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Brad King (politician)

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Succeeded by
  
Christine Watkins

Role
  
Political leader

Political party
  
Democratic Party

Spouse
  
Tami King


Occupation
  
educator

Name
  
Brad King

Party
  
Utah Democratic Party

Born
  
February 12, 1956 (age 68) (
1956-02-12
)

Alma mater
  
Brigham Young University

Residence
  
Price, Utah, United States

Education
  
Brigham Young University

Brad King (born February 12, 1956) is a former Democratic member of the Utah State House of Representatives, representing the state's 69th house district in Price from 1997 to 2008. He served as the Minority Leader in the Utah House during 2008. He left his seat to run for State Senate in 2008, a race which he lost to David Hinkins. He then ran again for reelection in 2014.

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Personal life

King was born on February 12, 1956. He is married to his wife Tami. He grew up in Price, Utah, where he currently resides.

Education and professional experience

King received his education from the following institutions:

  • Attending, EdD, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • MS, Brigham Young University
  • BS, Brigham Young University
  • AS, College of Eastern Utah
  • Brad King has been an educator but is currently retired.

    Political experience and elections

    King has had the following political experience:

  • Candidate, Utah State Senate, District 27, 2008
  • Minority Whip, Utah State House of Representatives, 2007
  • Minority Leader, Utah State House of Representatives, 2008
  • Representative, Utah State House of Representatives, 1996-2008
  • Elections

  • 2014 - Brad King was unopposed in the Democratic convention and won the general election on November 4, 2014 with 5,298 votes (55.6%) against Republican nominee Bill Labrum.
  • In the 2016 legislative session, King served on the Infrastructure and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee, House Business and Labor Committee, House Rules Committee and the House Transportation Committee.

    Organizations

    King has been a member of the following organizations:

  • Honorary Colonel, Utah Highway Patrol, present
  • Past President, Utah Professionals in Student Activities
  • Past President, Utah School Counselors Association
  • Utah Public Employees' Association
  • 2016 sponsored legislation

    King floor sponsored SB 69 Children's Heart Disease Special Group License Plates and SB 195 Highway Bridge Designation Amendments.

    References

    Brad King (politician) Wikipedia