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Doug Welton
About
Doug Welton is a Republican serving as the incumbent Utah State Representative for House District 65, having assumed office on January 1, 2021 after previously representing District 67. He is a former high school teacher, award-winning debate coach, and served five years on the Payson City Council. Welton holds a bachelor's degree from Utah Valley State College and a master's from Southern Utah University, and is a husband and father of four.
Where they stand
Energy Independence
Supports all-of-the-above energy policy including Utah's fossil fuels and opposes government picking winners and losers.
Education
Supports parental choice in education including charter, public, private, and homeschool options; helped secure the largest teacher pay raise in Utah history.
Second Amendment
Strong supporter of gun rights; voted for constitutional carry and supported local marksmanship programs.
Fairness in Athletics
Voted for HB302 banning biological males from girls' sports; emphasizes empathy for transgender youth alongside common-sense protections for biological females.
Fiscal Responsibility
Voted for the largest state income tax cut in history and supports reducing regulations and balancing budgets.
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