The UEA, through its UEA-PAC, is proud to recommend Brian King (D) for Governor of Utah. Committed to electing candidates who champion public education, UEA-PAC supports leaders like King, who prioritize the needs of students, educators, and public schools, regardless of political affiliation.
“I have long admired the important advocacy work of the UEA in representing teachers across the state and fighting for our public schools. I have enjoyed working alongside the UEA during my 16 years in the Legislature. As governor, I will continue that partnership and strengthen the collaborative relationship between our state government and our educators, because they should always be at the forefront of education policy.”
– Rep. Brian King
Side-By-Side: Rep. Brian King vs. Gov. Spencer Cox
Brian King represents District 23 in the Utah State House of Representatives. Elected in 2008, he also served as the House Minority Leader from 2015 to 2023. In addition to his role in public service, Brian is a practicing attorney and business owner. He lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, Ann, accompanied by the delightful presence of their dog, Cora. Brian has four daughters, three stepchildren, and three grandchildren. To learn more about Brian’s campaign for governor, visit kingforutah.com.
Candidate Recommendation Process
The UEA-PAC operates a rigorous and transparent process for endorsing candidates. Legislative candidates are interviewed by local association PACs, who then submit recommendations to UEA-PAC. For statewide offices and Utah State Board of Education positions, UEA-PAC conducts the interviews and makes recommendations directly.
How Candidates Qualify for UEA-PAC Endorsement
To be considered for endorsement, candidates must:
- Complete a comprehensive questionnaire.
- Participate in an interview process.
Incumbent legislative candidates who earned a 100% rating on the annual legislative scorecard are exempt from the questionnaire. Importantly, UEA member dues are never used to fund political campaigns, and UEA-PAC does not oppose any candidate for office.
UEA-PAC is the most powerful tool our association has to protect public schools.
UEA's political action committee (PAC) uses money voluntarily contributed to elect pro-public education school boards, state representatives and senators, and governors. Join thousands of fellow Utah educators who contribute monthly to UEA-PAC and make your voice heard!
