Candidate Spotlight

Dave Hogue

As a passionate defender of citizen rights, small business and public education, Dave Hogue served ten years in the Utah House of Representatives. His representation of District 52 brought attention to the challenges of growth in Riverton, Herriman and South Jordan,  as well as spotlighting public education and the need for children's healthcare.

While attending the University of Missouri, Dave enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the Viet Nam Conflict. After serving two tours in Viet Nam, he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal, The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and was nominated for a Bronze Star. After college he completed a 25-year career in banking and finance and subsequently founded his own small business for 17 years.

Dave has been married to Becky Jarvis Hogue for 45 years. They have seven children and 13 grandchildren, and have lived in Riverton for 31 years.

Dave has devoted much of his adult life to public and community service.  He has served as the President of the Utah Lupus Foundation and a Vice Chair for the Utah CHIP Advisory Council.  Dave also served as the Vice Chair of the USU Wasatch Continuing Education Advisory Council and as the President/Chairman of the Utah Consumer Credit Counseling Service.  He has served on the Governor's Council for People with Disabilities and on the Riverton Water Committee, as well as in numerous other capacities in community organizations.  

Dave has also received many awards and honors in recognition of his public service.  Some of these include being named Outstanding Legislator (or Legislator of the Year) by the Utah Honorary Consulate Corps, the Utah ARC, "Utah Children," Utah Public Safety, and Utah Highway Patrol.  He was also named the "Hero on the hill" for six consecutive years by the Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities.  In addition, Dave has received a Special Recognition Award by the US State Department.

When describing his vision for good government, Dave has said,  "When the founding fathers laid out plans for our Constitution the voice of the people was the most important issue. I am and always will be the voice of the people."