Legislators / John Arthur
“Typical” is the median of all 74 House members in the 2026 General Session.
In short
In the 2026 General Session, Rep. John Arthur wrote 6 bills (1 passed), asked the budget committees to fund 1 request (0 funded), and spoke on the record 256 times. They missed 30 of 827 floor votes (4%) and voted against most of their own party 20 times (3%). Based only on their votes, they are the 8th most liberal of 71 House members.
Where they land
8th most liberal of 71 House members · 8th most liberal of 14 Democrats
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- Rep. John Arthur
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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- Jason B. Kyle (R-8)
- Rex P. Shipp (R-71)
- Mike L. Kohler (R-59)
- Kristen Chevrier (R-54)
- Ken Ivory (R-39)
- Karianne Lisonbee (R-14)
- Kay J. Christofferson (R-53)
- A. Cory Maloy (R-52)
- Katy Hall (R-11)
- Candice B. Pierucci (R-49)
- Jake Sawyer (R-9)
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- Casey Snider (R-5)
- Troy Shelley (R-66)
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- Walt Brooks (R-75)
- Thomas W. Peterson (R-1)
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- 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)
- Jon Hawkins (R-55)
- R. Neil Walter (R-74)
- Norman K Thurston (R-62)
- Calvin Roberts (R-46)
- David Shallenberger (R-58)
- Karen M. Peterson (R-13)
- Melissa G. Ballard (R-20)
- Ariel Defay (R-15)
- Doug Welton (R-65)
- Christine F. Watkins (R-67)
- Steve Eliason (R-43)
- Paul A. Cutler (R-18)
- 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. John Arthur measured against their own campaign promises and claims.
1 of 1 promises with a record so far: kept or being worked on · typical House member (of 22 reviewed): 100%
1 kept · 1 waiting on votes · 2 too early (of 4 promises)
Claim about their recordSays he introduced a bill requiring 60 days' notice before rent increases, which did not pass.Waiting on votes
What they said: nothing found Bills: on the record Votes: nothing foundIn the 2026 session H.B. 578 is a different bill (by Rep. Dailey-Provost). Rep. Arthur's 2026 rental bill was H.B. 478 (Residential Rental Modifications), which did not pass; the H.B. 578 he cites may be from 2025, which is not yet in our data.
Claim about their recordSays he sponsored H.B. 313, which passed.Kept
What they said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundHe sponsored H.B. 313 (Landscaper Certification Amendments) in 2026; it was signed.
Special educationRun bills to increase special education funding.Too early
What they said: nothing found Bills: on the record Votes: nothing foundStated for the 2027 session. In 2026 he sponsored H.B. 497 (Public Education Funding Amendments), which did not pass.
Great Salt LakeKeep fighting for policies that send more water to the Great Salt Lake.Too early
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundStated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
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Do they follow their party's stated positions?
Rep. John Arthur measured against the Utah House Democratic Caucus's 2026 priorities. The Utah Democratic Party's own platform (April 2024) states broad values with no planks a bill can be checked against, so Democrats in both chambers are measured against the House Democratic Caucus's 2026 agenda, the most specific one either Democratic caucus published.
12 of their 12 final floor votes on these bills went the platform's way · typical House member: 100%
Typical House Democrat: 100%.
7 sided with it · 1 working on it · 3 no record on it (of 11 positions)
Courts and checks and balancesProtect the constitutional checks and balances between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.Sided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 392, H.B. 600.
Child care costsLessen the cost of access to safe, reliable childcare so parents and caregivers can fully participate in the workforce.Sided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted with this plank 2 of 2 times. Bills checked: H.B. 525, S.B. 214, S.B. 248, H.B. 190.
Great Salt LakeCreate policy for better management, conservation, and prioritization of the Great Salt Lake.Sided with it
What they said: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted with this plank 3 of 3 times. Bills checked: H.B. 410, H.B. 348, H.B. 296, H.B. 400.
Renters and first-time buyersExpand affordable, entry-level pathways to homeownership, protect renters, and limit the impact of institutional investorsWorking on it
What they said: on the record Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundSponsored H.B. 478 (Requires 60 days' notice before raising rent under a lease). None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 478, H.B. 541.
Immigrant familiesSupport immigrant families and ensure fair, humane, and lawful treatment.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. 287, H.B. 571.
