Brad King (politician)

Brad King
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 69th district
In office
1997–2008
Succeeded byChristine Watkins
In office
2014–2016
Preceded byChristine Watkins
Succeeded byChristine Watkins
Personal details
Born (1956-02-12) February 12, 1956 (age 68)
Political partyDemocratic Party
SpouseTami
ResidencePrice, Utah
Alma materBrigham Young University
Occupationeducator


Brad King (born February 12, 1956) is a former Democratic member of the Utah State House of Representatives, representing the state's 69th house district in Price from 1997 to 2008. He served as the Minority Leader in the Utah House during 2008. He left his seat to run for State Senate in 2008, a race which he lost to David Hinkins. He then ran again for reelection in 2014.

Personal life and education

King was born on February 12, 1956. He is married to his wife Tami.[1] He grew up in Price, Utah, where he currently resides.[citation needed]

King received an Associate in Science from the College of Eastern Utah. He went onto achieve a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from Brigham Young University. King led a career as an educator, but is currently retired.[1]

Political career

King was elected as Representative to the Utah State House in 1996, for which he served consecutively through 2008. In 2007, he served as Minority Whip, and in 2008 he served as Minority Leader.[1] In 2008, he ran for Utah State Senate in District 27 and lost, losing his House seat.[2] In 2014, King sought the State House seat again. He was unopposed in the Democratic convention and won the general election on November 4, 2014 with 5,298 votes (55.6%) against Republican nominee Bill Labrum.[3]

In the 2016 legislative session, King served on the Infrastructure and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, House Business and Labor Committee, House Rules Committee and the House Transportation Committee.[4]

Organizations

King has been a member of the following organizations:

  • Honorary Colonel, Utah Highway Patrol, present
  • Past President, Utah Professionals in Student Activities
  • Past President, Utah School Counselors Association
  • Utah Public Employees' Association[1]

2016 sponsored legislation

Bill Number Bill Title Status
HB0278 Candidate Financial Disclosure Amendments House/ filed - 3/10/2016

King floor sponsored SB 69 Children's Heart Disease Special Group License Plates and SB 195 Highway Bridge Designation Amendments.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Brad King's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 19 October 2012.
  2. ^ Bernick, Bob Jr.; Roche, Lisa Riley (November 5, 2008). "Utah House Speaker Curtis is unseated". Deseret News. Archived from the original on August 8, 2010. Retrieved March 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "2014 Election results". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  4. ^ "2016 Committee Assignments". Utah House of Representatives. Archived from the original on April 24, 2016. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  5. ^ "2016 Legislation". Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 12, 2016.


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