Margaret Dayton
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| Margaret Dayton | |
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| Utah State Senate District 15 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Homemaker |
| Website | Senate website |
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Margaret Dayton (b. May 17, 1949) has been a Republican member of the Utah Senate since 2006, representing the 15th district.
Education
Dayton earned her BS in Nursing from Brigham Young University in 1972.
Professional experience
Dayton is the Co-Owner of Dayton Ranches. She worked as a surgical and obstetrical nurse from 1972 to 1977. She is currently a homemaker.
Political experience
Dayton was the Legislative Vice-Chair for the Republican Party from 1993 to 1996. She was appointed to the Utah State House of Representatives in 1996 and served in that position until 2006. From 2000 to 2002 she worked for the Utah Association of Inter-Government Relations. In 2006 she joined the Utah State Senate. She currently represents the 15th district.
Committee membership
- Education Committee, Utah Senate
- Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, Utah Senate
- Rules Committee, Utah Senate
Personal life
Dayton and her husband Lynn have six children.
External links
- Official Utah State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
- Sen. Dayton's website
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