Nate Blouin
American politician in Utah
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Nathan Allen Blouin[1] (born May 16, 1989)[2] is an American politician and climate policy advocate who represents Utah's 13th Senate District in the Utah State Senate. A progressive Democrat,[3] Blouin is running for the Democratic nomination in Utah's 1st congressional district in the 2026 U.S. House elections.
May 16, 1989
Nate Blouin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah State Senate from the 13th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Gene Davis (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nathan Allen Blouin May 16, 1989 Concord, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Jacqueline Rouse (m. 2019) |
| Education | Salt Lake Community College (attended) University of Utah (BA) Brown University (MPA) |
Education and early career
Blouin received his associate's degree from Salt Lake Community College and his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah. He graduated from Brown University with a Master of Public Administration.[4] Before being elected, Blouin worked with clean energy groups and environmental organizations to promote renewable energy.[5]
He married Jacqueline Rouse in 2019.[6]
Political career
Blouin announced his candidacy for the Utah State Senate in 2022; his priorities included clean air and affordable housing.[7] He won the Democratic primary against incumbent Gene Davis with nearly 76% of the vote.[2] In the general election, he beat Republican Roger L. Stout with 72% of the vote.[8][9]
In 2024, Blouin was selected for the Energy & Environment Innovation Fellowship hosted by Future Caucus, a bipartisan cohort for legislators concerned with climate change, energy policy, and environmental justice.[10][11]
Election history
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nate Blouin | 22,311 | 71.8% | |
| Republican | Roger Stout | 8,781 | 28.2% | |
| Total votes | 31,092 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nate Blouin | 4,469 | 75.9% | |
| Democratic | Gene Davis (incumbent) | 1,420 | 24.1% | |
| Total votes | 5,889 | 100% | ||