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Party Chair

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Mary Burkett

Lesa Sandberg

Lesa Sandberg

801-792-5423 mwb1951@yahoo.com

Wife. Mother. Grandmother. These are the roles Mary Burkett enjoys most and it is  these roles that have inspired her to be active in our community.  

Mary Burkett has been a Precinct Chair, Vice Chair of the county party and has served  on the State Central Committee (SCC) three separate times. She will apply

801-792-5423 mwb1951@yahoo.com

Wife. Mother. Grandmother. These are the roles Mary Burkett enjoys most and it is  these roles that have inspired her to be active in our community.  

Mary Burkett has been a Precinct Chair, Vice Chair of the county party and has served  on the State Central Committee (SCC) three separate times. She will apply all that she  has learned to leading the Washington County Republican party.  

Mary is a doer. She was the first member of the Executive Committee in recent party  history to find named talent to be keynote speaker at the Lincoln Day Dinner. She is  directly responsible for the appearances of Kris Paronto, Benghazi hero and Dick  Morris, political consultant. As a result, the party has the foundation for future Lincoln  Day dinner committees to attract well-known speakers. 

Mary believes in the Caucus Convention system because it is the epitome of a  representative republic and has said. “I will work tirelessly with the SCC to restore the  Caucus Convention system, THE best system for choosing our nominees.” 

Mary is knowledgeable. Her second priority is to conduct meetings all over the county to  listen to delegates and voters and educate Republicans about the party platform. “Our  party platform marries beautifully with the Constitution of the United States. More  Republicans need know and understand this”.  

In short, Mary has the courage, “to make the Washington County Republican party that  shining city on the hill that Ronald Reagan spoke about.”

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Lesa Sandberg

Lesa Sandberg

Lesa Sandberg

435-229-1672 jeraldandlesa@gmail.com 

Born and raised in Utah’s Dixie, I grew up in Virgin. The summer before my Senior year, I attended Girls State and learned about the Caucus system in Utah. I attended my first real caucus shortly after I was married and began my education and now passion for grassroots representative government. I have

435-229-1672 jeraldandlesa@gmail.com 

Born and raised in Utah’s Dixie, I grew up in Virgin. The summer before my Senior year, I attended Girls State and learned about the Caucus system in Utah. I attended my first real caucus shortly after I was married and began my education and now passion for grassroots representative government. I have served as a precinct officer and/or delegate for 25+ years. I have served in Washington County Republican Women Leadership for the last twelve years and have served in Party leadership for several years as well. I am currently the Party Secretary and was instrumental in holding the best Virtual Convention in the state last year. I am excited to have secured Candace Owens as our keynote speaker at Lincoln Day Dinner this June. All of these roles and experiences have prepared me to serve as your Party Chair. 

So what’s my plan? 

I pledge to as a team with the executive committee do all we can 

*to protect and preserve our caucus/convention system

 (Come Caucus with Us)

*to lead our party with the platform uniting us

*to recruit the younger generation into the party

*to be fiscally responsible with party funds

*to have representation at county events 

*to hold CCC meetings and seek more volunteers to serve on various committees

*to hold an annual County Convention

I look forward to serving you and the party and appreciate your support.  

Unopposed Candidates

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Vice Chair - Colin Jack

Secretary - Brandan Morgan

Secretary - Brandan Morgan

435-619-5971 colinj@dixiepower.com 

I'm a pro-capitalism, limited government, fiscal and constitutional conservative, and wholeheartedly embrace every plank in the platform of the Utah Republican Party. I’m a staunch supporter of the caucus and convention system in Utah. For the Washington County Republican Party, I've served my neighbors 

435-619-5971 colinj@dixiepower.com 

I'm a pro-capitalism, limited government, fiscal and constitutional conservative, and wholeheartedly embrace every plank in the platform of the Utah Republican Party. I’m a staunch supporter of the caucus and convention system in Utah. For the Washington County Republican Party, I've served my neighbors as county and state delegate, precinct chair, legislative district chair, on the State Central Committee, and as vice chair of the county party. I’ve also served on various committees, including convention rules (county and state,) by-laws, and Lincoln Day.

