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| Utah House of Representatives District 16 | ||
| Current incumbent | Stephen Handy  | |
| Population | 31,401 | |
| Race | 88% White, 2% Black, 1% American Indian, 3% Asian, 0% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 2% Other, 3% Two or more races | |
| Ethnicity | 90% Not Hispanic, 10% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 70% age 18 and over | |
Utah's sixteenth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Stephen Handy.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 31,401 civilians reside within Utah's sixteenth 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.
Incumbent Stephen Handy (R) defeated Cheryl Nunn (D) and Brent Zimmerman (L) in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 16 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Stephen Handy (R) |
62.5
|
7,948 |
|
|
Cheryl Nunn (D) |
29.1
|
3,708 | |
|
|
Brent Zimmerman (L) |
8.4
|
1,065 | |
|
|
Total votes: 12,721 |
The primary elections were canceled.
The primary elections were canceled.
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 Stephen Handy defeated Tiffany Kopp and Brent Zimmerman in the Utah House of Representatives District 16 general election.Utah House of Representatives, District 16 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Stephen Handy Incumbent |
68.02% | 9,778 | |
| Democratic | Tiffany Kopp | 23.53% | 3,383 | |
| Libertarian | Brent Zimmerman | 8.45% | 1,214 | |
| Total Votes | 14,375 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Utah House of Representatives District 16, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tiffany Kopp (unopposed) |
Utah House of Representatives District 16, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Handy 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. Douglas Sill was unopposed in the Democratic convention. Incumbent Stephen Handy was unopposed in the Republican convention. Jeffrey Ostler ran as a Constitution candidate. Handy defeated Sill and Ostler in the general election.
Utah House of Representatives District 16, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Handy Incumbent |
66.5% | 4,366 | |
| Democratic | Douglas McEntire Sill | 26.4% | 1,731 | |
| Constitution | Jeffrey Ostler | 7.1% | 469 | |
| Total Votes | 6,566 | |||
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 Stephen Handy defeated Democrat Douglas Sill and Libertarian Kevin Bryan in the general election. Handy defeated Chris Crowder in the Republican primary election. Sill defeated Denise Fowler in the Democratic convention.
Utah House of Representatives, District 16, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stephen Handy Incumbent |
66.8% | 8,252 | |
| Democratic | Douglas Sill | 28.9% | 3,564 | |
| Libertarian | Kevin Bryan | 4.3% | 533 | |
| Total Votes | 12,349 | |||
Utah House of Representatives District 16 Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Steve Handy Incumbent |
65.3% | 1,988 |
| Chris Crowder | 34.7% | 1,057 |
| Total Votes | 3,045 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Utah House of Representatives District 16 raised a total of $254,995. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,200 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Utah House of Representatives District 16
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $39,590 | 3 | $13,197 |
| 2014 | $39,023 | 3 | $13,008 |
| 2012 | $44,398 | 5 | $8,880 |
| 2010 | $4,203 | 4 | $1,051 |
| 2008 | $49,241 | 2 | $24,621 |
| 2006 | $13,626 | 1 | $13,626 |
| 2004 | $23,147 | 3 | $7,716 |
| 2002 | $11,833 | 2 | $5,917 |
| 2000 | $29,934 | 2 | $14,967 |
| Total | $254,995 | 25 | $10,200 |
