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Kristen S. Chevrier
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Kristen S. Chevrier

Republican

About

Kristen S. Chevrier is a Republican serving as a member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 54, having assumed office on January 1, 2025 following a special election victory in December 2024. She has over 30 years of experience as a citizen advocate and leader in the Utah Republican Party, including roles such as House District 54 Chair, and previously worked as a citizen lobbyist advocating on issues like health freedom and election integrity. Chevrier holds a Master's Degree in English from BYU, has lived in Utah for over 30 years with her husband Brian, and they have raised five children in Highland while serving as grandparents.

Where they stand

Election Integrity Supports returning to same-day in-person auditable balloting with absentee ballots by request only; has worked to end ranked choice voting pilot and overturn SB54.
Life Supports protecting the life of the vulnerable including fetuses as separate beings deserving legal protection.
Education Supports local control, teaching basics, school choice/competition, directing more funds to classrooms and teachers, and parental rights; opposed Common Core and advocated for school vouchers and homeschool protections.
Taxation Emphasizes responsible taxation treating taxpayers' money with care; key role in successful 2019-2020 Utah County tax referendum effort leading to repeal of a tax bill.
Data Privacy Supports keeping personal data private and secure; opposes mechanisms for government/corporate tracking; worked on laws like HB491 and opposes Mobile Driver License due to surveillance concerns.
Immigration Supports legal immigration only and adjusting the system to better accommodate legal immigrants; helped preserve party platform plank against changes accommodating illegal immigration.
Health Freedom Supports protecting doctor-patient relationship, informed consent, banning vaccine passports, enhancing genetic privacy, reducing agency overreach, prohibiting medical mandates, and protecting food supply.
Second Amendment Will defend the right of the people to defend themselves.
Private Property Views life, liberty, and property as foundational to a free society.
Business Supports unburdening and encouraging small business and entrepreneurship.
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