I’m a licensed professional electrical engineer, serving as the Chief Operating Officer for Dixie Power. In my career I have provided expert testimony regarding energy before the County Commission, the State Legislature, the Governor’s office, our national legislators, and the White House. I'm also the chairman of the Technical Task Force, which jointly plans the transmission system in southwestern Utah, and I serve on the Technical Advisory Committee at Deseret Power, our generation and transmission provider. And since Dixie Power is a non-profit electric cooperative, the only mandates in my day job are to provide safe, affordable, and reliable electricity.

I’m celebrating my 37th wedding anniversary this year and have three lovely adult children. I was born in Utah and have deep roots in Southern Utah: my third-great-grandparents were pioneers, not only in the state of Utah, but also here in Washington County. I’ve also lived, worked, and traveled in 65 countries around the world. All together this breadth of experience has given me perspective on life.

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Secretary - Brandan Morgan

Secretary - Brandan Morgan

Secretary - Brandan Morgan

435-862-5473 brandan.morgan1@gmail.com

A St. George native since 1990, Brandan grew up immersed in the Dixie culture of southern Utah when it was still labeled as a small retirement community alongside a burgeoning Dixie State College. This small town instilled in him, values of liberty, patriotism and a desire to serve his local community

435-862-5473 brandan.morgan1@gmail.com

A St. George native since 1990, Brandan grew up immersed in the Dixie culture of southern Utah when it was still labeled as a small retirement community alongside a burgeoning Dixie State College. This small town instilled in him, values of liberty, patriotism and a desire to serve his local community. It was at this point, in his teenage years, that his political interests peaked. 

As an advocate for limited government, and exercising Second Amendment freedoms, he echoes the sentiment found in the Utah Republican Party State Platform, that “government properly exists by the consent of the governed and must be restrained from intruding into the freedoms of its citizens. The function of government is not to grant rights, but to protect the unalienable, God-given rights of life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness” (italics added).      

In addition to his public service, He manages logistics at a local Stucco and Masonry company and is well connected within the community in acts of public service, i.e., civic and religious. He currently serves as the Legislative Chair of District #71 in the WCRP. 

Brandan graduated from DSU with a Bachelor of Communications degree in 2014 and continued his studies at SUU where he graduated with an MPA (Master of Public Administration) in 2017 focused on city management. 

Brandan and his wife (Rachel) are the parents of four active, and otherwise wonderful children. 

I would kindly ask for your vote of confidence in the upcoming County Election for Secretary of the WCRP. - Thank you. 

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Treasurer- Laurie Terry

Secretary - Brandan Morgan

District 62 Leg. Chair - Dave Houston

 435-979-7400 laurielterry@hotmail.com

Laurie Terry, from St. George, Utah, spent most of her career in business management with an emphasis is Accounting.  She and her husband operated Terry Oil Company for 30 plus years. The last five years of her career she managed the office of USU Washington County Extension where she also helped with

 435-979-7400 laurielterry@hotmail.com

Laurie Terry, from St. George, Utah, spent most of her career in business management with an emphasis is Accounting.  She and her husband operated Terry Oil Company for 30 plus years. The last five years of her career she managed the office of USU Washington County Extension where she also helped with the 4-H Youth and Teen Leadership programs.   She now volunteers and helps teach classes and as a home arts judge at the Washington County Fair.  She is a wife, mother of four wonderful children, and two amazing grandchildren.  She now spends her free time serving in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Volunteering at the Extension Office, assists with the Stitching Hearts Worldwide service organization, is a member of the Washington County Republican Women organization and is a proud defender of our Constitution.  Her hobbies include pickleball, golf, boating, quilting, reading, and spending time with her family.   

