News from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor

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February 17, 2026

Recognizing Utah’s Next Generation of Artists

Lt. Gov. Henderson spoke to winners of the 54th Annual Utah All-State High School Art Show. The student artists received awards and displayed some of their projects in the Rotunda.
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February 10, 2026

Hosting Public Open Office Hours

Lt. Gov. Henderson has been opening her office at the Capitol to meet Utahns. People from all walks of life have shown up to talk issues, get advice and just say hi. This group of high school students wanted to talk all things government and said they can’t wait to vote.
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February 2, 2026

Connecting with Congress

Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson met with two members of Congress from Utah. She caught up with U.S. Senator John Curtis in Washington, D.C. and U.S. Representative Blake Moore at the Utah State Capitol. No matter where they meet in the country, these leaders share a commitment to shaping Utah’s future.
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January 23, 2026

Voter Citizenship Review Update

Last year we began a citizenship review of all registered voters in Utah. While it is not fully completed, we want to share some preliminary findings. Find them here.
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January 21, 2026

Social Work Day on the Hill

Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson spoke to professionals and students for Social Work Day on the Hill. The work they do supports countless Utahns, often on their worst days. Lt. Gov. Henderson expressed the importance of Utah having well-prepared, compassionate social workers in hospitals, schools and public clinics. She also praised their involvement during the legislative session and encouraged them to make
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January 8, 2026

Literacy Symposium Focuses on Reading Tools

State officials met with educators, business leaders, librarians and others to discuss ways to help our children level up literacy skills. The Lt. Gov. joined authors like Brandon Mull, Ally Condie and Jennifer Nielsen in sharing how reading has benefitted them and how it can do the same for all Utah kids.