Wayne Harper

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Wayne Harper

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth February 27, 1956 (Age: 70)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

Wayne Harper holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Science from Brigham Young University. He has professional certifications as a Certified Archivist, Certified Real Estate Consultant, and Certified Real Estate Developer. Harper has experience as a Business and Economic Development Consultant for Taylorsville City and has held affiliations with several professional organizations. He has served on the West Jordan City Council and has been active in various state advisory boards and economic development councils.

Political Ideas

Wayne Harper combines a deep historical perspective with a focus on economic development, suggesting an ideological approach that values both tradition and innovation. His legislative record reveals a calculated alignment with opposing factions on environmental regulations, hinting at a strategy to balance regional industrial interests with sustainability. Harper's unique policy combinations and affiliations with various economic and archival organizations indicate a highly localized and disruption-oriented political identity. His professional background in real estate and archives adds an intriguing dimension to his political narrative, prompting questions about how these diverse experiences inform his legislative priorities.

Campaigns
2024: Utah State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Utah's 16th Senate District General Election, 2024

24,923 votes (57.47%)

Win

Utah's 16th Senate District Republican convention 1st round, 2024

54 votes (41.22%)

Loss

Winner: Christina Boggess, Steve Aste, Christina Boggess, Wayne Harper

Utah's 16th Senate District Republican convention 2nd round, 2024

60 votes (46.15%)

Loss

Winner: Christina Boggess, Christina Boggess, Steve Aste, Scott Cuthbertson, Wayne Harper

Utah's 16th Senate District Republican convention 2nd round, 2024

60 votes (46.15%)

Win

Utah's 16th Senate District Republican convention 1st round, 2024

54 votes (41.22%)

Win

Utah's 16th Senate District Republican primary, 2024

6,351 votes (58.41%)

Win

Utah's 16th Senate District Republican primary, 2024

6,351 votes (58.41%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
Political Subdivisions Interim Committee
Retirement and Independent Entities Interim Committee
Senate Retirement and Independent Entities Confirmation Committee
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee
Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Confirmation Committee
Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee
Transportation Interim Committee
2020: Utah State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2020 Utah 6th State Senate district election

23,525 votes (55.60%)

Win