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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Jerry Jaeger

County Attorney, Washington County · Republican

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Office held

County AttorneyWashington County
Term ends December 31, 2026 (filled mid-term)
Source

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Jerry Jaeger is a candidate for Washington County Attorney. The ballot lists Jerry Jaeger, Republican.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Jerry Jaeger (incumbent)Republican
Edward FlintDemocratic

Listed in ballot order. Source: Washington County Clerk - Conflict of Interest Disclosure (elected officials table). 2026 election guide

Career

The county's biography says Jaeger has been Washington County Attorney since 2025 and spent about 23 years as a prosecutor, handling cases from Justice Court to general crimes and, most recently, Special Victim's Unit cases that he still handles personally. It also says he worked earlier as a deputy sheriff and as an FBI agent, without dates, and attended Dixie College. Awards it lists are the Honorary Sheriff's Award, the St. George Police Department Chief's Award and the Washington City Service Award. [1]

How he got the job

The Washington County Commission named Jaeger to the post in August 2025, according to coverage of the appointment, and he joined the county attorney's office in 1999 under then-County Attorney Eric Ludlow. Because he was appointed, the November election is his first before voters for the office. [2] [1]

The 2026 race

Edward Flint is the other candidate for Washington County Attorney on the Nov. 3 ballot. His BallotReady profile lists the June 23 primary and November general election and no work history, education or positions. [3]

Profile sources

Profile refreshed October 28, 2026. Candidate statements describe the candidate's own experience or positions; official records and reporting are labeled separately.

  1. Washington County, Meet the County Attorney · Official record
  2. Salt Lake Tribune, Washington County picks seasoned prosecutor, September 5, 2025 · Reporting
  3. BallotReady candidate profile: Edward Flint · Candidate statement

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name Jerry Jaeger yet.

Sources

  1. Washington County Clerk - Conflict of Interest Disclosure (elected officials table)
  2. Washington County: Meet the County Attorney

Office and ballot data as of October 15, 2026. See something wrong? Tell us.