Utah's 2026 general election
Polls closed Nov. 3. Counts are unofficial until counties certify them and the state canvass on Nov. 23. Below are the unofficial results we have copied from the official sources, the races and measures that were on the ballot, and the dates that remain.
Results
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Your county’s election information
- Election Day
- Tue, Nov 3
- Next deadline
- Provisional ID deadline
- Results
- Unofficial until the state canvass
Key dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | Ballots go to military and overseas voters |
| Oct 12 – Nov 3 | Utah County drop boxes open |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Ballots mailed |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Early voting can begin |
| Oct 20 – 31 | Salt Lake County early voting |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Registration deadline |
| Oct 26 – Nov 2 | Utah County early voting |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Last day to request a ballot |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Election Day |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Provisional ID deadlineNext |
| Nov 10 – 17 | County canvasses |
| Mon, Nov 23 | Statewide canvass |
How voting worked in Utah
- Check your registrationLook up your registration, party and mailing address on the state's voter search. Register or update online through the voter registration portal.
- Vote your mail ballotActive registered voters get a ballot in the mail automatically. Before you return it, sign the affidavit on the envelope and write the last four digits of your Utah driver license or state ID card, as state law requires. If you have neither, the envelope asks for the last four digits of your Social Security number instead.
- Return it on timeA ballot sent by mail must be received by the election office by 8 p.m. on Election Day; a postmark is not enough, so mail it early. A ballot in a drop box must be deposited before 8 p.m. Anyone in line at a drop box or polling place at 8 p.m. is allowed to finish.
- Track your ballotCheck your ballot's status online, or sign up for text or email notices when it is mailed and counted. If your signature does not match your record, the county will contact you with a chance to fix it.
- Vote in personYou can vote in person during early voting or at a vote center on Election Day, and you can register there that day with two forms of valid ID.
- See your own ballotEnter your address to see the candidates and questions on your ballot, including your legislative and school board districts.
The new congressional map
Utah votes on a new congressional map this year. Third District Judge Dianna Gibson struck down the Legislature's 2021 map on Aug. 25, 2025, ruling that lawmakers had overridden the voter-approved Proposition 4 redistricting standards. On Nov. 10, 2025, she rejected the Legislature's replacement map and adopted one submitted by the plaintiffs, the League of Women Voters of Utah and Mormon Women for Ethical Government. It keeps Salt Lake County almost entirely in one district, which leans Democratic; the other three districts lean Republican.
The Utah Supreme Court dismissed the Legislature's appeal on Feb. 20, 2026, and a federal three-judge panel refused on Feb. 23 to block the map, saying it was too late to change districts before the election. The court-ordered map is in use for 2026. Because the lines moved, Rep. Blake Moore is running in the 2nd District, Rep. Celeste Maloy in the 3rd and Rep. Mike Kennedy in the 4th, and Rep. Burgess Owens chose not to seek reelection.
How it got here
- July 11, 2024Utah Supreme Court rules the Legislature's repeal of Proposition 4 likely violated voters' rights and sends the case back to district court.
- August 25, 2025Judge Gibson strikes down the 2021 congressional map.
- October 6, 2025The Legislature passes a replacement map; the plaintiffs submit two maps of their own.
- November 10, 2025Gibson adopts a plaintiffs' map with one Democratic-leaning district.
- December 9, 2025In a special session, lawmakers move the congressional filing period to March to leave time for an appeal.
- February 20, 2026The Utah Supreme Court dismisses the Legislature's appeal.
- February 23, 2026A federal panel denies a request to block the map for 2026.
- March 4, 2026Rep. Burgess Owens says he will not seek reelection.
U.S. House
1st Congressional District
Open seat that leans Democratic under the new map. Ben McAdams won the June 23 Democratic primary over Nate Blouin, Michael Farrell and Liban Mohamed.
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Jesse West | Libertarian |
| Ben McAdams | Democratic |
| Elias Henry Montgomery | Unaffiliated |
| Riley Owen | Republican |
2nd Congressional District
Rep. Blake Moore, who now represents the 1st District, won the June 23 Republican primary over state Rep. Karianne Lisonbee.
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Peter Crosby | Democratic |
| Daniel Cottam | Libertarian |
| Robert M. Moesinger | Unaffiliated |
| Blake Moore | Republican |
| Carlton E. Bowen | Independent American |
3rd Congressional District
Rep. Celeste Maloy, who now represents the 2nd District, won the June 23 Republican primary over Phil Lyman.