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District 62 Leg. Chair - Dave Houston

District 74 Leg. Chair - Haylee Caplin

District 62 Leg. Chair - Dave Houston

435-229-4267 dch910@gmail.com 

Dear County Delegates from District 62,

Thank you so much for your dedication and willingness to represent and serve in your neighborhood precincts.  It has been my honor to serve as the District 62 Chair for the last two years.  Now I am requesting your support and vote to continue in this position for one mo

435-229-4267 dch910@gmail.com 

Dear County Delegates from District 62,

Thank you so much for your dedication and willingness to represent and serve in your neighborhood precincts.  It has been my honor to serve as the District 62 Chair for the last two years.  Now I am requesting your support and vote to continue in this position for one more term.

I am a Reagan Republican.  I support our system and the Republican Platform one-hundred percent.  I have been very active in the caucus system, serving as a precinct vice-chair and chair and a county and state delegate. I have served in multiple leadership positions in the community that include; Washington County’s Search and Rescue, the Marine Corps League, the Military Officers Association, VFW, and on the Board of Directors of the Veteran’s Home.

I received my Bachelor’s Degree at BYU and MBA Degree from National University.  I proudly served our country as a USMC Officer for over thirty years. After retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, Judy and I moved to St. George almost 20 years ago. I am currently the Community Manager for Brio and Coral Canyon.

I believe I bring experience, passion and leadership to our team effort.

Respectfully,

David Houston

If I can be of any assistance to you, please let me know.  My email is dch910@gmail.com and my cell phone is 435-229-4268.

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District 71 Leg. Chair - Ray Justice

District 74 Leg. Chair - Haylee Caplin

District 74 Leg. Chair - Haylee Caplin

435-772-5641  justice84745@yahoo.com  

Dear Fellow Delegates of Legislative District 71:

Thanks for your time, energy and service representing your neighborhoods!  

My name is Ray Justice. I will gladly represent you and all the 21 Precincts in Legislative District 71 as the Chair & representative to the Executive Committee of the Washington

435-772-5641  justice84745@yahoo.com  

Dear Fellow Delegates of Legislative District 71:

Thanks for your time, energy and service representing your neighborhoods!  

My name is Ray Justice. I will gladly represent you and all the 21 Precincts in Legislative District 71 as the Chair & representative to the Executive Committee of the Washington County Republican Party!

Allow me to introduce myself to those of you who may not know me personally: 

I have served the LaVerkin and Eastern Washington County community for nearly 25 years (in many different capacities). I am currently a member of the LaVerkin City Council, and a member of the Washington County Solid Waste District Board of Directors. I am currently and have been the LA87 Precinct Chair for many of the past 25 years as well as a County Delegate and have served as a State Delegate. I have served on the Board of Directors of Ash Creek Special Services District, represented the City of LaVerkin as a member of the Zion Canyon Corridor Council (ZC3) and have been Poll Manager & Poll Worker at the LaVerkin election site many times prior to the Washington County switch to Mail-In Voting.

An Eagle Scout, I served for 2 yrs as a missionary (French-speaking) for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Canada Montreal Mission. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Travel & Tourism from Brigham Young University (Provo). I have worked in the Tourism Industry for 30+ years.

Thank you for your support! 

Haylee is a strong conservative that supports freedom and limited government.  Born and raised in St

District 74 Leg. Chair - Haylee Caplin

District 74 Leg. Chair - Haylee Caplin

District 74 Leg. Chair - Haylee Caplin

 435-668-1630 hayleejoh@gmail.com

Haylee is a strong conservative that supports freedom and limited government.  Born and raised in St. George, Haylee is a graduate of Dixie State College and Utah State University.  She and her husband, Justin, have been married 12 years and have three young sons.  Haylee worked for a wellness company for 

 435-668-1630 hayleejoh@gmail.com

Haylee is a strong conservative that supports freedom and limited government.  Born and raised in St. George, Haylee is a graduate of Dixie State College and Utah State University.  She and her husband, Justin, have been married 12 years and have three young sons.  Haylee worked for a wellness company for eight years in their research and science department in many capacities such as professional relationship liaison, research & development, and public relations.  She currently owns and teaches fitness classes at Jazzercise St. George.  Conservative values and politics have always been a passion for Haylee and she is currently serving as the secretary for the Washington County Republican Women.  She hopes to help organize and support our great republican party to keep Utah conservative.  She is proud of her pioneer heritage that helped settle southern Utah and would like to help serve in the community in any way she can. 

