Here’s who Gov. Cox selected to fill the Utah state school board vacancy

Republican Erin Longacre will take over the District 7 seat on the state school board.

(Erin Longacre) Erin Longacre was named to the Utah State Board of Education on July 29, 2025. Gov. Spencer Cox appointed Longacre, a Republican, to fill the seat vacated by Molly Hart, who was selected as state superintendent of education in June.

Here’s who Gov. Cox selected to fill the Utah state school board vacancy

Republican Erin Longacre will take over the District 7 seat on the state school board.

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