Utah State House District 18
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Paul Cutler Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Paul CutlerRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winScott TroxelDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Paul Cutler (R) 72.5, Steve Hartwick (D) 27.5
- Last election
- Paul Cutler (Republican) won by 45.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: CutlerRight column: Troxel
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeCutlerNo published score for Troxel
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Paul CutlerIncumbentRepublican
- Scott TroxelDemocratic
Source: utah.gov (PDF), dated Sep 21
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 20,416
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul CutlerWon Republican 14,81072.5% DemocraticSteve Hartwick Democratic 5,60627.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,845
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul CutlerWon Republican 12,845100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,712
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy D. HawkesWon(incumbent) Republican 17,28172.9% DemocraticKatherine Dawnae Nicholson Democratic 6,43127.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,903
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy D. HawkesWon(incumbent) Republican 12,66670.8% DemocraticAdam Alba Democratic 5,23729.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,463
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy D. HawkesWon(incumbent) Republican 17,463100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,170
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTimothy D. HawkesWon Republican 7,77776.5% DemocraticRichard Bagley Democratic 2,39323.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,350
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger E. BarrusWon(incumbent) Republican 12,88474.3% DemocraticDoug MacDonald Democratic 4,46625.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,241
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger Edward BarrusWon(incumbent) Republican 9,241100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,607
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger E. BarrusWon(incumbent) Republican 11,64774.6% DemocraticGeorge A. Mortimer Democratic 3,96025.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,044
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger E. BarrusWon(incumbent) Republican 6,80275.2% DemocraticGeorge A. Mortimer Democratic 2,24224.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,866
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger E. BarrusWon(incumbent) Republican 10,63671.5% DemocraticLevi K. Tuaone Democratic 4,23028.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,807
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger E. BarrusWon Republican 7,807100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,504
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger EdwardWon Republican 7,65272.8% DemocraticWilliam Goldberg Democratic 2,53824.2% LibertarianDaniel Roy Nelson Libertarian 3143.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,400
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan J. KoehnWon(incumbent) Republican 5,400100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,599
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan J. KoehnWon Republican 6,41674.6% DemocraticTrudy D. Henderson Democratic 2,18325.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,831
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren B. SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 5,21876.4% DemocraticTrudy D. Henderson Democratic 1,17917.3% IndependentSteven L. Allen Independent 3174.6% LibertarianJonathon Kay Gore Libertarian 1171.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,126
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKaren B. SmithWon Republican 6,71266.3% DemocraticShirlene Rowley Democratic 2,98529.5% LibertarianCurtis D. James Libertarian 4294.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,909
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStanley SmedleyWon(incumbent) Republican 4,77080.7% LibertarianPat Soper Libertarian 1,13919.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,232
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStanley SmedleyWon(incumbent) Republican 6,24867.7% DemocraticLillian Wood Democratic 2,98432.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,683
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanStanley M. SmedleyWon Republican 4,14262.0% DemocraticJ. Dell Holbrook Democratic 2,40836.0% LibertarianJ. R. Etheridge Libertarian 1332.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,077
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul Lloyd SelleneitWon Republican 5,89264.9% DemocraticLillian Wood Democratic 3,02233.3% LibertarianFrancis Laddie Swaner Libertarian 1631.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,807
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNaomi M. ShumwayWon Republican 4,03151.6% OtherPaul Lloyd Selleneit(incumbent) Other 2,25528.9% DemocraticWilliam Goldberg Democratic 1,40017.9% LibertarianPaul T. Mitchell Libertarian 1211.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,704
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLorin PaceWon(incumbent) Republican 4,76671.1% DemocraticJ. Giles Oglesby Democratic 1,93828.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,010
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLorin PaceWon(incumbent) Republican 3,54670.8% DemocraticJ. Giles Oglesby Democratic 1,46429.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,944
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLorin PaceWon(incumbent) Republican 4,36862.9% DemocraticMaxine Pap Democratic 2,51236.2% OtherMearle C. Marak Other 640.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,304
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLorin PaceWon(incumbent) Republican 4,304100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,709
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLorin PaceWon(incumbent) Republican 4,56168.0% DemocraticNorman Wharton Democratic 2,14832.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,859
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanT. Quentin CannonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,32563.1% DemocraticRobert W. Zito Democratic 2,53436.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,620
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Utah House of Representatives District 18, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanT. Quentin CannonWon Republican 4,98865.5% DemocraticMichael R. Hinckley Democratic 2,63234.5%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Utah State House District 18, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ut/house/18. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ut/sldl:18
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026