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2026 Salt Lake County Council Elections

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 18, 2026

The 2026 Salt Lake County Council Elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Salt Lake County Council, the legislative body responsible for overseeing county services, budgeting, and policy in Utah's most populous county. Several district seats are up for election, with candidates competing to represent residents in unincorporated areas and cities across the county.

About This Race

The 2026 Salt Lake County Council Elections will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect members of the Salt Lake County Council, the legislative body responsible for overseeing county services, budgeting, and policy in Utah's most populous county. Several district seats are up for election, with candidates competing to represent residents in unincorporated areas and cities across the county.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 18, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 22, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 2, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Utah, residents must be registered by October 18, 2026, either online, by mail, or in person. Voters can cast ballots by mail (mail-in ballots are automatically sent to active registered voters), during early voting from October 22 to November 2, or in person on Election Day at designated vote centers. A valid ID, such as a Utah driver’s license or passport, is required for in-person voting.

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Republican

Dave Alvord

Salt Lake County Council At-Large Seat A

Biography

Dave Alvord is a small business owner and former Sandy City Council member with over 15 years of experience in local government and public safety initiatives. He is running on a platform of fiscal responsibility, infrastructure investment, and strengthening neighborhood protections against overdevelopment and rising property taxes.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Erin Mendenhall

Salt Lake County Council At-Large Seat A

Biography

Erin Mendenhall is the current Mayor of Salt Lake City and a former Utah State Representative known for her work on environmental policy, housing affordability, and urban development. She is running to bring progressive leadership to the County Council, focusing on sustainable growth, public transit expansion, and equitable access to county services.

Campaign Website

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