In a closed-door vote, Republicans pick Sen. Evan Vickers to be next Senate president

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: November 7, 2026

Words: 1,444

Last Updated: 2 days, 17 hours ago

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Sen. Evan Vickers, a longtime senator from southern Utah, will take outgoing Senate President Stuart Adams’ place as the Utah Senate’s top Republican.

That’s what the Senate GOP caucus decided in a closed-door leadership election late Friday at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City.

As for the House — where Republicans are currently on track to lose about 16 seats to 14 Democrats and two unaffiliated candidates — House …

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