Blake Moore

Blake David Moore (born June 22, 1980)[1] is an American politician and former diplomat from the state of Utah. He is the Representative for Utah's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

For the American football player, see Blake Moore (American football).
Blake Moore
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Utah's 1st district
Assumed office
January 3, 2021
Preceded byRob Bishop
Personal details
Born
Blake David Moore

(1980-06-22) June 22, 1980
Ogden, Utah, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Jane Boyer
​
(m. 2010)​
Children3
EducationUniversity of Utah (BA)
Northwestern University (MS)

Early life and education

Moore was born and raised in Ogden, Utah. He attended Ogden High School, graduating in 1998.[2][3] During high school, he was a quarterback for the football team.[4] In 1997, he won the Wendy's High School Heisman.[5] He is an Eagle Scout.[6]

After graduating from high school, Moore enrolled at Utah State University on a football scholarship.[7] Moore's freshman year roommate was American-born Azerbaijani NBA player Spencer Nelson. During his freshman year, Moore's football scholarship was rescinded by a newly-installed football coach after he left to serve as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Seoul, South Korea.[8]

After returning from his mission, Moore transferred to the University of Utah, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in behavioral science and business. He earned a Master of Science degree in public policy and administration from Northwestern University.[9][10]

Career

Moore was United States Foreign Service officer in the United States Department of State, and worked as a principal for the Cicero Group, a management consulting firm based in Salt Lake City.[11]

U.S. House of Representatives

2020
Main article: 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah § District 1

In February 2020, Moore declared his candidacy for Utah's 1st congressional district in the 2020 elections.[11] In a field of 12 primary candidates, Moore advanced out of the Republican nominating convention, together with Weber County Commissioner Kerry Gibson. Two other candidates – Davis County commissioner Bob Stevenson and Kaysville mayor Katie Witt – also secured their spot in the primary by gathering signatures. Moore then won the 4-way Republican primary election held on June 30.[12]

In the November election, Moore defeated Democratic nominee Darren Parry. He assumed office on January 3, 2021.[13][14]

Committee assignments
  • Committee on Armed Services [15]
  • Committee on Natural Resources [16]

Personal life

Moore and his wife, Jane Boyer, have three boys.[17][18] In October 2020, Moore, Jane, and his three children all tested positive for COVID-19, though none were hospitalized with the illness.[19]

References
  1. Bautista, Lillian (November 30, 2020). "Rep.-elect Blake Moore (R-Utah-01)". The Hill. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
  2. Standard-Examiner, TIM VANDENACK. "Ogden native, former U.S. foreign service officer launches U.S. House bid". Standard-Examiner. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  3. "Blake Moore – General". National Football Foundation. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  4. "Ogden quarterback is so much Moore than a good football player – Deseret News". Deseret.com. November 4, 1997. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  5. "House hopeful Blake Moore puts focus on foreign service, work with Utah's economy | Government". standard.net. June 16, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  6. "Ogden's Blake Moore named national winner of High School Heisman – Deseret News". Deseret.com. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  7. "Another Utah congressional candidate runs in a district where he does not live". The Salt Lake Tribune.
  8. "How Utahn Blake Moore went from a political unknown to GOP nominee for Congress". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  9. "Blake Moore". Cicero Group. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  10. KUTV (June 16, 2020). "Blake Moore – 1st Congressional District candidate". KUTV. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  11. "Ogden native, former U.S. foreign service officer launches U.S. House bid | Government". standard.net. June 16, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
  12. "Blake Moore wins Utah's tight 1st Congressional District GOP race". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
  13. "AP: Blake Moore wins Utah's 1st Congressional District". KSLNewsRadio. November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  14. "Blake Moore will be a new Utah face in Congress as Reps. Chris Stewart, John Curtis also win big". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  15. "Congressman Blake Moore Selected to Serve on the House Armed Services Committee | Representative Blake Moore". blakemoore.house.gov. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  16. "Congressman Blake Moore Selected to Serve on the House Committee on Natural Resources | Representative Blake Moore". blakemoore.house.gov. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  17. "Meet Blake". Elect Blake Moore for Congress. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  18. Oglesby, Jon. "Former High School Heisman winner giving back". Standard-Examiner. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  19. "1st District candidate Blake Moore tests positive for COVID-19". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Rob Bishop		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Utah's 1st congressional district
2021–present		 Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by
Barry Moore		 United States Representatives by seniority
417th		 Succeeded by
Frank J. Mrvan
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