National Governors AssociationThe National Governors Association (NGA) is an American political organization founded in 1908. The association's 55 members are the governors of the 50 states, 5 federal territories and commonwealths. Members come from across the political spectrum. The NGA serves as a public policy liaison between state governments and the federal government.
Republican Party (United States)Political partyThe Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party (GOP), is a right-wing populist and neo-nationalist political party in the United States, sitting on the right-wing to far-right of the political spectrum. Founded in 1854, it emerged as the main rival of the Democratic Party in the 1850s, and the two parties have dominated American politics since then.
Lieutenant Governor of UtahThe office of the lieutenant governor of Utah was created in 1975. Nine people have held the position since then. Prior to the creation of the lieutenant governor's office, the succession to the governorship of Utah was held by the Utah Secretary of State. The office of the secretary of state was abolished by the state legislature in 1976; its duties were given to the newly created office of the lieutenant governor.Democratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is a liberal political party in the United States, sitting on the center to center-left of the political spectrum. Founded in 1828, it is the world's oldest active political party. Its main rival is the Republican Party, and since the 1850s, both have dominated American politics. The Democratic Party initially supported Jacksonian democracy, agrarianism, and geographical expansionism, while opposing a national bank and high tariffs.
Jon Huntsman Jr.American politician (born 1960)Jon Meade Huntsman Jr. (born March 26, 1960) is an American politician, businessman, and diplomat who served as the 16th governor of Utah from 2005 to 2009. Huntsman is a member of the Republican Party. Huntsman has served three times as an ambassador of the United States: 1992–1993 as ambassador to Singapore, 2009–2011 as ambassador to China, and 2017–2019 as ambassador to Russia.
Utah County, UtahUtah County is the second-most populous county in the U.S. state of Utah. The county seat and largest city is Provo, which is the state's fourth-largest city, and the largest outside of Salt Lake County. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 659,399. Utah County is one of two counties forming the Provo-Orem-Lehi metropolitan area, and is part of the larger Salt Lake City-Provo-Ogden Combined Statistical Area.
President of the United StatesHead of state and governmentFor other uses, see President of the United States (other).The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. The power of the presidency has grown since the first president, George Washington, took office in 1789.
Barack ObamaPresident of the United States from 2009 to 2017PersonalEarly life and careerFamilyHonorsPublic imagePublications Dreams from My FatherThe Audacity of HopeA Promised LandSummer playlistNon-profit organizations Obama FoundationOne America AppealSpeechesIllinois State Senator and U.S. Senator from IllinoisIllinois State Senate tenure2004 DNC keynote addressU.S. Senate tenure2004 electionsponsored bills44th President of the United StatesPresidencytimelineTransitionInaugurationsfirstsecondEfforts to impeachPresidential libraryTenureFirst 100 daysRecovery ActTripsinternationalRussia nuclear treatyNobel Peace PrizeAffordable Care ActDodd–FrankIraq withdrawalKilling of Osama bin Laden2011 debt-ceiling crisisLibya interventionAfghanistan withdrawalBenghazi attack2013 debt-ceiling crisisAnti-ISIL campaignIraqSyriaTan suit controversyIran nuclear dealCuban thawSanctions against RussiaSelma 50th anniversary speechParis AgreementPoliciesEconomicEnergyForeignArcticEuropeEast AsiaMiddle EastSouth AsiaObama DoctrinePardonsMarineNativeSocialSpaceAppointmentsCabinetJudiciarySotomayorKaganGarlandSupreme Court candidatesPresidential campaigns2008electionprimariesconventiondebatesObama coalition2012electionprimariesconventiondebatesBarack Hussein Obama II (born August 4, 1961) is an American politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017.
2010 Utah gubernatorial special electionThe 2010 Utah gubernatorial special election took place November 2, 2010. It was a special election to fill the remainder of Governor Jon Huntsman's term. Huntsman resigned on August 11, 2009, to become United States Ambassador to China. Lieutenant Governor Gary Herbert assumed the governorship and went on to defeat his Democratic opponent, Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon, in the 2010 election.
List of governors of UtahThe governor of Utah is the head of government of Utah and the commander-in-chief of its military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws as well as the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Utah Legislature. The governor may also convene the legislature on "extraordinary occasions". The self-proclaimed State of Deseret, precursor to the organization of the Utah Territory, had only one governor, Brigham Young.
