Doug Fiefia | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jay Cobb |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Relations | Phil Uipi (uncle) |
| Alma mater | Utah State University Rice University |
| Website | dougfiefia.com |
Doug K. Fiefia is an American politician serving as a Republican member for the 48th district in the Utah House of Representatives since 2025.[1]
Early life and education
Fiefia's parents immigrated to Utah from Tonga in the 1970s.[2][3] His uncle, Phil Uipi, served in the Utah House of Representatives from 1991 to 1994.[2]
Fiefia graduated from Bingham High School, where he played football and served as student body president.[4]
Career
Fiefia previously worked in technology sales at Google.[5]
Utah House of Representatives
In 2024, Fiefia was elected to the Utah House of Representatives representing the 48th district.[2][3] His experience working at Google pushed him to become a proponent of data privacy laws and AI regulation.[5]
Electoral Record
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Doug Fiefia | 13,054 | 63.8 | |
| Democratic | Stephen Middleton | 7,405 | 36.2 | |
| Total votes | 20,459 | 100 | ||
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References
- ^ "Doug Fiefia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ a b c Vandenack, Tim (November 8, 2024). "Minority hopefuls on cusp of winning, augmenting the diversity of Utah's slate of elected leaders". KSL (AM). Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ a b Vaifanua, Tamara (January 20, 2025). "3 Pacific Islander lawmakers joining Utah Legislature". KSL-TV. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ Falk, Aaron; Kamrani, Christopher (February 3, 2013). "Pacific Islanders change the face of football in Utah". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ a b Beal-Cvetko, Bridger (May 26, 2025). "He once worked for Big Tech. Now this Utah lawmaker is leading efforts to regulate it". KSL (AM). Retrieved June 26, 2025.
- ^ "Doug Fiefia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
External links
- Doug Fiefia at the Utah State Legislature
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