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District 75 Leg. Chair- Kristan Norton

District 75 Leg. Chair- Kristan Norton

District 75 Leg. Chair- Kristan Norton

  435-680-9161 gopkristan@gmail.com

My name is Kristan Norton. As a lifetime resident of Southern Utah, my life has been so enriched by the conservative values we enjoy in our area.  I want to make sure that this safe, strong lifestyle continues. I am asking for your vote as the Legislative Chair for District 75.  I firmly support our part

  435-680-9161 gopkristan@gmail.com

My name is Kristan Norton. As a lifetime resident of Southern Utah, my life has been so enriched by the conservative values we enjoy in our area.  I want to make sure that this safe, strong lifestyle continues. I am asking for your vote as the Legislative Chair for District 75.  I firmly support our party’s platform without reservation and believe that the Constitution guides the policies and power of our Federal Government. 

With a rapidly growing county, there is much work to do.  I want to be a part of the county leadership so that I can be an asset to the committee. I will do this by being a member who is reliable and willing to do the work that is needed to build our membership as our county grows.  I will also work to add cohesiveness within the party by providing members with a pathway to contribute by delegating additional opportunities to serve.

A product of Washington County schools, I started my education at West Elementary, graduated from both Dixie High and Dixie College. I later graduated with my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Southern Utah University. Currently I am a classroom teacher with more than 25 years of experience. I am also serving as the Washington and Iron County representative on the Utah State Board of Education.  My greatest joy is to be the mother to one son, Presten, and one grandson, Tucker.   

SCC Members

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Christa Hinton

Christa Hinton

Christa Hinton

 435-229-0493 christahinton1@gmail.com Christa Hinton has lived in southern Utah for most of her life and currently lives in Santa Clara. She is married to Michael Hinton and they have four children.

Christa is very active in the Republican party, serving as both campaign manager and volunteer for different candidates at both the state and

 435-229-0493 christahinton1@gmail.com Christa Hinton has lived in southern Utah for most of her life and currently lives in Santa Clara. She is married to Michael Hinton and they have four children.

Christa is very active in the Republican party, serving as both campaign manager and volunteer for different candidates at both the state and local levels. She serves on the Utah Federation of Republican Women board as Campaign Chair and serves on the Washington County Republican Women board as Member-at-large. In the past, she has served in WCRW as Third Vice President, Communications Specialist, and as a member of the Debate Committee.  Christa serves on the Utah PTA Legislative Committee as well as on the local PTA boards where her children attend school. 

Christa is deeply committed to the Republican Party and the conservative values outlined in the Utah Republican Party Platform. She is invested in helping the Republican party and Republican candidates be successful and in ensuring that the party continues to grow its influence through a strong and active membership with robust leadership.

Christa graduated from Dixie State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and is a current student at Southern Utah University in the Master of Arts in Professional Communications program. Christa is the Operations and Marketing Manager at Snow, Jensen & Reece law firm in St. George. 

