Utah Treasurer election, 2022

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Utah Treasurer

Election details
Filing deadline: March 4, 2022
Primary: June 28, 2022
General: November 8, 2022

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Pre-election incumbent(s):
Marlo Oaks
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Utah held a special election for treasurer on November 8, 2022. The primary was scheduled for June 28, 2022. The filing deadline was March 4, 2022.

Incumbent Marlo Oaks won election in the special general election for Utah Treasurer.

## Contents

* 1 Candidates and election results
* 2 Voting information
* 3 Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
* 4 Statements about ESG investing
* 5 Past elections
* 5.1 2020
* 5.2 2016
* 5.3 2012
* 5.4 2008
* 5.5 2004
* 5.6 2000
* 6 See also
* 7 External links
* 8 Footnotes

## Candidates and election results[edit]

General election candidates

* Marlo Oaks (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
* Warren Rogers (Independent American Party of Utah)
* Joseph Geddes Buchman (Libertarian Party)
* Thomas Horne (United Utah Party)

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Democratic primary candidates

The Democratic Party primary was canceled.

Republican primary candidates

This primary was canceled and this candidate advanced:

* Marlo Oaks (Incumbent) ✔

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Minor Party primary candidates

Independent American Party of Utah

This primary was canceled and this candidate advanced:

* Warren Rogers ✔

Libertarian Party

This primary was canceled and this candidate advanced:

* Joseph Geddes Buchman ✔

United Utah Party

This primary was canceled and this candidate advanced:

* Thomas Horne ✔

Republican convention candidates

* Marlo Oaks (Incumbent) ✔

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= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
Minor Party convention candidates

Independent American Party of Utah

* Warren Rogers ✔

Libertarian Party

* Joseph Geddes Buchman ✔

United Utah Party

* Thomas Horne ✔

## Voting information[edit]

See also: Voting in Utah

Election information in Utah: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

* In-person: Oct. 28, 2022
* By mail: Received by Oct. 28, 2022
* Online: Oct. 28, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

* In-person: N/A
* By mail: N/A by N/A
* Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

* In-person: N/A
* By mail: N/A by N/A

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 25, 2022 to Nov. 2, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

## Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses[edit]

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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?

Marlo Oaks (R)

Marlo is fighting to protect Utah’s triple-AAA credit rating, a critical asset of the state. Outside interests are developing political scoring mechanisms that undermine sovereignty and harm borrowing costs. Marlo is fighting to protect Utah’s ability to borrow money at the lowest rates in the capital markets.

Marlo is a champion for economic freedom. He understands this is the foundational right from which all other freedoms emanate. Marlo is fighting to protect and defend our free enterprise system from those who would seek to coerce behavior using economic force. He has spoken and written extensively about this critical issue both locally and nationally and is a recognized expert in defending competitive markets.

Marlo has successfully managed multi-billion dollar investment portfolios. He understands fiduciary standards and is working to protect and defend beneficiaries of state investment monies to ensure their interests are protected from politicized investing. Having institutional investment management experience is critical and Marlo is the only state treasurer in the country with this background.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Marlo Oaks (R)

I am passionate about protecting our economic system from the inappropriate incursion of politics and the weaponization of capital to drive political agendas. One of the gravest threats we face is the use of back door mechanisms through businesses to implement political agendas that did not make it through our democratic political institutions. These political issues are now being forced through businesses using investment dollars of everyday citizens, generally without their knowledge, consent, or ability to move their money. These activities undermine our economic and democratic systems. I am fighting to push business back to neutral. Most Americans want to go to work, focus on their job, and not be subjected to politics in the workplace. I am working to protect business, the state, and workers from the politicization and weaponization of capital. We must all work to keep politics in its rightful place and not allow it to seep into business. This is one of the biggest challenges we face as a country and I am working to address this issue as effectively as possible.

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Marlo Oaks (R)

State Treasurer is one of the most technical offices in government. This role oversees and manages billions of dollars in investments and works with financial institutions to access the capital markets and move cash around the state.

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

Marlo Oaks (R)

Integrity is critical in Treasury because of the trust people place in the individual overseeing other people’s money. People must trust the treasurer and that begins with the integrity and authenticity treasurers bring to their work.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Marlo Oaks (R)

Investment management, investment banking, leadership, and Treasury management. Treasury is typically not as political of an office. The key is the oversight and management of money, and other financial aspects. The Treasurer brings financial experience and economic understanding to issues. Economic thinking is an important part of the job because policy can have a major impact on incentives and financial aspects of government.

What responsibilities of this office do you personally consider the most important?

