Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Huntsman and University of Utah Law School Dean Matheson debated at the Rose Wagner Theatre. Mr. Lindsey moderated the debate, and candidates fielded questions on a number of issues.

Republican Governor Olene Walker took office on November 5, 2003, when Republican Governor Michael Leavitt resigned to become administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. However, Walker lost the party’s nomination to run for a full term at the Utah Republican convention, leading to a primary election.