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SALT LAKE CITY — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Brian King has selected Rebekah Cummings as his running mate and lieutenant governor candidate.
King submitted a letter to current Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson's office on Monday announcing his decision, as required by Utah Code.
"I, Brian King, am writing to name Rebekah Cummings as my running mate and candidate for Lieutenant Governor. A mom. A public servant. A librarian. A defender against book banning and censorship. Utahns will be well served by Rebekah's leadership through her advocacy for intellectual freedom and commitment to empowering families," said the letter.
Cummings currently serves as the director of digital matters at the University of Utah and as Utah State Library Board chairwoman. In these roles, she has been an outspoken advocate against book banning and other forms of "academic censorship," according to a release from King's campaign office.
Today, I'm officially joining @kingforutah as the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor.
— Rebekah Cummings (@RebekahCummings) April 29, 2024
I'm so deeply honored by this opportunity, and I look forward to working alongside Brian to build a coalition of pragmatists, not purists—for the better. pic.twitter.com/0thnfKn1C9
"Utahns are tired of the chaos and control. Together, Rebekah and I are building a coalition of pragmatists, not purists — those who want the government to get back to doing its job. Join us for the better," the letter states.
