With Rep. Chris Stewart's resignation looming, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he's willing to call the legislature into a special session so lawmakers can set new dates for a special election.
, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Monday he's willing to call the legislature into a special session so lawmakers can set new dates for a special election.
However a special election can be held outside of those dates if Cox calls the legislature into a special session and lawmakers appropriate the necessary funds to run the election. Herbert frustrated lawmakers by taking control of the special election, sparking talk of the legislature suing the governor. That never happened, but the law was changed in 2020 to make it clear lawmakers ultimately control the process.
Cox, who oversaw elections as lieutenant governor, had downplayed the situation caused over Herbert's call for a primary election in the race to replace Chaffetz. House and Senate Republicans wanted to let party delegates choose the candidates for the general election ballot.
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