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Democrat Chris Peterson says Spencer Cox should be booted from COVID-19 leadership role as cases surge

(Rick Egan | Tribune file photo) Gubernatorial candidate Chris Peterson speaks at the Utah Foundation Anniversary Luncheon at the Grand America Hotel on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020. Peterson on Friday called on Gov. Gary Herbert to remove Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox from a leadership role in the state's COVID-19 response amid soaring case numbers. Cox is the Republican nominee for governor.