2028 Utah gubernatorial election

For related races, see 2028 United States gubernatorial elections.

2028 Utah gubernatorial election

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Party Republican Democratic

Incumbent Governor Spencer Cox Republican

The 2028 Utah gubernatorial election will be held on November 7, 2028. Incumbent Republican governor Spencer Cox is retiring after serving two consecutive four-year terms. ^[1]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• Phil Lyman, state representative and candidate for governor in 2024 ^[2]

Potential

• Jason Chaffetz, former U.S. representative from UT-03 (2007–2017) ^{[3] [4]}

Declined

• Spencer Cox, incumbent governor ^[5]

References

1. Dunphey, Kyle (January 8, 2025). "A newly inaugurated Gov. Cox lays out his policy vision for the next four years • Utah News Dispatch". Utah News Dispatch. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
2. Nielson, Jacob (November 23, 2024). "At Orem forum, Phil Lyman announces 2028 election plans, Utah County clerk calls commissioner his 'nemesis'". Daily Herald. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
3. Gehrke, Robert (May 17, 2025). "Jason Chaffetz may be gearing up to run for Utah governor in 2028". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
4. Schott, Bryan (April 14, 2025). "Is Jason Chaffetz eyeing Utah's governor's mansion? $113K money move raises questions". Utah Political Watch. Retrieved October 23, 2025.
5. Dunphey, Kyle (January 8, 2025). "A newly inaugurated Gov. Cox lays out his policy vision for the next four years • Utah News Dispatch". Utah News Dispatch. Retrieved October 16, 2025.

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