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Carlos Artiles Fortun
Communications Specialist
[email protected]
801-910-5547

Welcome to Lt. Governor Henderson’s press shop. Here you can stay up-to-date on press releases, blog posts, and more communication coming directly from our office.

Lt. Governor's News

January 8, 2025

2025 Inauguration Speech

Four years ago, I was sworn in as Utah’s ninth lieutenant governor with little understanding of this role. Today, I have a better idea of what it means to be the state’s number two. To paraphrase Shakespeare, “A [lieutenant governor] shines as brightly as a [governor], until the [governor is near]. So doth the greater glory dim the less.”
November 4, 2024

MEDIA RELEASE – Election night results notice

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson warns that long lines at polling locations could delay election reporting of results on election night. In the interest of ensuring that Utahns have an opportunity to vote without the influence of initial results, early results will be held until the last voter in line has cast their ballot.
October 3, 2024

State of Elections Address – Hinckley Institute

Two weeks ago, the FBI intercepted an envelope containing white powder that was mailed to my office from the so-called “United States Traitor Elimination Army.” This individual or organization mailed similar packages to chief election officers in most states. The suspicious powder is being tested and the investigation into this threat is ongoing. But one thing is clear: whether the enclosed substance is toxic or not, this letter was sent with the malicious intent to harm not me or my staff, but you, the voters.
September 9, 2024

Public Notice – Full Text of Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Shall the Utah Constitution be amended to allow income tax money to be used for all state needs and prioritize public education funding for changes in enrollment and inflation? If this amendment is approved, state statute will eliminate the state sales tax on food.
August 2, 2024

NEWS RELEASE: Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson provides status update on Second Congressional District recount

Yesterday, the Tooele county clerk discovered an issue during their recount process affecting the way 55 adjudicated ballots were tallied. At this time, Washington County is the only other county in the Second Congressional District that is known to have experienced this issue. They are currently reviewing their adjudicated ballots.
July 12, 2024

Office closure in observance of Pioneer Day

SALT LAKE CITY (July 12, 2024) – On Wednesday, July 24th, the office of the Lieutenant Governor will be closed in observance of Pioneer Day, a state holiday in Utah. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this closure and wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday.