Legislators / Verona Mauga
The 2025 and 2026 General Sessions (this two-year term). “Typical” is the middle member of the House. Budget requests and remarks are 2026 only.
Where they land
11th most liberal of 71 House members · 11th most liberal of 14 Democrats
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- Democrat
- Republican
- Rep. Verona Mauga
How we placed them
Placed only by their own votes: we took the 419 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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- Rex P. Shipp (R-71)
- Candice B. Pierucci (R-49)
- Karianne Lisonbee (R-14)
- A. Cory Maloy (R-52)
- Mike L. Kohler (R-59)
- Katy Hall (R-11)
- Casey Snider (R-5)
- Jake Sawyer (R-9)
- Ken Ivory (R-39)
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- Kristen Chevrier (R-54)
- Val L. Peterson (R-56)
- Troy Shelley (R-66)
- Jill Koford (R-10)
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- Nelson T. Abbott (R-57)
- Stewart E. Barlow (R-17)
- Stephen L. Whyte (R-63)
- Lisa Shepherd (R-61)
- Jordan D. Teuscher (R-44)
- Calvin Roberts (R-46)
- R. Neil Walter (R-74)
- Cheryl K. Acton (R-38)
- Jon Hawkins (R-55)
- Norman K. Thurston (R-62)
- David Shallenberger (R-58)
- Karen M. Peterson (R-13)
- Ariel Defay (R-15)
- Doug Welton (R-65)
- Melissa G. Ballard (R-20)
- Christine F. Watkins (R-67)
- Paul A. Cutler (R-18)
- Steve Eliason (R-43)
- Raymond P. Ward (R-19)
- Leah Hansen (R-51)
- Tracy Miller (R-45)
- James A. Dunnigan (R-36)
- Clinton Okerlund (R-42)
- Anthony E. Loubet (R-27)
- John Arthur (D-41)
- Andrew Stoddard (D-40)
- Ashlee Matthews (D-37)
- Verona Mauga (D-31)
- Jake Fitisemanu (D-30)
- Jennifer Dailey-Provost (D-22)
- Carol S. Moss (D-34)
- Doug Owens (D-33)
- Grant Amjad Miller (D-24)
- Hoang Nguyen (D-23)
- Sahara Hayes (D-32)
- Angela Romero (D-25)
- Rosalba Dominguez (D-35)
- Sandra Hollins (D-21)
Most conservative first.
Why they land there
1. On the votes that split the House most
0 of 25 votes cast on the House's 25 most divisive · 25 with the liberal side
For comparison, on the same votes
- Typical House Republican100% conservative side
- Typical House Democrat0% conservative side
See these 25 votes
With the conservative side (0)
None of these votes.
With the liberal side (25)
- S.B. 134 Court Amendments (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Jan 30, 2026
Republicans 53–4 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - H.B. 433 Professional Licensing Amendments (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Feb 26, 2026
Republicans 54–3 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - S.B. 68 Disability Litigation Amendments (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Feb 26, 2026
Republicans 54–1 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - S.B. 268 Religious Curriculum in Schools (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Mar 5, 2026
Republicans 54–1 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - H.B. 593 Bail Amendments (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Mar 3, 2026
Republicans 52–1 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - H.B. 141 International Money Transmission Amendments (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Feb 10, 2026
Republicans 54–1 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - H.B. 366 Judicial Modifications (2026)
Voted No · House vote to accept the other chamber's changes, Mar 5, 2026
Republicans 51–4 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - H.B. 445 County Government Land Purchasing (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Feb 20, 2026
Republicans 48–6 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - H.B. 183 Sex Designation Amendments (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Mar 2, 2026
Republicans 54–0 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No)In their words: Thanks those who testified, says the substitute is improved but she still has concerns and will vote no. Watch
- H.B. 546 Public Lands Duty of Care Amendments (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Feb 26, 2026
Republicans 49–1 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - H.B. 443 Amendments to Procedure to Fill A Legislative Vacancy (2026)
Voted Yes · House vote, which failed, Feb 20, 2026
Republicans 7–46 (mostly No) · Democrats 14–0 (mostly Yes) - H.B. 294 Employer Verification Amendments (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Feb 24, 2026
Republicans 51–0 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - H.B. 259 Parental Access to Children's Medical Records Amendments (2026)
Voted No · House vote to accept the other chamber's changes, Mar 6, 2026
Republicans 52–0 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - S.B. 248 Child Care Expansion Act (2026)
Voted Yes · House vote, which failed, Mar 4, 2026
Republicans 9–45 (mostly No) · Democrats 14–0 (mostly Yes)In their words: Moves to favorably recommend SB 248 and says she supports the bill because access to reliable childcare is a daily concern for parents. Watch
- H.B. 204 Higher Education Student Belief Accommodation (2026)
Voted No · House vote to accept the other chamber's changes, Mar 6, 2026
Republicans 53–0 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - S.J.R. 5 Joint Resolution Amending the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Feb 13, 2026
Republicans 50–0 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - H.B. 204 Higher Education Student Belief Accommodation (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Feb 17, 2026
Republicans 50–0 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - H.B. 480 Medical Record Amendments (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Feb 23, 2026
Republicans 52–0 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - H.B. 111 Wildlife Amendments (2026)
Voted No · House vote to accept the other chamber's changes, Mar 6, 2026
Republicans 48–1 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - H.B. 170 School Board Referendum Amendments (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Feb 13, 2026
Republicans 46–7 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No) - H.B. 193 Transgender Medical Procedures Amendments (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Feb 5, 2026
Republicans 45–8 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–13 (mostly No) - H.B. 77 Flag Display Amendments (2025)
Voted No · House vote to accept the other chamber's changes, Mar 6, 2025
Republicans 48–6 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–13 (mostly No) - H.B. 252 State Custody Amendments (2025)
Voted No · Final House vote, Feb 3, 2025
Republicans 55–0 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–13 (mostly No) - H.B. 300 Amendments to Election Law (2025)
Voted No · Final House vote, Feb 25, 2025
Republicans 52–1 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–13 (mostly No) - H.B. 48 Criminal and Juvenile Justice Changes (2026)
Voted No · House vote to accept the other chamber's changes, Mar 5, 2026
Republicans 48–1 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 0–14 (mostly No)
2. What sets them apart from other Democrats
Broke toward the conservative side (59)
- S.B. 153 Election Amendments (2026)
Voted Yes · Final House vote, Mar 4, 2026
Republicans 50–0 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 2–12 (mostly No) - S.B. 102 Public Education Reporting Amendments (2025)
Voted Yes · Final House vote, Mar 7, 2025
Republicans 49–0 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 2–11 (mostly No) - H.B. 480 Landlord Communication Amendments (2025)
Voted Yes · Final House vote, Feb 25, 2025
Republicans 48–2 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 1–11 (mostly No)
Broke toward the liberal side (5)
- H.B. 78 Nuclear Regulatory Amendments (2026)
Voted No · House vote to accept the other chamber's changes, Mar 5, 2026
Republicans 50–1 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 7–7 (evenly split) - H.B. 363 Water Easement Amendments (2026)
Voted Yes · House vote, which failed, Feb 27, 2026
Republicans 15–36 (mostly No) · Democrats 6–8 (mostly No) - H.B. 524 Public Education Financial Officers (2026)
Voted No · Final House vote, Feb 24, 2026
Republicans 44–6 (mostly Yes) · Democrats 10–3 (mostly Yes)
The three most divisive each way. Every vote is on the “How they voted” tab.
How we place legislators
We don't label any bill conservative or liberal. We use the floor votes that most divided the chamber, see which side most Republicans and most Democrats took, and count how often each member sided with each.
We find the line the House's floor votes split along most often; the side most Republicans took is called the conservative side, and each vote counts by how strongly it follows that line.
What members get
- Every vote Rep. Verona Mauga cast in 2026, as a spreadsheet
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Who funds their campaign
All 981 contributions →By kind of donor
- Individuals$116,979 (64%)
- PACs$22,400 (12%)
- Businesses$15,652 (9%)
- Parties and caucuses$8,000 (4%)
- Other$7,360 (4%)
- Other campaigns$5,950 (3%)
- Associations and unions$4,351 (2%)
- Their own money$1,000 (1%)
By industry
- Labor unions$9,300 (5%)
- Ideological and advocacy groups$3,050 (2%)
- Real estate and development$2,000 (1%)
- Banking, finance and investment$1,716 (1%)
- Retail, restaurants and hospitality$1,701 (1%)
- Other business$1,502 (1%)
Largest donors
| SIM GILL Individual · Salt Lake City | $7,000 |
| UTAH HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Political party · Political parties and caucuses · Ogden | $5,500 5 contributions |
| BETTER BOUNDARIES ACCOUNTABILITY FUND Other · Salt Lake City | $5,500 2 contributions |
| ANWHUT ONESTOP Business · Kearns | $4,204 8 contributions |
| IBEW PAC VOLUNTARY FUND PAC · Labor unions · Washington, DC | $4,000 2 contributions |
| UIN-PAC PAC · Wilmington, DE | $3,500 |
| KAREN KWAN Individual · Salt Lake City | $3,200 7 contributions |
| Loi Sagato Individual · Riverton | $3,111 5 contributions |
| MANUSINA ART LLC Business · Vineyard | $3,000 |
| COLETTE BLAKEY Individual · Mount Pleasant | $2,850 5 contributions |
About these numbers
From the campaign finance reports the legislator filed with the Lt. Governor's office. Kinds of donors and industries are sorted from each donor's name only; the reports don't list donors' jobs.
Reports Rep. Verona Mauga filed, 2024 to 2026; last checked Nov 13, 2026. Official reports →
How they got on the ballot
In Utah, a party's candidates reach the primary ballot through the party convention (delegates vote), by gathering voters' signatures, or both.
