Incumbent Rob Axson Defeats Phil Lyman in Vote to Lead Utah GOP

Incumbent Rob Axson defeats Phil Lyman in vote to lead Utah GOP

Utah Republican Party Chairman Rob Axson will serve another two years at the helm of the state's largest political party after narrowly defeating challenger Phil Lyman Saturday.

Utah Republican Party sticks with ‘bridge builder’ Rob Axson as chair; Lyman loses

Utah Republican Party Chair Rob Axson, running for reelection, speaks with delegates during the party's organizing convention at Utah Valley University on Saturday, May 17, 2025. (Katie McKellar/Utah News Dispatch)The Utah GOP’s state delegates have charted the next chapter for the state’s dominant political party — sticking with an incumbent who characterized himself as a “bridge builder” rather than a burner. With nearly 67% turnout during the…

Donald Trump picked a favorite in Utah’s GOP chair race — and delegates agreed

Rob Axson, with Donald Trump's endorsement, beat Phil Lyman in the Utah GOP chair race, will continue to lead Republicans for another two years.

Utah GOP chair survives convention challenge by just 125 votes

Despite electoral and fundraising success, Utah GOP Chairman Rob Axson needed a last-minute endorsement from President Donald Trump to survive a convention challenge.