An official sample ballot for the Emery County general election has been released, outlining the races and amendments scheduled for November 3, 2026. The document provides instructions for voters and lists candidates for various local, state, and federal offices.
According to the document, voters will decide on several judicial retention questions, including whether Jill M. Pohlman, Michele M. Christiansen Forster, David Ned Mortensen, John David Luthy, Ryan M. Harris, Amy Jo Oliver, Gregory Keith Orme, Craig Miles Bunnell, and Jon R. Carpenter should be retained in their respective judicial offices.
The ballot includes several constitutional amendments. Amendment A proposes changing how proposed constitutional amendments are published, requiring them to be posted on the Utah Public Notice Website and the Lieutenant Governor's website for 60 days before the election rather than in newspapers. Amendment B proposes requiring a 60% voter approval for citizen-proposed laws that increase taxes compared to existing law, rather than a simple majority.
Candidates listed for various offices include Jordan Leonard and Keven A. Jensen for County Commissioner, Michael D. Olsen for Attorney, Thomas Hansen for Clerk/Auditor, and Danielle Farley for Sheriff. The ballot also features candidates for U.S. House District 3, State House District 67, and the State School Board District 14.
Voters are instructed to use a black or blue ballpoint pen and to completely fill in the oval next to their chosen candidate. If a ballot is torn, defaced, or wrongly marked, voters are advised to contact the County Clerk's office.
