Ryan Wilcox
2021 - Present
2025
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Ryan Wilcox (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 7. He assumed office on January 1, 2021. His current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Wilcox (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 7. 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.
Biography
Ryan Wilcox was born in Ogden, Utah. Wilcox earned a bachelor's degree from Weber State University in 2008. His career experience includes working in business management in the telecom and healthcare sectors, and as the Northern Utah director and senior policy advisor to U.S. Senator Mike Lee. Wilcox has been affiliated with the Ogden School Foundation, Follow the Flag North Ogden, and Scouts, BSA.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Wilcox was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Business and Labor Committee
- Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, Chair
- House Rules Committee
2021-2022
Wilcox was assigned to the following committees:
- Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, Chair
- Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wilcox served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
| • Revenue and Taxation, Chair |
| • Legislative Information Technology Steering, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wilcox served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
| • Public Utilities and Technology |
| • Rules, Vice chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wilcox served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
| • Public Utilities and Technology |
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 7
Incumbent Ryan Wilcox is running in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 7 on November 5, 2024.
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ryan Wilcox advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 7.
Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Ryan Wilcox advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7 on April 13, 2024.
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2022
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Ryan Wilcox won election in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Wilcox (R) | 100.0 | 10,423 |
| Total votes: 10,423 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ryan Wilcox advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 7.
Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Ryan Wilcox advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7 on March 26, 2022.
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2020
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 7
Ryan Wilcox defeated Grant Protzman in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 7 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Wilcox (R) | 64.6 | 12,055 |
 | Grant Protzman (D) | 35.4 | 6,607 | |
| Total votes: 18,662 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7
Grant Protzman advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7 on April 25, 2020.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7
Ryan Wilcox advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 7 on April 25, 2020.
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2012
Wilcox won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 7. Wilcox was unopposed in the June 26 Republican primary and defeated Linda Protzman (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Ryan Wilcox Incumbent |
71.4% | 9,614 | |
| Democratic | Linda Protzman | 28.6% | 3,857 | |
| Total Votes | 13,471 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Wilcox won election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 7.
| Utah House of Representatives, District 7 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ryan Wilcox (R)
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5,332 | |||
| Peter Conover Clemens (D) | 1,914 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wilcox was elected to the Utah House of Representatives, District 7.
Wilcox raised $36,713 for his campaign while Reynolds raised $3,045.[3]
| Utah State House of Representatives, District 7 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ryan Wilcox (R)
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7,653 | 65.6% | ||
| Rob Reynolds (D) | 4,007 | 34.4% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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A graduate of both Weber High and Weber State University, Ryan was raised on a dairy farm here in Weber County and has deep roots in our community. He and his wife Kristina are the proud parents of five children, ranging from a Senior in High School to a brand new kindergartner. With a lifelong music educator for a mother, and a wife who has served as both a teacher and librarian, (and all five children in our local schools) Ryan understands the importance of education. He currently serves on the board of the Ogden School Foundation, focused on raising critical funds from the private sector that bypass the bureaucracy of government and impact our students and teachers directly, based on classroom needs.
A former Utah State Legislator and Senior Policy Advisor and Director for U.S. Senate, Ryan understands federalism and the intersection between real-life and policy decisions. Ryan is a constitutionalist at heart and has written and passed numerous pieces of legislation to protect and reinforce our fundamental rights, including ensuring a balanced budget without a single tax increase as the Chair of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee. Ryan currently works in health care, focused on Community Health and wellness.
- We are all in this together! "Representation that Listens" is more than just a tagline. It is who I am. It's who I've been as your representative in the past, and who I'll be should I earn your vote.
- Doing More with Less: Ryan understands that Utah's economic well-being depends on keeping taxes low and more money in your pocket.
- Protecting Education: Ryan will protect education funding and look for ways to increase funding to the classroom. Ryan knows that a four-year degree isn't for everyone. Alternative education is vital.
A graduate of both Weber High and Weber State University, Ryan was raised on a dairy farm here in Weber County and has deep roots in our community. He and his wife Kristina are the proud parents of five children, ranging from a Senior in High School to a brand new kindergartner. With a lifelong music educator for a mother, and a wife who has served as both a teacher and librarian, (and all five children in our local schools) Ryan understands the importance of education. He currently serves on the board of the Ogden School Foundation, focused on raising critical funds from the private sector that bypass the bureaucracy of government and impact our students and teachers directly, based on classroom needs.
