(SALT LAKE CITY, UT) - Today, Brian King’s campaign released their latest digital advertisement: a video with Phil Lyman, former GOP candidate and anticipated write-in candidate for Governor. The ad, a play on Governor Cox’s Disagree Better ad from 2020, highlights King and Lyman’s many disagreements on issues like public lands, education, reproductive rights, election processes, and the role of government. Despite their differences, the two acknowledge their agreement that Spencer Cox should not be Utah’s next governor.
Upon the release of the video, Brian King released the following statement: “Let’s be clear: Phil Lyman and I disagree on just about everything. However, one thing we’re on the same page about is that Spencer Cox should not be our next Governor. And Utahns agree: over 60% believe that our state is on the wrong track. Unfortunately, the Spencer Cox who has been in the governor’s office for the last 4 years is not the Spencer Cox who was elected in 2020. Regardless of which side of the aisle you are on, Cox has proven that he is unreliable, unprincipled, and untrustworthy. On this, Phil and I agree.
“When we started this campaign, we set out to build a broad coalition of pragmatists, made up of Utahns who are looking for change—Democrats, Independents, and Republicans alike. That is more important now than ever before. Any Utahn who agrees that our state needs different leadership is welcome in our campaign, and I plan to continue talking to voters of all political backgrounds across the state between now and November.”
Phil Lyman also released a statement, saying “Honesty, integrity, and transparency are the cornerstones of true leadership. Unfortunately, we've witnessed Governor Cox flip-flop on critical issues, saying one thing and doing another. Utah needs leaders with unshakable character—those who will confront challenges head-on and engage in direct, honest conversations to move our state forward. While Representative King and I may not see eye to eye on everything, I've sat beside him in the House for years and have seen his unwavering commitment to his principles and the causes he believes in.”
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Brian King represents District 23 in the Utah State House of Representatives. Elected in 2008, he also served as the House Minority Leader from 2015 to 2023. In addition to his role in public service, Brian is a practicing attorney and business owner. He lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, Ann, accompanied by the delightful presence of their dog, Cora. Brian has four daughters, three stepchildren, and three grandchildren. Watch the campaign’s most recent ad: “A Place for Pioneers”. To learn more about Brian’s campaign for governor, visit kingforutah.com.
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