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Erik R. Craythorne
About
Erik R. Craythorne is a Republican candidate for Utah State House District 13 in the 2026 election. He previously served as Mayor of West Point for 13 years after being elected to the West Point City Council in 2001 and appointed mayor in 2008. He is a graduate of Clearfield High School and the University of Utah with a degree in Business Management, worked in family excavation and construction businesses, and is a longtime resident of West Point, Utah, where he raised his family.
Where they stand
Economic Opportunity
supports responsible budgeting, job growth, and cutting unnecessary regulations.
Education
supports parent choice, respects teachers, and local decision-making.
Accountable Government
supports responsible budgeting, fiscal restraint, transparency, and focusing on core services without waste.
Local Control
supports local voices in decisions on zoning, land use, and growth; opposes one-size-fits-all state mandates.
Public Safety
supports law enforcement and first responders with policies reflecting local needs.
Education & Parents
supports transparency, parent involvement, and options for families.
Constitutional Principles
supports individual liberty, personal responsibility, religious freedom, and Second Amendment rights.
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