Larry Livingston
Larry Livingston (Constitution Party) is running for election to the Utah State Senate to represent District 8. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. The Constitution Party primary for this office on June 25, 2024, was canceled.
Livingston was a 2018 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from Utah.[1] Livingston was eliminated at the party convention on April 28, 2018.[2]
Biography
Livingston earned a bachelor's in accounting from the University of St. Thomas in 1988 and a master's in elementary education from the University of Phoenix in 2007. His professional experience includes working as an IRS agent in 1983, working in accounting, auditing, and banking between 1984 and 1996, serving as a foreign language banker between 1996 and 2002, and working in the banking and brokerage industry between 2002 and 2006. Livingston also worked as an elementary teacher from 2007 to 2012.[3]
Elections
2024
See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Utah State Senate District 8
Incumbent Todd Weiler, Aaron Wiley, Larry Livingston, and Alisa Cox Van Langeveld are running in the general election for Utah State Senate District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Todd Weiler (R) | |
| Aaron Wiley (D) | |
| Larry Livingston (Constitution Party) | |
| Alisa Cox Van Langeveld (Unaffiliated) | |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Aaron Wiley advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah State Senate District 8.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Utah State Senate District 8
Incumbent Todd Weiler defeated Ronald Mortensen in the Republican primary for Utah State Senate District 8 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Todd Weiler | 69.3 | 7,931 |
| Ronald Mortensen | 30.7 | 3,506 | |
| Total votes: 11,437 | |||
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Constitution primary election
The Constitution primary election was canceled. Larry Livingston advanced from the Constitution primary for Utah State Senate District 8.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 8
Aaron Wiley advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 8 on April 27, 2024.
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| ✔ | | Aaron Wiley (D) |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 8
Incumbent Todd Weiler and Ronald Mortensen defeated Brady Tracy in the Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 8 on April 27, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Todd Weiler (R) | 52.8 | 65 |
| ✔ | | Ronald Mortensen (R) | 47.2 | 58 |
| Brady Tracy (R) | 0.0 | 0 | |
| Total votes: 123 | |||
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Constitution convention
Constitution convention for Utah State Senate District 8
Larry Livingston advanced from the Constitution convention for Utah State Senate District 8 on April 13, 2024.
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2020
See also: Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020
General election
General election for U.S. House Utah District 2
Incumbent Chris Stewart defeated Kael Weston and J. Robert Latham in the general election for U.S. House Utah District 2 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chris Stewart (R) | 59.0 | 208,997 |
 | Kael Weston (D) | 36.6 | 129,762 | |
 | J. Robert Latham (L) | 4.4 | 15,465 | |
| Total votes: 354,224 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joseph Jarvis (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ashley Jolin (D)
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for U.S. House Utah District 2
Kael Weston defeated Randy Hopkins and Larry Livingston in the Democratic convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 25, 2020.
Candidate | ||
 | Randy Hopkins (D) | |
| Larry Livingston (D) | |
| ✔ | | Kael Weston (D) |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for U.S. House Utah District 2
Incumbent Chris Stewart defeated Mary Burkett, Ty Jensen, and Carson Jorgensen in the Republican convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 25, 2020.
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| ✔ | | Chris Stewart (R) |
 | Mary Burkett (R) | |
 | Ty Jensen (R) | |
 | Carson Jorgensen (R) | |
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2018
General election
Mitt Romney defeated Jenny Wilson, Timothy Noel Aalders, Craig Bowden, and Reed McCandless in the general election for U.S. Senate Utah on November 6, 2018.
General election
General election for U.S. Senate Utah
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mitt Romney (R) | 62.6 | 665,215 |
 | Jenny Wilson (D) | 30.9 | 328,541 | |
 | Timothy Noel Aalders (Constitution Party) | 2.7 | 28,774 | |
 | Craig Bowden (L) | 2.6 | 27,607 | |
 | Reed McCandless (Independent American Party) | 1.2 | 12,708 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 52 | ||
| Total votes: 1,062,897 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Utah Democratic Party held a nominating convention on April 28, 2018. Jenny Wilson, a Salt Lake County councilwoman, was selected via convention with 81 percent of the vote.[4]
Republican primary election
Mitt Romney defeated Mike Kennedy in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Utah on June 26, 2018.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Utah
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mitt Romney | 71.3 | 240,021 |
 | Mike Kennedy | 28.7 | 96,771 | |
| Total votes: 336,792 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Larry Livingston completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Livingston's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Change the method of taxation, lower the cost of health care, education, and housing, fight against socialism.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I would say education, health care, and taxation as I have worked in all of these areas.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
I think Timothy Taylor is a great economist.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
The Little Prince. It speaks of authenticity.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
I have been poor, middle class, and wealthy enough so that I did not need to work. We need somebody that has experienced all three of these situations. It is hard for somebody who has never poor to understand the life and real needs of a poor person. It is also hard sometimes for the poor to understand the middle class or wealthy.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I care about this country long term. I would like to think about how policies will affect the country in several hundred years, and not just the next election cycle.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Do what is right and represent the people of your district. Party loyalty should come after doing what is right and representing your district.
What legacy would you like to leave?
He was willing to look at some new ideas and not just argue about old ideas.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
President Eisenhower was on TV. I think I was about 3.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
I have been working since I was 13. I have done multiple jobs most of my life.
What happened on your most awkward date?
A woman kissed me in a cave when the lights went out.
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
July 24. I am proud of my pioneer heritage. All my ancestors came to Utah during this time period.
What is your favorite book? Why?
The Little Prince. It is better to read it in French then in English. It talks about how phony people have become.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
I really do not care to be a fictional character.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
I do not have anything in my apartment. I am poor.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
Perfect
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Dealing with liberal hypocrisy.
What process do you favor for redistricting?
It is impossible. There is no such thing as an objective committee.
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
It is broke and it is crazy.
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
In normal times yes, but since it is so broke and crazy maybe we need new people who will do the right thing.
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
The national debt.
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
I care more about saving the country and working with the whole congress than any committees.
If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?
I am not.
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
It does not matter. Congress would never vote to change it.
What are your thoughts on term limits?
Unconstitutional.
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
I am not.
Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
The man was imperfect and did a lot of wrong things, but I think taking everything he did as a whole, I admire Richard Nixon the most.
Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
No. It is too early.
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
Conservative Libertarian Nationalist Is there anything you would like to add? I am a pro Trump Democrat[5] |
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| —Larry Livingston[3] | ||
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Utah.gov, "2018 Candidate Filings," accessed April 10, 2018
- ↑ wtop.com, "The Latest: Utah Democrats nominate Wilson for Senate race," April 28, 2018
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on September 10, 2019
- ↑ Desert News, "McAdams, Wilson, easily win nominations at Democratic state convention," April 28, 2018
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
