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Salt Lake County councilwoman enters race for Utah governor

Salt Lake County councilwoman enters race for Utah governor

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake County Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton is entering the Utah governor’s race. Winder Newton announced her candidacy Wednesday, joining current Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox and businessman Jeff Burningham in the race for the Republican nomination. Other possible candidates reportedly include former Utah House Speaker […]

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Businessman becomes second Republican in Utah governor race

Businessman becomes second Republican in Utah governor race

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Businessman Jeff Burningham is throwing his hat into the ring for Utah governor in 2020, becoming the second Republican candidate to officially enter what could become a crowded field. Burningham said Tuesday that he’s a political outsider who would bring his business skills to the […]

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Utah governor donates $50k to Spencer Cox in governor’s race

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s political action committee has donated $50,000 to Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox’s campaign to be the state’s next governor. The Salt Lake Tribune reports campaign disclosure forms show the committee made the donation on Aug. 30. The donation makes Herbert the largest single donor […]

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FILE - OCTOBER 4, 2015: It was reported that Rep. Jason Chaffetz has officially launched his campaign for House speaker October 4, 2015. WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29:  Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) questions Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc. during her testimony in a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, September 29, 2015 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the use of taxpayer funding by Planned Parenthood and its affiliates.  (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Jason Chaffetz will not run for Utah governor

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz says he will not run for Utah governor next year. The former Republican congressman made the announcement Monday, noting he gave “serious consideration” to launching a 2020 campaign. Chaffetz says he might run for office again sometime in the future, […]

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