- 2026 (State House District 31, Democratic): A candidate in the November 2026 election (the state's list doesn't show results yet). They filed to gather signatures, but the state's list shows none certified for them; their place on the ballot appears to have come through their party's convention.
- 2024 (State House 31, Democratic): Elected in November 2024. They gathered signatures (540 certified of the 1,000 required; the state's status: "Declared intent to gather signatures"). Their place on the ballot appears to have come through their party's convention.
From the Lieutenant Governor's candidate filings and signature-gathering lists for Rep. Verona Mauga's races (2026, 2024); last checked Nov 13, 2026.
Do their actions match their words?
Rep. Verona Mauga measured against their own campaign promises and claims.
2 of the 2 with a record so far were kept or are being worked on; the other 1 have no record yet · typical House member (of 22 reviewed): 100%
1 kept · 1 working on it · 1 too early (of 3 promises and claims)
Claim about their recordSays her work has focused on victim rights and protections for survivors and veterans.Kept
What they said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundHer 2026 bills include H.B. 34 (Victim Rights Amendments) and H.B. 87 (Animal Crime Victim Amendments), both signed, and H.B. 237 (Stalking Amendments), which did not pass. None of her 2026 bills is specific to veterans.
HousingPush for more housing at prices people can afford.Working on it
What they said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: matchesSponsored H.B. 541 (First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program Amendments) in 2026; it did not pass. She voted for H.B. 436, H.B. 492, and H.B. 544 on housing supply, and against S.B. 277, which would have removed the interest rate cap on the state's housing construction loan program; it failed.
WaterSupport conservation, better data, and helping agriculture modernize.Too early
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundStated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
Tap any row to see what we checked. Full details and sources · How we score
Do they follow their party's stated positions?
Rep. Verona Mauga 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.
11 of their 12 final floor votes on these bills went the platform's way · typical House member: 100%
Typical House Democrat: 100%.
6 sided with it · 1 working on it · 1 went against 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: on the record 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: nothing found 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: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundSponsored H.B. 541 (Expands first-time homebuyer assistance). 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.Went against it
What they said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: goes against itVoted 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,…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: on the record Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesVoted with this plank 3 of 3 times. Bills checked: H.B. 404, H.B. 193, H.B. 183.
Tap any row to see what we checked. · How we score
Bills they wrote
All 13 bills they wrote- H.B. 34 Victim Rights Amendments2026 · Became law
- H.B. 86 Restricted Person Amendments2026 · House: filed
- H.B. 87 Animal Crime Victim Amendments2026 · Became law
- H.B. 166 Open Carry of a Firearm Amendments2026 · House: filed
- H.B. 172 Food Safety Amendments2026 · Became law
What they've said lately
All 37 remarksH.B. 34 Victim Rights Amendments · Senate floor debate (day 43) · Mar 4, 2026
Introduces H.B. 34, saying it incorporates lessons learned from implementation, and offers to answer questions.
▶ Watch at 32:03Read what they said
This incorporates lessons learned from implementation. Uh, be happy to answer any questions Mr. President.
S.B. 248 Child Care Expansion Act · House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee · Mar 3, 2026
Moves to favorably recommend SB 248 and says she supports the bill because access to reliable childcare is a daily concern for parents.
▶ Watch at 1:46:56Read what they said
Can I make a chair or am a motion? Mr. Chair? You may. Okay. I would like to make a motion to favorably recommend SB 2 48 Childcare Expansion Act. That motion is, or would you like to speak to it? Yeah, Just, I support the bill and I appreciate the sponsor bringing it forward. I mean, access to reliable childcare is something that parents face every day, and I think this is a great solution for partnership. Thank you.
H.B. 86 Restricted Person Amendments · Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee · Feb 27, 2026
Presented HB 86, which would restrict possession of firearms for people found not guilty by reason of insanity or incompetent to stand trial regardless of whether the offense is a felony, to align Utah law with federal law.
▶ Watch at 1:36:51Read what they said
I thank you chair and thank you committee. Uh, you know, this is a bill I actually brought to your committee last year and we passed here, um, but it died on the last night. It's a simple fix to our restricted person's statute right now in Utah. If someone is found guilty, um, not guilty by reason of insanity or found mentally incompetent to stand trial, they are restricted from possessing a firearm, but only if it's a felony. This bill closes that gap and aligns us with federal law. Um, if a court has already determined that someone is insane or not competent to stand trial, this just applies that same standard across the board and that's all …
Town halls, questionnaires, and attendance
Candidate questionnaires
- ✓ Answered: Salt Lake Tribune 2026 candidate survey
Floor votes missed
73 of 1677 (4%)
Typical member: 6% of floor votes
About this list
We list only town halls and questionnaires we can confirm from a public source, so a short list doesn't mean Rep. Verona Mauga hasn't met with voters. A missed vote can have a good reason, such as illness or a family emergency.
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About
- In office since
- January 1, 2025
- Counties
- Salt Lake
- Profession
- Owner/Executive Director of My Choice Utah; CSagato Bakery & Cafe, Owner; Business Owner
- Education
- Alta High School
- vmauga@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.