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Spencer James Cox (born July 11, 1975) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 18th governor of Utah since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the eighth lieutenant governor of Utah from 2013 to 2021.
The governor of Utah is the head of government of Utah [2] and the commander-in-chief of its military forces. [3] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws [2] as well as the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Utah Legislature. [4] The governor may also convene the legislature on "extraordinary occasions". [5]
[2] [3] In the event of a vacancy, the governor is succeeded by the second-highest-ranking state official; in 45 states and 4 territories, the lieutenant governor is the first in the line of succession. [4] [5] As of January 8, 2024, there are 27 states with Republican governors and 23 states with Democratic governors.
Republican Spencer Cox wins reelection for governor in Utah; The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majority; AP Race Call: Democrat Debbie Dingell wins reelection to U.S. House in Michigan's 6th Congressional District; Democrat Debbie Dingell wins reelection to U.S. House in Michigan's 6th Congressional District
Republicans are defending more seats than Democrats in the governor’s races, with Utah being one of eight Republican-held states at risk on election day. Democrats, meanwhile, are only defending ...
Spencer Cox won the Republican nomination for Utah governor on Monday, as the lieutenant governor successfully staved off a comeback attempt by former U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman Jr. Cox has been ...
Incumbent Republican Governor Spencer Cox won re-election to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee, state Representative Brian King and Republican state Representative Phil Lyman, who ran as a write-in candidate after being defeated in the Republican primary. [1] Primary elections took place on June 25, 2024. [2]
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) handed former President Trump an endorsement Friday in the wake of a failed assassination attempt on Trump last weekend, a reversal of his previous position. “Mr.