Jack Draxler

Jack Draxler
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 3rd[1] district
Assumed office
January 1, 2007
Preceded by Craig Buttars
Personal details
Born February 18th
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Marilyn
Residence North Logan, Utah
Alma mater Utah State University
Profession Real Estate Appraiser

Jack R. Draxler[2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 3 since January 1, 2007. Draxler was previously the mayor of North Logan.

Early Life and Career

Born February 18th, Draxler earned his BS degree from Utah State University and currently works as a real estate appraiser. He lives in North Logan, Utah with his wife Marilyn. [3]

Political Career

2012 Draxler was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 9,995 votes (70.5%) against Democratic nominee Roger Donohoe.[4]

2010 Draxler was unopposed for both the June 22, 2010 Republican Primary and the November 2, 2010 General election, winning with 7,421 votes.[5]

2008 Draxler was unopposed for the June 24, 2008 Republican Primary and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 9,670 votes (74.1%) against Democratic nominee Tanya Taylor.[6]

2006 When District 3 incumbent Republican Representative Craig Buttars retired and left the seat open, Draxler was unopposed for the 2006 Republican Primary[7] and won the November 7, 2006 General election with 4,611 votes (64.9%) against Democratic nominee Stuart Howell.[8]

During the 2014 General Session Draxler on the House Government Operations Committee, the House Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee as well as the House Retirement and Independent Entities Committee.

2014 Sponsored Legislation

Bill Number Bill Title Status
HB0040S01 Beer Excise Tax Revenue Amendments Governor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0064S01 Utah History Day Governor Signed - 3/29/2014
HB0099 County Officer Election Revisions Governor Signed - 3/6/2014
HB0250 Local School Board Amendments Governor Signed - 4/1/2014

During the 2014 General Session Draxler floor sponsored an additional five bills. The bills he has sponsored are primarily geared towards raising taxes which is counter to his Republican party affiliation.

References

  1. ↑ "Jack R. Draxler (R)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Jack Draxler's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Jack R. Draxler". Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  4. ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  5. ↑ "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ "2008 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Official Results 2006 Primary" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  8. ↑ "2006 General Election Results" (PDF). Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. p. 8. Retrieved February 5, 2014.

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