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Updated: January 6, 20211:30 pm
By Julene Reese
In recent years, strides have been made to increase the number of women serving as elected officials in Utah, but there is still significant work to be done. Utah is currently ranked 32nd in the country for female representation in state and federal offices. Utah has never elected a female governor or a U.S. Senator, and only two women have served in statewide executive offices. Also, research shows lower percentages of women in county and municipal elected positions compared to nationwide averages.
A research study by Utah State University’s Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), in conjunction with USU Extension and Utah Valley University, was conducted to learn more about women’s experiences in elected public offices to better understand Utah’s numbers. The research team collected data for the study in May and June of 2020. Current and former female elected officials were recruited via email, social media a