Nate Blouin is a Democratic state senator representing District 13 in the Utah State Senate, covering parts of Sugar House, Millcreek, Murray, West Valley City, and South Salt Lake. Born in 1989, he was elected in 2022, defeating incumbent Gene Davis in the Democratic primary with 76% of the vote and Republican Roger Stout in the general election with 72%, becoming the youngest member of the Utah Senate at age 33. A progressive focused on environmental issues, he advocates for clean energy, Great Salt Lake restoration, affordable housing, and air quality; notable achievements include sponsoring 2023 legislation for Great Salt Lake restoration and commercial energy storage incentives, and selection for the 2024 Energy & Environment Innovation Fellowship by Future Caucus. He is running for the Democratic nomination in Utah's 1st congressional district in 2026.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Associate's degree from Salt Lake Community College ; Bachelor of Science in writing and rhetoric from the University of Utah ; Master of Public Affairs from Brown University .
• Early Career: Dropped out of freshman college to move to Utah for skiing; worked in renewable energy policy and government affairs for a trade association promoting solar, wind, and energy storage; volunteered with refugees, pandemic grocery delivery, and clean energy campaigns; advised on transitioning Granite School District to clean energy; served on boards including Friends of Alta, SLCC Alumni Leadership Council, and Salt Lake County Open Space Trust Fund Committee.
• Political Experience: Campaigned for Mike Weinholtz and Jenny Wilson ; elected to Utah Senate in 2023; serves on Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee , Business and Labor Committee, and Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee.