Todd Weiler, a Utah State Senator, posted a series of tweets on April 4, 2026, highlighting the educational and ecclesiastical backgrounds of Elder Holmes and Elder Clement M. Matswagothata.
In one post, Weiler stated: “2/ Elder Holmes received a bachelor of arts degree in political science in 2008 and a juris doctor degree in 2012, both from ASU. He was vice president of Holmes Homes of Arizona from 2006 to 2010. In 2014, he founded Holmes Law, PLC.” This tweet provides details about Elder Holmes’ academic achievements at Arizona State University and his professional experience in law and business.
Another tweet by Weiler described church service: “3/ Elder Holmes has served in a number of Church callings, including full-time missionary in the Germany Munich Mission, bishop, high councilor, stake president, and Area Seventy.”
Weiler also shared information about another church leader: “Elder Clement M. Matswagothata waa full-time missionary in the South Africa Capetown Mission, high councilor, bishop, stake president, and Area Seventy. #churchofjesuschrist”
Both Elder Holmes and Elder Matswagothata have held various leadership positions within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The titles referenced—bishop, high councilor, stake president, and Area Seventy—are lay leadership roles within the church’s organizational structure.
Weiler serves as a state senator for Utah’s District 23. He is known for his involvement with legal issues affecting his community as well as engagement with faith-based organizations.
