Elections 2026

Your guide to grassroots political participation — from precinct caucuses to county conventions and beyond.

Local Candidates for November 2026 Elections

Explore the candidates running in Summit and Wasatch counties, Utah.

U.S. House District 3

Kent Udell

(Democratic)

Castle Valley resident, mechanical engineering professor

Michael Stoddard

(Libertarian)

Celeste Maloy

(Republican)

Incumbent Congresswoman

Cassie Easley

(Constitution Party)


Utah House District 59

Celeste Johnson

(Democratic)

Former Midway Mayor

Luke Searle

(Republican)

Wasatch County Councilman, teacher


Utah House District 4

Zane Woolstenhulme

(Democratic)

Former Oakley Mayor, business administrator

Tiara Auxier

(Republican)

Incumbent, tax accountant, Morgan County resident


Summit County Council

These candidates are running in two different districts, and are running unopposed.

Christie Babalis

(Democratic) — District 4

Attorney

Canice Harte

(Democratic) — District 5

Incumbent, outdoor industry professional


Summit County Clerk

Malena Stevens

(Democratic)

Interim Clerk, former Summit County Council Chair

Suni Woolstenhulme

(Republican)

Oakley businesswoman


Wasatch County Sheriff

Jeremy Hales

(Republican)

Emergency Management Director

Paul Moore

(Unaffiliated)

General election challenger


Important Dates — 2026 General Election

October 13

First day ballots will be mailed for the General Election

October 23

Voter registration deadline for the General Election. Provisional ballots accepted after this date. You can check your voter registration status, amend your registration, or sign up at https://vote.utah.gov/voter-registration-portal/

October 26

Last day to request a by-mail ballot.

November 2

Last day for a military or overseas voter to request a ballot

November 3

🗳️ 2026 General Election Day
Note: Mail-in ballots must be received by the election office by 8:00 pm on Election day. Please be sure to allow enough time for your mail to arrive by the deadline. If you prefer to use a secure drop box, your ballot must be dropped off before 8:00 pm on Election Day.

November 9

Last day for a provisional voter to show valid ID for their vote to count

November 17

Board of Canvassers meets to certify the General Election results

The Power of the Precinct Caucus

WHAT IS A PRECINCT CAUCUS?

A caucus is a grassroots meeting of community members held by political parties in each precinct, typically in late March of even-numbered years. Its purpose is to organize the precinct, elect precinct officers, and choose delegates who will represent the precinct at county conventions.

WHY ARE CAUCUSES IMPORTANT?

Caucuses are the foundation of political organizing. They allow local voters to influence which candidates and party officials will represent them. Attending a caucus gives you the opportunity to become a delegate and have a direct say in party decisions.

Delegates: Your Voice in Action

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WHAT IS A PRECINCT DELEGATE?

A precinct delegate is an individual elected at a precinct caucus meeting to represent their precinct at county convention. Delegates vote to:

  • Elect party nominees for county elections.
  • Choose county party officials.
  • Help organize their precinct for upcoming elections.
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WHAT IMPACT DO DELEGATES MAKE?

Precinct delegates play a critical role in county elections and help shape party platforms and policies, reflecting community values and concerns. They vote in county elections for candidates to represent the county. State delegates vote in state convention elections for candidates to represent House Districts in the state legislature.

Conventions & Precincts Explained

WHAT IS A COUNTY CONVENTION?

A meeting where community members gather to make key decisions for their political party. The most common type is the nominating convention, held in even-numbered years, where precinct delegates select the party's candidates for the county elections. Precinct delegates are the only people who vote at convention; delegates must live in the zip code of the county council precincts that are in council district to vote in council elections.

WHAT EXACTLY IS A PRECINCT?

A precinct is the smallest political organizing unit in a geographical area. Your precinct number is usually printed on your voter registration card. Precincts are the building blocks of the caucus system. You can find your precinct here.

Why Attend These Events?

By attending, you can:

Be elected as a delegate.

Influence which candidates and party officials represent your values.

Help ensure fair-minded candidates are placed on the front lines of county politics.


IMPORTANT DATES
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April 25

State Convention

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June 23

Possible Primary Election

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November 3

National Midterm Elections