Candice Pierucci
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
Assumed office
October 26, 2019
Preceded byJohn Knotwell
Constituency52nd district (2019–2023)
49th district (2023–present)
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAndy Pierucci

Candice Pierucci is an American politician serving in the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 49, which includes portions of Herriman and Riverton, Utah. At the time of her appointment, she was the youngest member of the Utah Legislature. [1]

Early life and career

Pierucci lives in Riverton and grew up in Herriman.[2] She graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's degree in political science,[1] and a masters' in public administration from the University of Utah.[3]

Political career

Prior to her appointment to the legislature, Pierucci interned in the Washington, D.C. office of Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, worked for Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, and as development director for the Sutherland Institute, a conservative think tank.[1]

Pierucci currently serves as chair of the Utah House Education Committee.[4]

Personal life

Pierucci is married to Andy Pierucci. They have one child.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Twenty-seven-year-old Candice Pierucci is Utah’s newest — and youngest — lawmaker," The Salt Lake Tribune, November 9, 2019
  2. ↑ "About Representative Candice Pierucci".
  3. ↑ Bio on campaign website
  4. ↑ "Utah House Education Committee Roster".


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