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Norm Thurston

Republican

About

Norman K. Thurston is a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 62, having assumed office in that district in 2023 after previously serving District 64 since 2015. He is an economist by profession, with a BA in Spanish and Agricultural Economic Analysis from Brigham Young University and MS and PhD degrees in economics from Princeton University; he resides in Provo, Utah, with his wife and family and works as Director for the Office of Health Care Statistics. Thurston is the incumbent seeking re-election in the 2026 general election for House District 62 against Democratic opponent David Chappell.

Where they stand

Cost of Living Supported property tax restraint, homeownership measures, 15% state gas tax reduction, sixth consecutive income tax rate cut to 4.45%, and price transparency laws.
Strong Families Prioritized family support legislation and expanded child tax credit.
Limited Government Backed 2.4% statewide agency spending cuts and protections against federal uncertainty.
Infrastructure Supported energy development, transportation investments, and future planning bills.
Accountability & Transparency Advanced election integrity measures and government transparency reforms.
Public Safety Addressed homelessness accountability and public safety legislation.
Education Backed 5.9% public education funding increase, reduced classroom disruptions, and college ROI improvements.
Water Tackled aging infrastructure and Great Salt Lake protection.
Education Focus Advocates funding flexibility, local control, and clear delineation of roles between legislature and state/local boards.
Personal Freedom and Business Supports reducing unnecessary regulations and burdens on businesses.
Poverty Reform Works on effective approaches to break intergenerational poverty cycles.
Public Health Explores drug importation for cost savings and health plan design improvements.
Tax Fairness Seeks fair and transparent tax policies and credits.
Occupational Freedom Promotes competency-based regulation over seat-time requirements and least burdensome government intervention.
Housing Favors removing regulatory barriers to allow market-driven building over government interventions.
Water Rights Supports priority-based water marketplace and local management like aquifer recharge projects.
Elections Supports mail-in ballot system with tools for accurate voter rolls; opposes major changes to current system.
Legislative Process Advocates plain-language bill summaries, ability to abandon zombie bills, and caps on bills per committee chair.
Caucus System Prefers caucus-convention system and has voted to repeal SB54.
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