Norm Thurston is a Republican representing District 62 in the Utah House of Representatives. Born October 4 in Ogden, Utah, he resides in Provo and works as an economist. He assumed office on January 1, 2015, initially serving District 64 until 2023. Notable achievements include winning the 2020 election unopposed with 100% of the vote, leading Utah's health care reform efforts as Health Reform Implementation Coordinator and Director of the Office of Health Care Statistics , and contributing to state-based Medicaid modernization while opposing Obamacare implementation.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- B.A. in Spanish and Agricultural Economic Analysis , Magna Cum Laude, Brigham Young University .

- M.S. and Ph.D. in Economics, Princeton University ; dissertation on "Essays on the Supply of Health Care."

Political Experience:

- Utah House of Representatives, District 62 ; District 64 .

- Former member, Revenue and Taxation Interim Committee.

- Current member, House Committee on Transportation Interim.

- Policy Advisor, Utah Department of Health Medicaid Program .

- Extensive community service: Provo City Neighborhood Chair, Utah County Republican Party roles , Provo School District Master Plan Committee.