Office closure in observance of Pioneer Day

July 12, 2024

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.

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Public notice: Soliciting arguments against constitutional amendments

June 3, 2024

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 […]

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Memorandum – Declaration of Candidacy of Layne Bangerter

April 29, 2024

TO: Lieutenant Governor Henderson FROM: Greg Bell DATE: April 29, 2024 SUBJECT: Declaration of candidacy of Layne Bangerter At the Utah GOP convention held April 26th 2024 gubernatorial nominee Phil Lyman nominated as his Lieutenant Governor running mate, Mr. Layne Bangerter of Washington County Utah. A controversy regarding whether Mr. Bangerter meets the Utah constitutional […]

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Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson designates Greg Bell as independent advisor

March 5, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY (Mar. 5, 2024) – Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson has designated Greg Bell to serve as an independent advisor for any complaints that may arise during the 2024 gubernatorial election. Because she is up for re-election this year as the running mate to Gov. Spencer Cox, Lt. Gov. Henderson is sequestering herself from […]

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Memorandum – 2024 Election Protocols

February 27, 2024

TO: All Staff in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor FROM: Deidre M. Henderson, Lieutenant Governor Ryan Cowley, Utah Director of Elections Joe Pyrah, Chief of Staff  DATE: February 27, 2024 SUBJECT: 2024 Election Protocols Under Utah Code the Lieutenant Governor serves as the “chief election officer of the state” (UCA 67-1a-2(1)(c)) with “direct authority […]

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Lt. Gov. Henderson: The 2024 Election is Not an Existential Threat to Democracy

January 31, 2024

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 […]

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Lt. Gov. Henderson announces filing extension to unaffiliated candidates

December 18, 2023

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 […]

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Lt. Gov. Henderson allows filing extension for unaffiliated presidential candidates

December 7, 2023

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 […]

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Criminal charges filed against former Juab County clerk/auditor

November 3, 2023

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. […]

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Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson accepts leadership role with National Lieutenant Governors Association

August 18, 2023

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 […]

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