Mike Kennedy (politician)
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This article is about the Utah legislator. For other people with the same name, see Michael Kennedy (disambiguation).
Michael Steven Kennedy[1] (born 1969) is an American physician, attorney, and politician. He has served as a Republican member of the Utah Senate, representing District 21 since 2023. Prior to redistricting he represented District 14 starting in 2021. He previously served as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from 2013 to 2019.[2][3]
Quick Facts Member of the Utah Senate, Preceded by ...
Mike Kennedy | |
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Member of the Utah Senate | |
Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Dan Hemmert |
Constituency | 14th district (2021–2023) 21st district (2023–present) |
Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
In office January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2019 | |
Preceded by | John Dougall |
Succeeded by | Brady Brammer |
Personal details | |
Born | Michael Stevan Kennedy 1969 (age 54–55) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Katrina |
Children | 8 |
Education | Brigham Young University (BS, JD) Michigan State University (MD) |
Website | Official website |
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Kennedy was a candidate in the 2018 U.S. Senate election in Utah. He received the most votes among delegates at the Utah State Republican Convention (finishing 57 votes ahead of Mitt Romney) but was defeated by Romney in the subsequent primary for the Republican nomination.[4]