Senator Ron Winterton

Ronald M. Winterton is a Republican member of the Utah State Senate representing the 20th District since 2023. Prior to redistricting, he represented the 26th District beginning in 2019. His district encompasses Daggett, Duchesne, Summit, Uintah, and Wasatch counties in northeastern Utah.

Political Experience

Winterton began his public service career as a Duchesne County Commissioner, serving from 2009 to 2019. In 2018, he ran for election to the Utah State Senate representing the 26th District. He won a competitive three-way Republican primary with 43.1% of the vote and secured the general election with 62.7% of the vote. He assumed office on January 1, 2019.

Notable Positions and Achievements

Winterton currently holds significant committee responsibilities in the Utah State Senate:

• Chair of the Health and Human Services Committee
• Member of the Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Committee

His legislative experience includes participation in four regular legislative sessions and eight special sessions prior to his reelection campaign in 2022.

Education

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