Susan Duckworth

Susan Duckworth
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
from the 22nd[1] district
Assumed office
January 1, 2009
Preceded by Carl W. Duckworth
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Carl W. Duckworth
Residence Magna, Utah
Alma mater Salt Lake Community College
University of Utah
Website suefor22.com

Susan 'Sue' D. Duckworth[2] is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 22 since January 1, 2009. She is married to former Democratic Representative Carl W. Duckworth, whom she succeeded.

Early Life and Career

Born October 18 in Magna, Utah, Duckworth attended Salt Lake Community College and then attended the University of Utah. She works as a caregiver and lives in Magna, Utah with her husband Carl.[3] She is the mother of four children.[4]

Political career

2012 Duckworth was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Democratic Primary[5] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 6,402 votes (73.3%) against Constitution nominee Marilee Roose,[6] who had run for the seat in 2006.

2010 Duckworth was unopposed for the June 22, 2010 Democratic Primary[7] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 3,334 votes (52.1%) against Republican nominee Noel Fields.[8]

2008 When District 22 Democratic Representative Carl Duckworth left the Legislature and left the seat open, Duckworth was selected from three candidates by the Democratic convention and won the November 4, 2008 General election with 6,600 votes (76.2%) against Constitution candidate Thomas Mangum.[9]

During the 2014 General Session Duckworth served on the House Business and Labor Committee as well as the House Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee.[3]

2014 Sponsored Legislation

Bill Number Bill Title Status
HB0048 Reports on Alternative Sentencing Governor Signed- 3/29/2014
HJR003 Joint Resolution Recognizing Sister City Relationship Between Magna, Utah, and Yuzawa, Niigata, Japan House/ to Lieutenant Governor - 3/17/2014

References

  1. ↑ "Susan Duckworth (D)". Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Legislature. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Sue Duckworth's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Susan Duckworth". Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  4. ↑ "About Sue". Retrieved April 13, 2014.
  5. ↑ "2012 Primary Canvass Reports". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  6. ↑ "2012 General Canvass Report". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  7. ↑ "2010 Primary Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  8. ↑ "2010 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  9. ↑ "2008 General Election Results". Salt Lake City, Utah: Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Retrieved February 5, 2014.

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