Mike Petersen (Utah)
2023 - Present
2025
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Mike Petersen (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 2. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Petersen (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 2. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Republican primary on June 25, 2024.
Biography
Mike Petersen was born in Ogden, Utah.[1] Petersen earned a B.S. in psychology and M.Ed. in counseling psychology from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. in instructional technology from Utah State University.[2] His career experience includes working as an instructional designer, as a consultant, and owning a business.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Petersen was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Petersen was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Mike Petersen and Tom Liljegren are running in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 2 on November 5, 2024.
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 | Tom Liljegren (D) | |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Tom Liljegren advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 2.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Mike Petersen defeated Mike Monson in the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 2 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Petersen | 58.9 | 3,750 |
 | Mike Monson | 41.1 | 2,622 | |
| Total votes: 6,372 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 2
Tom Liljegren advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 2 on March 30, 2024.
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| ✔ | | Tom Liljegren (D) |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Mike Petersen defeated Mike Monson in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 2 on April 13, 2024.
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| ✔ | | Mike Petersen (R) |
| Mike Monson (R) | |
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2022
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Mike Petersen defeated Holly Gunther in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Petersen (R) | 72.7 | 10,238 |
 | Holly Gunther (D) | 27.3 | 3,838 | |
| Total votes: 14,076 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Holly Gunther advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 2.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Mike Petersen defeated Val Potter in the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 2 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Petersen | 54.0 | 3,291 |
 | Val Potter | 46.0 | 2,799 | |
| Total votes: 6,090 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 2
Holly Gunther advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 2 on March 26, 2022.
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| ✔ | | Holly Gunther (D) |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 2
Incumbent Mike Petersen and Val Potter advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 2 on March 26, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Petersen (R) | 63.1 | 118 |
| ✔ | | Val Potter (R) | 36.9 | 69 |
| Total votes: 187 | |||
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2020
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 3
Mike Petersen defeated Holly Gunther in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Petersen (R) | 73.7 | 15,197 |
| Holly Gunther (D) | 26.3 | 5,415 | |
| Total votes: 20,612 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 3
Mike Petersen defeated incumbent Val Potter in the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 3 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Petersen | 55.6 | 4,768 |
| Val Potter | 44.4 | 3,802 | |
| Total votes: 8,570 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 3
Holly Gunther advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 3 on April 25, 2020.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 3
Mike Petersen advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 3 on April 25, 2020.
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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I believe our state legislature is out of touch and that they don't listen to their constituents as they should. They don't believe we are as smart as they are. They don't believe we need to be listened to. We need new representation who will listen to us. I will restore your voice!
I am running as a conservative Republican challenging the incumbent who has served in local and state government for nearly 30 years. I plan to secure the Republican nomination through the caucus-convention system, and I look forward to meeting the voters of House District 3 to share my vision of lower taxes, smaller government, and restoring their voice.
Our traditional beliefs in self-reliance, small and accountable government, property rights, along with our belief that the family is the fundamental unit of society are the very reasons Utah is among the fastest growing states in the nation. We are a beacon for the entire country because of our beliefs. We must remain true to our beliefs. We cannot have another debacle like the 2019 Tax Reform Bill. We need representation that listens to "we the people." We need to cut wasteful spending. We need to slow the growth of the state budget. The Governor's proposed 2020 budget is $20 billion dollars. Just 5 years ago we were at $15 billion dollars. We need representation that doesn't ignore us or talk down to us. We didn't sign the referendum because we didn't understand it. We signed because we knew it was wrong. We need new representation.
- We need fewer taxes
- We need less government
- We, the people, need to be heard more.
I believe we need to follow the governing principles included in the U.S. Constitution and the Republican Party Platform.
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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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2022
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In 2022, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 5.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Utah House of Representatives District 2 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 26, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Utah House of Representatives, "Rep. Petersen, Michael J.," accessed March 31, 2021
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jefferson Moss (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 2 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Val Potter (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 3 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Dan Johnson (R) |
