Stuart Adams
About
J. Stuart Adams is a Republican who represented Utah State Senate District 7, which covers parts of Davis and Morgan counties. He served in the Utah House of Representatives from 2002 to 2006, was appointed to the Senate in 2009, and became Senate President in 2019. A lifelong Davis County resident and businessman, he graduated from Layton High School and earned a BA in business finance from the University of Utah; he is married with four children and previously served on the Layton City Council and as chairman of the Utah Transportation Commission.
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Utah Senate District 7: Stephanie Hollist, Jeffrey Ostler and Garret Rushforth face off
In the 2026 race for Utah’s Senate District 7, Stephanie Hollist, Jeffrey Ostler and Garret Rushforth compete for the seat held by Senate President J. Stuart Adams. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
Utah Legislative Management Committee Operates Under Republican Leadership
Utah's Legislative Management Committee is currently composed of Republican and Democratic members under the leadership of Rep. Mike Schultz and Sen. J. Stuart Adams. The committee oversees legislative management as the state prepares for upcoming elections.
Utah Senate President Threatens to Sue Auditor Over Defamation Claims
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams has threatened legal action against State Auditor Tina Cannon and two podcast hosts over alleged defamatory statements. Cannon has rejected the demands, characterizing the legal threats as a media stunt intended to distract from Adams' recent primary election loss.
Utah Senate President Threatens To Sue Critics For Defamation
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is threatening to sue critics for defamation. Adams claims State Auditor Tina Cannon and two podcast hosts made false statements about him.
Utah Senate President Loses Primary Amid Data Center Controversy
Utah's primary elections resulted in the defeat of several high-profile leaders, including Senate President Stuart Adams, amid intense public scrutiny over a massive data center project. The Military Installation Development Authority has appointed Dan Hemmert as its new director following the controversy and the departure of longtime executive director Paul Morris.
Utah Senate President Threatens to Sue Auditor for Defamation
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams has threatened legal action for defamation against critics, including State Auditor Tina Cannon, following allegations made on a podcast in June. Cannon has refused to back down, expressing a desire to have the Senator's claims addressed under oath.
Utah Senate President threatens defamation lawsuits against critics
Lawyers for Senate President J. Stuart Adams have fired off a series of letters demanding retractions and threatening defamation lawsuits against four people who made comments about him.
Adams Receives $25,000 From Dakota Pacific Founder After Primary Loss
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams received $25,000 from John Miller, the founder of Dakota Pacific Real Estate, following his defeat in the June 23 primary election. This contribution is part of a larger wave of post-primary donations totaling nearly $120,000 received by Adams.
Stuart Adams raised nearly $120,000 in donations following primary loss
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams reported receiving $117,600 in campaign donations between July 1 and July 21 following his June primary election loss. The funds included large contributions from real estate and development interests.
Utah Legislature and Judiciary Reach Agreement on Proposed Legislation
Senate President J. Stuart Adams and Speaker Mike Schultz announced an agreement between the Utah Legislature and the Judiciary regarding several proposed bills. The agreement addresses various procedural updates intended to improve the functioning of the judicial branch.
Stephanie Hollist defeats Stuart Adams and remains open to Stratos project
Political newcomer Stephanie Hollist defeated Utah Senate President Stuart Adams in a primary election surprise. While critical of the transparency regarding the Stratos data center project, Hollist stated she does not have a hard no on the development.
Utah Senate Majority Caucus Elects Leadership Team for 66th Legislature
The Utah Senate Majority Caucus has elected its leadership team for the 66th Legislature. The new leadership group includes Sen. J. Stuart Adams as President and Sen. Kirk Cullimore as Majority Leader.
O’Leary Agrees to Adams Demands for Data Center Project Reductions
Kevin O’Leary has agreed to several conditions outlined by Senate President Stuart Adams regarding a proposed data center project. The concessions include a 75% reduction in the project area and new water dedications for the Great Salt Lake.
Local legislators say Senate shake-up won't directly impact county
Local legislators indicate that recent changes within the Senate will not have a direct impact on the county. The departures of Senate President Stuart Adams and Sen. Jerry Stevenson are expected to create opportunities for new leadership.
Pres. Adams calls for 75% reduction in proposed data center project area
Following public feedback and further review of the proposed O'Leary Digital project area, Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams is calling for a 75% reduction in the project's footprint, along with additional environmental protections and greater transparency, before the project can move forward.
Utah Senate President Adams calls for 75% reduction in area for proposed Box Elder County data center
After public feedback and a review of the proposed area for the O'Leary Digital project, Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams is calling for a 75% reduction in the project's footprint.
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