Evan J. Vickers is a Republican member of the Utah State Senate representing District 28 since January 1, 2013. A lifelong resident of southern Utah and a pharmacist/business owner, he began his political career on the Cedar City Council from 1987 to 1999, followed by service in the Utah House of Representatives from 2009 to 2012. He was re-elected in November 2022 and will serve until December 31, 2026. Notable achievements include awards as Legislator of the Year from the Utah Pharmacists Association, NFIB Utah Small Business Champion of the Year, and Man of the Year. He has sponsored key legislation like Senate Bill 69: Medication Amendments , advanced regulatory reform for small businesses, improved public safety measures , and promoted fiscal responsibility through a proposed constitutional amendment requiring 60% voter approval for tax-increasing ballot initiatives.

Education and Political Experience

• Profession: Pharmacist and business owner; professional affiliations include past service on the Cedar City Parks and Recreation Board.
• Political Roles:
  • Cedar City Council
  • Utah House of Representatives, District 72
  • Utah State Senate, District 28 ; Majority Leader
• Current Positions: Chair of the Senate Business and Labor Committee; Chair of the General Government Appropriations Subcommittee; Chair of the Senate Committee on Behavioral Health Legislative Policy; member of Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Committee, Legislative Expense Oversight Committee, and Joint Legislative Policy Committee on Behavioral Health.
• Former Key Roles: Chair of Senate Health and Human Services Committee; Chair of Higher Education Appropriations Committee; member of various appropriations subcommittees, interim committees , and working groups like the Medical Cannabis Governance Structure Working Group.