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Larry Meyers

Christa Hinton

Christa Hinton

435-668-6292 dixierepublican@yahoo.com Larry is married to Marlee Meyers. They reside in Winchester Hills and have three adult sons. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in 1991 and from BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School with a Law Degree in 1995. Larry was a prosecuting attorney for Wash

435-668-6292 dixierepublican@yahoo.com Larry is married to Marlee Meyers. They reside in Winchester Hills and have three adult sons. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science in 1991 and from BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School with a Law Degree in 1995. Larry was a prosecuting attorney for Washington County and St. George City for seven years before going into private practice. He currently has his own firm, Liberty Law Firm, and is a contract public defender with Washington County.
Larry has been a leader in the Utah GOP, most recently representing Washington County on the State Central Committee for the past two years. He has served in all of the precinct-level offices, as a county and state delegate, and as a county party vice-chair. In 2008 and 2016, he represented Utah as a national delegate at the Republican National Conventions.
In the past twenty years, Larry has helped organize the Liberty Action Coalition, the Dixie Republican Forum, Pro-Life Utah South, the Citizens Council on Illegal Immigration, and the Citizens Review Panel. These organizations have taken the lead in advocating for school choice, protesting Planned Parenthood, opposing illegal immigration, and protecting citizens’ rights in Washington County.  Larry and Marlee also led the successful 2020 anti-tax referendum signature gathering in Washington County.

Larry is also an experienced local government leader. He was appointed to the Board of Directors which supervises the volunteer fire department in Winchester Hills in 2014 and was re-elected in 2015. Larry served as Chairman of the Board in 2016 and finished his final term as the District Clerk in 2019. Larry focused on assuring that the District complied with State laws, kept taxes low, and provided quality services on a limited budget.

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Adlai Elison

Christa Hinton

Adlai Elison

435-669-7964 adlaielison@gmail.com 

Adlai Elison currently works for the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce on the Member Services and Public Policy team. He handles everything from the current and future business members of the SGACC to acting as a liaison between local government bodies and the SGACC. Adlai was born and bred in Toquervi

435-669-7964 adlaielison@gmail.com 

Adlai Elison currently works for the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce on the Member Services and Public Policy team. He handles everything from the current and future business members of the SGACC to acting as a liaison between local government bodies and the SGACC. Adlai was born and bred in Toquerville, Utah, and attended Hurricane High School where he graduated with honors in 2014. After returning from a 2-year religious mission for his church in Nicaragua, Adlai earned his A.A. from Dixie State University after only one year of schooling (2017). After transferring to Brigham Young University he initially began to study Finance before falling in love with International Diplomacy and changed his focus to Political Science and Spanish  

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Nina Barnes

Nina Barnes

Adlai Elison

435-817-7898 ninabarnes@me.com 

Nina Raynor Barnes, a proud southern Utah resident of 25 years, currently serves as vice-chair of the Utah Federation of Republican Women and on the Washington County Republican Women's executive board. In 2019, Nina founded the Iron County Republican Women, an organization that ensures the future of the par

435-817-7898 ninabarnes@me.com 

Nina Raynor Barnes, a proud southern Utah resident of 25 years, currently serves as vice-chair of the Utah Federation of Republican Women and on the Washington County Republican Women's executive board. In 2019, Nina founded the Iron County Republican Women, an organization that ensures the future of the party through increased participation of women. She owns and operates several businesses and is heavily involved in community and state affairs, including Envision Utah, Utah Summer Games, Real Women Run, and the Governor's Excellence in Education Committee. 

Nina previously served two terms on the Cedar City Council, as a member of the Southern Utah University Board of Trustees, and the Iron County Veterans Park Memorials. Nina is active in many local, county, and state initiatives.

Barnes received a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and a master's degree in Public Administration from Southern Utah University. Nina currently teaches Political Science as an adjunct professor at SUU. Ms. Barnes and her husband, Keith Barnes, have five children and one grandchild.

