Mike Petersen (Utah politician)

Mike Petersen is an American politician who serves in the Utah House of Representatives from the 3rd district since 2021.[1] Petersen beat his predecessor, Val Potter, in a Republican primary, where he cited recent tax legislation as the need for change.[2]

Mike Petersen
Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 3rd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2021
Preceded byVal Potter
Personal details
BornOgden, Utah
Political partyRepublican
WebsiteCampaign website for Mike Petersen

Personal life

Mike Petersen graduated from Brigham Young University, receiving his general psychology BS in 1988 and his counseling psychology MEd in 1990. He subsequently studied at Utah State University, earning his instructional design and learning sciences PhD in 2012.[3] He owns a software company, Letterpress Software, that bases its business on the campus of USU.[4]

References
  1. "Rep. Petersen, Michael J." Utah House of Representatives. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  2. "Mike Petersen wins District 3 seat in Legislature". Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  3. Utah State Rep. Mike Petersen at LEGISTORM
  4. "Local businessman, Mike Petersen, announces candidacy for Utah House District 3, challenging Val Potter". Retrieved 2021-01-12.


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