Carl Wimmer (UT-04)
Nominating Convention: April 21, 2012Primary Election: June 26, 2012
General Election: November 6, 2012
Endorsed: November 30, 2011
Age: 36
Hometown: Herriman, UT
Professional Background: Police officer, State Representative 2007-Present.
- Founded the Patrick Henry caucus, a coalition fighting for state sovereignty.
- National Board member of Pass the Balanced Budget Amendment
- Passed law that prevents Utah from implementing ObamaCare
- First legislator in the nation to pass state constitutional amendment protecting a worker's right to vote by secret ballot as direct response to Obama's "card-check" legislation
Race Details:
Utah's 4th Congressional District is a new district created after the 2010 census, so this will be an open seat race. It's possible that the nominee will be determined by Utah's unique convention system, where any candidate who receives 60% of the votes from convention delegates becomes the automatic nominee. Far and away the best choice in the primary is State Representative Carl Wimmer, who is also endorsed by Club for Growth PAC backed Utah Senator Mike Lee. Wimmer is a life-long fighter for limited government and free markets, and will continue that fight in Congress. Club Members must help Wimmer make sure he has the resouces he needs to win the convention, and if necessary, the primary.
