Utah House of Representatives District 51
| Utah House of Representatives District 51 | ||
| Current incumbent | Jeff Stenquist  | |
| 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 Jeff Stenquist.
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
2020
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent Jeff Stenquist defeated David Hunt in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 51 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeff Stenquist (R)  | 63.4 | 12,773 |
| David Hunt (D) | 36.6 | 7,385 | ||
| Total votes: 20,158 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 51
David Hunt advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 51 on April 25, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | David Hunt (D) | |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 51
Incumbent Jeff Stenquist defeated Micah Lloyd Turner in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 51 on April 25, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Stenquist (R) |
| Micah Lloyd Turner (R) | ||
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2018
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 51
Jeff Stenquist defeated Michele Weeks in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 51 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Stenquist (R) | 61.0 | 8,706 |
 | Michele Weeks (United Utah Party) | 39.0 | 5,577 | |
| Total votes: 14,283 | |||
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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 Gregory Hughes defeated Kyle Waters in the Utah House of Representatives District 51 general election.[12]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 51 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Gregory Hughes Incumbent |
66.96% | 10,146 | |
| Democratic | Kyle Waters | 33.04% | 5,007 | |
| Total Votes | 15,153 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Kyle Waters ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 51 Democratic primary.[13][14]
| Utah House of Representatives District 51, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Kyle Waters (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Gregory Hughes ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 51 Republican primary.[13][14]
| Utah House of Representatives District 51, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Gregory Hughes Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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.[15]
| 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.[16][17]
| 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 2000 to 2024, candidates for Utah House of Representatives District 51 raised a total of $1,142,363. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $40,799 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Utah House of Representatives District 51 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2024 | $65,101 | 1 | $65,101 |
| 2022 | $81,606 | 2 | $40,803 |
| 2020 | $63,583 | 3 | $21,194 |
| 2018 | $54,108 | 2 | $27,054 |
| 2016 | $155,711 | 2 | $77,856 |
| 2014 | $191,733 | 3 | $63,911 |
| 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 | $1,142,363 | 28 | $40,799 |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 23, 2016
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
- ↑ 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
