Representative David Daniel Marriott

David Daniel Marriott (born November 2, 1939) is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Utah’s 2nd congressional district from 1977 to 1985. A member of the Republican Party, he represented his district during a period of significant political and economic change in the United States, participating in the legislative process over four consecutive terms in office.

Marriott was born on November 2, 1939, and came of age in the mid-twentieth century, a time marked by postwar growth and evolving national politics. Details of his early life, including his family background and upbringing, have not been widely publicized, but his later professional and political career reflects a grounding in business and public affairs that shaped his approach to service in Congress.

Before entering national politics, Marriott pursued a career that provided him with experience relevant to legislative work, particularly in areas affecting economic and constituent concerns. His professional background helped establish his credentials within the Republican Party in Utah and contributed to his viability as a candidate for federal office. By the mid-1970s, he had become sufficiently prominent within state political circles to seek and win election to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Marriott was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1976 as a Republican from Utah’s 2nd congressional district and took office on January 3, 1977. He served four terms, remaining in Congress until January 3, 1985. During these years, he participated in the democratic process at the federal level, representing the interests of his constituents in Utah while the nation confronted issues such as inflation, energy policy, and shifting foreign relations. As a member of the House of Representatives, he contributed to the legislative process through his votes, committee work, and engagement with policy debates, reflecting the priorities of his district and party.

Marriott’s congressional service coincided with the closing years of the Ford administration, the entirety of the Carter administration, and the first term of the Reagan administration, a period marked by partisan realignment and significant changes in federal domestic and economic policy. Within this context, he worked as part of the Republican conference in the House, helping to shape and respond to legislative initiatives that affected both Utah and the broader nation. His tenure in office underscored his role as a representative voice for his constituents during a transformative era in American political life.

After leaving Congress in 1985, Marriott returned to private life, drawing on his experience in both business and government. While he did not again hold federal elective office, his years in the House of Representatives left a record of participation in national policymaking and constituent representation. As of the latest public information, he remains recognized as a former member of Congress from Utah who served during a pivotal period in late twentieth-century American history.