Legislators / Andrew Stoddard
Andrew Stoddard
Democrat · House District 40
Do their actions match their words?
Rep. Andrew Stoddard measured against their own campaign promises and claims.
- 2 Waiting on votes
- 2 Too early
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Claim about their recordSays he has opposed every bill that undermines the courts. Said: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundWaiting on votes
On the House floor he urged colleagues not to concur with the Senate's version of H.B. 366, which let cases against the state move to a new three-judge panel. Earlier he had said he supported the House version, which dealt with municipal court scheduling. His full set of votes on court bills is not yet in the compiled record.
Claim about their recordSays he supported Great Salt Lake legislation ensuring conserved water reaches the lake. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundWaiting on votes
The bill isn't named, and his votes are not yet in the compiled record.
WaterSupport tiered water pricing that rewards conservation. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated in June 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
HousingHave the state partner with cities to reduce construction barriers and focus on transit-oriented development. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: not compiled yetToo early
Stated in June 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. Andrew Stoddard 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.
- 5 Sided with it
- 1 Working on it
- 3 Went against it
- 2 No record on it
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Courts and checks and balancesProtect the constitutional checks and balances between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Said: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: goes against itWent against it
Voted with this plank 0 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. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted 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. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted 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 investors 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. 478, H.B. 541.
Immigrant familiesSupport immigrant families and ensure fair, humane, and lawful treatment. 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. 287, H.B. 571.
Access to health careFight to increase access to affordable, high-quality healthcare, including mental and behavioral health services,… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted 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. Said: on the record Bills: matches Votes: goes against itWent against it
Sponsored H.B. 80 (Penalizes failing to store a firearm safely when a minor then gets it unlawfully). Voted with this plank 0 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,… Said: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted 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. Said: on the record Bills: goes against it Votes: nothing foundWent against it
Sponsored H.B. 160, which works against this plank (Doubles the signatures needed to send an initiative to the Legislature, from 4% to 8%). None 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. Said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundWorking on it
Sponsored H.B. 564 (Sets an annual limit on fine-particle and nitrogen oxide pollution from large sources in certain counties). None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 564.
LGBTQ+ UtahnsUphold the rights, dignity, and safety of LGBTQ+ Utahns. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 3 of 3 times. Bills checked: H.B. 404, H.B. 193, H.B. 183.
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Promises and claims
Updated 2026-11-11Candidate surveys: answered 1 of 2 we found (Salt Lake Tribune 2026 candidate survey: answered; Salt Lake Tribune 2024 candidate survey: did not answer).
From the Tribune's June 2026 primary voter guide. He did not answer the Tribune's 2024 general-election survey.
Claims about their record
- Can't verifySays he has opposed every bill that undermines the courts.
“I've opposed every one of these measures.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
On the House floor he urged colleagues not to concur with the Senate's version of H.B. 366, which let cases against the state move to a new three-judge panel. Earlier he had said he supported the House version, which dealt with municipal court scheduling. His full set of votes on court bills is not yet in the compiled record.
- Can't verifySays he supported Great Salt Lake legislation ensuring conserved water reaches the lake.
“I supported Great Salt Lake legislation this session that ensures conserved water reaches the lake.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
The bill isn't named, and his votes are not yet in the compiled record.
What they promised
- Too earlySupport tiered water pricing that rewards conservation. · Water
Paraphrased by the source, not a direct quote: The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in June 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
- Too earlyHave the state partner with cities to reduce construction barriers and focus on transit-oriented development. · Housing
Paraphrased by the source, not a direct quote: The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in June 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
This verdict will be rechecked once Andrew Stoddard's full voting record is compiled.
Every verdict links to the bill, vote, or recorded remark behind it, and the same rules apply to every legislator. How promises are scored.