Francis Gibson (politician)

This article is about the Utah legislator. For the English artist, see Francis Gibson.
Francis Gibson
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 65th[1] district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2009
Preceded by Aaron Tilton
Personal details
Born November 20
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Sheila
Residence Mapleton, Utah
Alma mater Brigham Young University
University of Houston
Profession Health Administrator
Website votefrancisgibson.com

Francis D. Gibson[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 65 since January 1, 2009.

Early Life and Career

Born November 20th, Gibson earned his BS from Brigham Young University and his MSW from the University of Houston. He currently works as a health administrator and lives in Mapleton, Utah with his wife Sheila. [3]

Political Career

2012 Gibson was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary[4] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 11,183 votes (86.7%) against Constitution candidate Ken Bowers.[5]

2010 Gibson was selected over a challenger by the Republican convention, and was unopposed for the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 9,027 votes.[6]

2008 Gibson challenged District 75 incumbent Republican Representative Aaron Tilton and was selected by the Republican convention for the November 4, 2008 General election, which he won with 11,230 votes (74.9%) against Democratic nominee Douglas Baxter.[7]

During the 2014 General Session Gibson served on the House Education Committee and the House Revenue and Taxation Committee.[8]

2014 Sponsored Legislation

Bill Number Bill Title Status
HB0131S03 Public Education Modernization Act House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0142 Securities Act Amendments House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0204 Film Incentive Amendments House/ filed - 3/13/2014
HB0399 Truancy Amendments Governor Signed - 4/1/2014

References

  1. ↑ "Francis D. Gibson (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Francis Gibson's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Francis Gibson". Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  4. ↑ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  5. ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  7. ↑ "2008 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Francis Gibson". Retrieved April 14, 2014.

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