Letter of Support and Endorsement for VP Harris from Utah Delegation

We, the Utah Delegation to the 2024 Democratic National Convention, unanimously support the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris for the Office of President of the United States. We proudly and wholeheartedly stand up against MAGA extremism and support Vice President Harris in the fight to save our democracy. 

We know this is a monumental shift in the politics of our country, but no one is better suited than Vice President Harris to lead the Democratic Party through this election. We are thankful that the Utah Democratic Party is hosting a virtual town hall at 6 PM on Monday, July 29 to respond to voters’ questions about developments in this election.

Vice President Harris’s work in the United States Senate and as Attorney General of California prepared her for this role. Her relationships with foreign leaders will make the transition of power that much easier.

Our base is energized. Since announcing her candidacy, the Harris campaign raised over $130 million, millions of which has been from first time donors. Our country is at a crossroads and we have chosen to “Stand with Kamala.” 

We further affirm that Vice President Harris is the best candidate to defeat Donald Trump. As she said, “I was a courtroom prosecutor. In those roles, I took on perpetrators of all kinds: predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. So hear me when I say, I know Donald Trump’s type.” 

As delegates, we are honored and proud to pledge our votes in this historic campaign to elect the first woman President of the United States. 

Signed,

UDP Chair Diane Lewis

National Committeeman Ross Romero

National Committeewoman Darlene McDonald

Delegates:

Hon. Clare Collard, Ben Peck, Carrie Bohnsack, Steve Merrill, Greg Green, Ben Anderson, Hon. Elizabeth Weight, Shannon Rhodes, Kristin Meyer, Nicholas Glenn, Catherine Voutaz, Susan Merrill, Salt Lake County Democratic Party Chair Jade Velazquez, Eric Biggart, Luanne Hudson, Joshua Hoggan, Tim Chambless, Jamie Carter, Salt Lake City Councilmember Alejandro Puy, Audrey Evans

Standing Committee Members:

Colin Hastings, Glenn Wright

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The Utah Democratic Party is the face and voice of Democrats in the State of Utah. We believe that Utahns deserve strong, competent leadership that puts the people and democracy first.