Dixon Pitcher
| Dixon Pitcher | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 10th[1] district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Brent Wallis |
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
| In office January 1, 1985 – December 31, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Marvin Heslop |
| Succeeded by | Haynes Fuller |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Ogden, Utah |
| Alma mater | Weber State College Utah State University |
Dixon M. Pitcher[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 10 since January 1, 2011. Pitcher was non-consecutively a Representative from January 1, 1985 until December 31, 1986 in the District 8 seat. Dixon lives in Ogden, UT, with his wife, Darlene, and their six children.[3]
Education
Pitcher earned his BA from Weber State College (now Weber State University) and his MA in political science from Utah State University.
Political career
Dixon Pitcher was elected on November 2, 2010, and last elected on November 6, 2012.[3] He previously served in the Utah State House of Representatives from 1984-1986. During the 2014 Legislative Session, Dixon served on the House Transportation Committee and the House Business and Labor Committee.[4]
2014 Sponsored Bills
| Bill | Status |
|---|---|
| HB 37- Public Waters Access Act | Failed the House Rules Committee (3/13/14) |
| HB 68- Protection of State Park Resources | Failed in the House Rules Committee (3/13/14) |
| HB 350- Removal of Directors of Nonprofit Corporations | Passed, Governor signed 3/29/14 |
| HJR 16- Joint Resolution on the Assessment of Land Subject to a Conservation Easement | Failed in the House Rules Committee (3/13/14) |
Representative Pitcher did not floor sponsor any bills during the 2014 General Session.
Elections
- 2012 Pitcher was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary[5] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 5,558 votes (54.3%) against Democratic nominee Christopher Winn.[6]
- 1984 To challenge District 8 incumbent Democratic Representative Marvin Heslop, Pitcher won the 1984 Republican Primary with 1,062 votes (53.9%)[7] and won the November 6, 1984 General election with 4,540 votes (52.5%) against Representative Heslop.[8]
- 1986 Pitcher was unopposed for the 1986 Republican Primary[9] but lost the three-way November 4, 1986 General election to Democratic nominee Haynes Fuller.[10]
- 2010 When District 10 incumbent Republican Representative Brent Wallis left the Legislature and left the seat open, Pitcher was unopposed for the May 8, 2010 Republican convention[11] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 4,229 votes (54.3%) against Democratic nominee Randy Rounds.[12]
References
- ↑ "Dixon M. Pitcher (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ↑ "Dixon Pitcher's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Dixon Pitcher". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Dixon Pitcher". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ↑ "State of Utah Primary Election Report 1984". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 3. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ↑ "State of Utah General Election Report November 6, 1984". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 10. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ↑ "State of Utah Primary Election Report 1986". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ↑ "State of Utah General Election Report November 4, 1986". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 7. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 Primary Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
- ↑ "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 3, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Utah State Legislature
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Dixon M. Pitcher at Ballotpedia
- Dixon M. Pitcher at the National Institute on Money in State Politics