Utah Governor Spencer Cox

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has popular support but faces criticism from the right wing of his party and is being challenged by a candidate known for bucking authority.

Utah State House Rep. Phil Lyman leads Gov. Spencer Cox in GOP gubernatorial nomination race

Utah State House Rep. Phil Lyman leads Gov. Spencer Cox in a hypothetical two-way matchup for the state's GOP gubernatorial nomination according to an internal poll. Lyman has strong support among very conservative delegates and those who favor Trump and Sen. Mike Lee. Cox has a checkered record on conservative issues and faces challenges from other candidates.