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RT @UtahDemocrats: Utah Democrats made big gains this year: 3 state house districts. 1 state senate district. 1 county recorder. 2 cou… https://t.co/uqO69Pi0tW
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CONGRATS TO BEN MCADAMS! THIS IS A BIG VICTORY FOR #UTAH

Congrats to our newly elected Democrats! They're going to be powerful voices for the people of Utah! #ImAUtahDem

Our legislative incumbents are ready to continue being powerful voices for the people of Utah following their 2018 victories! #ImAUtahDem #bluewave2018

Salt Lake County Democrats standing strong and blue after the midterms! #BlueWave2018 #ImAUtahDem

HAPPY ELECTION DAY!
If you haven’t mailed in your ballot remember to go vote today! Find your nearest polling location at vote.utah.gov
Polls close at 8:00 pm but as long as you’re in line by 8:00 pm you’ll be able to vote! Remember to bring a state issued ID! You can also bring a school ID with a piece of mail addressed to you! Happy voting! 🇺🇸🗳

‪Election Day is tomorrow! Post about why you’re proud to be a Utah Democrat with the hashtag #ImAUtahDem and share your voice with us!‬

Sim Gill was elected as Salt Lake County District Attorney in November 2010. As a veteran prosecutor, Sim has been a champion on issues of therapeutic justice, criminal prosecution and alternatives to prosecution. He has long been an advocate of taking a systems approach to the issues of criminal and social justice, focusing on collaborative and community-oriented approaches to problem-solving. Most recently Sim has been part of a collaborative effort to address the homeless population and drug trafficking in the Rio Grande area. This has been done by holding the criminals accountable and seeking treatment before jail for those who need it. Sim graduated from the University of Utah with a B.A. degree in History and Philosophy. He received his J. D. degree and certificate of specialization in Environmental and Natural Resources Law from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon.

In August 2017, Rosie Rivera was elected as the Salt Lake County Sheriff, the State of Utah’s first female sheriff and currently the only Latina female sheriff in a major US County. It’s an accomplishment not easily earned for the mother and grandmother who once worked the onion fields to keep her young family fed. She began her career in 1993 when she attended the police academy at a time when very few females were applying to be police officers. “I saw early on what I wanted to be,” Rivera said, “It hasn’t always been easy, but my father always told me, “never give up,” so that’s how I live my life.” Rivera’s great-grandfather was the Sheriff of Rio Arriba County, New Mexico in 1910. If the past is any predictor of the future, then it’s probably no surprise that Rivera finds herself the Sheriff of Utah’s most-populous county.

Clare is running for State Senate District 12 because she is passionate about her community. Clare has lived in the district with her husband, Que Collard, for 26 years. She raised her two son’s Zach and Chaz in Magna. She has seen her neighbors struggle to put food on the table and support their families; she has seen children drop out of school, and seen lack of opportunities and lost potential. Clare is committed to finding lasting and meaningful solutions to these challenges. Clare believes in leading by example, by going to work every day, working hard, paying taxes and contributing to society. he brings a vast knowledge of coaching and mentoring others and empowering people to do things that they never thought they were capable of doing. As a former candidate for State Senate District 12 in 2014 (taking 43% of the vote in Salt Lake County) and running for State Auditor in 2008, she knows firsthand what it takes to run for office.

Kathleen and her family have lived in Cottonwood Heights for 13 years. Her son and daughter attend schools in Canyons School district. She has been employed by Granite School District for 15 years. Kathleen's career began at Pleasant Green in Magna. She has taught 4th, 5th and 6th grade in a looping setting and multi-level classrooms. Currently, she is an Educational Technology specialist at Robert Frost and Fox Hills elementary. Kathleen not only brings her experience as a teacher but the memory of her struggles as a student. These experiences guide her decisions while working on the State School Board. As a teacher, she has experienced the needs of families in our communities. Our families need a healthy environment and reasonable development.

Merle Wall is a Native American born in Salt Lake City, where he would spend his early childhood living home to home. If elected Merle plans to fight so rural areas have access to higher education, preserve Utah's public lands from irreparable harm, and focusing on sustainable growth.

Chris is running to represent Rich, Morgan, Summit, Duchesne, and Daggett counties in the Utah House of Representatives. A software engineer and innovator, he will bring a badly needed fresh voice and unique perspective that our legislature is sorely lacking. Focused on what it takes for Utah families to live great lives and support their families, Chris is dedicated to making this legislature work better and be more transparent. Chris lives in Hidden Cove with his wife Carolyn and his dog Penguin. They've lived in Summit County for about a decade, and are glad to call Utah home.

