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Local CivicsJanuary 8, 2024

Defying the Odds To Elect a Democratic Governor

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Defying the Odds To Elect a Democratic Governor

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For nearly 40 years, a Republican governor has led Utah. In recent elections, GOP candidates have walloped Democrats by at least 30 points. So why does Democrat Brian King think his bid for the state’s highest office will be any different? King, who represents Salt Lake City in the Utah House, joins host Ali Vallarta to make his case and explain what he hopes to accomplish — even if he doesn’t win.


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