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| Utah House of Representatives District 19 | ||
| Current incumbent | Raymond Ward  | |
| Population | 29,561 | |
| Race | 94% White, 0% Black, 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 0% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 2% Other, 1% Two or more races | |
| Ethnicity | 95% Not Hispanic, 5% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 70% age 18 and over | |
Utah's nineteenth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Raymond Ward.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 29,561 civilians reside within Utah's nineteenth state house district. Utah's state representatives represent an average of 36,852 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 29,776 residents.
Members of the Utah House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Utah legislators assume office the first or second day of session (January).
To be eligible to serve in the Utah House of Representatives, a candidate must be:
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $273/day | Up to $100 plus tax/calendar day for lodging allotment; Up to $42/date meal reimbursement. Tied to in-state lodging and meal reimbursement rates. |
If there is a vacancy in the house, the Governor is responsible for selecting a replacement. A liaison for the political party that last held the seat must recommend a successor to the Governor. The vacancy must be filled immediately. The person who is selected to the vacant seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.
If the vacancy happens after the nominating deadline in an election year, a new candidate must file papers in order to be on the ballot. This is only if the vacancy happens after September 1st and the unfilled term is set to expire at the end of the election. Nominating papers must be filed within 21 days after the vacancy happened.
Elections for the office of Utah House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for June 30, 2020. The filing deadline is March 19, 2020.
Incumbent Raymond Ward (R) defeated Courtney Jones (D) and Joe Speciale (L) in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 19 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Raymond Ward (R) |
65.4
|
10,998 |
|
|
Courtney Jones (D) |
28.0
|
4,712 | |
|
|
Joe Speciale (L) |
6.5
|
1,101 | |
|
|
Total votes: 16,811 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Incumbent Raymond Ward defeated Phill Wright in the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 19 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Raymond Ward (R) |
66.0
|
4,650 |
|
|
Phill Wright (R) |
34.0
|
2,396 | |
|
|
Total votes: 7,046 |
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 Raymond Ward defeated Kurt Weiland in the Utah House of Representatives District 19 general election.Utah House of Representatives, District 19 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Raymond Ward Incumbent |
71.98% | 13,239 | |
| Democratic | Kurt Weiland | 28.02% | 5,154 | |
| Total Votes | 18,393 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Utah House of Representatives District 19, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kurt Weiland (unopposed) |
Utah House of Representatives District 19, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Raymond Ward Incumbent (unopposed) |
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. Daniel Donahoe was unopposed in the Democratic convention. Raymond Ward defeated R Chet Loftis in the Republican primary. Ward defeated Donahoe and Eli Cawley (Independent American) in the general election. Lynn Anderson (D) withdrew before the convention.
Utah House of Representatives District 19, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Raymond Ward |
74.5% | 7,755 | |
| Democratic | Daniel N. Donahoe | 20.5% | 2,133 | |
| Independent American | Eli Cawley | 5.1% | 526 | |
| Total Votes | 10,414 | |||
Utah House of Representatives, District 19 Republican Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Raymond Ward |
51.8% | 2,984 |
| R. Chet Loftis | 48.2% | 2,773 |
| Total Votes | 5,757 | |
Elections for the office of Utah House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 26, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. Republican incumbent Jim Nielson defeated Democrat Lynn Anderson in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary elections.
Utah House of Representatives, District 19, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Nielson Incumbent |
71.6% | 12,283 | |
| Democratic | Lynn Anderson | 28.4% | 4,875 | |
| Total Votes | 17,158 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Utah House of Representatives District 19 raised a total of $334,101. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $15,186 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Utah House of Representatives District 19
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $21,565 | 2 | $10,783 |
| 2014 | $86,320 | 4 | $21,580 |
| 2012 | $33,547 | 2 | $16,774 |
| 2010 | $78,251 | 6 | $13,042 |
| 2008 | $20,529 | 1 | $20,529 |
| 2006 | $69,357 | 3 | $23,119 |
| 2004 | $12,153 | 1 | $12,153 |
| 2002 | $11,827 | 1 | $11,827 |
| 2000 | $552 | 2 | $276 |
| Total | $334,101 | 22 | $15,186 |
