Spencer Cox is an American politician serving as the Governor of Utah. He took office on January 4, 2021, after winning the 2020 gubernatorial election. A member of the Republican Party, Cox previously held the position of Lieutenant Governor of Utah from 2013 to 2021. Born on July 11, 1975, in Provo, Utah, Cox has a background in business and law. He earned his degree from Utah State University and later received a law degree from Columbia Law School. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as economic development and education reform.