Utah House of Representatives District 51
| Utah House of Representatives District 51 | ||
| Current incumbent | Gregory Hughes  | |
| Population | 41,517 | |
| Race | 90% White, 2% Black, 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 0% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 1% Other, 3% Two or more races[1] | |
| Ethnicity | 92% Not Hispanic, 8% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 68% age 18 and over | |
Utah's fifty-first state house district is represented by Republican Representative Gregory Hughes.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 41,517 civilians reside within Utah's fifty-first state house district.[2][3] Utah's state representatives represent an average of 36,852 residents.[4] After the 2000 Census, each member represented 29,776 residents.[5]
About the office
Members of the Utah House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Utah legislators assume office the first day in January.[6][7]
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the Utah House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[8]
- A U.S. citizen,
- At least 25 years old,
- A three-year resident of Utah,
- A resident for 6 months of the relevant house district, and
- A qualified voter.
In addition, eligible candidates cannot:[8]
- Have been convicted of certain crimes, or
- Hold a public office of profit or trust.
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[9] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $293.55/legislative day | Per diem is reimbursed to state legislators when they submit receipts or turn in expense reports. |
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the Utah State Legislature, the governor is responsible for selecting a replacement. A liaison for the political party that last held the seat must recommend a successor to the governor. A person who is selected to fill a vacant state House seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term. Interim appointees to state Senate seats serve until the next regular general election.[10]
If the vacancy happens after the nominating deadline in an election year, but before August 31, a new candidate must file a declaration of candidacy and certificate of nomination in order to be on the ballot. Nominating papers must be filed within 21 days after the vacancy occurs.[11]
See sources: Utah Const. Art. 6, Sec. 13 and Utah Code §20A-1-503
Elections
2014
Elections for the Utah House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 20, 2014. Kyle Water was unopposed in the Democratic convention. Incumbent Greg Hughes defeated Sione Tavake in the Republican convention. Hughes defeated Water in the general election.[12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Greg Hughes Incumbent |
65.4% | 4,742 | |
| Democratic | Kyle Waters | 34.6% | 2,507 | |
| Total Votes | 7,249 | |||
2012
Elections for the office of Utah House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 26, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. Republican incumbent Gregory Hughes defeated Democrat Sonja Jorgensen in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary elections.[13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gregory Hughes Incumbent |
69.5% | 9,270 | |
| Democratic | Sonja Jorgensen | 30.5% | 4,061 | |
| Total Votes | 13,331 | |||
Campaign contributions
From 2002 to 2012, candidates for Utah House of Representatives District 51 raised a total of $530,520. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $35,368 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
| Campaign contributions, Utah House of Representatives District 51 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average | |
| 2012 | $96,067 | 2 | $48,034 | |
| 2010 | $117,788 | 2 | $58,894 | |
| 2008 | $159,147 | 3 | $53,049 | |
| 2006 | $56,653 | 2 | $28,327 | |
| 2004 | $15,401 | 2 | $7,701 | |
| 2002 | $50,383 | 2 | $25,192 | |
| 2000 | $35,081 | 2 | $17,541 | |
| Total | $530,520 | 15 | $35,368 | |
See also
External links
References
- ↑ For more information on the parameters the U.S. Census Bureau use, please see our Race and Ethnicity on the United States Census page.
- ↑ Utah.gov, House of Representatives Demographic Profile, accessed October 21, 2013
- ↑ State Resources, Utah 2010 Census Statistics, accessed October 21, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "2010 Census Interactive Population Search," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau, "States Ranked by Population: 2000," April 2, 2001
- ↑ Utah Constitution, "Article VI, Section 3," accessed February 17, 2021
- ↑ Utah Constitution, "Article VI, Section 4," accessed February 17, 2021
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Vote.Utah.gov, "State of Utah 2024 Candidate Manual," accessed May 23, 2025 (page 4)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ Utah Legislature, "Utah Code - Statutes 20A-1-503 (3) (a)-(b)," accessed February 17, 2021
- ↑ Utah Legislature, "Utah Code - Statutes 20A-1-503 (3) (a)-(b)," accessed February 17, 2021
- ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "2014 Candidate Filings," accessed March 22, 2014
- ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor Elections, 2012 Candidate Filings, accessed October 21, 2013
- ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor Elections, Election Results, accessed October 21, 2013
