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| Utah House of Representatives District 31 | ||
| Current incumbent | Elizabeth Weight  | |
| Population | 31,677 | |
| Race | 80% White, 1% Black, 1% American Indian, 7% Asian, 2% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 6% Other, 3% Two or more races | |
| Ethnicity | 64% Not Hispanic, 36% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 66% age 18 and over | |
Utah's thirty-first state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Elizabeth Weight.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 31,677 civilians reside within Utah's thirty-first 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 Elizabeth Weight (D) defeated Fred Johnson (R) and Brian Fabbi (United Utah Party) in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 31 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Elizabeth Weight (D) |
61.6
|
4,976 |
|
|
Fred Johnson (R) |
35.4
|
2,856 | |
|
|
Brian Fabbi (United Utah Party) |
3.0
|
244 | |
|
|
Total votes: 8,076 |
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.
Elizabeth Weight defeated incumbent Sophia DiCaro in the Utah House of Representatives District 31 general election.Utah House of Representatives, District 31 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Elizabeth Weight |
51.46% | 4,234 | |
| Republican | Sophia DiCaro Incumbent | 48.54% | 3,994 | |
| Total Votes | 8,228 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Utah House of Representatives District 31, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elizabeth Weight (unopposed) |
Utah House of Representatives District 31, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sophia DiCaro 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. Incumbent Larry Wiley was unopposed in the Democratic convention. Fred Johnson was defeated by Sophia DiCaro in the Republican convention. Challenger DiCaro unseated the incumbent Wiley in the general election.
Utah House of Representatives District 31, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sophia DiCaro |
52.4% | 2,216 | |
| Democratic | Larry Wiley | 47.6% | 2,012 | |
| Total Votes | 4,228 | |||
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. Democratic incumbent Larry Wiley defeated Republican Fred Johnson in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the primary elections.
Utah House of Representatives, District 31, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Wiley Incumbent |
50.5% | 3,872 | |
| Republican | Fred Johnson | 49.5% | 3,795 | |
| Total Votes | 7,667 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Utah House of Representatives District 31 raised a total of $394,302. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $19,715 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Utah House of Representatives District 31
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $100,010 | 2 | $50,005 |
| 2014 | $102,112 | 3 | $34,037 |
| 2012 | $19,622 | 2 | $9,811 |
| 2010 | $26,617 | 3 | $8,872 |
| 2008 | $13,306 | 2 | $6,653 |
| 2006 | $49,684 | 2 | $24,842 |
| 2004 | $28,178 | 2 | $14,089 |
| 2002 | $20,634 | 2 | $10,317 |
| 2000 | $34,139 | 2 | $17,070 |
| Total | $394,302 | 20 | $19,715 |
