Sara Cimmers
Candidate, Salt Lake County Council District 5 · Democratic
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On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot
Sara Cimmers is a candidate for Salt Lake County Council District 5. The ballot lists Sara Cimmers, Democratic.
Everyone on the ballot for this seat
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Traci Crockett | Republican |
| Sara Cimmers | Democratic |
Background
Sara Cimmers is the Democratic candidate for Salt Lake County Council District 5 on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot, facing Republican Traci Crockett. The Salt Lake Tribune describes her as a former educator and Realtor. She ran for Utah House District 45 in 2024 and lost the general election to Republican Rep. Tracy Miller. [1]
The seat is open because Republican Sheldon Stewart withdrew from his reelection bid in January. The district includes all of Bluffdale and Riverton and parts of West Jordan, South Jordan, Herriman and Draper. [1]
In her own words: Tribune questionnaire
On affordability, Cimmers says she would direct county dollars toward housing, childcare and transportation, expand affordable childcare, increase the supply of affordable housing, protect seniors from being priced out and support a fair tax burden. On transparency, she supports campaign finance reform and more disclosure of who funds candidates and influences policy. [1]
On water, she says she would keep encouraging residential conservation, hold large commercial and agricultural users to a higher standard, audit county water use and partner with water districts. On data centers, she says projects should pay for their own water, power, infrastructure and public services, pay their fair share of taxes, require local approval and disclose their resource use and effects. [1]
Cimmers said she will accept the election results. She answered no when asked whether the county should cooperate with ICE beyond what the law already requires. Asked for her top priority, she answered "Taking care of people," citing families, seniors and those who most need county government. Her opponent, Traci Crockett, did not answer the questionnaire, per the Tribune. [1]
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