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Utah House District 72
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Joseph Elison Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Joseph ElisonRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win on fileEva M WeldonDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Joseph Elison (R) 100.0
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- Eva M WeldonDemocratic
- Joseph ElisonIncumbentRepublican
- April A PinkstonOther(Constitution)
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- Last election
- Joseph Elison (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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Left column: ElisonRight column: Weldon
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- Races won and lost
- 2-0
- None on file
- Years since first win on file
- 4
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- Eva M WeldonDemocratic
- Joseph ElisonIncumbentRepublican
- April A PinkstonOther(Constitution)
Source: utah.gov (PDF), dated Sep 21
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History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 22,405
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph ElisonWon Republican 22,405100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,291
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoseph ElisonWon Republican 14,88781.4% DemocraticIla M. Fica Democratic 3,40418.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,381
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRex P. ShippWon(incumbent) Republican 13,85875.4% DemocraticLonnie White Jr. Democratic 3,14917.1% OtherPiper Manesse Other 1,3747.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,890
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRex P. ShippWon Republican 8,88774.7% DemocraticZeno B. Parry Democratic 2,00216.8% LibertarianBarry Evan Short Libertarian 1,0018.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,635
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. WestwoodWon(incumbent) Republican 11,635100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,250
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. WestwoodWon(incumbent) Republican 5,21083.4% LibertarianBarry Evan Short Libertarian 99015.8% OtherLinda Lou Allen Other 500.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,237
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn R. WestwoodWon Republican 10,45185.4% LibertarianBarry Evan Short Libertarian 1,78614.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,806
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEvan J. VickersWon(incumbent) Republican 7,35683.5% LibertarianBarry Short Libertarian 1,45016.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,687
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEvan J. VickersWon Republican 10,23874.8% DemocraticLawrence Daniel Democratic 2,14015.6% OtherRyan Bundy Other 1,3099.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,200
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDemar BowmanWon(incumbent) Republican 5,59468.2% DemocraticLawrence Daniel Democratic 1,75921.4% OtherSharla Christie Other 84710.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,418
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDemar BowmanWon(incumbent) Republican 10,418100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,402
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDemar BowmanWon(incumbent) Republican 6,402100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,907
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDemar BowmanWon(incumbent) Republican 10,55588.7% IndependentVictor R. Schafer Independent 1,35211.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,059
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDemar BowmanWon(incumbent) Republican 7,21789.5% IndependentVictor R. Schafer Independent 84210.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,188
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDemar BowmanWon(incumbent) Republican 9,188100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,514
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDemar BowmanWon(incumbent) Republican 6,514100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,664
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDemar BowmanWon Republican 8,664100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,920
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. Haze HunterWon(incumbent) Republican 4,920100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,729
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. Haze HunterWon(incumbent) Republican 6,729100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,727
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. Haze HunterWon(incumbent) Republican 4,727100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,053
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. Haze HunterWon(incumbent) Republican 7,053100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,432
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. Haze HunterWon(incumbent) Republican 5,432100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,468
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom ChristensenWon(incumbent) Republican 6,31566.7% DemocraticPeter Weimer Democratic 3,15333.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,448
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom ChristensenWon Republican 4,01353.9% DemocraticDewain Washburn(incumbent) Democratic 3,17442.6% OtherWayne Boucher Other 2613.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,180
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDewain WashburnWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,11650.3% RepublicanThomas Christensen Republican 3,47842.5% OtherO. Woodrow Parsons Other 5867.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,319
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDewain WashburnWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,80460.2% OtherPaul Turner Other 1,88129.8% RepublicanWillis Dean Samuels Republican 63410.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,578
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 72, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDewain WashburnWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,94052.0% RepublicanNorman J. Fuellenbach Republican 3,63848.0%
- 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
- 1972 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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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:72
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026