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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Michael Murphy

County Council, Seat F (interim), Wasatch County · Republican

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Summit & Wasatch

Office held

County Council, Seat F (interim)Wasatch County
Term ends 2026
Source

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Michael Murphy is a candidate for Wasatch County Council Seat F. The ballot lists Michael Murphy, Republican.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Michael Murphy (incumbent)Republican
Joseph A. TugawDemocratic

Listed in ballot order. Source: Wasatch County, 2026 general election candidates. 2026 election guide

Background

Michael Murphy serves as the interim representative for Seat F on the Wasatch County Council, with a term ending in December 2026. A Timber Lakes resident and defense contractor, he served on the county planning commission before joining the council. The council approved his appointment in April 2026 following a nomination by the county Republican Party. His district includes Hideout, Timber Lakes and the eastern portion of the county. Murphy is seeking a full council term in 2026 and has emphasized local government, fiscal responsibility and family-oriented policies in his campaign.

Source: Wasatch County: County Council · Background checked October 22, 2026

In the news

Sources

  1. Wasatch County Council Office, Members
  2. Wasatch County, 2026 general election candidates
  3. Wasatch County: County Council
  4. KPCW: Murphy appointment (April 23, 2026)

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