A former Utah State Legislator and Senior Policy Advisor and Director for U.S. Senate, Ryan understands federalism and the intersection between real-life and policy decisions. Ryan is a constitutionalist at heart and has written and passed numerous pieces of legislation to protect and reinforce our fundamental rights, including ensuring a balanced budget without a single tax increase as the Chair of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee. Ryan currently works in health care, focused on Community Health and wellness.
My Dad. He is steady, consistent, hard-working, and honest. He truly loves those who he serves, and I want to be like him someday.
Yes. Several. They can be found here: https://votewilcox.com/library
Honesty. Judgment. Transparency. Sincerity. Clarity of purpose. Love of those you serve with and work for.
I listen, work well with others, and have a background and history of building consensus on difficult issues. I am a principled decision-maker committed to improving the lives of those I serve. I genuinely love people.
To listen to and work with your constituents to protect our basic rights, liberties, and freedom under the constitution. To do your best, and leave it better than you found it.
One of service and love. One that inspires those who work with me to be the best version of themselves.
Historical? I suppose that is probably the floods of 1983 that turned our farm into a lake, turned streets into rivers, and completely changed our landscape. Also, I appeared on television in my underwear, unaware that the helicopter was the tv news while I was playing in the mud. So there's that. (I was 5)
Cleaning up the barn at the family dairy. Age 8-13.
Love Your Enemies, by Arthur Brooks. Because it is sooooo needed right now.
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
This year? Learning to walk again after a devastating automobile accident that nearly took my life.
The most important difference is that the House represents a far smaller number of people, allowing for more regular interaction and connection with the district. The Senate, by design, moves more slowly and is more deliberate.
Yes. I believe that a varied experience and background is beneficial, in both the private and public sectors.
First, managing the budgetary concerns with a growing population and increased demands between the various sectors of the budget required entitlement spending and education. Second, Natural Resource management, particularly water management in a desert environment with an expected doubling of our population in the next 30 years. I am particularly concerned about food security with the attacks on agriculture and the ever-increasing pressure to develop agricultural land. If we do not plan for the future, we will lose our ability to provide the basics of life for our own people.
The governor is the executive. Ideally, they would work with the legislature to develop sound policy, and execute the law as passed by the legislature. In order for it to be a healthy relationship, it needs to be a partnership, with both branches committed to honoring their constitutional obligations.
As a legislator, you are one of 104. It is literally impossible to succeed in such a body without building strong relationships with your colleagues.
One that respects each individual citizen through a fair and open process.
Yes. I would like to return to the Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee, and the Public Utilities and Technology Committee, while serving on the Business and Labor, Education, or Natural Resources Appropriations Committee.
I am open to that.
I don't know about that. I served with some amazing legislators. I suppose if I could be a cross between Speaker Becky Lockhart, Rep. John Dougall, and Minority Leader Jen Seelig, that I'd be doing pretty well. Mostly I would want to be a better version of myself, improving as I go.
Several: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWeaeYbt1Qg
Aubree Jo Anderson's story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX-HsFknQ_Q&t=3s
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2012
Wilcox's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]
- Excerpt: "Education as the foundation of our future"
- Excerpt: "The Second Amendment"
- Excerpt: "Family as the fundamental unit of society"
- Excerpt: "Limited Government"
- Excerpt: "Private Property"
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2023
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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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The Libertas Institute Index
The Libertas Institute is a libertarian-leaning think tank located in Utah.[5] Each year the organization releases a Legislative Index for Utah State Representatives and Senators.
2010
Ryan Wilcox received an index rating of 73%.
2011
Ryan Wilcox received an index rating of 53%.
2012
Ryan Wilcox received an index rating of 59%.
2013
Ryan Wilcox received an index rating of 84%.
The Sutherland Institute Scorecard
The Sutherland Institute, "a conservative public policy think tank" in Utah, releases its Scorecard for Utah State Representatives and Senators once a year. The Score Card gives each legislator a score based on how they voted in the prior legislative term on specific issues which the Sutherland Institute thought were pro-conservative policies.[6]
2012
Ryan Wilcox received a score of 100 percent in the 2012 scorecard.[7]
Personal
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Wilcox and his wife, Kristina, have three children.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Utah House of Representatives District 7 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 24, 2020.
- ↑ Lieutenant Governor's Office, "Utah 2012 candidate filings," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Utah Election Fundraising, Candidates," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ votewilcox, "Official Campaign Website," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Libertas Institute, "Legislator Indexes," accessed January 21, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Legislative Session," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Sutherland Institute Legislative Scorecard," accessed March 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kyle Andersen (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 7 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Utah House of Representatives District 7 2009-2014 |
Succeeded by - |
