Officials

About

Mike L. Kohler is a Republican serving as the representative for Utah House District 59 since January 1, 2021, after being elected in November 2020. A longtime resident of Midway, Utah, he previously operated a family farm before selling his share and now manages the Midway Irrigation Company. Kohler served 16 years on the Wasatch County Commission and Council, addressing sustainable growth, planning, transportation, and utilities. He is vice chair of the House Education Committee, and serves on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment; Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations; Education Interim; Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim; and the Joint Legislative Water Development Commission. Married to Laurie; as of early 2026, he announced he will not seek reelection.

Education and Political Experience

  • No public details available on formal education.
  • Wasatch County Commission and Council member .
  • Elected to Utah House of Representatives, District 59 , 2020; began service January 1, 2021.
  • Vice Chair, House Committee on Education.
  • Member, House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee.
  • Member, Joint Legislative Commission on Water Development.
  • Member, Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental Quality Appropriations.

Committees

Education Interim

member

Legislative Water Development Commission

member

Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Interim

member

Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment

member

Political Subdivisions

member

Water Development Commission 2026

member