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Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson accepts leadership role with National Lieutenant Governors Association
August 18, 2023Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson formally accepted a leadership role with the nonpartisan National Lieutenant Governors Association on Friday. Nominated and approved by her peers, Lt. Gov. Henderson began service immediately as an at-large member of the NLGA Executive Committee. The committee is responsible for guiding the association as its members work to address issues and […]
Read MoreLt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Statement on 3rd District Court Decision
July 31, 2023“Today’s decision is a win for the rule of law. We appreciate the Court’s order denying the motion to halt the CD2 special election, questioning the venue, timing, and, most importantly, merits of the case. “Lawsuits, such as this one, that are driven by politics and false accusations instead of facts, are an enormous waste […]
Read MoreUtah sets 2023 special, municipal election dates
June 17, 2023Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed HB 2001, Election Amendments, today. This bill, which passed in a special session of the Legislature on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, enacts provisions related to a special election in the 2nd Congressional District, and the municipal elections that will be held in 2023. “This new schedule makes sure Utahns will […]
Tags: elections Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson Read MoreLt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson applauds Supreme Court decision to uphold ICWA
June 15, 2023Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued this statement following the Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA): Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court upholds the incalculable value of Native American children to tribal nations in Utah and across the country. SCOTUS voted 7-2 to affirm the constitutionality of the […]
Tags: Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson Native American Read MoreLt. Gov. Deidre Henderson requests state investigation of former Juab County Clerk/Auditor Alaina E. Lofgran for potential misconduct
March 10, 2023Last month, Lt. Gov. Henderson asked Attorney General Sean Reyes to investigate the former Juab County clerk/auditor for alleged misconduct that occurred before Alaina E. Lofgran’s term in office expired at the end of 2022. Current Juab County officials reported the potential election offenses to the lieutenant governor in February. A subpoena was served on […]
Tags: elections investigation Read MoreGov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson applaud results of the 2023 General Legislative Session
March 3, 2023Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson declared the 2023 General Legislative Session a resounding success for the people of Utah, with legislators approving historic funding for education, housing, water conservation and infrastructure. They also applauded historic tax cuts that will benefit Utahns during a time of inflation. “We’re grateful to legislators and their […]
Tags: Gov. Spencer Cox Legislature Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson Read MoreLt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson encourages the swift passage of ICWA
January 31, 2023Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued this statement following the stalled effort to codify the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA): Utahns believe in the fundamental importance of strong families and communities. For that reason, codifying ICWA is in the state’s interest and aligns with our values. At its core, ICWA keeps Native American children with Native […]
Read MoreGov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson mourn the passing of Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Chairman Rupert Steele
January 26, 2023Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson mourn the passing of Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Chairman Rupert Steele
Read MoreUtah Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson congratulate new Navajo Nation administration
January 10, 2023On behalf of the state of Utah, we congratulate Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren and Vice President Richelle Montoya on this historic moment for the Diné.
Tags: Gov. Spencer Cox inauguration Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson Navajo Nation Utah Read MoreLt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson releases statement on the legislative audit of Utah’s elections
December 13, 2022Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said, “I’m grateful the legislative audit found no evidence of systematic problems, widespread errors, or significant fraud in Utah’s elections.
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