
UT-02 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age45 years old (Jun 22, 1980)
GenderMale
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LocationUtah
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationOgden High School (graduated 1998)
Notable personal detailsBlake David Moore is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah, first elected in 2020 and sworn in on January 3, 2021. He has worked as a U.S. Foreign Service officer and as a management consultant. Moore earned a B.A. from the University of Utah and an M.P.P.A. from Northwestern University, and he attended Utah State University. He is married to Jane Boyer and they have four children.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports making the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent, advancing pro-growth tax reform that lowers taxes for families and businesses, and pairing tax policy with spending reductions and deficit control. Advocates reducing regulatory and compliance costs for businesses and opposes broad tax increases.
Healthcare
Supports market-oriented reforms to lower costs and prescription drug prices while opposing government price controls; endorses Republican legislation such as H.R. 19. Also supports expanding telehealth access and protecting people with preexisting conditions and the elderly.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement measures (including wall construction, more border agents, E-Verify, and reinstating "Remain in Mexico") while also expressing support for a permanent solution for Dreamers and reforms to permit legal workers. Positions combine enforcement-focused policies with limited humanitarian/regularization signals for specific groups.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate describes himself as pro-life, praised the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, and supports state authority to restrict abortion. He has sponsored legislation protecting pharmacists who refuse to dispense abortion-related medications and voted for measures to prohibit use of taxpayer dollars for abortion-related expenses in Department of Defense contexts. Overall his public statements and legislative actions align with a strongly pro‑life, restrictive position on abortion.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding domestic energy production and reducing regulatory barriers to energy projects while criticizing large federal climate spending. Has backed measures to streamline permitting for both traditional and renewable projects and voted against the Inflation Reduction Act. Emphasizes energy independence and market-driven solutions rather than aggressive emissions mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
Blake Moore expresses strong support for the Second Amendment and sponsorship of legislation to expand access to safe recreational shooting (Range Access Act) and streamline federal processes related to firearm accessories. His public statements and sponsored bills emphasize support for hunting, shooting sports, and the firearm industry while promoting range access and related industry measures.
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