Spencer James Cox (born July 11, 1975) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 18th governor of Utah since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the eighth lieutenant governor of Utah from 2013 to 2021.

Nov 16, 2024 · Gov. Cox is focused on building a future of opportunity for every Utahn, neighborhoods where the American Dream is still achievable and an economy that celebrates entrepreneurs, rural Utah and the spirit of service. Gov. Spencer J. Cox is a husband, father, farmer and a sixth-generation Utahn. Learn more about Utah’s 18th governor.

Gov. Spencer J. Cox is a husband, father, farmer, recovering attorney, and Utah’s 18th governor. He also served as the 2023-2024 chairman of the National Governors Association .

Jan 23, 2025 · Utah Gov. Spencer Cox outlines priorities on housing, energy and infrastructure during his 2025 State of the State address.

Jan 23, 2025 · Gov. Spencer Cox leaned on familiar themes in his first State of the State of his second term. "We must build" the governor told the gathered audience at the Utah State Capitol, leaning into Utah's continued success among states, its values and its own peculiar brand of " weird." Like his inaugural address, and lawmakers this session, the governor is focused on housing, permitting reform and ...

Nov 6, 2024 · SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has won reelection, beating a Democratic state lawmaker to secure his second term in office despite recent confusion about the governor’s political leanings. Cox, long seen as a moderate Republican, was heavily favored to win in deep red Utah.

5 days ago · Our state leaders recently spoke to Utahns about their concerns, objectives and hopes. We offer our perspectives. Gov. Spencer Cox delivered citizens his fifth State of the State address last week. Cox’s comments focused on “we must build” in addressing the issues Utah confronts. Did he succeed? Cowley: Gov. Cox referenced the Greatest Generation building a trove of economically ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Gov. Spencer J. Cox will deliver his 2025 State of the State address to the people of Utah and the Utah State Legislature. He will present his priorities, vision and goals to build a stronger future for Utah.

Jan 8, 2025 · Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson and other statewide constitutional officers were sworn in during an inauguration ceremony. Instead of focusing on his administration's accomplishments, Cox credited Utah families, faiths and communities with making the state great.

Jan 8, 2025 · After they were delayed more than two hours after polls closed due to long voting lines, unofficial election night results showed Utah Gov. Spencer Cox had a commanding lead over his opponents on Tuesday, positioning him to continue on as Utah’s governor for …