Utah State House District 36
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jim Dunnigan Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Jim DunniganRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winBlake TownsendDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Jim Dunnigan (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Jim Dunnigan (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: DunniganRight column: Townsend
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeDunniganNo published score for Townsend
- Races
- Won 12 of 12
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Jim DunniganIncumbentRepublican
- Blake TownsendDemocratic
Source: utah.gov (PDF), dated Sep 21
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 13,322
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DunniganWon Republican 13,322100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,347
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim DunniganWon(incumbent) Republican 7,81054.4% DemocraticLynette Wendel Democratic 6,53745.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,036
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug OwensWon Democratic 14,35059.7% RepublicanLisa Bagley Republican 9,36539.0% OtherNishan Beglarian Other 3211.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,320
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrice ArentWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,41762.9% RepublicanTodd E. Zenger Republican 7,90337.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,210
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrice ArentWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,210100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,361
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrice ArentWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,73367.8% RepublicanRobert M. Book Republican 4,62832.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,458
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrice ArentWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,26860.0% RepublicanDana Dickson Republican 8,19040.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,359
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrice ArentWon Democratic 6,70054.2% RepublicanJason Epps Republican 5,65945.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,805
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil RiesenWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,30052.5% RepublicanDrew B. Quinn Republican 7,17545.4% LibertarianShaun Kruger Libertarian 2261.4% OtherNishan Beglarain Other 1040.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,005
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil RiesenWon Democratic 6,11150.9% RepublicanSusan Lawrence(incumbent) Republican 5,89449.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,286
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan LawrenceWon(incumbent) Republican 8,92354.8% DemocraticGary Sackett Democratic 6,90142.4% LibertarianBrian E. Swim Libertarian 2411.5% GreenRichard E. Peterson Green 2211.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,546
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSusan LawrenceWon Republican 6,75353.8% DemocraticJackie L. Lassen Democratic 5,79346.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,198
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLamont TylerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,09854.5% DemocraticBill B. Brown Democratic 4,82843.1% LibertarianM. Gene Linder Libertarian 2722.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,128
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLamont TylerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,25957.6% DemocraticGreg Peters Democratic 3,86942.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,977
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLamont TylerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,50259.2% DemocraticGreg Peters Democratic 4,47540.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,101
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLamont TylerWon Republican 5,66356.1% DemocraticJack Elizondo Democratic 4,43843.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,823
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil H. UipiWon(incumbent) Republican 7,15855.8% DemocraticSusan Way Democratic 5,66544.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,486
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMax YoungWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,57655.1% RepublicanGeorge Brown Republican 2,91044.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,068
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMax YoungWon Democratic 5,47960.4% RepublicanLynn H. Suksdorf Republican 3,58939.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,165
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack DemannWon(incumbent) Republican 3,61758.7% DemocraticViola Vinanti Democratic 2,40639.0% LibertarianReid Judd Libertarian 1422.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,831
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack DemannWon(incumbent) Republican 5,43461.5% DemocraticCraig Oliver Democratic 3,22736.5% LibertarianReid Judd Libertarian 1701.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,516
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack DemannWon Republican 4,83964.4% DemocraticLouis J. Dibella Democratic 2,67735.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,751
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeray McAllisterWon(incumbent) Republican 6,34572.5% DemocraticDonna Dalton Democratic 2,40627.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,997
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeray McAllisterWon(incumbent) Republican 3,997100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,163
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeray McAllisterWon(incumbent) Republican 4,78866.8% DemocraticJohn Musselman Democratic 2,08929.2% OtherKay L. Jensen Other 2864.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,461
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeray McAllisterWon Republican 3,21658.9% DemocraticAlice H. Jensen Democratic 2,02137.0% IndependentEdward G. Jacob Independent 2244.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,104
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBryce B. OrtonWon Republican 3,73561.2% DemocraticJim Ferguson Democratic 2,36938.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,048
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLee K. HansonWon Democratic 3,57550.7% RepublicanBen E. Fowler(incumbent) Republican 3,47349.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,612
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Utah House of Representatives District 36, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen E. FowlerWon(incumbent) Republican 4,48458.9% DemocraticRod O. Julander Democratic 3,12841.1%
- 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 36, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ut/house/36. Retrieved October 30, 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:36
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