Mark Wheatley


Mark Archuleta Wheatley is a Democratic member of the Utah State House of Representatives, representing the 35th District since 2004. He lives in Murray, Utah, with his wife Josie.

Education

He earned a bachelor's degree from Westminster College in Salt Lake City.

Political career

Wheatley was first elected on November 2, 2004.
During the 2016 general session, he served on the Business, Economic Development, and Labor Appropriations Subcommittee, the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, the House Economic Development and Workforce Services Committee and the House Judiciary Committee.

Elections

Wheatley passed one of the three bills he introduced, giving him a 33.3% passage rate. He did not floor sponsor any legislation during 2016.

Personal life

Unlike the majority of the Utah legislature, who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wheatley is a Roman Catholic.