Robert Burch was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He studied Political Science and Business at Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama, one of the first historical colleges founded for the children of former slaves. After college, Robert joined the U.S. Navy, serving aboard ship in the Caribbean, South America, and the Mediterranean. After serving and seeing the world, he continued his education at New England Institute of Technology in Warwick, Rhode Island, and later, Utah Valley State College. He is currently the President of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society’s Utah Chapter (AAHGS), a national organization of 33 chapters helping to preserve African American history. He serves on the board of the Utah Black Roundtable (UBR) whose vision is “To serve as a collective voice in support of a better Utah”. He also serves on the board of Sons and Daughters of the U.S. Middle Passage (SDUSMP), a lineage society dedicated to recording the descendants of enslaved people in the United States. He is active in his church where he also serves as a Sunday school teacher. He and his wife Alice have raised three sons in Utah.

Dr. Karen Kwan and her family are long-time residents of the Taylorsville/West Valley area. Karen grew up working in her family’s small business which is why she understands that working families are the heart of Utah. Karen has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology both from Pepperdine University. She is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Salt Lake Community College, where she was named the SLCC 2014 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer. As a teacher with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy (University of Utah), she has the experience working with policy and budgets and understands the importance of investing in education. As a 25 year resident of House District 34, Dr. Kwan will continue to support local businesses, invest in quality education, enhance the care of senior communities, preserve family values, and advance equality for all Utahans. Karen was elected to the Utah Legislature in 2016 to represent the residents of Taylorsville and West Valley City.

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The Associated Students of the University of Utah Student Government is deeply saddened by the passing of one of our own, Lauren McCluskey. Please see our statement regarding last night’s tragedy, the upcoming vigil for Lauren, and resources available to students. Additionally, please direct message us if you need assistance in contacting any resources. We stand in solidarity with our students and community during this time.

Raised in Salt Lake City, Representative Arent is a graduate of the University of Utah and Cornell Law School. She has devoted much of her professional life to public service. She currently represents House District 36 in the Utah House of Representatives and has also served in the Utah Senate. Patrice is widely known for her ability to collaborate with diverse groups to solve serious problems facing our state. Prior to her legislative service, Patrice was a division chief in the Utah Attorney General's Office, worked in a private law firm, and served as Associate General Counsel to the Utah Legislature. She has also taught at the University of Utah College of Law. As an active community volunteer, Patrice has served on the boards of many organizations. Some of these include Envision Utah, Ronald McDonald House, University of Utah Hospital, Utah Women’s College Task Force, Governor’s Clean Air Action Team, United Jewish Federation, and Hale Center Theatre. Patrice has also helped lead successful efforts to stop tax fraud and defeat legislative proposals that waste tax dollars. In addition to her other responsibilities, she is the Founder and Co-Chair of the Legislature’s bipartisan Clean Air Caucus, Co-Chair of the House Ethics Committee, Co-Chair of the Legislature’s Cultural Caucus, and Co-President of the National Association of Jewish Legislators.

Elizabeth taught junior and senior high school students for over thirty years. Being a teacher has enriched her life and also led to her involvement in a number of professional and community leadership roles. Through coaching students in reading and writing, as well as her interest in how public policy impacts teaching and learning, she has become an active spokesperson for students, teachers, and the work they do together. She serves on the board of a small water company and is concerned about the quality and management of our water and delivery systems. She sees the need to boldly address the questions about our communities’ infrastructures as well as the future of employment, the economy, and the natural environment in Utah.

Jen Dailey-Provost lives in Capitol Hill with her husband Scott and three daughters. She received her bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business, and her MBA from Westminster College’s Gore School of Business. She began her career as the Director of Human Resources at Solitude Mountain Resort but ultimately found professional fulfillment in the non-profit sector. Jen is currently the executive director at the Utah Academy of Family Physicians in Salt Lake City where she manages the business of the 501(c)(4), as well as the UAFP Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that is focused on medical education in underserved areas. Additionally, she serves primary care and public health functions as the director of governmental affairs and policy, prioritizing policies like patient access to health care, social determinants of health, air quality, education, and reproductive rights.

Derek Kitchen is running to be the next State Senator representing Utah's Second District. Derek lives with his partner Moudi, and their husky, Kaya, in an apartment in the Granary District. Salt Lake is his home. In 2014, he and his partner sued the State of Utah for marriage equality. Kitchen v. Herbert is the case which legalized marriage in Utah and 5 other western states, establishing a groundbreaking case-law that led to nationwide marriage equality in 2015. As a Councilmember on the Salt Lake City Council (elected 2015), Derek has learned firsthand the important role the state legislature has in the big decisions that face Salt Lake City. Issues such as addressing homelessness & crime in our downtown, to the long-range economic development effort in the Northwest Quadrant, it’s clear that Salt Lake City needs to have a strong champion in the legislature. Derek is running to be that champion.

Suzanne grew up in Provo where her parents both spent their careers working at BYU. She went to Timpview High School and then attended Stanford University where she met her husband, John, who was raised in Centerville, Utah. After Stanford, she graduated from medical school at the University of Utah and completed her residency in anesthesiology at Harvard University. They have lived in District 32 for over a decade with their children. Suzanne like many others don’t feel represented by the Utah Legislature. The issues that matter to her and her family are regularly ignored in favor of pet projects that waste time and money. She running to have the voices of everyday Utahns heard again in our government.

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