James A. Dunnigan

Republican · House District 36 · Speaker Pro Tempore

Do their actions match their words?

Rep. James A. Dunnigan measured against their own campaign promises and claims.

3 Waiting on votes
2 Too early
of 5

Claim about their recordSays he co-sponsored data center water transparency legislation. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundWaiting on votes
H.B. 76 (sponsored by Rep. Jill Koford) passed and was signed. Co-sponsor lists are not yet in our data.
Claim about their recordSays he has opposed increases in food, gas, and property taxes. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundWaiting on votes
Depends on his votes, which are not yet in the compiled record.
Claim about their recordSays he chaired the House investigation into former Attorney General John Swallow. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundWaiting on votes
Dates to 2013–2014, outside our legislative data. Needs a linked source (news coverage or the committee report) before it can be marked accurate.
Taxes and housingKeep working to lower taxes, cut regulations and fees, and expand housing supply. Said: nothing found Bills: on the record Votes: not compiled yetToo early
Stated in October 2026. In 2026 he was House floor sponsor of S.B. 221 (Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone Amendments), which did not pass.
WaterSupport better measurement and transparency for major water users. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.

✓ matches · ✕ goes against it · ● spoke on the record · … not compiled yet · – nothing found. Tap a row for the evidence. · How we score

Do they follow their party's stated positions?

Rep. James A. Dunnigan measured against the Utah Republican Party platform.

5 Sided with it
1 Mixed
2 No record on it
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Right to lifeWe strongly support adoption and oppose abortion, except to preserve the life of the mother or in cases of rape or incest. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 232.
Right to workWe support the Utah Right to Work Law. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: S.B. 178.
Immigration enforcementWe believe that current laws against employing illegal immigrants should be vigorously enforced Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesMixed
Voted with this plank 1 of 2 times. Bills checked: H.B. 294, H.B. 386, H.B. 287.
Parental rightsWe affirm that parents have the fundamental right and primary responsibility to direct the upbringing of their children Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 259.
Lower taxesHowever, we recognize that the power to tax is also the power to control… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 2 of 2 times. Bills checked: S.B. 60, H.B. 235.
Right to bear armsWe support the individual constitutionally-protected right of the people to keep and bear arms… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 3 of 3 times. Bills checked: H.B. 84, H.B. 214, H.B. 101.
Religious freedomWe claim freedom of religion for every citizen and expect the protection of government… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 3 of 3 times. Bills checked: S.B. 174, H.B. 204, S.B. 268.
Work requirements for welfareWe support requiring welfare recipients to work towards self-sufficiency. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 471.

✓ matches · ✕ goes against it · ● spoke on the record · … not compiled yet · – nothing found. Tap a row for the evidence. · How we score

Promises and claims

Updated 2026-11-11

Candidate surveys: answered 1 of 1 we found (Salt Lake Tribune 2026 candidate survey: answered).

Claims about their record

Can't verifySays he co-sponsored data center water transparency legislation.
“I co-sponsored data center water transparency legislation” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
H.B. 76 (sponsored by Rep. Jill Koford) passed and was signed. Co-sponsor lists are not yet in our data.
Can't verifySays he has opposed increases in food, gas, and property taxes.
“I've opposed increases in food, gas and property taxes.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Depends on his votes, which are not yet in the compiled record.
Can't verifySays he chaired the House investigation into former Attorney General John Swallow.
“I chaired the bipartisan House investigation into former Attorney General John Swallow” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Dates to 2013–2014, outside our legislative data. Needs a linked source (news coverage or the committee report) before it can be marked accurate.

What they promised

Too earlyKeep working to lower taxes, cut regulations and fees, and expand housing supply. · Taxes and housing
“I'll keep working to lower the tax burden, cut unnecessary regulations and fees, and expand housing supply.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026. In 2026 he was House floor sponsor of S.B. 221 (Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone Amendments), which did not pass.
- BillS.B. 221 Floor sponsor; did not pass.
This verdict will be rechecked once James A. Dunnigan's full voting record is compiled.
Too earlySupport better measurement and transparency for major water users. · Water
“I support better measurement and transparency for major water users” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.

Every verdict links to the bill, vote, or recorded remark behind it, and the same rules apply to every legislator. How promises are scored.