April 16, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Seven months ago, I watched in horror as Charlie Kirk was brutally murdered on my college campus. Following the tragedy, there were instances of both students and administration alike who created and supported methods of exclusion against students based on their political views. This culminated in the selection of Sharon McMahon as the university’s commencement speaker.

In the days following Charlie’s brutal murder, McMahon released a post on her “Sharon Says So” Instagram account. This post was tone-deaf and patronizing, with clear elements of a “because I said so” attitude, and no condemnation of political violence of any kind.

While I appreciate UVU’s willingness to course correct, I wish to bring to light the lies and deception that was dispersed by administration, directly contradicting other correspondence. If the safety concerns were related to those exercising their First Amendment freedom of speech, UVU would have increased security on September 10. Through correspondence with the Dean of Students, those who disagreed with McMahon’s political beliefs were prepared to peacefully demonstrate, another liberty enshrined within the First Amendment of the People’s Constitution.

I want to conclude by congratulating the over 13,000 Class of 2026 graduates, with over 30 percent being the first in their family to receive a college degree. I am so proud to be a member of such a high-achieving class and I cannot wait to see what each and every one of us does with our degree. Regardless of where we all end up, I am sure that each and every one of us will take our gained knowledge and apply it as a force for good, substantive change.

In Liberty, We Defend,

Chip Anderson

March 10, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chip Anderson (R -Utah) endorses Karianne Lisonbee to be the next Congressman for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District.

Karianne has been a fierce defender of life, earning a 100% Pro-Life rating during her time in the state legislature. She understands the needs and issues of northern Utah, being a longtime Davis County resident, where she raised her children. She has also earned an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association, by sponsoring and supporting legislation that allows for the free exercise of our Second Amendment rights.

Like many other Republican candidates, Karianne understands that the cost of living is burdensome, hence her sponsorship and support for legislation that returns precious dollars to everyday Utahns, not the growing, central government.

I unequivocally endorse Karianne Lisonbee for Congress (UT-02).

March 10, 2026

Chip Anderson (R – Utah) endorses Riley Owen to be the next Congressman for Utah’s 1st Congressional District.

Riley understands that our cost of living is out of control, parents are struggling to balance raising their children and living paycheck to paycheck, and that the American Dream is worth fighting for. Whether a Navy Reserve officer or a White House staffer, and soon to be Congressman, Riley knows how to fight for Utahns, their families, and our American way of life.

I unequivocally endorse Riley Owen for Congress (UT-01).