Andrew Stoddard

Office held

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Andrew Stoddard is a candidate for Utah House, District 40. The ballot lists Andrew Stoddard, Democratic. The district covers all or part of Salt Lake County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

Listed in ballot order. Source: Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF). 2026 election guide

Bills sponsored in 2026

Chief sponsor of 17 bills in the 2026 General Session: 2 passed, 15 did not pass both chambers.

• Municipal Office Vacancy ModificationsSigned by the governor on March 23, 2026
• City Library Property Tax AmendmentsSigned by the governor on March 23, 2026
• Firearm Storage RequirementsDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026
• Flag Display ModificationsDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026
• Presidential Electors AmendmentsDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026
• School Attendance ChangesDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026
• Utah Fits All Scholarship Program AlterationsDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026
• Statewide Initiative ModificationsDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026
• Dangerous Weapons at Daycares and SchoolsDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026
• Tariff Payment Tax CreditDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026
• Amendments to Procedure to Fill A Legislative VacancyDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026
• Candidate Nomination Procedures AmendmentsDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026
• Primary Election AmendmentsDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026
• Commuter Rail AmendmentsDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026
• Pollution Standards AmendmentsDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026
• State-Created Remedies for Federal Constitutional ViolationsDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026
• Initiative and Referenda Signature AmendmentsDid not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026

From the Legislature's 2026 General Session bill records. Browse all bills.

Voting record

All votes by Andrew Stoddard

Legal training and community service

Andrew Stoddard earned a psychology degree from the University of Utah and a law degree from Brigham Young University. The Legislature lists city prosecutor as his profession and records earlier leadership of the Midvale Community Council. His caucus biography describes plaintiff-side legal work as well. Together the sources document a legal career without assuming that every listed position was held at the same time. ^{[2] [1]}

Representing Murray, Midvale and Sandy

Stoddard began House service in 2019 and represents District 40 in Salt Lake County. His caucus biography identifies portions of Murray, Midvale and Sandy within the district. The current legislative record places him on House Government Operations, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, and Ethics. His constituency and committee assignments connect local concerns with statewide rules for public agencies and the justice system. ^{[1] [2]}

Victims, public safety and air quality

The House Democratic caucus describes protection of domestic-violence and sexual-assault survivors as an area of Stoddard's legislative activity. It also identifies air quality and bipartisan approaches to gun violence among his interests. These are attributed policy descriptions from his caucus, providing context for his legal background while leaving individual bills, amendments and roll-call votes as the evidence for specific legislative actions. ^[1]

In the 2026 General Session, Andrew Stoddard was chief sponsor of H.B. 80, Firearm Storage Requirements. It would have created a criminal penalty for failing to store firearms lawfully when a minor then gains unlawful access to one. It never reached a floor vote: a motion to recommend it failed in a House committee, and it was filed on March 6, 2026. ^[3]

In the 2026 General Session, Andrew Stoddard was chief sponsor of H.B. 92, Presidential Electors Amendments. It would have changed how Utah awards presidential electors, giving one electoral vote to the winner in each congressional district and two to the statewide winner. It never reached a floor vote: a committee sent it back to the Rules Committee, and it was filed on March 6, 2026. ^[4]

Government spending and legislative procedure

Stoddard's current record lists General Government Appropriations, Government Operations Interim, and Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim. He also serves on the Legislative Process Committee. Those responsibilities extend from agency funding to the procedures used by the Legislature itself. They offer residents several distinct ways to follow his work: justice-policy hearings, administrative oversight, budget review and discussions of how legislation is handled. ^[2]

Profile sources

Profile refreshed October 20, 2026. Candidate statements describe the candidate's own experience or positions; official records and reporting are labeled separately.

1. Utah House Democrats — Andrew Stoddard biography · Official record
2. Utah Legislature — official member biography and assignments · Official record
3. Utah Legislature, H.B. 80 Firearm Storage Requirements · Official record
4. Utah Legislature, H.B. 92 Presidential Electors Amendments · Official record

From the Legislature's roster

Profession

City Prosecutor

Education

B.A., Psychology, University of Utah; J.D., Brigham Young University

Committees

• General Government Appropriations Subcommittee
• House Ethics Committee
• House Government Operations Committee
• House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee
• Government Operations Interim Committee
• Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee
• Legislative Process Committee

As listed by the Utah Legislature.

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