Legislators / Michael J. Petersen
Michael J. Petersen
Republican · House District 2
Do their actions match their words?
Rep. Michael J. Petersen measured against their own campaign promises and claims.
- 2 Too early
- of 2
WaterSupport water management legislation that protects individual rights. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundToo early
A campaign-site goal quoted in October 2026, with no specific action named. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
EnergyKeep energy reliable and affordable. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundToo early
A campaign-site goal quoted in October 2026, with no specific action named. 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. Michael J. Petersen measured against the Utah Republican Party platform.
- 6 Sided with it
- 2 No record on it
- of 8
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: matchesSided with it
Voted 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 children Said: on the record Bills: matches Votes: matchesSided with it
Sponsored H.B. 259 (Requires providers to let parents see their minor children's medical records). 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: on the record Bills: matches Votes: matchesSided with it
Sponsored H.B. 204 (Broadens accommodations for college students' sincerely held religious and conscience beliefs). 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.
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Promises and claims
Updated 2026-11-11Candidate surveys: answered 0 of 1 we found (Salt Lake Tribune 2026 candidate survey: did not answer).
Did not answer the Tribune's 2026 candidate survey. His campaign site, as quoted by the Tribune, states general goals on water and energy.
What they promised
- Too earlySupport water management legislation that protects individual rights. · Water
“while also protecting the rights of individual Utahns” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
A campaign-site goal quoted in October 2026, with no specific action named. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
- Too earlyKeep energy reliable and affordable. · Energy
“reliable, affordable energy” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
A campaign-site goal quoted in October 2026, with no specific action named. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
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