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| Utah House of Representatives District 68 | ||
| Current incumbent | Merrill Nelson  | |
| Population | 31,934 | |
| Race | 96% White, 1% Black, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian, 0% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 1% Other, 1% Two or more races | |
| Ethnicity | 90% Not Hispanic, 10% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 65% age 18 and over | |
Utah's sixty-eighth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Merrill Nelson.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 31,934 civilians reside within Utah's sixty-eighth 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 Merrill Nelson (R) defeated Merle Wall (D), Kirk Pearson (Constitution Party), Denyse Housley Cox (L), and Warren Rogers (Independent American Party) in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 68 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Merrill Nelson (R) |
71.4
|
10,509 |
|
|
Merle Wall (D) |
16.1
|
2,367 | |
|
|
Kirk Pearson (Constitution Party) |
6.5
|
960 | |
|
|
Denyse Housley Cox (L) |
4.0
|
596 | |
|
|
Warren Rogers (Independent American Party) |
2.0
|
292 | |
|
|
Total votes: 14,724 |
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 Merrill Nelson defeated Cindee Beard and Kirk Pearson in the Utah House of Representatives District 68 general election.Utah House of Representatives, District 68 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Merrill Nelson Incumbent |
70.81% | 10,714 | |
| Democratic | Cindee Beard | 18.63% | 2,819 | |
| Constitution | Kirk Pearson | 10.56% | 1,597 | |
| Total Votes | 15,130 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Utah House of Representatives District 68, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cindee Beard (unopposed) |
Utah House of Representatives District 68, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Merrill Nelson 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 Merrill Nelson was unopposed in the Republican convention. Rett Rowley, an Independent American candidate, was disqualified from the general election ballot. Nelson was unopposed in the general election. Cindy Vincent (R) withdrew before the primary.
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 Merrill Nelson defeated Democrat Thomas Nedreberg and Constitution Party candidate Paul McCollaum, Jr. in the general election. Nelson and incumbent Bill Wright defeated William Craig, Jeff McNeil, and Terry Pierce in the Republican convention. Nelson defeated Wright in the Republican primary election. Nedreberg defeated Jerry Edward in the Democratic convention.
Utah House of Representatives, District 68, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Merrill Nelson |
73.8% | 9,831 | |
| Democratic | Thomas Nedreberg | 19% | 2,531 | |
| Constitution | Paul McCollaum, Jr. | 7.2% | 953 | |
| Total Votes | 13,315 | |||
Utah House of Representatives District 68 Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Merrill Nelson |
52.3% | 1,910 |
| Bill Wright Incumbent | 47.7% | 1,744 |
| Total Votes | 3,654 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Utah House of Representatives District 68 raised a total of $235,528. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $9,421 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Utah House of Representatives District 68
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $28,627 | 3 | $9,542 |
| 2014 | $22,543 | 1 | $22,543 |
| 2012 | $63,168 | 5 | $12,634 |
| 2010 | $11,165 | 3 | $3,722 |
| 2008 | $49,802 | 3 | $16,601 |
| 2006 | $33,985 | 3 | $11,328 |
| 2004 | $13,010 | 2 | $6,505 |
| 2002 | $7,350 | 1 | $7,350 |
| 2000 | $5,878 | 4 | $1,470 |
| Total | $235,528 | 25 | $9,421 |
