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Gail Miller Endorses Spencer Cox For Utah Governor As Do Other Business Leaders

SALT LAKE CITY-Thursday, Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox was endorsed in the governor’s race by Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller and a list of other business leaders. Miller is among the most prominent of 50 entrepreneurs, including CEO’s of large companies in the Beehive State to endorse the Fairview, Utah […]

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Utah Gov. Gary Herbert Says ‘No Deal’ Made With Gubernatorial Candidate Wright

SALT LAKE CITY-Thursday, during the Utah Coronavirus task force briefing at the Utah State Capitol Building, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said “no deal has been made” with gubernatorial candidate Thomas Wright. Herbert acknowledged he had asked Wright to drop out of the race and support his chosen successor, Lt. Gov. […]

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Utah Gov. Gary Herbert Endorses Spencer Cox For Governor Ahead of GOP Primary

SALT LAKE CITY-Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has endorsed Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox in the state’s gubernatorial election, slated for June 30 per a statement from the Governor’s office Thursday morning. Cox has spent the last few months leading the state’s Coronavirus Task Force. Three additional Republicans are in the race. […]

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Utah candidate claims stay-home order cost her a ballot spot

Utah candidate claims stay-home order cost her a ballot spot

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah House candidate from Ogden has sued Republican Gov. Gary Herbert, claiming his stay-home order cost her a place on the upcoming primary ballot and asking a judge to extend the deadline for petition signature submissions. Republican Lorraine Brown filed the lawsuit Friday against […]

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Utah Democratic gubernatorial candidate picks running mate

Utah Democratic gubernatorial candidate picks running mate

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Peterson named a health care advocate as his running mate. Peterson announced Monday he has chosen Karina Brown of Nibley to share the ticket with him, The Deseret News reports. Nibley helped sponsor a 2018 Medicaid expansion ballot initiative known as […]

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Governor Herbert, Dr. Dunn, Address Utah Media For Wednesday Press Briefing

SALT LAKE CITY-Wednesday, Utah Governor Gary Herbert and state epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn addressed the media for their daily press briefing. Herbert mentioned there have been several modifications to the initial directive he gave March 27. Perhaps the most significant one is that Utahns can now go into restaurants or […]

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Utah Governor Gary Herbert and his staff give Monday briefing

SALT LAKE CITY-Monday, Utah Governor Gary Herbert addressed Utah media during the first briefing that has occurred since he put his “Stay Safe Stay Home” directive into effect last Friday. Herbert confirmed these briefings will continue daily through at least April 14. On April 14, Utah’s current situation will be […]

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Spencer J. Cox Addresses Media Friday

SALT LAKE CITY-Friday afternoon, Utah lieutenant governor Spencer Cox addressed the media, sharing information on COVID-19. Cox reiterated the instructions previously given by Utah Governor Gary Herbert, advising Utahns to avoid large group gatherings and to practice social distancing. Cox also exhorted residents to stay home if they are feeling […]

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Spencer Cox picks Utah Sen. Deidre Henderson as running mate

Spencer Cox picks Utah Sen. Deidre Henderson as running mate

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gubernatorial candidate Spencer Cox announced his running mate Thursday: Utah Sen. Diedre Henderson. “As we look at the problems that Utah is facing in the near future, and in the long term, I think we really need people in leadership who know how to work […]

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Governor candidate halts signature effort over coronavirus

Governor candidate halts signature effort over coronavirus

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham has suspended his effort to gather signatures to qualify for the primary ballot amid concerns about the new coronavirus. The Republican said Friday that he “couldn’t sleep” thinking about potential spread of the virus as his team knocks on 1,500 doors […]

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