Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is set to debate his primary challenger on the heels of his defeat for his party's nomination at the state GOP convention. The incumbent governor was met with loud boos from delegates at the April convention who argued he’s too moderate to represent the state again.
FILE - Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a news briefing, March 1, 2024, in Salt Lake City. Cox is set to dual on the debate stage, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, with his primary challenger, Phil Lyman. FILE - Utah state Rep. Phil Lyman, a candidate for governor, addresses nearly 4,000 delegates at the Utah Republican Party Convention, April 27, 2024, in Salt Lake City. Lyman is set to dual on the debate stage, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox . FILE - Supporters of Utah state Rep.
The Republican primary winner will face Democratic nominee Brian King, a state representative, in November. That GOP candidate is heavily favored to win in a deeply red state that hasn’t had a Democrat in the governor’s office since 1985. The Associated Press is the most trusted source of information on election night, with a history of accuracy dating to 1848.Cox’s brand of socially conscious conservatism has led to occasional sparring matches with Republican legislative leaders since he took office in 2021 and has sometimes placed him at odds with the national party as it has shifted further right.
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