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As surrounding states in the West continue to trend Democratic, will Utah remain a red stronghold? Or will it eventually become overtaken in an emerging sea of blue? That’s what’s at stake for Utah Republicans in the race for the Utah GOP’s next chairperson, a position largely off the radar of a public consumed by COVID-19 updates and the promise of better weather. Yet when delegates make their selection from five candidates at this weekend’s state convention, it will help determine the future of their party and its influence on Utah politics, said Derek Brown, the state GOP’s outg...

A long career in public service Herbert will officially step down Monday, as his Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox takes his place. Cox won the general election against Democratic opponent Chris Peterson with 63% of the vote. "I stand today to honor my friend, Gary Herbert, governor of the state of Utah for the last 12 years," Sen. Mike Lee said in his Senate floor speech. "Who after a long career in public service is now embarking on a really well-deserved, hard-earned retirement." @SenMikeLee payed tribute to @GovHerbert today on the floor of the United States Senate. We couldn't have said it better. Go...

Sen. Mike Lee: Gov. Gary Herbert has been a champion for all that is good in Utah Mike Lee © State of Utah Outgoing Utah Gov. Gary Herbert gives a farewell speech in a prerecorded video message on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. Editor’s note: On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Mike Lee honored outgoing Utah Gov. Gary Herbert with a speech on the Senate floor. Read his remarks as prepared for delivery. Mr./Madam President, I rise today to honor my friend, Gary Herbert, governor of the state of Utah for the last 12 years, who after a long career in public service is embarking on a well-earned...