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Kent S. Udell | Democratic |
| Cassie Easley | Constitution |
| Celeste Maloy | Republican |
| Ayden Scott | Unaffiliated |
| Michael R. Stoddard | Libertarian |
| Adonis Hooslyn | Unaffiliated |
4th Congressional District
Rep. Mike Kennedy, who now represents the 3rd District, is the Republican nominee. Rep. Burgess Owens, who holds the current 4th District seat, is retiring.
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Taylor Wright | Libertarian |
| Jonny Larsen | Democratic |
| Steven Burt | Unaffiliated |
| Mike Kennedy | Republican |
Statewide
No U.S. Senate seat and no statewide executive office (governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, auditor or treasurer) is on the 2026 ballot. Every Utah voter does see two constitutional amendments and retention questions for one Utah Supreme Court justice and six Court of Appeals judges.
Constitutional amendments
Constitutional Amendment A: How proposed amendments are published
Shall the Utah Constitution be amended to change how proposed constitutional amendments are published, requiring publication for 60 days immediately before the general election in a manner established by state law instead of in newspapers?
If approved, state law would require the lieutenant governor to post the full text of proposed amendments and other legislative ballot questions on the Utah Public Notice Website and the lieutenant governor's website for 60 days before the general election, instead of printing them in newspapers.
Vote yes: A yes vote changes Article XXIII, Section 1 of the Utah Constitution so proposed amendments must be published for 60 calendar days before the general election in a manner set by state law, instead of in newspapers. H.B. 481 (2025) then takes effect and requires the lieutenant governor to post the full text on the Utah Public Notice Website and the lieutenant governor's website.
Vote no: A no vote leaves the current requirement in place: the Legislature publishes proposed amendments in a newspaper in each county where one is published, for two months before the election.
The impartial analysis says Amendment A would not change how amendments are proposed or approved by voters. The pamphlet says Amendment A together with H.B. 481 could reduce state costs by up to $1.4 million every two years, depending on the length of each amendment and newspaper rates. Takes effect: January 1, 2027, if approved.
Arguments in the Utah Voter Information Pamphlet
Argument in favor (written by Rep. Anthony Loubet and Sen. Daniel McCay): Supporters write that most Utahns now get information from digital sources, that print notices are increasingly unlikely to reach a broad audience, and that the state spends about $800,000 on newspaper notices. They say the change keeps the 60-day notice period and lets publication methods adapt as technology evolves.
The pamphlet says that because the Legislature adopted Amendment A unanimously, no argument against it and no rebuttals were submitted.
Constitutional Amendment B: 60% vote for citizen initiatives that raise taxes
Shall the Utah Constitution be amended to require that citizen-proposed laws that increase taxes compared to existing law be approved by at least 60% of voters, instead of a simple majority?
Would require statewide citizen initiatives that increase taxes to win at least 60% of the vote, instead of a simple majority. The Legislature placed it on the ballot.
Vote yes: A yes vote amends Article VI, Section 1 of the Utah Constitution. Statewide initiatives voted on after Nov. 1, 2026 would need at least 60% of the vote if they create a new tax, expand an existing tax to more items or transactions, raise an existing tax rate, or change a property tax rate so it falls less than it would under current law.
Vote no: A no vote keeps the current rule: most statewide initiatives pass with a majority of those voting, and initiatives on taking wildlife need two-thirds.
The impartial analysis says Amendment B would not change the vote required for any other type of statewide initiative. It does not apply to laws passed by the Legislature. The pamphlet says enactment likely would not materially impact current state revenues or expenditures. Takes effect: November 23, 2026, if approved.
Arguments in the Utah Voter Information Pamphlet
Argument in favor (written by Sen. Lincoln Fillmore and Rep. Jason Kyle): Supporters write that tax increases affect every Utahn and should have substantial voter support, and that initiatives are drafted only by their proponents and can be changed only by another initiative. They say 60% is an achievable bar that does not stop tax initiatives from passing or take away the right to propose them. Their rebuttal says the Legislature's members can be voted out, while an initiative faces no such accountability.
Argument against (written by Sen. Luz Escamilla and Rep. Angela Romero): Opponents write that the amendment makes the initiative process harder to use and holds voters to a stricter standard than the Legislature, which can raise taxes by a simple majority. They say it sets a precedent that could be applied to other policy areas, and call it a power grab. Their rebuttal says voters already weigh the costs and benefits of initiatives and that citizen initiatives are a public form of lawmaking.
No citizen initiatives or referendums qualified for the statewide ballot. A constitutional amendment passes if a majority of voters voting on the amendment approve it (Utah Constitution, Article XXIII, Section 1). See the unofficial results and the canvass dates.
