The Utah Lieutenant Governor is the second-highest executive officer in the state of Utah. This position is responsible for supporting the Governor and stepping in when the Governor is unavailable. The Lieutenant Governor also oversees various administrative functions, including managing elections and maintaining official state records. Elected alongside the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor serves a four-year term. This role often involves representing the state at official events and engaging with the public on various issues. The current Lieutenant Governor of Utah is Deidre Henderson, who took office in 2021.