Access to health careFight to increase access to affordable, high-quality healthcare, including mental and behavioral health services,…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.
Firearm safety standardsSupport responsible firearm policies that promote safe ownership, training, and use, including concealed carry standards.Sided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 84, H.B. 80.
Vote by mailDefend vote-by-mail as a vital tool for voter accessibility, especially in rural communities,…Sided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 479.
Ballot initiativesReinforce the ballot initiative process and Utahn’s rights to alter or reform their government.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. 160.
Air qualityAdvocate for improved air quality along the Wasatch Front and throughout the state.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. 564.
LGBTQ+ UtahnsUphold the rights, dignity, and safety of LGBTQ+ Utahns.Sided with it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted with this plank 3 of 3 times. Bills checked: H.B. 404, H.B. 193, H.B. 183.
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Bills they wrote
All 6 →- H.B. 198 Educator Salary Adjustment · Did not pass
- H.B. 278 School Board Election Amendments · Did not pass
- H.B. 313 Landscaper Certification Amendments · Became law
- H.B. 364 Certified Teacher Librarian Amendments · Did not pass
- H.B. 478 Residential Rental Modifications · Did not pass
What they've said lately
All 256 →S.B. 295 Intellectual Diversity in Education and Government · House floor debate (day 45) · Mar 6, 2026
Opposes the bill, saying it would stop curricular clubs such as Girls Who Code from receiving school support.
▶ Watch at 2:39:21Read what they said
Thank you, Mr. Speaker colleagues. I, I rise in opposition to this bill. Um, but with a lot of gratitude to the bill sponsor, we've had a, a good conversation about a part of this bill that really troubles me. Um, not, not just as a, as a school teacher, but as a father. I have two little girls, eight and 10. And one of the things that would be impacted by this bill, not just higher education, but in our K to 12 school system, there are two types of clubs, curricular and non-curricular. And a curricular club is a beautiful thing. It can receive, uh, support from the school. You can use buses to take students to tournaments …
S.B. 152 Public and Higher Education Collaboration · House floor debate (day 43) · Mar 4, 2026
Arthur spoke in support of the bill, saying connecting K-12 education and higher education helps students be more prepared and successful, and urged colleagues to support it.
▶ Watch at 3:05:10Read what they said
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just wanna rise in support of this bill. Anytime that we can build bridges between K to 12 education and higher ed, that that makes students not only more ready, but more successful once they land there. I, I think that that's a really positive move for our state. And so I would just encourage, uh, all of my colleagues to support this bill. Thank you.
S.B. 201 Shelter Animal Euthanasia Amendments · House Political Subdivisions Committee · Mar 2, 2026
Moves to adopt the second substitute to Senate Bill 201.
▶ Watch at 29:34Read what they said
Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'd like to make a motion that we adopt substitute two. The motion is to adopt second substitute Senate Bill 2 0 1.
Town halls, questionnaires, and attendance
Candidate questionnaires
- ✓ Answered: Salt Lake Tribune 2026 candidate survey
Town halls
None confirmed yet. Most town halls are announced on Facebook, which we can't search, so this list is incomplete. Held or went to one? Send the link to ontherecordutah@gmail.com and we'll add it.
Floor votes missed
30 of 827 (4%)
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. John Arthur 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. John Arthur
- Email: jarthur@le.utah.gov
- Phone: 801-538-1029
- Office: 350 N State Street, STE 350, Salt Lake City, UT, 84114
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John Arthur serves on:
- Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee
- House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
- House Political Subdivisions Committee
- Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee
- Political Subdivisions Interim Committee
- Veterans and Military Affairs Commission
About
- In office since
- December 9, 2025
- Counties
- Salt Lake
- Profession
- 6th Grade Teacher, Salt Lake City School District
- Affiliations
- Board of Directors: West Ed, Spy Hop, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Voices for Utah Children, IncludEd United; Leadership Team: The Teacher Fellows, Utah National Board Coalition; Author: "The Digital Projects Playbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Empowering Students as Creators"
- Education
- BA in English + Minor in History from University of Utah; Master of Arts in Teaching from Westminster University; Master of Education in K-6 Special Education from Westminster University
- Honors and awards
- National Board Certified Teacher, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year, 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist
- jarthur@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.
Profile details come from the Utah Legislature's official legislator data.