Legislators / Jason E. Thompson
Jason E. Thompson
Republican · House District 3
“Typical” is the median of all 74 House members in the 2026 General Session.
In short
In the 2026 General Session, Rep. Jason E. Thompson wrote 6 bills (3 passed), asked the budget committees to fund 4 requests (2 funded, $400,000 in all), and spoke on the record 148 times. They missed 77 of 827 floor votes (9%) and voted against most of their own party 30 times (4%). Based only on their votes, they are the 34th most conservative of 71 House members.
Where they land
34th most conservative of 71 House members · 34th most conservative of 57 Republicans
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How we placed them
Placed only by their own votes: we took the 222 contested House floor votes of the 2026 session (where at least 10% voted on the losing side) and found the main line that divides how members vote, the same idea political scientists use to score Congress. No bill is labeled liberal or conservative by us; the conservative end is simply the side where most Republicans fall. More on how this works
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- Walt Brooks (R-75)
- Thomas W. Peterson (R-1)
- Colin W. Jack (R-73)
- Joseph Elison (R-72)
- Stewart E. Barlow (R-17)
- Jason E. Thompson (R-3)
- Stephen L. Whyte (R-63)
- Lisa Shepherd (R-61)
- Nelson T. Abbott (R-57)
- Jordan D. Teuscher (R-44)
- Cheryl K. Acton (R-38)
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- R. Neil Walter (R-74)
- Norman K Thurston (R-62)
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- Melissa G. Ballard (R-20)
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- Doug Welton (R-65)
- Christine F. Watkins (R-67)
- Steve Eliason (R-43)
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- Raymond P. Ward (R-19)
- Tracy Miller (R-45)
- Anthony E. Loubet (R-27)
- Leah Hansen (R-51)
- James A. Dunnigan (R-36)
- Clinton Okerlund (R-42)
- Ashlee Matthews (D-37)
- Andrew Stoddard (D-40)
- Verona Mauga (D-31)
- Carol S. Moss (D-34)
- Grant Amjad Miller (D-24)
- Jake Fitisemanu (D-30)
- John Arthur (D-41)
- Doug Owens (D-33)
- Jennifer Dailey-Provost (D-22)
- Angela Romero (D-25)
- Rosalba Dominguez (D-35)
- Sahara Hayes (D-32)
- Hoang Nguyen (D-23)
- Sandra Hollins (D-21)
Most conservative first.
Do their actions match their words?
Rep. Jason E. Thompson measured against their own campaign promises and claims.
3 too early (of 3 promises)
EducationKeep supporting teachers and parents and spend education money responsibly.Too early
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundStated in October 2026 for the next term. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
HousingAddress the housing shortage by increasing the supply of homes.Too early
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: on the recordStated in October 2026 for the next term. Will be checked against the 2027 session. For context, in the 2026 session (before this statement) he voted for H.B. 436, H.B. 492, H.B. 544, and H.B. 41 on housing supply and building rules.
WaterProtect water supply while respecting water rights, private property, and local control.Too early
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundStated in October 2026 for the next term. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
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Do they follow their party's stated positions?
Rep. Jason E. Thompson measured against the Utah Republican Party platform.
12 of their 12 final floor votes on these bills went the platform's way · typical House member: 100%
Typical House Republican: 100%.
6 sided with it · 2 no record on it (of 8 positions)
Right to lifeWe strongly support adoption and oppose abortion, except to preserve the life of the mother or in cases of rape or incest.No record on it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNone of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 232.
Right to workWe support the Utah Right to Work Law.No record on it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNone 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 enforcedSided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted with this plank 2 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 childrenSided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted 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…Sided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted 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…Sided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted 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…Sided with it
What they said: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted 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.Sided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 471.
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Bills they wrote
All 6 →- H.B. 190 Child Care Business Tax Credit · Became law
- H.B. 265 Non-nicotine Inhalation Product Amendments · Became law
- H.B. 520 Higher Education Student Housing Study · Became law
- H.B. 553 Dog Attack Amendments · Did not pass
- H.B. 573 Health Care Reform Amendments · Did not pass
What they've said lately
All 148 →H.B. 265 Non-nicotine Inhalation Product Amendments · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Says the change is minor, recommended by the Department of Agriculture, and refers to cannabinoid substances intended for use in electronic cigarettes.
