Utah State House District 53
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Kay Christofferson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Kay ChristoffersonRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winKevin R SlaterDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Kay Christofferson (R) 80.0, Alex Day (O) 20.0
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- Kay ChristoffersonIncumbentRepublican
- John BoydOther(Forward)
- Kevin R SlaterDemocratic
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- Last election
- Kay Christofferson (Republican) won by 60.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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Left column: ChristoffersonRight column: Slater
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeChristoffersonNo published score for Slater
- Races
- Won 7 of 7
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Kay ChristoffersonIncumbentRepublican
- John BoydOther(Forward)
- Kevin R SlaterDemocratic
Source: utah.gov (PDF), dated Sep 21
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 19,733
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKay ChristoffersonWonName as filed: Kay Jeffery Christofferson Republican 15,79180.0% OtherAlex Day Other 3,94220.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,628
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKay ChristoffersonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,04875.5% DemocraticAnn Schreck Democratic 2,91319.9% LibertarianW. Andrew McCullough Libertarian 6674.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,799
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKera BirkelandWon Republican 15,14263.6% DemocraticCheryl Butler Democratic 8,65736.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,467
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLogan WildeWon(incumbent) Republican 11,99364.9% DemocraticChristopher Neville Democratic 6,47435.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,104
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLogan WildeWon Republican 13,11168.6% DemocraticCole R. Capener Democratic 5,99331.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,813
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelvin R. BrownWon(incumbent) Republican 7,30467.5% DemocraticRay L. Worthen Democratic 3,50932.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,669
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelvin R. BrownWon(incumbent) Republican 13,669100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,645
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelvin R. BrownWon(incumbent) Republican 6,90559.3% DemocraticGlenn J. Wright Democratic 4,16135.7% OtherClyde Beutler Other 5795.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,910
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelvin R. BrownWon(incumbent) Republican 8,67154.5% DemocraticKatherine R. Lofft Democratic 7,23945.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,891
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelvin R. BrownWon Republican 6,46254.3% DemocraticLaura Bonham Democratic 4,64839.1% LibertarianGary Shumway Libertarian 7816.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,738
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. David UreWon(incumbent) Republican 9,09261.7% DemocraticLaura Bonham Democratic 5,35736.4% OtherLinda Kelsch Other 2892.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,869
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. David UreWon(incumbent) Republican 5,87559.5% DemocraticRob Weyher Democratic 3,26233.0% GreenLaura Bonham Green 7327.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,199
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. David UreWon(incumbent) Republican 7,88951.9% DemocraticRebecca J. Richards Democratic 7,31048.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,790
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. David UreWon(incumbent) Republican 6,18357.3% DemocraticGreg Miner Democratic 4,60742.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,500
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. David UreWon(incumbent) Republican 7,29358.3% DemocraticRuth Wagner Democratic 5,20741.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,851
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. David UreWon(incumbent) Republican 5,53056.1% DemocraticRobert Richer Democratic 4,32143.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,232
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. David UreWon Republican 6,97662.1% DemocraticClark Newhall Democratic 4,25637.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,937
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrent GoodfellowWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,30984.0% LibertarianGene Bauman Libertarian 62815.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,592
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrent GoodfellowWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,46152.5% RepublicanTerry J. Wirth Republican 2,83843.0% LibertarianHolly Roseberry Libertarian 2934.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,042
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrent GoodfellowWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,44760.5% RepublicanNancy J. Maxwell Republican 1,49437.0% LibertarianTerry Newfarmer Libertarian 1012.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,556
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrent GoodfellowWon Democratic 3,56954.4% RepublicanGeorge Poff Republican 2,79642.6% LibertarianTerry Newfarmer Libertarian 1912.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,621
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDuayne JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,30158.7% RepublicanDan Maxwell Republican 2,16338.5% LibertarianJerry Buck Libertarian 1572.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,884
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFranklin KnowltonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,59262.9% DemocraticGolden C. Sill Democratic 3,29237.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,173
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFranklin KnowltonWon(incumbent) Republican 2,59362.1% DemocraticErnest Durbano Democratic 1,41734.0% IndependentDon Reay Independent 1633.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,822
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFranklin KnowltonWon Republican 3,28848.2% DemocraticRebecca Nalder(incumbent) Democratic 3,24047.5% OtherMichele C. Vansickle Other 2944.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,725
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRebecca NalderWon Democratic 2,54453.8% RepublicanK. Roger Bean Republican 2,18146.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,794
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFranklin KnowltonWon Republican 3,45659.6% DemocraticRebecca Nalder(incumbent) Democratic 2,20538.1% OtherRobert F. Lockhart Other 1332.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,344
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWillis L. HansenWon Republican 2,70250.6% DemocraticD. D. Billings Democratic 2,64249.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,899
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Utah House of Representatives District 53, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuel M. EskelsenWon(incumbent) Republican 3,81864.7% DemocraticRosemary S. Heesacker Democratic 2,08135.3%
- 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 53, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ut/house/53. 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:53
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