
Paul Cutler
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
University of Utah, SLC, BSEE
BYU, Provo, MBA
WORK & MILITARY
Global Tech Company, Engineering Director, 2000-2026
Global Engineering Company, Engineer, 1997-2000
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Representative, 2022-2026
Mayor, 2014-2018
City Council Member, 2004-2012
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2025-2026
100%
2023
100%
2025
75%, 76%†
2025
73%†
2025-2026
|100%
2023
|100%
2025
|75%, 76%†
2025
|73%†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2025
|83%
2024
|33%
2026
|D
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Utah Republican Party
Utah Reagan Caucus
Doers Network
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (6)
Jordan Teuscher (2026)
Anthony E Loubet (2024)
Ricky Hatch (2024)
Scott Cuthbertson (2024)
Paul Cutler (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest, health of the mother, health of the child
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Choose not to answer
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Irrelevant in today's economy
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Utilize digital verifiable credentials to reduce/eliminate social services related fraud
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Religious liberty is a core principle that must be protected
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Healthcare policy is too complicate for a simple questionnaire
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Choose not to answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, I lived in Israel and support Israel. Sometimes Israel acts unethically and does things that are not in the USA's best interest
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Choose not to answer
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Agree
Transgender individuals should be treated with respect and compassion.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a believer and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I respect and support all persons of faith.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
Multi-factor identification (like we do in Utah) is a great way to enable convenient, secure vote by mail
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Choose not to answer
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Choose not to answer
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
We need to consider an all of the above energy strategy. We need all kinds of clean reliable energy.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Conservative in policy, moderate in tone, inclusive and collaborative in process
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
Safety and protection of our communities Rehabilitation for the offender
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Responsible gun ownership includes the duty to act safely and responsibly. The right to bear arms does not include the right to endanger others.
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