Governor Herbert
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2009-2021, Republican
About the Herbert Administration
Governor Herbert was born in American Fork, UT on May 7, 1947. His first foray into politics was as a member of the Utah County Commission 1990-2004. He became Lieutenant Governor 2005-2009. Herbert became Governor in 2009 when Jon Huntsman left his post to become the Ambassador to China. Herbert was re-elected Governor in 2012 and 2016. His stated priorities while in office were public and higher education, economic development, energy security, and infrastructure.
Written by Annelise Keck
Originally published in 2022
History of Herbert Administration
Biography of Gary Richard Herbert
Portrait by Leon Parson from the Utah State Capitol
Records of Governor Herbert
| Governor Herbert | ||
| Constituent correspondence | Series 28403 | |
| Declarations | Series 28407 | |
| Executive correspondence | Series 28402 | |
| Executive orders | View Online | Series 30002 |
| First Lady's schedule | Series 30005 | |
| Governor Gary R. Herbert campaign records | Series 28491 | |
| Legislative bill files | Series 28404 | |
| Photographs | Series 28406 | |
| Press releases | Series 28408 | |
| Schedule | Series 28405 | |
| Speeches and official statements | Series 28409 | |
| Utah Advisory Commission to Optimize State Government report | Series 28186 |
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