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 […]

Candidates for Utah Republican Party Treasurer: Jared Belcher [Contributor]

A candidate for Utah Republican Party Treasurer, Jared Belcher is seeking election by the Utah State Republican Central Committee to replace former Treasurer Dave Crittenden. This is the first in a series of brief profiles on those who have filed to run for election to the spot. As information comes out, I will update the profiles here. […]

Candidates for Utah Republican Party Treasurer: Cameron Robinson [Contributor]

A candidate for Utah Republican Party Treasurer, Cameron Robinson is seeking election by the Utah State Republican Central Committee to replace former Treasurer Dave Crittenden. This is the first in a series of brief profiles on those who have filed to run for election to the spot. As information comes out, I will update the […]

[Poll] Should the Utah Attorney General appointment be a caretaker or a long term selection?

Caretaker? Or long-term leader? One discussion during the recent (and very short) campaign for the Utah Attorney General appointment by Governor Herbert: should it be a short-term appointment, someone who will not run for reelection in 2014, or a longer term appointment of someone who will seek reelection in 2014? Please vote in the poll […]

[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 […]

[Updated] Candidates for Utah Attorney General: Sean Reyes

[Updated 2:30 PM 12-11-2013]: Added American Lands Council 2013 Questionnaire Attorney General Candidates Transfer of Public Lands Responses by Sean Reyes (embedded below).  [Updated 9:45 AM 12-9-2013]: Reyes forwarded me his priorities for the Utah Attorney General’s office. I’ve included them below after his convention speech and you can find them here, also (see below). Sean Reyes is a […]

[Updated] Candidates for Utah Attorney General: Michael Wilkins

[Updated 2:30 PM 12-11-2013]: Added American Lands Council 2013 Questionnaire Attorney General Candidates Transfer of Public Lands Responses by Michael Wilkins (embedded below). Michael Wilkins is a candidate for appointment by Governor Gary Herbert to replace Utah Attorney General John Swallow, who resigned December 3. This is the fourth of a series of brief profiles on those who are known to be […]