Marlo Oaks (R)

The investment oversight is the most important and most technical part of the job. Without this experience a state treasurer is at the mercy of others. It is rare for a treasurer to have actual institutional investment experience. This has helped me know what direction to take in managing the portfolios, analyzing the risk, and pushing for greater diversification.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

Marlo Oaks (R)

Investment management and investment banking are the most technical aspects. Understanding Treasury operations is also helpful. Communication and leadership skills are also valuable because of the staff that works on many important aspects of keeping the office operating smoothly.

## Statements about ESG investing[edit]

See also: Statements about ESG investing by State Financial Officer candidates on the November 8, 2022 ballot

* Marlo Oaks (R), candidate for Utah treasurer

"Traditional energy plays an important role in Utah’s economy, particularly in rural Utah. Cutting off financing for businesses engaged in economically essential activities to advance a radical social agenda destroys livelihoods, increases costs and does little to advance the desire we all have to breathe cleaner air and improve the environment. Punishing these entities is antithetical to our nation’s capitalist system that has developed some of the greatest innovations in human history.”[1]

"Pushing back against ESG should be a bipartisan effort important to all Americans because it will fundamentally alter our American system. If you take away nothing else, know this: ESG uses economic force to drive a political agenda through corporate America."[2]

"In a letter to S&P Global, Governor Spencer Cox, State Treasurer Marlo Oaks, State Auditor John Dougall, Attorney General Sean Reyes and the state's entire congressional delegation criticized the company's use of 'ESG indicators.'"[3]

## Past elections[edit]

### 2020[edit]

The general election for treasurer was held on November 3, 2020.

General election candidates

* David Damschen (Incumbent) (Republican Party) ✔
* Richard Proctor (Constitution Party)
* Joseph Speciale (Libertarian Party)

Democratic primary candidates

The Democratic Party primary was canceled.

Republican convention candidates

* David Damschen (Incumbent) ✔

### 2016[edit]

See also: Utah Treasurer election, 2016

The general election for treasurer was held on November 8, 2016.

Incumbent David Damschen defeated Neil Hansen and Richard Proctor in the Utah treasurer election.

Utah Treasurer, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  |  David Damschen Incumbent | 61.23% | 652,704
| Democratic  | Neil Hansen | 31.70% | 337,994
| Constitution Party  | Richard Proctor | 7.07% | 75,363
Total Votes | 1,066,061
Source: Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office-Elections

Click [show] at the right to view more past election results.

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### 2012

See also: Utah down ballot state executive elections, 2012

Incumbent Richard Ellis (R) won re-election in 2012. He defeated Christopher Stout (D) and Vincent Marcus (L) in the November 6, 2012 general election.

| Utah Treasurer General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  |  Christopher Stout  | 28.1% | 247,277
| Republican  | Richard Ellis Incumbent | 66.9% | 589,045
| Libertarian  |  Vincent Marcus  | 5% | 44,257
Total Votes | 880,579
Election results via Utah Lieutenant Governor (dead link)

### 2008

On November 4, 2008, Richard K. Ellis won election to the office of Utah Treasurer. He defeated Dick Clark in the general election.

Utah Treasurer, 2008

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Richard K. Ellis | 66.7% | 604,091
| Democratic  |  Dick Clark  | 33.3% | 302,247
Total Votes | 906,338
Election results via Elections.utah.gov.

### 2004

On November 2, 2004, Edward T. Alter won re-election to the office of Utah Treasurer. He defeated Debbie Hansen (D) and three minor party candidates in the general election.

Utah Treasurer, 2004

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Edward T. Alter Incumbent | 61.2% | 536,606
| Democratic  |  Debbie Hansen  | 33.2% | 291,179
| Personal Choice  |  Mary A. Petersen  | 3.1% | 27,553
| Libertarian  |  Jim Elwell  | 2.4% | 20,961
| Independent  |  David J. Murtha  | 0% | 2
Total Votes | 876,301
Election results via Our Campaigns.

### 2000

On November 7, 2000, Edward T. Alter won re-election to the office of Utah Treasurer. He defeated Hugh A. Butler (L) and Elliot J. Hulet (NL) in the general election.

Utah Treasurer, 2000

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Edward T. Alter Incumbent | 82.9% | 532,372
| Libertarian  |  Hugh A. Butler  | 12.7% | 81,697
| NL  |  Elliot J. Hulet  | 4.3% | 27,778
Total Votes | 641,847
Election results via Elections.utah.gov.

## See also[edit]

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## External links[edit]

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ Utah State Treasurers Office, "State Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks and State Auditor John Dougall join fellow state financial officers in push back against bank boycotts of traditional energy industries," December 1, 2021
2. ↑ The Naked Dollar, "ESG: The Invisible Fist," April 14, 2022
3. ↑ Breitbart, "Utah Leaders ‘Categorically Object’ to ‘Dubious’ S&P Woke Climate ESG Activism," April 21, 2022

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