Governor Cox Considering Special Session Over Stewart’s Resignation

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Cox could call the Utah Legislature into a special session to deal with the upcoming resignation of Congressman Chris Stewart. The governor said yesterday that he wants to make sure any vacancy created by Stewart’s resignation is filled as quickly as possible. The legislature must approve funding for a special election and has ultimate control over when that election will be scheduled. But lawmakers may need to modify Utah’s election laws to hold a primary and election before next year. Stewart has not formally submitted his resignation, and Cox says the congressman is working with his office to determine an appropriate timeline.