Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is likely to win a second term after he beat his primary challenger on Tuesday.Cox, a moderate Republican who took office in 2021, prevail
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a news briefing during the final day of the Utah Legislature, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Salt Lake City.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is likely to win a second term after he beat his primary challenger on Tuesday. Cox, a moderate Republican who took office in 2021, prevailed in the primary after he was booed earlier this year by GOP convention delegates, who tend to lean farther right. Utah’s more muted Republican electorate chose Cox over state Rep. Phil Lyman, a former county commissioner turned state legislator who espoused false claims of election fraud following the 2020 presidential election.
Cox will face Democratic nominee Brian King, a state representative, in November. The Republican incumbent is heavily favored to win in a state that hasn’t had a Democrat in the governor’s office since 1985.“Congratulations to Governor Cox on officially securing the Republican nomination. As the incumbent, I trust that voters will hold him accountable for his record. Currently, 60% of Utahns feel our state is moving in the wrong direction.
“Utahns deserve a Governor who doesn’t just talk about better politics but actually delivers for everyday people. Utahns deserve common-sense leadership that is focused on results and public good, not rhetoric and special interests. If you are looking for something different, feeling left behind by your party, and want the government to get back on track, I invite you to join us. We are building a coalition of pragmatists, not purists, where all are welcome – for the better.
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