Matt MacPherson
Matt MacPherson (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 26. He assumed office on October 10, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2025.
MacPherson (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 26. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. The Republican primary for this office on June 25, 2024, was canceled.
A Utah Republican delegation appointed MacPherson to the Utah House of Representatives District 26 on October 4, 2023, to replace Quinn Kotter (R). He was sworn in on October 10, 2023. [1]
Biography
Matt MacPherson was born in Las Vegas, Nevada.[2]
Elections
2024
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 26
Incumbent Matt MacPherson and Jeanetta Williams are running in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 26 on November 5, 2024.
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jeanetta Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 26.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Matt MacPherson advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 26.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 26
Jeanetta Williams advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 26 on March 30, 2024.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 26
Incumbent Matt MacPherson advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 26 on April 13, 2024.
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2020
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Elizabeth Weight defeated Matt MacPherson in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 31 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Elizabeth Weight (D) | 56.6 | 6,261 |
| Matt MacPherson (R) | 43.4 | 4,799 | |
| Total votes: 11,060 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 31
Incumbent Elizabeth Weight advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 31 on April 25, 2020.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 31
Matt MacPherson defeated Michael Beynon in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 31 on April 25, 2020.
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| ✔ | | Matt MacPherson (R) |
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Campaign themes
2024
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2020
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Strong families make strong communities. Strong families need safe communities and a good economy.
As a longtime businessman in Utah, I know how to bring jobs and opportunities to West Valley City. For businesses and entrepreneurs to pursue their American Dream in Utah, we must maintain a strong economy by keeping safe communities, providing exceptional schools, and creating a reliable infrastructure. I have the experience to work toward these goals. I have worked with the West Valley City Professional Standards Review Board. On that board, I understand the importance for civilian oversight to make certain our police receive proper funding and training. As parents, my wife and I worked to fund dual immersion programs and founded a chapter of Watch Dogs (Watch Dads of Great Students) to aid with PTA goals. Making certain schools are fully funded is our best way to invest in Utah's economic future. As we work to invest in our future, we must focus and prioritize as we work through the challenges to recover from the COVID-19 lockdowns.
- Defend those who serve and protect us.
- Strengthen our economy with business friendly policies.
- Reliable infrastructure and exceptional schools to allow future economic growth and opportunities.
I am passionate about West Valley City and we deserve to have our city elevated in our status with the State of Utah.
- Safe Communities
- Exceptional Education
- Strong business opportunities for families in West Valley City
Strong families make for strong communities makes for a strong city. I am against policies that come between good families having good opportunities to succeed.
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2023
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In 2023, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 3.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Utah House of Representatives District 26 |
Officeholder Utah House of Representatives District 26 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ ‘’CBS 2 KUTV, "MacPherson, entangled in lawsuit involving state, elected to Utah House”, October 5, 2023
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 8, 2020
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| Preceded by Quinn Kotter (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 26 2023-Present |
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