Utah State House District 2
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mike Petersen Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Barbara J. HaggertyDemocraticMike PetersenRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Mike Petersen (R) 74.0, Tom Liljegren (D) 26.0
- Earlier results
- Mike Petersen (Republican) won by 45.5 points, 2022Jefferson R. Moss (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Side by side
Left column: HaggertyRight column: Petersen
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 19,319
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike PetersenWonName as filed: Michael J. Petersen Republican 14,29574.0% DemocraticTom Liljegren Democratic 5,02426.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,076
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike PetersenWon(incumbent) Republican 10,23872.7% DemocraticHolly Gunther Democratic 3,83827.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,428
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJefferson R. MossWon(incumbent) Republican 27,428100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,833
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJefferson R. MossWon(incumbent) Republican 11,95280.6% DemocraticTyler Allred Democratic 2,88119.4%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 19,319
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike PetersenWonName as filed: Michael J. Petersen Republican 14,29574.0% DemocraticTom Liljegren Democratic 5,02426.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,076
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike PetersenWon(incumbent) Republican 10,23872.7% DemocraticHolly Gunther Democratic 3,83827.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,428
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJefferson R. MossWon(incumbent) Republican 27,428100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,833
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJefferson R. MossWon(incumbent) Republican 11,95280.6% DemocraticTyler Allred Democratic 2,88119.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,729
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJefferson MossWon Republican 14,729100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,571
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid E. LifferthWon(incumbent) Republican 5,46183.1% OtherCharles Christensen Other 1,11016.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,924
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid E. LifferthWon Republican 10,924100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,931
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee B. PerryWon Republican 7,16080.2% OtherBecky Maddox Other 1,77119.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,903
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen C. FerryWon(incumbent) Republican 10,56581.9% OtherTom Edwards Other 2,33818.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,480
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen C. FerryWon(incumbent) Republican 6,98582.4% OtherTom Edwards Other 1,49517.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,089
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen C. FerryWon(incumbent) Republican 10,54687.2% OtherTom Edwards Other 1,54312.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,711
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen C. FerryWon(incumbent) Republican 7,711100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,897
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen C. FerryWon(incumbent) Republican 7,73286.9% DemocraticRichard L. Partridge Democratic 1,16513.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,636
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen C. FerryWon Republican 4,57869.0% DemocraticJ. Douglas Wight Democratic 2,05831.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,438
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter C. KnudsonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,438100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,530
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter C. KnudsonWon Republican 3,97852.8% DemocraticSandra Russell Democratic 2,58434.3% OtherDennis R. Bott Other 96812.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,885
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRob BishopWon(incumbent) Republican 6,96170.4% DemocraticGene A. Thompson Democratic 2,34423.7% LibertarianRichard L. Partridge Libertarian 5805.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,969
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRob BishopWon(incumbent) Republican 4,969100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,940
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRob BishopWon(incumbent) Republican 6,940100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,561
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRob BishopWon(incumbent) Republican 5,561100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,082
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRob BishopWon(incumbent) Republican 7,082100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,893
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRob BishopWon(incumbent) Republican 5,893100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,566
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJo BrandtWon Democratic 3,26349.7% RepublicanMike Wilkins Republican 3,06146.6% LibertarianKyle M. Robbins Jr. Libertarian 2423.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,454
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen HolbrookWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,55357.3% RepublicanWayne Hatch Republican 1,90142.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,807
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen HolbrookWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,53658.1% RepublicanReed L. Reeve Republican 3,27141.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,462
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStephen HolbrookWon Democratic 3,71857.5% RepublicanEugene Davis Republican 2,74442.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,132
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFerdinand E. PetersonWon Republican 3,95055.4% DemocraticDaniel K. Cunningham Democratic 3,18244.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,153
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard CarlingWon(incumbent) Republican 3,08550.1% DemocraticG. Don Austin Democratic 3,06849.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,565
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Utah House of Representatives District 2, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard CarlingWon(incumbent) Republican 4,08854.0% DemocraticRoy C. Metcalf Democratic 3,47746.0%
- 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
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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.
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