Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared “Charlie Kirk Day in Utah” on September 10, 2026, the one-year anniversary of the Turning Point USA Founder’s passing.
Cox made the announcement on X.
“Today, we honor Charlie’s memory by choosing a politics worthy of our country, one where we stand firmly for what we believe and reject violence,” he wrote.
Among the reasons for establishing the day in honor of Kirk is the impact of his life and work and its effect on freedom of speech within US public discourse and democracy.
“Whereas, the life and work of Charlie Kirk remind us that robust public discourse is essential to a healthy democracy…we must reinforce our collective commitment to strengthening the ties of community and preserving the spirit of free expression,” the proclamation states in part.
US Senator John Curtis (Utah) commented on the importance of Kirk and beckons Americans to follow the pattern set by him and maintain a dismissive stance toward political violence.
“Freedom of expression and open debate, enshrined by our Founders in the First Amendment, are core values of the American experiment,” Curtis stated. “Charlie Kirk exercised that right with vigor and passion. His murder not only resulted in the loss of a conservative voice respected by so many, but was an attack on all voices. May we commit ourselves to debate respectfully, reject extremism, and most importantly denounce political violence. Sue and I continue to pray for the Kirk family and Charlie’s loved one.”
In 2025, the proclamation for the day was planned for October 14 (the birthday of Charlie Kirk).
