Paul Cutler

Republican | Utah

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Paul Cutler — State Rep., Dist. 18 (Utah General | November 5, 2024) Paul Cutler — State Rep., Dist. 18 (Utah General | November 8, 2022) Paul Cutler — State Rep., Dist. 18 (Utah Primary | June 28, 2022)
State Representative, District 18 Utah General | November 3, 2026
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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


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

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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