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Ariel Defay

Ariel Defay

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State Representative

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Profile Snapshot

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Office
State Representative
State
Utah
Jurisdiction
15
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2023 - Present

Ariel Defay has been a member of the Utah House of Representatives since 2023. Since then, she has represented Utah House's 15th District, which covers Davis County. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Utah State University and a Master's in Public Administration from Ohio University. Ariel's career includes significant experience in state government, having worked as a senior legislative aide in the Ohio House of Representatives and on various political campaigns. Her work has focused on retirement policy, fiscal responsibility, and conservative values. On a personal note, Ariel Defay is deeply connected to Davis County, with three generations of her family having lived in the area. She and her husband are small business owners, and they share a strong commitment to their community. Ariel enjoys spending time with her family, including her children, and engaging in activities that support her local community.

Biography source: official page

Issue Activity

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Uncategorized votes
15 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
National Security
4 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
Education
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay

Evidence & Sources

24/25 verified

Every item below is a stored record. 24 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.

  • Ariel Defay holds the office of State Representative
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  • Voted yes on SB 156: Constable Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-07source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 377: Real Estate Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-07source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 118: Driver Training Schools for Commercial Driver License Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-07source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 416: First Responder Health Modifications
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-07source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 84: Dangerous Weapon Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-07source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 314: Sleep Disorders Education Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-06source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SCR 10: Concurrent Resolution Emphasizing Utah's Commitment to Advanced Air Mobility
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-06source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 192: Legislative Activities Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-05source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 111: Veterinary Post-employment Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-05source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 540: Judicial Transparency and Information Access Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-05source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 376: Land Management Funding Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-05source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 277: Utah Homes Investment Program Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-03-04source
    Verified
  • Voted other on SB 30: Human Trafficking, Exploitation, and Smuggling Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-26source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 540: Judicial Transparency and Information Access Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-23source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 377: Real Estate Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-23source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 16: Solar Power Plant Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-20source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 132: Spaceport Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-19source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 84: Dangerous Weapon Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-18source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 416: First Responder Health Modifications
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-18source
    Verified
  • Voted other on HB 118: Driver Training Schools for Commercial Driver License Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-12source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 376: Land Management Funding Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-12source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 186: Judicial Conduct Commission Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-02-03source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 6: Transportation and Infrastructure Base Budget
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-01-29source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 16: Solar Power Plant Amendments
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-01-23source
    Verified
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