Nate Blouin

Nate Blouin (born 1989)[1] is an American politician who represents Utah's 13th Senate District in the Utah State Senate.

Nate Blouin
Member of the Utah State Senate
from the 13th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded byGene Davis (Redistricting)
Personal details
Born1989 (age 33–34)
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationRenewable energy advocate

Education and career

Blouin received his associate's degree from Salt Lake Community College and his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah. He graduated from Brown University with a Master of Public Administration.[2] Before being elected, Blouin worked with clean energy groups and environmental organizations to promote renewable energy.[3]

Political career

Blouin announced his candidacy for the Utah State Senate in 2022; his priorities included clean air and affordable housing.[4] He won the Democratic primary against Gene Davis with nearly 76% of the vote.[1] In the general election, he beat Republican Roger L. Stout with 72% of the vote.[5][6]

References
  1. Miller, Saige (July 27, 2022). "Utah's legislature doesn't reflect the population. 2 millennials want to change that". KUER. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  2. "About Senator Nate". Nate for Utah. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  3. "Nate Blouin: Fighting climate change in Utah will take political courage". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  4. Bojórquez, Kim (June 24, 2022). "Five races to watch in Utah's primary election". Axios. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  5. "Election results". electionresults.utah.gov. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  6. "LATEST RESULTS: Spencer Cox projected to win governor seat, Trump wins Utah". KUTV. Associated Press. November 3, 2020. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
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