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Utah Senate confirms Sue J. Chon to Third District Court after committee recommendation against her
Summary
The Utah Senate voted to confirm Gov. Gary R. Herbert's nominee Sue J. Chon to the Third District Court despite a 4–2 committee recommendation not to confirm; the full Senate approved the nomination 17–10 with two senators absent after members debated experience concerns and media coverage.
The Utah State Senate confirmed Gov. Gary R. Herbert's nomination of Sue J. Chon to the Third District Court after a divided debate and roll-call vote.
The confirmation followed a June 19, 2012 communication from the governor transmitting Chon's nomination under Article 8, Section 8 of the Utah Constitution and Utah Code §78A-10-101. A judicial confirmation committee had met and voted 4–2 not to endorse the nomination; the full Senate later voted to approve the appointment, 17 yeas to 10 nays, with 2 senators absent.
Supporters said Chon is qualified based on prior legal and community…
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