Utah State Senate District 28 candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Utah State Senate District 28 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Utah State Senate District 28

Incumbent Evan Vickers defeated Barry Evan Short and Patricia Bradford in the general election for Utah State Senate District 28 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Evan Vickers (R)	80.9	30,147
		Barry Evan Short (L)	10.1	3,766
		Patricia Bradford (United Utah Party)	9.0	3,354

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,267
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Patricia Bradford (United Utah)

Good government is about people. When parties fight, people lose.

Quality education is an essential pillar of both a prosperous society and a healthy democracy. Teachers and school districts require support and resources as they partner with parents to help students succeed. They also need flexibility to meet the unique challenges of their specific schools and students. Students suffer when education policy becomes a pawn of partisan agendas.

Integrity is essential to a healthy society and a functioning government. Moral integrity to uphold oaths of office and the rule of law. Intellectual integrity to both stand up for truth and challenge our understanding when faced with new information.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Patricia Bradford (United Utah)

I am passionate about making the government work for the people. First, by including a wide variety of voices, including both subject matter experts and community members, as we work toward finding real solutions to complex problems. Second, by implementing important reforms such as open primaries, alternative voting methods, fair redistricting, term limits, and meaningful public review for government actions.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Patricia Bradford (United Utah)

The two most important characteristics of any elected official are integrity and perspective. Integrity to uphold their oath of office, even when it is inconvenient or difficult. Perspective to remember the purpose of their office and who they represent.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Patricia Bradford (United Utah)

My varied career opportunities and love of reading have exposed me to a wide variety of topics and diverse viewpoints. My professional writing experience, in particular, has allowed me to develop the ability to learn and analyze information quickly in order to communicate it effectively. Legislation covers an almost endless variety of topics and specialities. The experience to engage with and absorb new information could only be an asset to a state senator.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Patricia Bradford (United Utah)

I worked for our family owned electronics company from a young age until college graduation. During college I also held other jobs such as working as a student aid or being an attendant at a mini-golf course. My first post college job was as a software tester at a startup software company. I worked there for about a year before being laid off as part of mass cuts that affected more than half the employees.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Patricia Bradford (United Utah)

I believe it is beneficial for state legislatures to include individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. Varied perspectives and life experiences allow for innovative ideas and well thought out solutions.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

Patricia Bradford (United Utah)

I favor independent redistricting methods that remove partisan influence from the redistricting process.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Patricia Bradford (United Utah)

Compromise is necessary for any representative government. Good faith cooperation and honest attempts to find common ground are both essential to effective government.

See also

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