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Jimi Kestin

Nina Barnes

Jimi Kestin

435-669-9070 jimikestin@gmail.com 

Greetings fellow delegates;

 It has been a great honor to serve as Chairman of our County Party for the last two terms. I once again seek your support for a seat on the State Central Committee. In 2020, I was elected to represent the 2nd Congressional District as a member of the Electoral College and my on

435-669-9070 jimikestin@gmail.com 

Greetings fellow delegates;

 It has been a great honor to serve as Chairman of our County Party for the last two terms. I once again seek your support for a seat on the State Central Committee. In 2020, I was elected to represent the 2nd Congressional District as a member of the Electoral College and my only disappointment was that the vote I cast for President Trump was not one of 270. I was also elected to serve the 2nd Congressional district on the SCC Executive Committee and plan on running for that position again should you bless me with your vote as your SCC representative. I believe that the best qualities I bring to public service is my ability to listen to understand and speak to be understood. I am a consistent advocate for the Constitutional Conservative principles represented in our Party Platform and a strong supporter of the Caucus Convention system. I hope you will honor me with your support on April 10th. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call as the interaction I have been able to have with so many of you during my years of service in the Republican Party here in Utah's Dixie has been a great blessing! Thanks.... Jimi Kestin 


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Pat Bradley

Nina Barnes

Jimi Kestin

 435-652-4194 patrick.g.bradley@gmail.com 

My name is Pat Bradley.  I have served on the State Central Committee for three years.  During that time I have never missed an SCC meeting.  I have committed to represent Washington County on the committee, and I follow through on that commitment.

My political philosophy is grounded in the Republi

 435-652-4194 patrick.g.bradley@gmail.com 

My name is Pat Bradley.  I have served on the State Central Committee for three years.  During that time I have never missed an SCC meeting.  I have committed to represent Washington County on the committee, and I follow through on that commitment.

My political philosophy is grounded in the Republican Party platform.  The principles outlined in our platform define what a Republican is.  They define the party.  When implemented, they are a positive force for our nation and our society.  We will leave a better country to future generations if we follow those principles.  That is what I want for my children and grandchildren,

When an issue is presented to the SCC, I examine that issue from the standpoint of our platform.  The position that I take on that issue is whatever position will promote our platform and get us closer to implementing our platform in public policy.  When Republicans are true to Republican Party principles, we win elections.  When we win elections, the nation benefits.  In just a few short months we have seen the damage that can be done when Republicans lose key elections.  We are fortunate that in the state of Utah, we have won recent elections, including winning back the Fourth Congressional District.  As a result, Utah is better off.

As a party, we need to strengthen our position and implement sound, responsible policies.  That is what I will work for on the SCC.  Future generations deserve the best that we can leave them.

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Paul Gooch

Michelle Boulter

Michelle Boulter

435-467-5577 drgooch@southwestvision.com

Paul Gooch, OD has practiced Optometry in Washington County for 23 years and is the founding partner at SouthWest Vision where going to work is a joy. He often says, "Optometry is the best profession on Earth."  Paul resides in Virgin with his family since 2015, where he raises mules a lot, and farm

435-467-5577 drgooch@southwestvision.com

Paul Gooch, OD has practiced Optometry in Washington County for 23 years and is the founding partner at SouthWest Vision where going to work is a joy. He often says, "Optometry is the best profession on Earth."  Paul resides in Virgin with his family since 2015, where he raises mules a lot, and farms a little.  He became passionate about Utah's Caucus-Convention system after getting involved on the SCC and county politics in 2011.  Since that time, he took every opportunity to vote and raise his voice in its defense.  If elected to another term on the SCC, he will continue to fight for the only organizational method that gives normal people connected-control of their government, and the functional-covenant that defines the American Republic. 

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Michelle Boulter

Michelle Boulter

Michelle Boulter

435-668-0758 mkboulter@gmail.com 

Michelle Boulter is very active in various efforts to protect parental rights and local education control. In March of 2015, Michelle attended the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women where she became aware of national and international policies that are being created to undermine the natural r

435-668-0758 mkboulter@gmail.com 

Michelle Boulter is very active in various efforts to protect parental rights and local education control. In March of 2015, Michelle attended the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women where she became aware of national and international policies that are being created to undermine the natural rights of mothers and fathers. She co-founded two pro-family organizations in early 2015: Return to Parental Rights and Gathering Families in an effort to encourage local policy leaders to uphold the family as the fundamental unit of society.

