Dixon Pitcher Explained
Dixon M. Pitcher[2] is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 10 from January 1, 2011 through 2018. Pitcher was non-consecutively a Representative from January 1, 1985 until December 31, 1986 in the District 8 seat. Dixon lives in Ogden, UT, with his wife, Darlene, and their six children.[3]
Education
Pitcher earned his BA from Weber State College (now Weber State University) and his MA in political science from Utah State University.
Political career
Dixon Pitcher was elected on November 2, 2010.[3] He previously served in the Utah State House of Representatives from 1984 to 1986. During the 2016 Legislative Session, Dixon served on the Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Business and Labor Committee, and the House Political Subdivisions Committee.[4] Mr. Pitcher announced that he will not seek re-election [5]
2016 sponsored bills
| Bill number | Bill title | Status |
|---|
| HB214S02 | Protective Order Modifications | House/ filed – 3/10/2016 |
| HB0368 | Short-term Rental Tax Amendments | House/ filed – 3/10/2016 |
| HB0468 | Public Utility Regulatory Restricted Account Amendments | House/ filed – 3/10/2016 | |
[6] Pitcher passed none of the three bills he introduced. Pitcher also floor sponsored SB0004S01 Business, Economic Development, and Labor Base Budget and SB0133S02 Small Employment Retirement Amendments.
Elections
- 2014: Pitcher was unopposed in the Republican convention and ran against Democrat Eric Irvine in the General election. Pitcher won with 3,116 votes (57%) to Irvine's 2,355 votes (43%).
- 2012: Pitcher was unopposed for the June 26, 2012 Republican Primary[7] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 5,558 votes (54.3%) against Democratic nominee Christopher Winn.[8]
- 2010: When District 10 incumbent Republican Representative Brent Wallis left the Legislature and left the seat open, Pitcher was unopposed for the May 8, 2010 Republican convention[9] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 4,229 votes (54.3%) against Democratic nominee Randy Rounds.[10]
- 1986: Pitcher was unopposed for the 1986 Republican Primary[11] but lost the three-way November 4, 1986 General election to Democratic nominee Haynes Fuller.[12]
- 1984: To challenge District 8 incumbent Democratic Representative Marvin Heslop, Pitcher won the 1984 Republican Primary with 1,062 votes (53.9%)[13] and won the November 6, 1984 General election with 4,540 votes (52.5%) against Representative Heslop.[14]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Dixon M. Pitcher (R) . . . February 3, 2014.
- Web site: Dixon Pitcher's Biography . . February 3, 2014.
- Web site: Dixon Pitcher . Project Vote Smart . Philipsburg, MT . April 10, 2014.
- Web site: Committees. le.utah.gov. 2016-03-30.
- Web site: Utah Rep. Dixon Pitcher won't seek re-election. 2018-02-15.
- Web site: 2016 – Legislation(House Of Representatives). le.utah.gov. 2016-03-30.
- Web site: 2014 General Canvass Reports. Lieutenant Governor of Utah. Salt Lake City, Utah. March 30, 2016.
- Web site: 2012 General Canvass Report . Lieutenant Governor of Utah . Salt Lake City, Utah . February 3, 2014.
- Web site: 2010 Primary Election Results . Lieutenant Governor of Utah . Salt Lake City, Utah . February 3, 2014.
- Web site: 2010 General Election Results . Lieutenant Governor of Utah . Salt Lake City, Utah . February 3, 2014.
- Web site: State of Utah Primary Election Report 1986 . Lieutenant Governor of Utah . Salt Lake City, Utah . February 3, 2014.
- Web site: State of Utah General Election Report November 4, 1986 . Lieutenant Governor of Utah . Salt Lake City, Utah . 7 . February 3, 2014.
- Web site: State of Utah Primary Election Report 1984 . Lieutenant Governor of Utah . Salt Lake City, Utah . 3 . February 3, 2014.
- Web site: State of Utah General Election Report November 6, 1984 . Lieutenant Governor of Utah . Salt Lake City, Utah . 10 . February 3, 2014.