List of ambassadors of the United States to ChinaThe United States ambassador to China is the chief United Statesdiplomat to the People's Republic of China. The United States has sent diplomatic representatives to China since 1844, when Caleb Cushing, as commissioner, negotiated the Treaty of Wanghia. Commissioners represented the United States in China from 1844 to 1857. Until 1898, China did not have a system in place for the Emperor to accept the Letters of Credence of foreign representatives.2004 Utah gubernatorial election
Republican Party (United States)Political partyThe Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party (GOP), is a right-wing populist and neo-nationalist political party in the United States, sitting on the right-wing to far-right of the political spectrum. Founded in 1854, it emerged as the main rival of the Democratic Party in the 1850s, and the two parties have dominated American politics since then.Lieutenant Governor of UtahThe office of the lieutenant governor of Utah was created in 1975. Nine people have held the position since then. Prior to the creation of the lieutenant governor's office, the succession to the governorship of Utah was held by the Utah Secretary of State. The office of the secretary of state was abolished by the state legislature in 1976; its duties were given to the newly created office of the lieutenant governor.Democratic Party (United States)The Democratic Party is a liberal political party in the United States, sitting on the center to center-left of the political spectrum. Founded in 1828, it is the world's oldest active political party. Its main rival is the Republican Party, and since the 1850s, both have dominated American politics. The Democratic Party initially supported Jacksonian democracy, agrarianism, and geographical expansionism, while opposing a national bank and high tariffs.Jon Huntsman Jr.American politician (born 1960)Jon Meade Huntsman Jr. (born March 26, 1960) is an American politician, businessman, and diplomat who served as the 16th governor of Utah from 2005 to 2009. Huntsman is a member of the Republican Party. Huntsman has served three times as an ambassador of the United States: 1992–1993 as ambassador to Singapore, 2009–2011 as ambassador to China, and 2017–2019 as ambassador to Russia.Utah County, UtahUtah County is the second-most populous county in the U.S. state of Utah. The county seat and largest city is Provo, which is the state's fourth-largest city, and the largest outside of Salt Lake County. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 659,399. Utah County is one of two counties forming the Provo-Orem-Lehi metropolitan area, and is part of the larger Salt Lake City-Provo-Ogden Combined Statistical Area.President of the United StatesHead of state and governmentFor other uses, see President of the United States (other).The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. The power of the presidency has grown since the first president, George Washington, took office in 1789.Barack ObamaPresident of the United States from 2009 to 2017PersonalEarly life and careerFamilyHonorsPublic imagePublications Dreams from My FatherThe Audacity of HopeA Promised LandSummer playlistNon-profit organizations Obama FoundationOne America AppealSpeechesIllinois State Senator and U.S. Senator from IllinoisIllinois State Senate tenure2004 DNC keynote addressU.S. Senate tenure2004 electionsponsored bills44th President of the United StatesPresidencytimelineTransitionInaugurationsfirstsecondEfforts to impeachPresidential libraryTenureFirst 100 daysRecovery ActTripsinternationalRussia nuclear treatyNobel Peace PrizeAffordable Care ActDodd–FrankIraq withdrawalKilling of Osama bin Laden2011 debt-ceiling crisisLibya interventionAfghanistan withdrawalBenghazi attack2013 debt-ceiling crisisAnti-ISIL campaignIraqSyriaTan suit controversyIran nuclear dealCuban thawSanctions against RussiaSelma 50th anniversary speechParis AgreementPoliciesEconomicEnergyForeignArcticEuropeEast AsiaMiddle EastSouth AsiaObama DoctrinePardonsMarineNativeSocialSpaceAppointmentsCabinetJudiciarySotomayorKaganGarlandSupreme Court candidatesPresidential campaigns2008electionprimariesconventiondebatesObama coalition2012electionprimariesconventiondebatesBarack Hussein Obama II (born August 4, 1961) is an American politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017.2010 Utah gubernatorial special electionThe 2010 Utah gubernatorial special election took place November 2, 2010. It was a special election to fill the remainder of Governor Jon Huntsman's term. Huntsman resigned on August 11, 2009, to become United States Ambassador to China. Lieutenant Governor Gary Herbert assumed the governorship and went on to defeat his Democratic opponent, Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon, in the 2010 election.List of governors of UtahThe governor of Utah is the head of government of Utah and the commander-in-chief of its military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws as well as the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Utah Legislature. The governor may also convene the legislature on "extraordinary occasions". The self-proclaimed State of Deseret, precursor to the organization of the Utah Territory, had only one governor, Brigham Young.List of ambassadors of the United States to ChinaThe United States ambassador to China is the chief United Statesdiplomat to the People's Republic of China. The United States has sent diplomatic representatives to China since 1844, when Caleb Cushing, as commissioner, negotiated the Treaty of Wanghia. Commissioners represented the United States in China from 1844 to 1857. Until 1898, China did not have a system in place for the Emperor to accept the Letters of Credence of foreign representatives.2004 Utah gubernatorial election*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.