Tina Cannon | |
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| Auditor of Utah | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2025 | |
| Governor | Spencer Cox |
| Preceded by | John Dougall |
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| Born | March 1968 (age 56–57) Box Elder County, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Utah State University (BS) |
Tina M. Cannon (born March 1968)[1] is an American politician who is currently serving as theUtah State Auditor since 2025.
Cannon graduated fromUtah State University.[2] After several years with Lunsford & Peck, She began Allred & Cannon. .[3]
Cannon first became involved in politics by working onRob Bishop's political campaign in 2002.[3] She served two terms on thecounty council forMorgan County. She is also a former chair of the county'sRepublican Party.[4]
After Bishop announced that he would not run for reelection to theUnited States House of Representatives inUtah's 1st congressional district in the2020 elections, Cannon announced her candidacy for the seat.[5] She was eliminated at the Republican Party convention.[6] Cannon ran again in the2022 elections,[7][8] but was again eliminated in the primary.
WithJohn Dougall, theUtah State Auditor, not running for another term in the 2024 elections, Cannon announced her candidacy. In the Republican Party primary, Cannon defeated Ricky Hatch, thecounty clerk ofWeber County.[9] Cannon won the general election, defeating Democratic Party nominee Catherine Voutaz and Constitution Party nominee Jeffrey Ostler.[10] She will take office on January 6, 2025.[11]
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