Jay Cobb
James Cobb (Republican Party) (also known as Jay) was a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 48. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. He left office on January 1, 2025.
Cobb (Republican Party) ran for election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 48. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
James "Jay" Cobb earned a B.A. in economics in 1996 from Brigham Young University, a J.D. in 1999 from the George Washington University Law School, and an M.B.A. from Brigham Young University in 2007. His career experience includes working as an attorney for several law firms, general counsel for Perkins Coie LLP and Boradwave Networks, corporate counsel for Schiff Nutrition International, and in private practice.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Cobb was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
Jay Cobb did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 48
James Cobb defeated Katie Olson in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 48 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Cobb (R) | 60.0 | 8,309 | |
| Katie Olson (D) | 40.0 | 5,541 | ||
| Total votes: 13,850 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Katie Olson advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 48.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. James Cobb advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 48.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 48
Katie Olson advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 48 on April 9, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Katie Olson (D) | |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 48
James Cobb defeated Sylvia Andersen in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 48 on April 9, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | James Cobb (R) | 63.6 | 42 | |
| Sylvia Andersen (R) | 36.4 | 24 | ||
| Total votes: 66 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Park (R)
2012
Cobb ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Utah's 4th District. He was defeated in the Republican convention by Mia Love.[2]
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
In 2024, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 16 to March 1.
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2023
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In 2023, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 3.
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2022
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In 2022, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 5.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Keven Stratton (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 48 2023-2025 |
Succeeded by Doug Fiefia (R) |
