"I've shed many tears in reaching this difficult decision. “I am so excited and honored and privileged that you would ask me to join your team,” Kaufusi said in the video. Jon Huntsman (print name exactly as it is to be printed on the official ballot — no amendments or modifications after 5 P.M. on March 19, 2020) Governor for the office of State of Utah County of Salt Lake Jon Huntsman Governor candidate for the office of declare my intention of becoming a as a candidate for the Republican party. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the Ambassador of the United Statesto Russiafrom 2017 to 2019, to Chinafrom 2009 to 2011, and to Singaporefrom 1992 to 1993. Former Gov. He said she is passionate about what she does to the point of getting emotional when she talks about what she has accomplished as Provo mayor. Kaufusi is married to Steve Kaufusi who was formerly the defensive line coach for Brigham Young University. None of the other candidates have announced running mates. Utah gubernatorial candidate Jon Huntsman, Jr. (R) announced Friday he had selected Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi (R) as his running mate. Jon Huntsman Jr., who announced Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi as his running mate Friday in his bid for a third term as Utah’s … "She’s inspirational in her own right.". Kaufusi, running in a nonpartisan race, didn’t go through a GOP delegate convention and may not be seen as a partisan. By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's, By Alaska: In-person voting in Democratic presidential preference primary canceled; vote-by-mail deadline extended to April 10 3. 328 likes. A lifelong resident of Provo, Kaufusi also served as a member and president of the Provo School Board from 2011 to 2017. Her husband, Steve, played football at her own alma mater, BYU, and later for the Philadelphia Eagles. Two Democratic candidates are also in the race: Zachary Moses and Nikki Pino. "She’s a pathbreaking figure," Huntsman told KSL NewsRadio. Prior to her election as mayor, Kaufusi served as a member of the Provo School Board for six years. 2,722 Likes, 64 Comments - Abby Huntsman (@huntsmanabby) on Instagram: “He voted!! Catch up on the top news and features from KSL.com, sent weekly. Huntsman said he has “classic symptoms” of the illness caused by the coronavirus, and will isolate himself while his campaign pushes through with less than three weeks before Election Day. Here's a look at the life of Jon Huntsman, former Utah Governor and 2012 Republican presidential candidate.PersonalBirth date: March 26, 1960Birth place: Kaufusi, a Provo native, made history in 2017 when she became the city’s first female mayor. On February 7, 2020, former Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. announced Kaufusi as his running mate in the 2020 Utah gubernatorial election. The coronavirus pandemic has prompted several states and localities to change election dates and administrative procedures. Michelle Kaufusi (born October 14, 1966) is an American politician serving as the 45th and current Mayor of Provo, Utah since 2017. Huntsman was Utah’s governor from January 2005 to August 2009. In a video introducing Huntsman’s running mate, Kaufusi discussed her priorities of education … Contributing: Lee Lonsberry, KSL NewsRadio. Calling her a “great leader” and a “historic figure,” Utah Gov. Delaware: Presidential preference primary postponed to June 2 5. Serving as your mayor has been my favorite job ever, and I can't imagine I'll ever enjoy another position more.". Huntsman for Governor Volunteers 2020. COVID-19 data: Who is still contracting COVID-19? Get info for upcoming Huntsman Gov 2020 volunteer events! In a video shared on Twitter Friday morning, Jon Huntsman Jr. announced Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi will be his running mate … Huntsman was the founder and longtime executive chairman of Huntsman Corp., a company that refines raw materials that go into thousands of products. Rob Bishop. Recent polling This comes after new polls conducted by Y2 analytics through Utah Policy and KUTV 2 News show Lt. Gov Spencer Cox leading in … His daughter Abby Huntsman left her role as a … Huntsman is running on a ticket with Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi as his running mate, which he announced in February. Wright has named outgoing Rep. Huntsman died Friday at age 80. Today is the last day to register to vote in the GOP Primary for Utah’s next Governor.…” SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4 News) — Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. and running mate, Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi, are officially on the June primary election ballot as of Monday, according to a release. She does identify as a … “Michelle is a tremendous addition to the ticket and she is the right choice to be Utah’s next lieutenant governor.”. Her first two children were born in Pennsylvania. Ranked Choice Voting Demo: 2020 Utah Republican Party Primary Election (1 winners, 50% to win) After 3 rounds and 1827 votes, JON HUNTSMAN JR. / MICHELLE KAUFUSI wins. After graduating from college, she moved to Pennsylvania to join her husband, who she had married a few months earlier, who was then playing for the Phildephia Eagles. Governor Jon Huntsman and Mayor Michelle Kaufusi ask you to join Utah’s business and community leaders in voting for Huntsman/Kaufusi. Spencer Cox, Salt Lake County Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton, businessman Jeff Burningham, former Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes, and former Utah Republican Party Chairman Thomas Wright. Evans believes that upwards of 30,000 independents, even Democrats will be coming into the June GOP primary, in part because of Huntsman’s efforts. Rob Bishop (R) last month. Kaufusi was born and raised in Provo, Utah. Twice elected, Jon Huntsman, who ran with Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi and lost in the primary election to current Lt. Gov. Credit Jon Huntsman campaign. On Friday, Huntsman, who is running for a third term as governor, announced Kaufusi as his running mate for lieutenant governor. They then spent a few years in Salt Lake City while her husband studied at and coached at the University of Utah. Jon Huntsman picks gubernatorial running mate. In a note posted to her website Friday, Kaufusi said she won't resign as mayor of Provo. |, Utah gubernatorial candidate Thomas Wright names Rep. Kaufusi joins a Huntsman campaign that is competing against a multitude of other GOP candidates. Huntsman previously served as Utah governor until 2009, when he left to be the U.S. ambassador to China under then-President Barack Obama. Following a brief presidential run during the 2012 cycle, he served as ambassador to Russia under … Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi, left, and former Utah Gov. Huntsman Cancer Institute spokeswoman Debby Rogers says the service will be held Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. at the university arena renamed in his honor 30 years ago. SALT LAKE CITY — Jon Huntsman Jr. has announced Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi will be his running mate for the 2020 governor’s race. Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com [4] In the Republican primary, Huntsman was narrowly defeated by Spencer Cox.[5]. Meet the next Lieutenant Governor of the Great State of Utah. Her first two children were born in Pennsylvania. Spencer Cox by about 6,300 votes, has repeatedly hinted and even said directly it was unlikely that he’d run a write-in campaign. Alabama: Primary runoff postponed to July 14 2. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "About Utah: Madame mayor: Michelle Kaufusi becomes Provo's first female boss in 166 years", Jon Huntsman names Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi as running mate in 2020 governor’s race, "Jon Huntsman names Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi as running mate in 2020 governor's race", "BYU football: Steve Kaufusi steps down, Preston Hadley hired", cities with populations exceeding 100,000, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Michelle_Kaufusi&oldid=1012709391, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 17 March 2021, at 21:42. Huntsman, 60, has promised that he’s here to stay and that he would complete a full term, if elected in November. SALT LAKE CITY — Jon Huntsman Jr. has announced Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi will be his running mate for the 2020 governor’s race. Former ambassador and current Republican candidate for Utah governor Jon Huntsman Jr. said Wednesday he has tested positive for COVID-19. A supporter of Jon Huntsman Jr. and Michelle Kaufusi holds a sign for motorists along University Avenue in Provo on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Huntsman said he was blown away when he first met Kaufusi. Huntsman is the second Utah gubernatorial candidate to select a running mate — Thomas Wright (R) formed a ticket with Rep. Winning the party’s nomination was Lt. Gov. They returned to Provo in 2002. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Georgia: Presi… Jon Huntsman Jr. are pictured in the Deseret News’ offices in Salt Lake City on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. 5 taken to hospital following head-on collision in Stansbury Park, Woman arrested after taking 2 kids, livestreaming drive in Utah, police say, 6 things to do in the Las Vegas area with your family. Former state House Speaker Greg Hughes, businessman Jeff Burningham, and entrepreneur Jason Christensen have … Jon Huntsman Jr./Michelle Kaufusi In contrast, Huntsman has stuck by his moderation despite its costs of strong conservative support. The field also includes current Lt. Gov. In 2017, Kaufusi became the first woman elected as mayor of Provo, succeeding now-Rep. John Curtis. They returned to Provo in 2002. Connecticut: Presidential preference primary postponed to June 2 4. She graduated from Provo High, where she served in student government and earned an academic scholarship to BYU. [2] She studied at Brigham Young University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography.[3]. Kaufusi also has the ability to bring some positivity to politics, Huntsman added. Jon Huntsman Jr., former United States Ambassador to Russia, China and Singapore, former Governor of Utah Running mate: Michelle Kaufusi , Mayor of Provo [14] Thomas Wright , Republican National Committee executive committee member and former Chair of the Utah Republican Party [15] The pair collected over 60,000 signatures, clearing the 28,000 signature threshold to run as a Republican candidate. She intends to continue serving in the position until, following a potential Huntsman win, it would be time to transition to the lieutenant governor role next January, she said. "It's after a lot of soul searching that I've decided to accept an invitation to run for Lieutenant Governor of Utah," she said. Huntsman, a Republican, announced the news in a Twitter video Friday morning. He picked Provo’s first female mayor, Michelle Kaufusi, as his running mate. Huntsman’s lieutenant governor running mate is Michelle Kaufusi, the mayor of Provo and wife to Steve Kaufusi, a former assistant football coach at Brigham Young University. Her mother is also a member of the church, and father left the family when she was six. Prior to her election as mayor, Kaufusi served as a member of the Provo School Board for six years. 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They then spent a few years in Salt Lake City while her husband studied at and coached at the University of Utah. SALT LAKE CITY — Former Gov. In a video shared on Twitter Friday morning, Jon Huntsman Jr. announced Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi will be his running mate for Utah’s 2020 governor’s race. His running mate, Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi, was cleared to continue campaigning in person last week. Kaufusi is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “The response by the people of Utah these past few weeks has been incredibly … Huntsman has served in nearly every presidential administration since the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Isaac Hale, Daily Herald Isaac Hale Daily Herald Jon Huntsman campaign. SALT LAKE CITY — Former ambassador and current Republican candidate for Utah governor Jon Huntsman Jr. said Wednesday he has tested positive for COVID-19. She's since caught the attention of former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr. is running alongside Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi, while former state party chairman Thomas Wright is running alongside Rep. [1] She is a member of the Republican Party. Here are the changes affecting party primaries right now: 1. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, as his running mate. This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Kaufusi was raised in Provo and previously served on the city's citizen's advisory board. [6] Her son, Bronson Kaufusi, is a defensive end for the New York Jets while her other son, Corbin Kaufusi, played basketball and football at BYU and plays for the New York Jets. Gubernatorial candidate Jon Huntsman was defeated by a thin margin in the Republican primaries in June. But her BYU credentials count for a lot, as well. 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