Angela Romero


Angela Romero is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives representing District 26 since January 1, 2013.

Early life, education, and career

Romero was born and raised in Tooele, Utah. She is Chicana and Assiniboine. She attended the University of Utah where she earned a bachelor's degree in political science and later a master's degree in public administration.
Angela and her son, Cio, live in the Glendale neighborhood where she also works as the Community Programs Manager for the Sorenson Unity Center. She is a member of the Catholic Church.

Political career

Romero was first elected in November 2012. During the 2016 legislative session, she served on the Executive Offices and Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee, the House Ethics Committee, the House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, and the House Public Utilities, Energy and Technology Interim Committee, Native American Legislative Liaison Committee.

2016 sponsored legislation

Romero passed four of the six bills she proposed, giving her a 66% passage rate. She did not floor sponsor any legislation during 2016.

Elections