(Rick Bowmer | AP file photo) In this Jan. 31, 2020, file photo, Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a debate for Utah's 2020 gubernatorial race, in Salt Lake City. Cox emerged from the four-way GOP primary on June 30 as the party's nominee. He faces Democrat Chris Peterson in the Nov. 3 election. Cox has declined an early debate, with his campaign saying it's too early to debate.