Waldrip was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 8
Jason Kyle defeated Monica Hall in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 8 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jason Kyle (R) | 60.4 | 8,571 |
| Monica Hall (D) | 39.6 | 5,616 | ||
| Total votes: 14,187 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Monica Hall advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 8.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 8
Jason Kyle defeated Kimberly Cozzens in the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 8 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Kyle | 61.5 | 3,123 |
 | Kimberly Cozzens | 38.5 | 1,957 | |
| Total votes: 5,080 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 8
Monica Hall advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 8 on April 23, 2022.
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| ✔ | Monica Hall (D) | |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 8
Jason Kyle and Kimberly Cozzens defeated incumbent Steve Waldrip in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 8 on April 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jason Kyle (R) | 54.7 | 29 |
| ✔ | | Kimberly Cozzens (R) | 45.3 | 24 |
 | Steve Waldrip (R) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Total votes: 53 | |||
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2020
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Steve Waldrip defeated Oscar Mata in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 8 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Waldrip (R) | 57.0 | 10,067 |
 | Oscar Mata (D) | 43.0 | 7,600 | |
| Total votes: 17,667 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 8
Oscar Mata advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 8 on April 25, 2020.
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| ✔ | | Oscar Mata (D) |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Steve Waldrip advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 8 on April 25, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Waldrip (R) |
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2018
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 8
Steve Waldrip defeated Deana Froerer in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Waldrip (R) | 50.8 | 6,795 |
 | Deana Froerer (D) | 49.2 | 6,581 | |
| Total votes: 13,376 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 8
Steve Waldrip defeated Jason Kyle in the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 8 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Waldrip | 59.1 | 2,010 |
| Jason Kyle | 40.9 | 1,391 | |
| Total votes: 3,401 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Steve Waldrip did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Steve Waldrip completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Waldrip's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
We have a statewide teacher crisis, and we need to make teachers the focus of our education policy. We invest in our children by investing in our teachers. The most significant action we can take as a legislature to improve student achievement is to hire, train and retain the best teachers. In order for this to happen, we have to look at fair pay and better support for our teachers, and we need to have increased accountability through our education system. To help properly fund education, we must look at our state tax code. We haven't had a meaningful review and reform of our tax code for 40 years. It's time to look at tax breaks and provisions that have not seen the light of day for a long time. My background in tax law, business and economic development give me an edge in evaluating and weighing the provisions of our tax code that need modernization and reform. Finally, Ogden Valley deserves our best attention to carefully balance the need to preserve and protect our unique recreational opportunities—Pineview, the ski resorts, our trails and forests and open lands—with the need to provide a great place for us, our children and grandchildren to live, work and play.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I believe in accountability in our government, and as a public servant, I believe government institutions need to be accountable back to you. I will make accountability a focal point of everything I do as your representative. I am committed to hearing your voices and ensuring that your values are represented on Capitol Hill.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
My experience ? in business as well as public and community service ? has prepared me for this opportunity to serve. I received a law degree from the University of Utah and a Master's in Taxation from the University of Washington. After practicing law for a short time, I took a job with the Boyer Company at the beginning of the Business Depot Ogden project. With a great team I brought half of a billion dollars in private investment into BDO and Ogden, negotiated $250 million in lease transactions and created over 4000 new jobs. The skills I acquired and used to negotiate deals and create partnerships at BDO will get things done for you in the legislature. I am now a real estate consultant and serve on the United Way of Northern Utah Board, the Ogden Valley Planning Commission, the Pineview Advisory Committee and the Ogden Valley Land Trust Board. I previously served on the Ogden Nature Center Board and as the chair of the Eden Park Board. I understand this community, and my experience and dedication will allow me to be an effective legislator and to represent all of the citizens of this district.
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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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2022
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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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See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Gage Froerer (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 8 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Jason Kyle (R) |
