Luz Escamilla
2023 - Present
2029
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Luz Escamilla (Democratic Party) (formerly Luz Robles) is a member of the Utah State Senate, representing District 10. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2029.
Escamilla (Democratic Party) (formerly Luz Robles) ran for re-election to the Utah State Senate to represent District 10. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Escamilla has served as state Senate minority leader since January 17, 2023.[1]
Biography
Escamilla earned her B.S. in business marketing from the University of Utah. She went on to earn her M.P.A. from the University of Utah.
Escamilla has worked as director for Zion's Bank Business Resource Center. She has also worked as state diversity coordinator for Utah Domestic Violence Council. She is a health policy analyst.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Escamilla was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Ethics Committee, Vice Chair
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee
- Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Administrative Rules Review Committee
2021-2022
Escamilla was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee
- Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Administrative Rules Review Committee
- Legislative Management Committee
2019-2020
Escamilla was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Ethics Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee
- Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Ethics |
| • Government Operations and Political Subdivisions |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Escamilla served on the following committees:
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Escamilla served on the following committees:
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Escamilla served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Ethics |
| • Government Operations and Political Subdivisions |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Native American Legislative Liaison |
| • Retirement and Independent Entities |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Escamilla served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Government Operations and Political Subdivisions |
| • Health and Human Services |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Utah State Senate District 10
Incumbent Luz Escamilla defeated Kyle W. Erb in the general election for Utah State Senate District 10 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Luz Escamilla (D) | 56.6 | 15,399 | |
| Kyle W. Erb (R) | 43.4 | 11,825 | ||
| Total votes: 27,224 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Luz Escamilla advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah State Senate District 10.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Kyle W. Erb advanced from the Republican primary for Utah State Senate District 10.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 10
Incumbent Luz Escamilla advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 10 on March 30, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Luz Escamilla (D) | |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 10
Kyle W. Erb advanced from the Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 10 on April 13, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Kyle W. Erb (R) | |
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Endorsements
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2020
See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Utah State Senate District 1
Incumbent Luz Escamilla defeated Jim Whited in the general election for Utah State Senate District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Luz Escamilla (D) | 64.7 | 17,764 | |
 | Jim Whited (R) | 35.3 | 9,681 | |
| Total votes: 27,445 | ||||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 1
Incumbent Luz Escamilla advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah State Senate District 1 on April 25, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Luz Escamilla (D) | |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 1
Jim Whited advanced from the Republican convention for Utah State Senate District 1 on April 25, 2020.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jim Whited (R) |
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2016
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Utah State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 17, 2016.
Incumbent Luz Escamilla defeated Fred Johnson in the Utah State Senate District 1 general election.[2]
| Utah State Senate, District 1 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Luz Escamilla Incumbent |
58.82% | 11,957 | |
| Republican | Fred Johnson | 41.18% | 8,372 | |
| Total Votes | 20,329 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Luz Escamilla ran unopposed in the Utah State Senate District 1 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Utah State Senate District 1, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Luz Escamilla Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Fred Johnson ran unopposed in the Utah State Senate District 1 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Utah State Senate District 1, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Fred Johnson (unopposed) | |
2014
Robles ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Utah's 2nd District. She won the Democratic nomination on April 26, 2014. She ran unopposed.[5][6] Luz Escamilla lost the general election on November 4, 2014.
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Chris Stewart Incumbent |
60.9% | 88,915 | |
| Democratic | Luz Robles | 32.6% | 47,585 | |
| Independent American | Wayne Hill | 2.3% | 3,328 | |
| Constitution | Shaun McCausland | 3.1% | 4,509 | |
| Independent | Bill Barron | 1.2% | 1,734 | |
| Total Votes | 146,071 | |||
| Source: Utah Lieutenant Governor, "Elections," | ||||
2012
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2012
Robles won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah State Senate District 1. Robles was unopposed in the June 26 Democratic primary and defeated Chelsea Woodruff (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Luz Robles Incumbent |
55.3% | 10,490 | |
| Republican | Chelsea Woodruff | 44.7% | 8,479 | |
| Total Votes | 18,969 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Robles won election to the 1st District Seat in the Utah State Senate, defeating opponent Carlton Christensen.[8]
Robles raised $85,514 for her campaign, while Christensen raised $97,172.[9]
| Utah State Senate, District 1 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Luz Robles (D)
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8,918 | 57.2% | ||
| Carlton Christensen (R) | 6,674 | 42.8% | ||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 17 to March 3.
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2022
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In 2022, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 4.
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2021
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In 2021, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 19 to March 5.
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2020
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In 2020, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 27 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 28 through March 14.
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2018
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In 2018, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 22 through March 8.
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2017
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In 2017, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 23 through March 9. There was also a special session on September 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 25 through March 10.
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2015
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In 2015, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 26 through March 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the 60th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 27 to March 14.
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2013
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In 2013, the 60th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 28 to March 14.
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2012
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In 2012, the 59th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 23 to March 8.
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2011
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In 2011, the 59th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 24 to March 10.
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The Libertas Institute Index
The Libertas Institute is a libertarian-leaning think tank located in Utah.[13] Each year the organization releases a Legislative Index for Utah State Representatives and Senators.
2010
Luz Robles received an index rating of 21%.
2011
Luz Robles received an index rating of 36%.
2012
Luz Robles received an index rating of 17%.
2013
Luz Robles received an index rating of 15%.
The Sutherland Institute Scorecard
The Sutherland Institute, "a conservative public policy think tank" in Utah, releases its Scorecard for Utah State Representatives and Senators once a year. The Score Card gives each legislator a score based on how they voted in the prior legislative term on specific issues which the Sutherland Institute thought were pro-conservative policies.[14]
2012
Luz Robles received a score of 25% in the 2012 score card.[15]
Noteworthy events
On March 22, 2020, Escamilla received a positive diagnosis for coronavirus.[16]
Personal
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Robles and her husband Jorge have one child.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Utah State Senate District 10 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Instagram, "Utah Senate," November 10, 2022
- ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 23, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedwin - ↑ Deseret News, "State Sen. Luz Robles challenging GOP Congressman Chris Stewart," September 5, 2013
- ↑ Utah.gov, "Utah 2012 candidate filings"
- ↑ Utah.gov, "2008 election results, Utah State Senate, District 1"
- ↑ FollowtheMoney.org, "District 1 Utah State Senate spending, 2008"
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Utah Legislative Ratings, "UTAH HOUSE Scorecard - Compiled 2015 Conservative Liberal Index," May 19, 2015
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ Libertas Institute, "Legislator Indexes," accessed January 21, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Legislative Session," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Sutherland Institute Legislative Scorecard," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ ABC4, "Senator Luz Escamilla tests positive for COVID-19, sparks changes at Capitol building," March 23, 2020
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Utah State Senate District 10 2023-Present |
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Utah State Senate District 1 2009-2023 |
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