▶ Watch at 10:20Read what they said
I would like to speak to it. We're just a very minor change, um, recommended by the Department of Agriculture. Just a couple words, um, to, uh, um, refer to cannabinoid substances that are intended for use in electronic cigarettes. That's it. To tighten up the language.
S.B. 287 Targeted Advertising Tax · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Rises in support of the bill, saying he initially had concerns about costs passed to businesses but believes the Legislature should protect children from large companies.
▶ Watch at 2:00:59Read what they said
You. Thank you. Um, Madam Speaker Pro, Tim, you, I, I rise in support of this bill. Um, I initially had, um, some concerns, um, about what might be passed on to businesses. And as I've thought about our role and responsibility in this body to watch out for and to protect our children, I've realized and, and have very strong feelings that we cannot have our backs against the wall by trillion dollar companies, um, who know how to manipulate the system and do so. And we know that because every time, uh, there's social media, uh, legislation that comes before this body, we have all the high powered lobbyists that come to lobby against it. I would urge …
S.B. 287 Targeted Advertising Tax · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Supports the bill, saying protecting children should outweigh concerns that costs would be passed on to businesses.
▶ Watch at 2:00:59Read what they said
You. Thank you. Um, Madam Speaker Pro, Tim, you, I, I rise in support of this bill. Um, I initially had, um, some concerns, um, about what might be passed on to businesses. And as I've thought about our role and responsibility in this body to watch out for and to protect our children, I've realized and, and have very strong feelings that we cannot have our backs against the wall by trillion dollar companies, um, who know how to manipulate the system and do so. And we know that because every time, uh, there's social media, uh, legislation that comes before this body, we have all the high powered lobbyists that come to lobby against it. I would urge …
Town halls, questionnaires, and attendance
Candidate questionnaires
- ✓ Answered: Salt Lake Tribune 2026 candidate survey
Floor votes missed
77 of 827 (9%)
Typical member: 7% of floor votes
We list only town halls and questionnaires we can confirm from a public source, so a short list doesn't mean Rep. Jason E. Thompson hasn't met with voters. A missed vote can have a good reason, such as illness or a family emergency.
Hear from them directly
Contact Rep. Jason E. Thompson
- Email: jthompson@le.utah.gov
- Phone: 801-505-8787
- Office: 350 N State Street, Suite 350, Salt Lake City, UT, 84114
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Watch or join a meeting
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Jason E. Thompson serves on:
- Public Education Appropriations Subcommittee
- House Education Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
- Education Interim Committee
- Judiciary Interim Committee
- Federalism Commission
About
- In office since
- January 1, 2025
- Counties
- Cache
- Profession
- Sales and Marketing
- Education
- B.A. in History and Political Science Master of Public Administration Degree
- Honors and awards
- None listed in their official profile.
- jthompson@le.utah.gov
Money and conflicts of interest
- Campaign finance reports (who donated to their campaign, from the Lt. Governor's disclosure site)
- No conflict-of-interest disclosure is linked in their official profile.
Coming next: their top donors and disclosed interests shown next to the related votes.
Official biography
Jason and his wife, Dana, are long-time Cache Valley residents. They are proud parents of six children, including 2 sets of twins.<br><br> Jason served as the Mayor of River Heights, Utah for three years. He has a passion for public service and graduated with his bachelor's degree in History and Political Science from Brigham Young University in 2006. Jason went on to receive his Master of Public Administration degree from Brigham Young University in 2010.<br><br> Jason is an entrepreneur and has started numerous businesses throughout his life beginning with a used and rare book business which he operated throughout his college years. After completing his master's degree, Jason helped to start and grow Fox Pest Control which is headquartered in Logan, Utah. Through his hard work and dedication, he helped to grow Fox Pest Control to be the 14th largest pest control company in the nation. Jason was instrumental in creating nearly 2,000 jobs throughout his time at Fox, with hundreds of these being in Cache Valley.<br><br> With various business partners, Jason also owns and operates multiple other businesses including an auto repair shop, other home services companies, and a real estate investment company.<br><br> In Jason's free time, he can often be found working in the yard with his kids, photographing wildlife, and finding new books to add to his collection.
Profile details come from the Utah Legislature's official legislator data.