Gov. Cox after Utah's blue wave: "We need to listen more"
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) reflected on the state's blue wave Monday, saying the results so far send a clear message that elected officials "need to listen more" to voters. The big picture: The rising cost of living and lack of local input on the proposed massive data center in Box Elder County have been top of mind for many voters. By the numbers: If current numbers hold, Democrats are expected to flip more than a dozen seats in the Utah House, demolishing the GOP's supermajority in the chamber for the first time in more than 30 years . The election also ousted Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore, a top contender for Senate president, who was defeated by Democrat Shana Anderson, a U.S. Army veteran. What they're saying: "When you see this kind of political change in legislative districts across our state, I believe we have an obligation to look closely," Cox told reporters during his monthly news conference. Cox said Utah voters have expressed anxiety about the cost of housing, growth and development, including data centers, and government transparency. "These are valid concerns and they deserve real answers," he said. Case in point: Cox also pointed to a controversial
