Speaker Jon Hansen, current Speaker of the House and Republican gubernatorial candidate, shared a series of posts on April 1, 2026, highlighting his performance in a recent debate, his political record, and a new endorsement.
In an early morning post on April 1, Hansen declared victory at the party’s debate: “SPEAKER JON HANSEN WON THE REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR DEBATE! I just stepped off the debate stage where I laid out what we’ve accomplished on property taxes, education, the economy, private property rights, and so much more as your Speaker of the House. On every issue, voters heard the” (April 1, 2026).
Later that day, he emphasized his track record: “Talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words, and I have a proven record of fighting for families and advancing conservative Republican values.” (April 1, 2026).
In a subsequent post that evening, Hansen announced an endorsement from Charles and Heather Maude: “ENDORSEMENT: Thank you to Charles and Heather Maude for your endorsement in this race for Governor! Charles and Heather are heroic–in the truest sense of the word. They fought for liberty and their way of life on their ranch after overzealous Biden Administration feds charged” (April 1, 2026).
Speaker Jon Hansen has served as Speaker of the House prior to his gubernatorial campaign. The posts reflect ongoing themes in Republican primaries such as tax policy reform efforts and criticism of federal regulatory actions under President Biden’s administration.
