Here is some background information that you may want to use in making your decision if you are voting in Utah's gubernatorial race on November 2nd. Democrat Peter Corroon along with Republican Lt. Governor candidate Sheryl Allen will face incumbent Republican Gary Herbert and Republican Lt. Governor Greg Bell. Also running for Governor and Lt. Governor are W. Andrew McCullogh and Aric M. Cramer, Sr., Libertarian party; and Farley M. Anderson and Steve Maxfield who are unaffiliated. You can read more about Peter Corroon at his official campaign site by clicking here.

• Born: June 16, 1964, Salt Lake City
• Family: wife Amy, three children; first cousin of former democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University; Masters Degree in Real Estate Finance and Investment, New York University; JD, Golden Gate University College of Law.
• Business experience: Turner Construction, New York City-project engineering and budgeting; Arthur Andersen, San Francisco-real estate and tax; Wolstott and Babcock, Salt Lake City-law; Red Gate Properties-Salt Lake City, real estate development and maintenance. Adjunct professor, Westminster College and Salt Lake City Community College.
• Political experience: Former judge, Third District Small Claims Court. Ran for seat on Salt Lake City Council. Currently serving second term, Salt Lake County Mayor (elected 2004). Board member, National Association of Counties, United Way, Envision Utah, Utah Technology Council, Economic Development Corporation of Utah, Habitat for Humanity, Criminal Justice Advisory Panel. Chair, advisory board, State Office of Child Care, Greater Avenues Community Council. Has received numerous awards for community service including Pete Suazo Social Justice Award (2008), Best Elected Official-Best of State Awards (2007), Public Official of the Year-Utah Chamber of Commerce (2006), Everyday Hero-American Red Cross (2005), Tourism Achievement Award-Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau (2005).
• Recent action: Agreed to a series of at least 8 debates with incumbent Gary Herbert. Chose first Lt. Governor from a different party - former republican legislator Sheryl Allen. Pledged to go "back to the basics," and "small, honest, effective government." Asked to participate in Governor's Immigration Summit. Denounced Herbert's initial reaction to "Illegal Immigrant" list as too soft. Has come out against Arizona style immigration law; says it is federal responsibility.

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Sources: Corroon Campaign, Salt Lake County, Deseret News, Wikipedia