National, Utah Chapter
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Category:
Anti - Liberties
Status:
Active
Background
The Constitution Party of Utah is a qualified state political party that, as of October 2024, had 6,863 active registered members. The party and its candidates advocate for a strict conservative view of the United States Constitution and the law. There are no known elected officials from the Constitution Party for partisan offices; although the national Constitution Party claims that eight members of the Constitution Party hold nonpartisan elected offices in Duschene, Tooele, and Morgan counties.
Ideology
The Constitution Party of Utah advocate for a strict conservative view of the United States Constitution and the law, including the following positions contained in its State Platform:
Anti-Abortion: The party opposes abortion under any circumstances, believing that life begins at fertilization. Further, the party is opposed to “the funding and legalization of bio-research involving human embryonic cells.”
Firearm Access: Absolute defense of the right to bear arms.
Federalism: Advocates for nullifying unconstitutional federal laws.
Anti-LGBTQ: Opposes same-sex marriage and adoption.
Anti-Welfare: Calls for removing all federal welfare programs.
Christian Nationalism: Supports government policies grounded in Christian values.
Constitution Party of Utah
Tactics
Grassroots organizing
Local conventions to empower members
Supporting candidates aligned with Constitution Party principles
Community outreach and education
Utah Connections
The following are nonpartisan officeholders, officers, and candidates of the Constitution Party of Utah:
Joel Skousen: 2024 Candidate, U.S. President
Cassie Easley: 2024 Candidate, U.S. House CD2
Jeffrey Ostler: 2024 Candidate, Utah State Auditor
Laren Livingston: 2024 Candidate, Utah State Senate District 8
Cameron Dransfield: 2024 Candidate, Utah State House District 19
Russell Hatch: State Chairman, Constitution Party of Utah; multiple-time state house candidate
Kirk Pearson: Western States Co-Chair of the National Constitution Party; City Council, City of Lake Point, Tooele County
Rodney Rowley: Mayor, City of Duchesne, Duchesne County
Bryce Hamilton: Acting Mayor Pro Tempore, City of Duchesne, Duchesne County; City Council, City of Duchesne, Duchesne County
Jason Baker: City Council, City of Duchesne, Duchesne County
Danny Peatross: City Council, City of Duchesne, Duchesne County
Jonathan Garrard: City Council, City of Lake Point, Tooele County
Adam Toone: School Board, Morgan County School District, Morgan County