Keven Stratton
Keven J. Stratton is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah Senate representing District 24. He previously represented District 58 in the Utah House of Representatives. Stratton was appointed on April 28, 2012, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Stephen Sandstrom. Between 2013 and 2023 he represented district 48. He lives in Orem.
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| Member of the Utah Senate from the 21st district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Curt Bramble |
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives | |
| In office April 28, 2012 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Sandstrom |
| Succeeded by | David Shallenberger |
| Constituency | 58th district (2012–2013) 48th district (2013–2023) 58th district (2023–2024) |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | kevenstratton.com |
Keven J. Stratton[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah Senate representing District 24. He previously represented District 58 in the Utah House of Representatives.[2] Stratton was appointed on April 28, 2012, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Stephen Sandstrom.[3] Between 2013 and 2023 he represented district 48. He lives in Orem.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Stratton earned his BS in finance from Brigham Young University and his JD from its J. Reuben Clark Law School. He has eight children, has served as scoutmaster, and has owned and operated small businesses in Utah County. He is a real estate, business, and estate-planning attorney. He is also a land developer and was owner and operator of Cascade Golf Course before its sale and redevelopment in 2013.[5]
Political career
[edit]Stratton was appointed on January 1, 2013.[4] During the 2016 Legislative Session, he served on the Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Judiciary Committee, and the House Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee.[6]
He has also taken a stand in favor of morality laws such as outlawing sex outside of marriage. He was one of 32 Utah Republicans who voted to keep extra-marital sex illegal in Utah.[7]
Stratton was elected to the Utah Senate in 2024.[8]
2016 sponsored legislation
[edit]| Bill number | Bill title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB0128 | Alimony Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0129 | Towing Surcharge Amendments | Governor signed - 3/21/16 |
| HB0219 | Resource Management Planning | Governor signed - 3/25/16 |
| HB0335 | Public Education Curriculum Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0343 | School Administration Amendments | Governor signed - 3/23/16 |
| HB0374S03 | Accessible Parking Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0430 | Hole in the Rock State Park Designation | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0454 | Educator Rights Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HCR016S01[9] | Concurrent Resolution on Utah Public Lands | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HCR017S01[10] | Concurrent Resolution Opposing Unilateral Use of the Antiquities Act | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
Stratton also floor-sponsored SB0234 Protecting Unborn Children Amendments[12] and SB0237S01 Immigration and Alien Related Amendments.[13][11]
Elections
[edit]- 2014 Stratton won against Timothy Spencer in the June 24, 2014 primary election and was unopposed for the general election on November 4, 2014, due to Janita Anderson (D) withdrawing before the primary.[14]
- 2012 Redistricted to District 48, and with incumbent Republican Representative LaVar Christensen redistricted to District 32, Stratton was chosen from among five candidates for the June 26, 2012, Republican primary which he won with 3,020 votes (54.7%);[15] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012, general election, winning with 13,237 votes.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "Keven J. Stratton (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ^ "Keven Stratton's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ^ Hesterman, Billy (April 28, 2012). "Stratton selected to replace Sandstrom in Legislature". Daily Herald. Archived from the original on July 5, 2012. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ^ a b "Keven Stratton". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ "Keven Stratton, Meet Keven". Salt Lake City, UT: Keven J. Stratton. Archived from the original on February 3, 2014. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ "Keven J. Stratton". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ Sorace, Stephen (March 7, 2019). "Sex outside of marriage may soon be legal in Utah". Fox News. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ Nielson, Jacob (November 5, 2024). "Republicans poised to maintain control of contested state legislative seats in Utah County". Daily Herald. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "HCR016". le.utah.gov. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "HCR017". le.utah.gov. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ a b "Keven J. Stratton, Current Legislation". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ^ "SB0234". le.utah.gov. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "SB0237". le.utah.gov. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ "2014 Election Results". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
- ^ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Archived from the original on March 4, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
- ^ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Archived from the original on March 4, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2014.
External links
[edit]- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Keven Stratton at Ballotpedia
- Keven J. Stratton at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
- All links to bills in 2014 from rep. Stratton
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