Huntsman served as Governor of Utah from January 2005 until August 2009, but resigned during the first year of his second term to serve as United States Ambassador to China, a position to which he was appointed by Democratic President Barack Obama.
Huntsman served as Governor of Utah from January 2005 until August 2009. Huntsman resigned during the first year of his second term. This was to serve as United States Ambassador to China. A position to which he was appointed by Democratic President Barack Obama was China.