Last weekend, the Utah Republican Party held its 2020 Nominating Convention, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the results!
This morning, both Forbes Magazine and Politico published in-depth articles highlighting the Utah GOP success, while focusing on our pioneering use of new technology.
Delegate feedback has been incredible. Over 93% of our credentialed delegates voted. In fact, more delegates actually voted this year than in either the 2018 or 2019 conventions!
In a delegate survey, almost 1000 delegates provided us this information:
- 90% reported being “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the convention
- 87% reported being more likely to serve as a delegate if future conventions are online
- 89% reported that their experience with our voting software was “positive” or “very positive”
- Only 13% prefer to return to a traditional, in-person convention
Candidate feedback was also amazing. Our candidates rose to meet these new challenges and found new, meaningful ways to engage with delegates. The party involved the candidates as “partners,” provided national experts to train them, and was more transparent in providing them data than ever before. Many candidates who have run in the past stated that they spent less money and less time traveling this year while spending more time in meaningful communication with delegates.
For the first time, any of us can remember our convention actually made money! These excess funds will now be used to do what the party should be doing – helping our candidates get elected in November.
This past Monday I certified our final list of Utah Republican nominees to the Lieutenant Governor’s office. You can view the list here.
I wish all of our candidates the best as we enter the primary election cycle, and look forward to robust debates showcasing how Utah is a model of civility. Finally, I commit all of my energies to one thing: helping our candidates win this November.
With gratitude,
Derek Brown
Chairman, Utah Republican Party
