86 Utah elected officials encourage DeSantis to run for president
Nov 14, 2022, 3:51 PM | Updated: 4:31 pm
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 08: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives a victory speech after defeating Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Charlie Crist during his election night watch party at the Tampa Convention Center on November 8, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. DeSantis was the projected winner by a double-digit lead. (Photo by Octavio Jones/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY — Many Utah elected officials are urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to consider running for President of the United States in 2024.
DeSantis, a Republican who has been serving as Florida Governor since January 2019, was encouraged to run by 86 Utah officials Monday.
Sen. Dan McCay, Sen. Todd Weiler and Sen. Mike McKell issued the following statement:
“Our nation stands at a crossroads. We recognize the need for a strong leader to guide and direct our nation, someone with a proven track record, strong conservative foundation, and who understands the operations of state government. We need a leader who will strengthen and unify the nation. Gov. Ron DeSantis serves his country and state well and skillfully navigated the many challenges Florida faced during his first term.
“As elected officials in Utah, we call upon Gov. DeSantis to form an exploratory committee for President of the United States in 2024.”
Just days earlier, former U.S. President Donald Trump called DeSantis an “average” governor who would have never won in 2018 without Trump’s help also calling him, “Ron DeSanctimonious.”
The support for DeSantis from Utah leaders was announced Monday, while multiple sources expect Trump to make a formal speech Tuesday, possibly announcing his candidacy for President of the United States.
The full list of names of Utah elected officials listed in the release can be found below:
State Auditor John Dougall
Sen. Todd Weiler
Sen. Scott Sandall
Sen. Mike McKell
Sen. Mike Kennedy
Sen. Lincoln Fillmore
Sen. Kirk Cullimore
Sen. Jake Anderegg
Sen. Evan Vickers
Sen. Derrin Owens
Sen. Daniel McCay
Sen. Curtis Bramble
Rep. Tom Hawkes
Rep. Susan Pulsipher
Rep. Ryan D. Wilcox
Rep. Robert Spendlove
Rep. Raymond Ward
Rep. Paul Cutler
Rep. Mike Schultz
Rep. Melissa Garff Ballard
Rep. Marsha Judkins
Rep. Keven J Stratton
Rep. Kera Birkeland
Rep. Ken Ivory
Rep. Kay Christofferson
Rep. Karianne Lisonbee
Rep. Karen Peterson
Rep. Jordan Teuscher
Rep. Jon Hawkins
Rep. Jefferson Moss
Rep. Jefferson Burton
Rep. Elect Stephanie Gricius
Rep. Doug Welton
Rep. Dan Johnson
Rep. Colin Jack
Rep. Christine Watkins
Rep. Casey Snider
Rep. Candace Pierucci
Rep. Brady Brammer
Rep. Walt Brooks
Mayor Trent Staggs
Mayor Tamara Tran
Mayor Mike Mendenhall
Mayor Mark Johnson
Mayor Lorin Palmer
Mayor Kendalyn Harris
Mayor Julie Fullmer
Mayor Dawn Ramsey
Mayor Brian J. Horrocks
Mayor Bill Wright
County Clerk Josh Daniels
County Auditor Elect Rod Mann
Councilmember Todd Williams
Councilmember Troy McDougal
Councilmember Terry D Peterson
Councilmember Tawnee McCay
Councilmember Tamara Zander
Councilmember Stacy Beck
Councilmember Sheldon Stewart
Councilmember Seth Sorensen
Councilmember Scott L Smith
Councilmember Richard Higginson
Councilmember Paul Hancock
Councilmember Michael Green
Councilmember Mark Hales
Councilmember Laurie Stringham
Councilmember Kevin Oyler
Councilmember Kari Malkovich
Councilmember Jesse Bell
Councilmember Gina Worthen
Councilmember Don Shelton
Councilmember Dea Theodore
Councilmember Dave Erickson
Councilmember Dave Alvord
Councilmember Clint Morris
Councilmember Claude Wells
Councilmember Chris Condie
Councilmember Cal Roberts
Councilmember Bradley G. Marlor
Councilmember Ben Hillyard
Councilmember Aimee Winder Newton
Commissioner Randy B. Elliott
Commissioner-Elect Brandon Gordon
Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner
Clerk/Auditor Jess Bradfield
Auditor Chris Harding
