Mark Wheatley

Mark Archuleta Wheatley is a Democratic member of the Utah State House of Representatives, representing the 35th District since 2004. He lives in Murray, Utah, with his wife Josie.[1]

For the American illustrator, writer and publisher, see Mark Wheatley (comics).
Mark Wheatley
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 35th district
Assumed office
2004
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic Party
Spouse(s)Josie Valdez
ResidenceMurray, Utah, U.S.
Alma materWestminster College
OccupationEducation administrator

Education

He earned a bachelor's degree from Westminster College in Salt Lake City.[1]

Political career

Wheatley was first elected on November 2, 2004.[1]

During the 2016 general session, he served on the Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee, the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee and the House Judiciary Committee.[2]

Elections
  • 2014 Wheatley was unopposed in the Democratic convention and won the general election against Republican Eileen Lentz and Libertarian Chelsea Travis with 3,202 votes (63.7%).[3]
  • 2012 Wheatley was unopposed in the Democratic convention and won the general election against Republican Casey Fitts and Libertarian Chelsea Travis with 4,780 votes (53.8%).[3]
  • 2010 Wheatley faced Rob Alexander again, winning re-election with 2,553 votes (53.1%).[3]
  • 2008 Wheatley faced Republican nominee Rob Alexander in the general election, winning re-election with 4,670 votes (63.1%).[3]

2016 sponsored legislation
Bill Number Bill TitleStatus
HB0378 Labor Compliance Protection AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016
HB0449 Inmate Education AmendmentsHouse/ filed - 3/10/2016
HCR007 Concurrent Resolution for a Statue to Recognize Father Dominguez and Father EscalanteGovernor Signed - 3/14/2016

[4]

Wheatley passed one of the three bills he introduced, giving him a 33.3% passage rate. He did not floor sponsor any legislation during 2016.[4]

Personal life

Unlike the majority of the Utah legislature, who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wheatley is a Roman Catholic.[5]

References
  1. "Mark Wheatley". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  2. "Committees". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  3. "Election Results - Lieutenant Governor's Office: Elections". elections.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  4. "Mark Wheatley, Current Legislation". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  5. "With Utah Legislature's Mormon supermajority, is it representative of the people?" Salt Lake Tribune, 12/12/16


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