August 11, 2026

Picking the Best Candidate for Utah Attorney General

Tomorrow, the Republican Party will forward three names to Governor Gary Herbert who will appoint one of them as Utah Attorney General. All have great qualities, but only one of them has the right balance to manage the office, restore the public trust, and win reelection next year against a vigorous Democratic challenge for the […]

[UPDATED] Background on All Candidates for Utah Attorney General

[Updated 11:00 AM 12-13-2013] Posted “Picking the Best Candidate for Utah Attorney General,” an endorsement of Sean Reyes. Also, added Lieutenant Governor’s letter regarding residency requirements (see below). [Updated 2:20 PM 12-11-2013] Posted Reyes, Smith, Mumford, and Wilkins responses to American Lands Council 2013 Questionnaire Attorney General Candidates Transfer of Public Lands (see below) [Updated 12:00 […]

Candidates for Utah’s AG: Bret Rawson

[UPDATED: added information on Rawson’s family, interests, and employment with Bountiful police.] Bret Rawson is one of the candidates for appointment by Governor Gary Herbert to replace Utah Attorney General John Swallow, who resigns December 3. This is the second of a series of brief profiles on the individuals who are known to be considering running for the AG […]