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Election 2028

Spencer Cox

Governor

Republican

Utah

In office sinceJan 4, 20215 years · 2 terms
Next electionNov 202825 months away
5Years in office
2029Term ends
State
District 1District 2District 3District 4
District info
Statewide seat
4 districts
Leans–
Population–
State officials

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About

Spencer James Cox is an American lawyer and politician serving since 2021 as the 18th governor of Utah. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2013 to 2021 as the eighth lieutenant governor of Utah. In Fairview, Utah, where Cox lives and was raised, he was elected to the city council in 2004 and then as mayor in 2005. In 2008, he was elected as a Sanpete County commissioner.

2026 Race

This seat isn't on the 2026 ballot; the current term ends Jan 1, 2029.

State Government
Republican trifectaVeto-proof Republican legislature
SenateRepublican majority
D 21%Other 3%R 76%
HouseRepublican majority
D 19%R 81%

Veto override: 2/3 of members elected in each chamber

Source: Ballotpedia, as of Sep 27, 2026

Executive Record

Sample
–Bills Signed
–Vetoes
–Executive Orders
–Veto Overrides

A governor's record is what they sign, veto, and order. These numbers light up when state bill tracking arrives – no estimates in the meantime.

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