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Angela Romero
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Romero in 2017
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| Minority Leader of the Utah House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 17, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Brian King |
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | David Litvack |
| Constituency | 26th district (2013–2023) 25th district (2023–present) |
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| Born | Tooele, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Utah (BA, MPA) |
Angela Romero is an American politician. She is the leader of the Democratic Party members in the Utah House of Representatives. She has represented the 25th District since January 1, 2023. Before that, she represented the 26th District starting in 2013.
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About Angela Romero's Early Life and Education
Angela Romero was born and grew up in Tooele, Utah. She is part of the Chicana community. This means her family has Mexican American roots. She is also a member of the Assiniboine people, a Native American tribe.
Romero went to the University of Utah. There, she earned a bachelor's degree in political science. This degree helps people understand how governments work. Later, she got a master's degree in public administration. This degree teaches how to manage public services.
Angela Romero's Journey in Politics
Angela Romero was first elected to office in November 2012. This means people voted for her to represent them. During the 2016 legislative session, she worked on several important committees. A legislative session is when lawmakers meet to create new laws.
Her work included committees that looked at:
- How money is spent by government offices.
- Jobs and economic growth.
- Rules for ethical behavior in government.
- Law enforcement and criminal justice.
- Energy and technology.
- Issues important to Native Americans.
Leading the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators
On February 26, 2018, Romero was chosen for a leadership role. She became the First Vice President of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL). This group helps Hispanic lawmakers work together.
In March 2022, she was elected President-Elect of the NHCSL. This means she is set to become the President for 2024-2025.
As part of her leadership, Romero visited the White House. She met with Vice President Kamala Harris in March 2022. They talked about important issues for Hispanic communities. Romero also attended the signing of the Respect for Marriage Act in December 2022. This law protects marriage rights for all people.
Becoming House Minority Leader
On November 22, 2022, Romero was elected Minority Leader. She leads the Democratic members in the Utah House of Representatives. She took over from Brian King.
Romero's leadership team made history. It was the first time an all-women team led a party in the Utah House. This happened shortly after the Utah Senate also elected an all-women Democratic leadership team. Romero and Luz Escamilla also became the first Latinas to be elected Minority Leaders in the Utah Legislature.
Laws Angela Romero Helped Pass
In 2016, Angela Romero proposed six new laws. She successfully helped pass four of them. This means 66% of her proposed laws became official.
How Angela Romero Won Elections
- 2014 Election: Romero did not face any opponents from her own party. In the general election, she ran against Spencer Barclay. She won with 2,977 votes, which was 72.8% of all votes.
- 2012 Election: The previous representative for District 26, David Litvack, left his seat. Romero was chosen by the Democratic Party. She won the election on November 6, 2012. She received 4,926 votes (65.4%). Her opponents were Andres Paredes from the Republican Party and Mark Dee Whitaker from the Green Party.
Angela Romero's Personal Life
Angela Romero lives in the Glendale neighborhood with her son, Cio. She also works there as the Community Programs Manager for the Sorenson Unity Center. She is a Catholic.
