Utah House of Representatives District 41 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Utah House of Representatives District 41 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 41

Incumbent Gay Lynn Bennion defeated Wayne Gary Sandberg in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 41 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gay Lynn Bennion (D)	63.2	12,579
	Submit photo	Wayne Gary Sandberg (R)	36.8	7,333

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,912
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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?

Gay Lynn Bennion (D)

I am a true representative. I listen and bring suggestions from our district to the state legislature. Thanks to input from constituents, the Inland Port Bill was improved to ensure the Port has the authority to incentivize cleaner engines to minimize air pollution. Ane now the Lt. Gov's Office can take action to ensure political action committees properly register. I am conducting a listening tour through our district and continue to receive vital information and suggestions from my neighbors and constituents who email me and attend our Neighborhood Chats.

Our world is complex. I don't see people or issues as simplistic or black and white. I serve as Utah State Lead for the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators, and I am also a Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce Business Champion for 2021 and 2022. We can work for cleaner air and water and also help businesses thrive. Ultimately, if we don't address environmental crises like the low levels of Great Salt Lake, all of us and the economy will be negatively impacted. I work with people with whom I may not always agree with to create better policy and future for all of us.

I am 100% committed to my service for our district. I use my energy to thoroughly investigate the topics of most importance for our district and state.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Gay Lynn Bennion (D)

I am focused on water. Utah is in the second year of extreme drought and in the second decade of dryer, hotter, longer summers. I meet with state leaders and study reports to find solutions to this serious problem. I am a founding member of the Bi-Partisan Great Salt Lake Caucus.

Since my election in 2020, I have focused on housing availability and affordability. I work with Utah Housing Coalition and other stakeholders for solutions. My constituents are concerned that illegal short-term rentals drive up home prices and remove homes from the housing market. I'm working with a national expert for better policy to prevent further negative impacts of this practice in Utah.

I am a strong advocate of public education. As a state with so many children, Utah needs to support teachers and provide more mental health professionals and nurses in our schools.

See also

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