Thomas Wright (Utah politician)

Thomas Wright is an American political executive, real estate broker, and candidate for the 2020 Utah gubernatorial election. Wright previously served as the Chairman of the Utah Republican Party from 2011 to 2013.[2]

Thomas Wright
Chair of the Utah Republican Party
In office
January 22, 2011 – May 18, 2013
Preceded byDave Hansen
Succeeded byJames Evans
Personal details
Born1973/1974 (age 46–47)[1]
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
RelativesBob Wright (father)
Alma materUniversity of Utah (BA)
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life and education

Wright was born and raised in Utah, the son of lawyer and politician Bob Wright. He attended Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and later spent two years in Eastern Europe. After returning from Europe, Wright graduated from the University of Utah on a golf scholarship, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Russian and Marketing.[3]

Career

Wright is the owner, president, and principal broker of Summit Sotheby's International Realty, based in Park City, Utah.

Wright was nominated to serve on the Utah State Board of Regents by Governor Gary Herbert.[4] He had previously served on the Dixie State University Board of Trustees. Wright has served as the co-chairman of the Utah Debate Commission and is a member of the Republican National Committee.[5]

In January 2020, Wright announced his candidacy for governor in the 2020 Utah gubernatorial election. Wright is running against former governor and diplomat Jon Huntsman Jr., Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox, former Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives Greg Hughes, Salt Lake City Councilwoman Aimee Winder Newton, and others.[6] After announcing his candidacy, Wright named Congressman Rob Bishop as his running mate.[7][8]

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References
  1. New State GOP Chair Thomas Wright Has Big Shoes to Fill
  2. "Former Utah GOP Chairman Thomas Wright is running for governor. Greg Hughes to announce bid next week". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
  3. "Thomas Wright Real Estate Agent | Summit Sotheby's International Realty". www.summitsothebysrealty.com. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
  4. "Thomas Wright". Utah System of Higher Education. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
  5. "Utahn Thomas Wright elected to Republican National Committee post". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
  6. "Former Utah GOP Chairman Thomas Wright announces run for governor". www.ksl.com. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
  7. "Utah gubernatorial candidate Thomas Wright names Rep. Rob Bishop as his running mate". www.ksl.com. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
  8. "Thomas Wright adds US Rep. Rob Bishop to his governor ticket". AP NEWS. 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Dave Hansen		 Chair of the Utah Republican Party
2011–2013		 Succeeded by
James Evans
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