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| Utah House of Representatives District 8 | ||
| Current incumbent | Steve Waldrip  | |
| Population | 32,064 | |
| Race | 87% White, 2% Black, 1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 0% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 6% Other, 2% Two or more races | |
| Ethnicity | 84% Not Hispanic, 16% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 73% age 18 and over | |
Utah's eighth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Steve Waldrip.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 32,064 civilians reside within Utah's eighth 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.
Steve Waldrip (R) defeated Deana Froerer (D) in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 8 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Steve Waldrip (R) |
50.8
|
6,795 |
|
|
Deana Froerer (D) |
49.2
|
6,581 | |
|
|
Total votes: 13,376 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Steve Waldrip defeated Jason Kyle in the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 8 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Steve Waldrip (R) |
59.1
|
2,010 |
|
|
Jason Kyle (R) |
40.9
|
1,391 | |
|
|
Total votes: 3,401 |
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 Gage Froerer defeated Matthew Frandsen in the Utah House of Representatives District 8 general election.Utah House of Representatives, District 8 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Gage Froerer Incumbent |
66.16% | 8,923 | |
| Democratic | Matthew Frandsen | 33.84% | 4,563 | |
| Total Votes | 13,486 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Utah House of Representatives District 8, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Matthew Frandsen (unopposed) |
Utah House of Representatives District 8, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gage Froerer 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. John H. Thompson was unopposed in the Democratic convention. Incumbent Gage Froerer was unopposed in the Republican convention. Froerer defeated Thompson in the general election. Jess McClelland (R) withdrew.
Utah House of Representatives District 8, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gage Froerer Incumbent |
66.1% | 3,967 | |
| Democratic | John H. Thompson | 33.9% | 2,036 | |
| Total Votes | 6,003 | |||
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 Gage Froerer defeated Democrat Nicholas A. Velis and Libertarian Jared Paul Stratton in the general election. Froerer was unopposed in the Republican primary. Velis was unopposed in the Democratic primary election.
Utah House of Representatives, District 8, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gage Froerer Incumbent |
64.2% | 7,650 | |
| Democratic | Nicholas Velis | 30.3% | 3,604 | |
| Libertarian | Jared Paul Stratton | 5.5% | 658 | |
| Total Votes | 11,912 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Utah House of Representatives District 8 raised a total of $434,922. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $20,711 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Utah House of Representatives District 8
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $64,968 | 2 | $32,484 |
| 2014 | $50,926 | 2 | $25,463 |
| 2012 | $61,811 | 2 | $30,906 |
| 2010 | $46,269 | 2 | $23,135 |
| 2008 | $52,067 | 2 | $26,034 |
| 2006 | $50,878 | 3 | $16,959 |
| 2004 | $23,788 | 3 | $7,929 |
| 2002 | $54,697 | 3 | $18,232 |
| 2000 | $29,518 | 2 | $14,759 |
| Total | $434,922 | 21 | $20,711 |