Michelle is opposed to Federal standards and regards it as an unconstitutional usurpation of power and a denial of State and local control. She firmly believes that no government or program should put themselves between parent and child. She has a keen ability to build great relationships and had been true to her principles while serving on the Utah State Board of Education. She believes that strong families are the key to preserving local education control.

Michelle is married to Blake Boulter and they are the proud parents of three boys, an amazing daughter-in-law, and soon to be born granddaughter! She is currently homeschooling her youngest son. She has lived in St. George for 14 years. 

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Kristan Norton

Michelle Boulter

Kristan Norton

 435-680-9161 gopkristan@gmail.com 

My name is Kristan Norton. As a lifetime resident of Southern Utah, my life has been so enriched by the conservative values we enjoy in our area.  I want to make sure that this safe, strong lifestyle continues and so I am asking for your vote to become a member of your Republican State Central Committee.

 435-680-9161 gopkristan@gmail.com 

My name is Kristan Norton. As a lifetime resident of Southern Utah, my life has been so enriched by the conservative values we enjoy in our area.  I want to make sure that this safe, strong lifestyle continues and so I am asking for your vote to become a member of your Republican State Central Committee.  I firmly support our party’s platform without reservation and believe that the Constitution guides the policies and power of our Federal Government. 

My goal is to ensure that our county party continues to represent the great delegates who are serving our citizens.  As a member of county leadership, I will look to provide opportunities to strengthen our bonds as Republicans. I will work to create synergy within our committee so that we can more than double our individual efforts and achieve a greater impact on our county and state.

A product of Washington County schools, I started my education at West Elementary, graduated from both Dixie High and Dixie College. I later graduated with my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Southern Utah University. Currently I am a classroom teacher with more than 25 years of experience. I am also serving as the Washington and Iron County representative on the Utah State Board of Education.  My greatest joy is to be the mother to one son, Presten, and one grandson, Tucker.  

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Justin Loe

Nate Brooksby

Nate Brooksby

 435-287-9045 justin.loe@yahoo.com

My name is Justin Loe. I was raised in a small town in central Utah. I moved down here to St. George after serving a mission for my church in the Philippines. I recently graduated from Dixie State University and am now working for a local company here in St. George. I am married and we recently just had o

 435-287-9045 justin.loe@yahoo.com

My name is Justin Loe. I was raised in a small town in central Utah. I moved down here to St. George after serving a mission for my church in the Philippines. I recently graduated from Dixie State University and am now working for a local company here in St. George. I am married and we recently just had our first child. I am passionate about my faith, my family, and my country. I really enjoy doing anything outside specifically hunting, fishing, and camping. I have no experience in politics. I study our constitution frequently and am adamant about doing what I can to make sure it is preserved and protected the way our founding fathers intended it to be. I am very passionate about preserving our Republic. 

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Nate Brooksby

Nate Brooksby

Nate Brooksby

 435-467-3372 nbrooksby@gmail.com 

Nate Brooksby has been a lifetime resident of Washington County. He is a family man with a household consisting of his wife of twenty-six years and his two daughters ages fifteen and eighteen. They enjoy recreating in beautiful southern Utah.

Nate has been a member of the Republican Party since the age of 

 435-467-3372 nbrooksby@gmail.com 

Nate Brooksby has been a lifetime resident of Washington County. He is a family man with a household consisting of his wife of twenty-six years and his two daughters ages fifteen and eighteen. They enjoy recreating in beautiful southern Utah.

Nate has been a member of the Republican Party since the age of eighteen. He values the party's beliefs and feels like, now more then ever, our voices need to be heard. He has served in local law enforcement for twenty-four years, with the last twenty-two being with the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Working for the elected sheriff, supervising over sixty- five employees, has given him insight on common constitutional issues dealing with our First Amendment freedom of speech, the Second Amendment right to bear arms, and the Fourth Amendment dealing with search and seizure and due process rights. He is a strong supporter of limited government and valuing the rights and freedoms of US citizens. Recently, he worked with Utah House of Representative Walt Brooks in support of a new Bill to allow law abiding citizens to carry concealed weapons without a Concealed Carry Weapons permit.

