Gary Richard Herbert

2009-2021, Republican

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

Governor Herbert
Constituent correspondence	Series 28403
Declarations	Series 28407
Executive correspondence	Series 28402
Executive orders	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

Portrait by Leon Parson from the Utah State Capitol