Utah's Republican governor is a no vote on Trump again

Republican Gov. Spencer Cox will not vote for former President Donald Trump in November, he told CNN, saying his concerns include how the Jan. 6 Capitol riot unfolded.

What he's saying: "I want my party to win," he said on "The Source with Kaitlan Collins" Wednesday night. "They chose a candidate this time around that was not my first choice, wasn't my choice last time either, but the party has spoken."

• Cox said he plans to write in a candidate.

Between the lines: Cox hasn't voted for a major presidential candidate since Sen. Mitt Romney's 2012 run.

The big picture: Cox's profile as a moderate Republican has risen nationally since he was named chair of the National Governors Association last July, where he launched a campaign to reduce partisan polarization.

• The "Disagree Better" initiative has been lambasted by far-right conservatives and liberals alike.

Zoom out: Utah GOP voters demonstrated less-than-enthusiastic support for Trump in 2016 and 2020. Many Latter-day Saints voters have been turned off by his brashness and conduct.

Catch up quick: Cox last month defeated his GOP primary challenger , state Rep. Phil Lyman, of Blanding, 54.4% v. 45.6% .