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2026 Salt Lake City Council Elections

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 28, 2026

The 2026 Salt Lake City Council elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Salt Lake City Council. These are municipal elections for citywide and district seats, with multiple council positions up for election across the city’s seven districts and two at-large seats, determining local policy on budgets, zoning, public safety, and infrastructure.

About This Race

The 2026 Salt Lake City Council elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Salt Lake City Council. These are municipal elections for citywide and district seats, with multiple council positions up for election across the city’s seven districts and two at-large seats, determining local policy on budgets, zoning, public safety, and infrastructure.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 28, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 24, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in the 2026 Salt Lake City Council elections, Utah residents must be registered by October 28, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person. Registered voters can vote by mail, drop off their ballot at designated locations, vote in person during early voting from October 24 to November 1, or vote on Election Day at their assigned polling place. A valid ID is required for in-person voting, such as a Utah driver’s license, state ID, or other approved identification.

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Democratic

Chris Wharton

Salt Lake City Council District 4

Biography

Chris Wharton is a former member of the Utah House of Representatives and a public health professor at Arizona State University, known for his work on nutrition policy and urban planning. He is seeking the District 4 council seat to promote walkable neighborhoods, environmental stewardship, and inclusive economic growth in Salt Lake City.

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Democratic

Erin Mendenhall

Salt Lake City Council At-Large Seat A

Biography

Erin Mendenhall is the current Mayor of Salt Lake City, serving since 2020, and previously worked as an air quality advocate and nonprofit leader. She is running for an at-large council seat to focus on citywide sustainability, housing affordability, and equitable development after her mayoral term.

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