Nate's community involvement has included water support for the Ironman, member of the Washington County Fair Board, and member of Leadership Dixie. He has also presented law enforcement topics to church and community groups to include Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Clubs, young men and women groups, and to the Washington County Republican Women.

Nate looks forward to the opportunity to serve the WCRP.

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Kurt Ivie

Nate Brooksby

Kurt Ivie

435-632-4950 kurtfivie@gmail.com 

 Kurt F. Ivie grew up in southern Utah. He graduated Dixie High School in 1978. He served an L.D.S. Mission to Scotland and Ireland. He graduated from Dixie College. He graduated from Southern Utah State University in geology and education. He graduated from Utah State University with a masters in Utah Stu

435-632-4950 kurtfivie@gmail.com 

 Kurt F. Ivie grew up in southern Utah. He graduated Dixie High School in 1978. He served an L.D.S. Mission to Scotland and Ireland. He graduated from Dixie College. He graduated from Southern Utah State University in geology and education. He graduated from Utah State University with a masters in Utah Studies. He then completed doctoral graduate classes at Weber State University. He is a Licensed Utah Contractor. He founded RGS in 1990 that he still owns and operates today. He was a teacher and high school baseball coach at Dixie High School for 30 years winning 6 state championships. He is passionate about honoring and supporting our military, veterans, and city heroes. 

As a member of the Washington City Council he knows his duties are to represent the legislative interests of Washington City with conservative values and common sense, rooted in Republican Party principles. 

He serves on: 

The Legislative Policy Committee 

The Utah Land Use Task force 

The St.George Area Chamber of Commerce Board 

5 County AOG RMC vice chair 

UDOT URSTA board member 

Dixie State University, Athletic Advisory Board 

Children’s Museum Board 

Washington County, Medical Response Team 

Southern Utah Home Builders Association, Board 

Washington County Fair Board 

Ironman Board 

Youth Council Advisor

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Ed Wallace

 435-429-4066 utahstandardnews@gmail.com Ed Wallace is a staunch advocate for the Constitution and Bill of Rights and likes to exercise those rights. He’s an award winning investigative journalist and the creator of  UtahStandardNews His reports and commentary are read in all 50 states and over 130 countries. 

His site received the 2019 Ke

 435-429-4066 utahstandardnews@gmail.com Ed Wallace is a staunch advocate for the Constitution and Bill of Rights and likes to exercise those rights. He’s an award winning investigative journalist and the creator of  UtahStandardNews His reports and commentary are read in all 50 states and over 130 countries. 

His site received the 2019 Keep My Voice award for “Utah’s Best Print Media“. He received the award of “Utah’s Most Trusted Journalist” for his well-documented reports about the improprieties in the UTGOP during Chairman Rob Anderson’s tenure, and the implementation of SB54.  

He is the founder and President of “The Alliance for Utah’s Future”, the largest statewide organization of conservative activists and policy entrepreneurs that advocate for Constitutional principles in Utah’s government.  

He is one of the founding members of the “Utah Platform Republican PAC” and currently serves on their Board. He was also the driving force behind Pro-Life Utah’s expansion into Washington County.

He’s been called a “Utah Treasure” and “the Breitbart of Utah.” 

Ed is a lifelong musician and song-writer who grew up in the classic New England liberal bubble and has performed with Pete Seeger, Josh White, Jr., and Odetta. Since escaping to the West, his politics have evolved into that of a Constitutional conservative. He feels much better now. 

He’s a strong advocate for REUNITING around the GOP platform and holding to it, growing the party, reversing the effects of SB54, and establishing high standards, including “truth in campaigning” 

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