Utah News spotted this story published November 6, 2026 at Salt Lake Tribune. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.
Sen. Evan Vickers will succeed Sen. J. Stuart Adams as Utah Senate President, becoming the first president from southern Utah in seven decades and local leaders are bullish about what it means for the region. The only other contender for the position was Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore, who appears certain to be upset in his reelection bid after the latest vote totals.
Sen. Evan Vickers will succeed Sen. J. Stuart Adams as Utah Senate President, becoming the first president from southern Utah in seven decades and local leaders are bullish about what it means for the region. The only other contender for the position was Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore, who appears certain to be upset in his reelection bid after the latest vote totals.