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2022Final results

2022 election for Utah House District 23

Utah House of Representatives · Utah

Brian S. King (D) won with 76.6% of the vote, defeating Ruth Ann Abbott (R) by 55.7 points.

Brian S. KingDemocrat · winner · incumbent
76.6%16,087
Ruth Ann AbbottRepublican
20.9%4,386
Cabot W NelsonOther party
2.5%535
21,008 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2022

Races before and after

EvenD+37.92016D+50.72018D+47.22020D+55.72022D+45.32024D+66.22026

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET

The candidates

Brian S. King (D)Ruth Ann Abbott (R)

Also on the ballot: Cabot W Nelson (Other party), 2.5%