Governor's Race

Utah hasn’t had a Democratic governor since Scott M. Matheson served from 1977-1985.

The Republican state representative from Blanding, Utah, is known nationally for his pardon by former President Donald Trump.

Republican Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox and Democrat Chris Peterson, a University of Utah law professor, are vying for the first open seat for Governor since 2004. The state’s coronavirus pandemic response has been a centerpiece of the race. Peterson has criticized Cox for not doing enough to protect people’s health, but Cox has defended the state’s “balanced approach.”

Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox says he hasn’t made a final decision about running for governor in 2020. But there’s mounting proof that the popular Republican will…

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Peter Cooke criticizes Governor Herbert on Public Lands policy, Salt Lake County decides to help fund the new downtown…

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Peter Cooke says he’ll limit individual contributions to his campaign, if Governor Gary Herbert will join him. Cooke…