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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Daniel W. Thatcher is a Republican member of the Utah State Senate, representing District 12. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

Thatcher's professional experience includes working as an independent electronics and low voltage wiring contractor. He co-founded the Salt Lake County Young Republicans chapter and held various elected positions in the Salt Lake County Republican Party. His official biography describes him as self-educated.

Political Experience

  • Senator, Utah State Senate, District 12, 2011-present
  • Candidate, Utah State Senate, District 12, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Education Committee, Utah State Senate

Former Member, Judiciary Confirmation Committee, Utah State Senate

Former Member, Retirement and Independent Entities Appropriations Subcommittee, Utah State Senate

Former Member, Retirement and Independent Entities Committee, Utah State Senate

Former Member, Retirement and Independent Entities Interim Committee, Utah State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations, Utah State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Public Education Appropriations, Utah State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Business, Economic Development and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee

Member, Criminal Code Evaluation Task Force

Chair, Government Operations and Political Subdivisions

Chair, Government Operations Confirmation Committee

Chair, Government Operations Interim

Member, Judiciary Confirmation Committee

Member, Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice

Member, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim

Member, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee

Member, Political Subdivisions Confirmation Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Senator, Utah State Senate, District 12, 2011-present
  • Candidate, Utah State Senate, District 12, 2018
  • Member, Salt Lake County Republican Party
  • Co-Founder/Chair, Salt Lake County Young Republicans
  • Co-Founder, West Side Matters
State Bills