Joseph Elison

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Joseph Elison
Member of the UtahHouseofRepresentatives
from the 72nd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Personal details
Political party Republican

Joseph Elison is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 72nd district of the Utah House of Representatives. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Joseph Elison". Utah House of Representatives . Retrieved September 29, 2024.
  2. "House Members". Utah House of Representatives . Retrieved September 29, 2024.