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January 31, 2024
Lt. Gov. Henderson: The 2024 Election is Not an Existential Threat to Democracy
During a speech near the fabled Revolutionary encampment at Valley Forge, President JoeBiden drew a parallel between the embattled continental army—exhausted but notdefeated patriots placing their lives and fortunes on the altar of liberty—and today’sembittered political landscape. This November, he said, “Democracy is on the ballot. Yourfreedom is on the ballot.” Two weeks later at a rally in New Hampshire,
December 18, 2023
Lt. Gov. Henderson announces filing extension to unaffiliated candidates
SALT LAKE CITY (Dec. 18, 2023) – Consistent with the recent guidance of the United States District Court concerning unaffiliated presidential candidates, Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson will accept all unaffiliated candidates’ certificates of nomination filed after January 8th through March 5th, 2024. The lieutenant governor made the decision after looking at the constitutionality of the statute, in consultation with legislative
December 7, 2023
Lt. Gov. Henderson allows filing extension for unaffiliated presidential candidates
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson will not reject certificates ofnomination for unaffiliated presidential candidates who fail to meet the current statutory deadlineof January 8, 2024. Under the guidance of Judge David Nuffer, the lieutenant governor hasagreed to allow unaffiliated presidential candidates to file through March 5, 2024. “This decision has been made in the spirit of
November 3, 2023
Criminal charges filed against former Juab County clerk/auditor
SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 02, 2023) – Today, criminal charges were filed against former Juab County Clerk/Auditor Alaina E. Lofgran. Earlier this year, Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson requested an investigation after learning of alleged missing and mishandled election records. “These charges are serious and reflect the heavy responsibility of county clerks to uphold election law. Public trust demands accountability of
August 18, 2023
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson accepts leadership role with National Lieutenant Governors Association
Lt. 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 advance solutions for states and
July 31, 2023
Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Statement on 3rd District Court Decision
“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 of government resources and taxpayer