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Ty Markham
Ty Markham was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 73 of the Utah House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2012
Markham's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Small Business and Jobs
- Excerpt: "Ty Markham believes every community needs a champion for its small business owners because these are the people whose entrepreneurial spirit leads to new jobs, more jobs and higher-paying jobs."
Education
- Excerpt: "I will work to make sure that big oil, gas & coal companies pay the standard taxes they would pay in any other state. And I will make certain that our schools get their fair share."
The Role of Government
- Excerpt: "Good government is transparent. All back-room deals need exposure to the light of day, especially those ties between politicians and private-for-profit or corporate lobbies."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Ty believes the health of our neighbors shouldn’t be a political baseball, but an essential basic need that ought to be affordable and accessible to everyone. "
Energy
- Excerpt: "We need leadership that will promote these resources, so we don't keep falling further behind. The good news is that investing in renewables means investing in a thriving energy economy for Utah’s future."
Elections
2016
Elections for the Utah House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 17, 2016.
Incumbent Michael Noel defeated Ty Markham in the Utah House of Representatives District 73 general election.[2]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 73 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Michael Noel Incumbent |
66.90% | 10,193 | |
| Democratic | Ty Markham | 33.10% | 5,043 | |
| Total Votes | 15,236 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Ty Markham ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 73 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Utah House of Representatives District 73, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Ty Markham (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Michael Noel ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 73 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Utah House of Representatives District 73, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Michael Noel Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
Markham ran for election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 73. Markham was defeated by incumbent Michael Noel (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Noel Incumbent |
72% | 9,600 | |
| Utah Justice | Ty Markham | 28% | 3,741 | |
| Total Votes | 13,341 | |||
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See also
- Utah House of Representatives
- Utah House of Representatives District 73
- Utah House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Utah State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ "utahdistrict73," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 23, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
- ↑ Utah 2012 candidate filings