Correction, Oct. 16, 2026: An earlier version said an amendment needs a majority of all voters in the general election. The Utah Constitution requires a majority of the voters voting on the amendment.
Judges up for retention statewide
| Judge | Court |
|---|---|
| Jill M. Pohlman | Utah Supreme Court |
| Michele M. Christiansen Forster | Utah Court of Appeals |
| David Ned Mortensen | Utah Court of Appeals |
| John David Luthy | Utah Court of Appeals |
| Ryan M. Harris | Utah Court of Appeals |
| Amy Jo Oliver | Utah Court of Appeals |
| Gregory Keith Orme | Utah Court of Appeals |
State Board of Education
Eight State Board of Education seats are on the ballot (districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11 and 14). In Utah County, District 11 pits Lacey Peterson (D) against Tracy J. Nuttall (R), and Linda Hanks (R) is unopposed in District 14.
Utah Legislature
All 75 Utah House seats and 15 Utah Senate seats (districts 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23 and 28) are on the ballot. Senate President Stuart Adams lost his June 23 Republican primary in District 7 to Stephanie Hollist and will leave the Senate at the end of the year; Sen. Dan McCay lost his District 18 primary to Doug Fiefia.
Look up the legislative candidates on your ballot →
Utah County, American Fork and Lehi
Utah County voters choose two county commissioners and four other county officers. These are the candidates certified for the Nov. 3 ballot.
| Office | Candidates |
|---|---|
| County Commission, Seat A | Jeanne Marie Bowen |
| County Commission, Seat B | J. Allen |
| County Attorney | Jeff Gray |
| County Auditor | |
| County Clerk | |
| County Sheriff |
The only local ballot question in Utah County is Salem's Proposition 8, a 0.1% sales tax for recreation, arts and parks (RAP tax) for 10 years. No American Fork or Lehi ballot questions are on the county's list.
Utah County is split between the 3rd and 4th congressional districts. Use the state's address lookup to see which district, legislative seats and school board races are on your ballot.
American Fork
Drop box: American Fork Library, 64 S. 100 East, on the library loop behind the building. Open 24 hours, Oct. 12 to 8 p.m. Nov. 3.
Election Day vote center: American Fork Library, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Lehi
Drop box: Lehi City Public Safety Building, 128 N. 100 East, on the south side of the police station. Open 24 hours, Oct. 12 to 8 p.m. Nov. 3.
Election Day vote center: Lehi Civic Center, 131 N. 100 East, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Candidate profiles and election coverage
Every candidate named above has the same profile layout, and the profiles are listed by region, not by popularity. All officials and candidates →
Election stories
- Washington County school board President Stirland faces Zaleski in District 5
- Poll shows Moore at 39% and Crosby at 34% in Utah's 2nd District race
- Half of this year's state school board races are already settled
- Sandy sets a bond election for up to $30 million for the former Crescent View school site
- Sandy council set the Crescent View bond ceiling at $30 million on a third vote
- Three candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot for Utah Senate District 21
Your county clerk
Each county clerk runs its own elections: ballots, drop boxes, vote centers and local races. Election pages as the state's clerk directory lists them; phone numbers and addresses are on that directory. Local races, ballot questions and voting locations for the rest of the state are on each county's page; we list them here only after checking them.
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Sources
- Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Current Election Information (vote.utah.gov)
- Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, 2026 Utah Election Calendar (PDF)
- Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification, Sept. 21, 2026 (PDF)
- Utah Code 20A-3a-204, returning a mail ballot
- vote.utah.gov, Securing Your Mail Ballot
- vote.utah.gov, Track My Ballot
- Utah County Elections, List of Candidates
- Utah County Elections, 2026 General Election Candidate Certification (PDF)
- Utah County Elections, Voting & Drop Box Locations
- Utah County Elections, Notice of Early Voting (Oct. 5, 2026)
- Ballotpedia, Redistricting in Utah ahead of the 2026 elections
- Utah News Dispatch, "Utah Supreme Court rejects Legislature's redistricting appeal; court-ordered map still stands," Feb. 20, 2026
- Associated Press via PBS News, "Federal court rejects GOP-led effort to block House map that helps Democrats in Utah," Feb. 23, 2026
- KUER, "Rep. Burgess Owens won't seek reelection in 2026," March 4, 2026
- Wikipedia, 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Utah (district descriptions)
- Ballotpedia, Utah elections, 2026 (primary results)
- Ballotpedia, Utah 2026 ballot measures
- Utah News Dispatch, "End of the Adams era," July 22, 2026