(SALT LAKE CITY, UT) - Tonight, in the only televised debate of the 2024 gubernatorial general election, Democratic nominee Brian King drew a sharp contrast with Spencer Cox, saying “You deserve a governor who will do hard things, no matter how difficult or uncertain.” He ended the night by inviting Utahns who are tired of divisive, national politics and who don’t feel like their leaders represent them to join his campaign, making specific appeals to Nikki Haley voters and those who hoped Donald Trump would not be the Republican nominee.
Gabi Finlayson, Campaign Manager for Brian King, released the following statement:
“Tonight, we saw a real contrast. Throughout the debate, on issue after issue, there was only one candidate who proved he is truly listening to middle-class families and will prioritize their needs as governor. 62% of Utahns think our state is headed in the wrong direction and we know why: over the past 4 years, we’ve been witness to the ever-widening gap between the enormity of our problems and the smallness of our politics. We need a leader who will bring down housing prices, address the cost of living, trust families to make decisions about their own futures, protect our natural resources, and lead with common sense, bipartisan solutions. That is Brian King.
“As Brian said, if you’re frustrated by politics, if you feel like people in power aren’t listening to you, if you no longer feel like your party represents you, there is a place for you in our campaign. We’re building a coalition of pragmatists, not purists, and together, we have the opportunity to create a future where families are trusted, where everyone has the chance to get ahead, and where we do hard things, no matter how difficult or uncertain. Join us — for the better.”
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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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