Lieutenant Governor of Utah

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Utah was created in 1975. Eight people have held the position since then. Prior to the creation of the lieutenant governor's office, the succession to the governorship of Utah was held by the Utah Secretary of State. The office of the secretary of state was abolished by the state legislature in 1976, and its duties were given to the newly created Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

Lieutenant Governor of Utah

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Utah was created in 1975. Eight people have held the position since then. Prior to the creation of the lieutenant governor's office, the succession to the governorship of Utah was held by the Utah Secretary of State. The office of the secretary of state was abolished by the state legislature in 1976, and its duties were given to the newly created Office of the Lieutenant Governor.