(SALT LAKE CITY, UT) - Yesterday evening, Governor Cox’s campaign launched a scathing attack on his primary opponent, Phil Lyman, following the dismissal of Lyman’s lawsuit seeking to be placed on the General Election ballot. The Cox campaign took to social media to share a statement from Lt. Governor Henderson accusing Lyman of trying to “steal an election.”
But someone ought to remind Lt. Governor Henderson who her running mate, Spencer Cox, publicly endorsed for president just a few weeks ago: former President Donald Trump. Governor Cox can’t simultaneously condemn election denial while backing a candidate whose actions on January 6th – not to mention his election interference in both 2016 and 2020, then spreading election denialism – were nothing short of a direct attack on our democracy.
Let’s not forget: Cox himself called the January 6th insurrection “sickening.” Yet, in a baffling display of inconsistency, he’s now chosen to endorse the very person who incited that riot—a man who epitomizes the disregard for the rule of law in hopes of “stealing an election,” a position Cox claims to abhor.
Brian King, the Democratic candidate for Utah Governor, said in a statement, “How many times will we have to point out that Governor Cox only stands on principle when it is politically convenient? The Governor condemns election fraud and denial – except when it comes to Trump. His endorsement of the former president directly contradicts his stance on election integrity, leaving Utahns to wonder: does Cox have any firm principles at this point?
“While we agree that anyone casting doubt on our election system is unacceptable, Governor Cox, you can’t have it both ways. Utah voters deserve leaders who stand by their principles—not ones who waver whenever it’s politically expedient. In the end, Cox’s attack on Lyman is the very definition of hypocrisy. Pot, meet kettle.”
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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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