Steven Eliason
2023 - Present
2025
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Steven Eliason (Republican Party) is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 43. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2025.
Eliason (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 43. 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
Steven Eliason was born in and lives in Sandy, Utah. Eliason graduated from Granger High School. He earned a B.S. in accounting and an M.B.A., both from the University of Utah. His career experience includes working as a financial manager for the University of Utah hospital and clinics. Eliason volunteered as a scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Eliason was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Eliason was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Eliason was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
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| • Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice |
| • Revenue and Taxation, Chair |
| • Retirement and Independent Entities |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Eliason served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education |
| • Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice |
| • Retirement and Independent Entities |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Eliason served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Education |
| • Retirement and Independent Entities |
| • Revenue and Taxation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Eliason served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education |
| • Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice |
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 43
Incumbent Steven Eliason and Jason Barber are running in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 43 on November 5, 2024.
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 | Jason Barber (D)  | |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jason Barber advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 43.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steven Eliason advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 43.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 43
Jason Barber advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 43 on March 30, 2024.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 43
Incumbent Steven Eliason advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 43 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 43
Incumbent Steven Eliason defeated Alan Anderson in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 43 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Eliason (R) | 57.2 | 8,875 |
 | Alan Anderson (D) | 42.8 | 6,652 | |
| Total votes: 15,527 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Alan Anderson advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 43.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steven Eliason advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 43.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 43
Alan Anderson advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 43 on April 9, 2022.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 43
Incumbent Steven Eliason advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 43 on April 23, 2022.
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2020
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Steven Eliason defeated Wendy Davis in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 45 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Eliason (R) | 50.2 | 9,748 |
 | Wendy Davis (D) | 49.8 | 9,671 | |
| Total votes: 19,419 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 45
Wendy Davis advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 45 on April 25, 2020.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Steven Eliason advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 45 on April 25, 2020.
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2018
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Steven Eliason won election in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 45 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Eliason (R) | 100.0 | 10,276 |
| Total votes: 10,276 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nikki Cunard (D)
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 Steven Eliason defeated Nikki Cunard in the Utah House of Representatives District 45 general election.[3]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 45 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Steven Eliason Incumbent |
55.08% | 8,390 | |
| Democratic | Nikki Cunard | 44.92% | 6,842 | |
| Total Votes | 15,232 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Nikki Cunard ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 45 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Utah House of Representatives District 45, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Nikki Cunard (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Steven Eliason ran unopposed in the Utah House of Representatives District 45 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Utah House of Representatives District 45, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Steven Eliason 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. Susan Marques Booth was unopposed in the Democratic convention. Incumbent Steven Eliason was unopposed in the Republican convention. Eliason defeated Booth in the general election. Wendy S. Davis (D) withdrew before the primary.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Steven Eliason Incumbent |
58.2% | 4,908 | |
| Democratic | Susan Marques Booth | 41.8% | 3,531 | |
| Total Votes | 8,439 | |||
2012
Eliason won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 45. Eliason was unopposed in the June 26 Republican primary and defeated Gary Forbush (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Steven Eliason Incumbent |
55.4% | 8,048 | |
| Democratic | Gary Forbush | 44.6% | 6,471 | |
| Total Votes | 14,519 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Eliason won election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 45.[8]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 45 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steven Eliason (R)
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4,398 | |||
| Laura Black (D) | 3,831 | |||
| David Perry (C) | 327 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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Scorecards
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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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2020
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In 2020, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 27 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 28 through March 14.
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2018
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In 2018, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 22 through March 8.
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2017
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In 2017, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 23 through March 9. There was also a special session on September 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 25 through March 10.
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2015
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In 2015, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 26 through March 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the 60th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 27 to March 14.
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2013
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In 2013, the 60th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 28 to March 14.
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2012
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In 2012, the 59th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 23 to March 8.
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2011
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In 2011, the 59th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 24 to March 10.
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The Libertas Institute Index
The Libertas Institute is a libertarian-leaning think tank located in Utah.[12] Each year the organization releases a Legislative Index for Utah State Representatives and Senators.
2011
Steven Eliason received an index rating of 43%.
2012
Steven Eliason received an index rating of 31%.
2013
Steven Eliason received an index rating of 24%.
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.[13]
2012
Steven Eliason received a score of 73 percent in the 2012 scorecard.[14]
Personal
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Eliason and his wife, Jana, have six children.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Utah Legislature, "Steve Eliason," accessed January 26, 2023
- ↑ Facebook, "Steve Eliason," accessed January 26, 2023
- ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 23, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
- ↑ Utah Lieutenant Governor, "2014 Candidate Filings," accessed March 22, 2014
- ↑ Lieutenant Governor's Office, "Utah 2012 candidate filings," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Utah Election Results, "Utah House of Representatives election results," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Utah Legislative Ratings, "UTAH HOUSE Scorecard - Compiled 2015 Conservative Liberal Index," May 19, 2015
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ 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 Cheryl K. Acton (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 43 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Utah House of Representatives District 45 2011-2023 |
Succeeded by Susan Pulsipher (R) |
