2004Final results
2004 election for Utah House District 21
Utah House of Representatives · Utah
James R. Gowans (D) won with 56.8% of the vote, defeating Primus S. Butler (R) by 19.3 points.
James R. GowansDemocrat · winner · incumbent
56.8%7,067
Primus S. ButlerRepublican
37.5%4,666
Katie M. PetersonConstitution
4.1%514
Joye L. HenrieLibertarian
1.5%185
12,432 votes
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2004
Races before and after
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
The candidates
James R. Gowans (D)Primus S. Butler (R)
Also on the ballot: Katie M. Peterson (Constitution), 4.1%; Joye L. Henrie (Libertarian), 1.5%