Sen. Dan Thatcher is leaving Utah’s Republican Party to ‘break the deadlock’ in politics
The West Valley City Republican has frequently been a thorn in the side of GOP leaders in the Legislature.
(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Sen. Daniel Thatcher, R-West Valley City, converses with an aide before the start of the legislative session at the Capitol in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.