Utah Governor Cox Calls Midterm Result a Historic Defeat for Republicans
Utah Governor Spencer Cox spoke publicly about the 2026 midterm election results for the first time at his monthly press conference on November 9, calling the outcome a historic loss for Republicans nationwide and saying the election wave reached further than expected, with Utah not spared. "The Republican Party suffered a historic defeat across the country. Although many of us expected a tough national election, I don’t think anyone — including me — anticipated the extent of this wave, or its impact on Utah," Cox said.
He also thanked election workers, volunteers and Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson for their work organizing the election, counting ballots and canvassing results. Cox’s remarks were recorded by PBS Utah and later shared by the governor himself on social media; the full speech runs about nine minutes.
The 2026 midterm elections were held on November 3, and vote counting and certification are still wrapping up in several Utah races; the governor offered his assessment nearly a week after Election Day.
Source: Gephardt Daily
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