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Carlos Artiles Fortun
Communications Specialist
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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.”
December 12, 2024

Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Ceremony Speech

Several years ago, a mother brought her young daughter to visit the Utah State Capitol building and showed her a framed portrait of all the state senators hanging on the wall outside the senate chamber. After studying the pictures for a few moments, the exasperated daughter said, “No fair! Where are the girls?”
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.
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.
June 3, 2024

Public notice: Soliciting arguments against constitutional amendments

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor is preparing information about the Constitutional Amendments that will appear on the 2024 General Election ballot in November. In accordance with Utah Code 20-7-705, voters may request to submit an argument AGAINST the following Constitutional Amendments: H.J.R. 10 (2023) – Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution – Election of County Sheriffs H.J.R. 18 (2023) –