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  Bishop, Rob
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AffiliationRepublican  
<-  2018-01-01  
 
NameRob Bishop
Address74 North 300 East
Brigham City, Utah 84302, United States
EmailNone
Website [Link]
Born July 13, 1951 (72 years)
Contributoreddy 9_99
Last ModifedRBH
Oct 19, 2018 01:18am
Tags Latter Day Saints (Mormon) -
InfoA public school teacher turned public servant, Rob Bishop represents Utah’s First Congressional District in the U.S. Congress.

Rob Bishop is a life-long resident of the First District, with the exception of two years he spent in Germany while serving a mission for the LDS Church. He was born and raised in Kaysville, Utah, where he graduated from Davis High School with High Honors. He later graduated magna cum laude from the University of Utah with a degree in Political Science. He has been a resident of Brigham City since 1974.

Rob is married to Jeralynn Hansen, a former Miss Brigham City. They have five children. Shule (28) graduated from Utah State University and now works in Washington, DC. Jarom (27) attended USU as well, and is currently in law school. Zenock (25) is currently enrolled at Utah State, studying history and political science, as is the only daughter Maren (19). Jashon (17) is a student at Box Elder High School.

Before coming to Congress, Rob was active in community theater, which is how he met his wife many years ago. As an avid baseball fan, Rob is a season ticket holder to the Salt Lake Bees and has coached in multiple leagues.


JOB APPROVAL POLLS
DateFirmApproveDisapproveDon't Know
09/25/2019-10/08/2019 y2 Analytics 34.00% ( 0.0) 49.00% ( 0.0) 17.00% ( 0.0)
07/08/2011-07/10/2011 Public Policy Polling 32.00% ( 0.0) 30.00% ( 0.0) 38.00% ( 0.0)
11/10/2005-11/12/2005 Dan Jones & Associates 49.00% ( 0.0) 14.00% ( 0.0) 37.00% ( 0.0)

BOOKS
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EVENTS
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NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Aug 28, 2019 06:00pm News Rep. Rob Bishop says Utah should tell the feds to ‘go to hell’ when it comes to public school policy  Article ev0lv 
Oct 19, 2003 12:00am General [UT] Bishop campaign hit with fine for late report  Article particleman 
Oct 13, 2003 12:00am Commentary Rolly and Wells: Bishop proves a willing pawn  Article particleman 

DISCUSSION
Importance? 6.50000 Average

FAMILY

INFORMATION LINKS
RACES
  06/30/2020 UT Lt. Governor - R Primary Lost 7.88% (-28.27%)
  04/25/2020 UT Lt. Governor - R Convention Lost 0.00% (-54.96%)
  01/03/2019 US House Armed Services Committee Minority Members Won 6.44% (+0.00%)
  11/06/2018 UT District 01 Won 61.61% (+36.72%)
  04/21/2018 UT District 01 - R Convention Won 68.05% (+36.10%)
  11/08/2016 UT District 01 Won 65.93% (+39.48%)
  04/23/2016 UT District 01 - R Convention Won 82.00% (+64.00%)
  11/04/2014 UT District 1 Won 64.78% (+36.77%)
  11/06/2012 UT District 01 Won 71.47% (+46.79%)
  04/21/2012 UT District 01 - R Convention Won 81.11% (+64.81%)
  11/02/2010 UT - District 01 Won 69.47% (+45.72%)
  11/04/2008 UT - District 01 Won 64.85% (+34.38%)
  11/07/2006 UT - District 01 Won 63.06% (+30.61%)
  11/02/2004 UT - District 01 Won 67.99% (+38.93%)
  11/05/2002 UT District 1 Won 60.90% (+24.06%)
  06/25/2002 UT District 1 - R Primary Won 59.85% (+19.71%)
  05/11/2002 UT District 1 - R Convention Won 34.66% (+9.79%)
  11/03/1992 UT State House 02 Won 70.42% (+46.71%)
  11/06/1990 UT State House 02 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/1988 UT State House 02 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/05/1986 UT State House 02 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/06/1984 UT State House 02 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/02/1982 UT State House 02 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/04/1980 UT State House 61 Won 71.50% (+43.00%)
  11/07/1978 UT State House 61 Won 75.07% (+50.14%)
SPECULATIVE, DID NOT RUN
  04/25/2020 UT District 01 - R Convention Lost 0.00% (-56.98%)
  04/25/2020 UT Governor - R Convention Lost 0.00% (-54.96%)
  11/15/2016 US House Speaker - R Conference Vote Lost 0.00% (-100.00%)
ENDORSEMENTS
UT US President - R Caucuses - Mar 05, 2024 R Nikki Haley
UT District 02 - Special R Convention - Jun 24, 2023 R Celeste Maloy
UT Governor - R Convention - Apr 25, 2020 R Thomas E. Wright
UT US President - R Primary - Jun 26, 2012 R Mitt Romney
US President - R Primaries - Jun 03, 2008 R Mitt Romney
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