Gov. Spencer Cox reveals preference for 1 candidate in upcoming 2nd District election
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declined to endorse a Republican candidate in the special election to replace Congressman Chris Stewart during Thursday's mon...
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declined to endorse a Republican candidate in the special election to replace Congressman Chris Stewart during Thursday's monthly press conference but said he thinks Utah would benefit from a candidate who represents the state's southern half, and said Celeste Maloy is ready to 'hit the ground running' from Day 1. Cox spoke highly of all three Republican candidates who have qualified for the 2nd Congressional District primary election on Sept. 5 — GOP convention winner Maloy, businessman-turned-party-insider Bruce Hough and former state lawmaker Becky Edwards — repeating that voters were lucky to have 'three candidates that are just that capable.