Former Republican files for District 52
After 47 years as a registered Republican, Dave Hogue of Riverton filed today to reclaim his House seat in District 52, not as a Republican but as a Democrat.
Former Rep. Hogue said that the Republican leadership is out of step with Utahns and that it is captive of narrow special interests. He said he would work for progress, instead of working to make a philosophical point.
“Republican leadership has distanced itself from the common citizen, and they want to push their own personal agendas and those of special interest groups,” said Hogue. “It is my intention to give people of District 52 the representation they’ve lacked over the past few years - to give them a voice again.”
Hogue said he intends to remain a fiscal conservative. He has always supported public education and opposed vouchers.
He stressed that he would vote for policies that best serve the district, and referred to the Democratic Party as a “Big Tent” that embraces a wide range of political opinion.
Former Rep. Hogue said that the Republican leadership is out of step with Utahns and that it is captive of narrow special interests. He said he would work for progress, instead of working to make a philosophical point.
“Republican leadership has distanced itself from the common citizen, and they want to push their own personal agendas and those of special interest groups,” said Hogue. “It is my intention to give people of District 52 the representation they’ve lacked over the past few years - to give them a voice again.”
Hogue said he intends to remain a fiscal conservative. He has always supported public education and opposed vouchers.
He stressed that he would vote for policies that best serve the district, and referred to the Democratic Party as a “Big Tent” that embraces a wide range of political opinion.
