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Former Oakley Mayor Zane Woolstenhulme, a Democrat, is leading incumbent Republican Rep. Tiara Auxier in the election for State House District 4, which represents Summit, Morgan and Rich counties. The Democrat received 4,791 votes, or 52%, in the multicounty election compared to Auxier’s 4,421 votes, or almost 48%.
Malena Stevens appears to lead the race for Summit County's next clerk, according to preliminary election results posted Tuesday evening. Malena Stevens, the Democratic candidate with previous political experience on the Summit County Council, held 58% of the vote as of 9 p.m. Tuesday.
The Park City Police Department in late October logged numerous driver-related cases in a variety of locations across the community, including the Main Street core. The cases ranged from suspected speeding stops to a report of a light emanating from a vehicle.
Malena Stevens is seeking her first full term as clerk after fellow Democrat Eve Furse's retirement. The interim clerk is poised to win after local Republicans had hoped to break up Democratic leadership in Summit County. Democrats chose Malena Stevens, a former county councilmember and planning commissioner, to replace Clerk Eve Furse after she retired before the end of her term in April.
A majority of voters are against issuing bonds for new Basin Rec facilities, per the first batch of results. About 54% voted against the bond according to preliminary results released around 9 p.m. Tuesday. The Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District initially proposed $150 million in bonds to pay for two new fieldhouses in Jeremy Ranch and Silver Creek Village.
Dozens of West Hills voters were disqualified before Election Day. Additional eligibility challenges remain unresolved. All but one ballot counted so far in the West Hills incorporation election oppose the new Summit County town.
The West Hills saga in eastern Summit County has ended after 24 voters, or 96%, rejected the incorporation, according to preliminary results. Only one voter supported incorporation. However, results could change over the coming weeks as a lawsuit over the disqualification of at least 17 voters plays out in Third District Court.
Democrat Ben McAdams speaks at his election night event in Salt Lake City, Nov. 3, 2026. It's official: Democrat Ben McAdams is heading back to Washington. He defeated Republican Riley Owen in the 1st Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race for McAdams at 10:26 p.m., around an hour and a half after polls closed.
The congressman-elect assured that he will focus his work on reducing costs for families, fighting corruption, protecting the right to vote, and defending the Great Salt Lake. In a statement following Tuesday's election, McAdams thanked volunteers, donors, and voters who supported his campaign.
Republicans had attempted to challenge the historic redistricting precedent aimed at creating a favorable electoral map. Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress on Tuesday and dealt a decisive blow to Republican control in Washington, paving the way for a new era of legislative opposition to President Donald Trump.
Associate Professor Cheryl Greengrove is investigating an unexpected bloom of the toxin-producing organism Alexandrium in Hood Canal. This unusual event challenges existing scientific assumptions regarding where these blooms originate.
Democrat Ben McAdams speaks at his election night event in Salt Lake City, Nov. 3, 2026. Sean Higgins It’s official: Democrat Ben McAdams is heading back to Washington. He defeated Republican Riley Owen in the 1st Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race for McAdams at 10:26 p.m., around an hour and a half after polls closed.
STATE OF UTAH OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DEIDRE M. HENDERSON LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY ELECTION ACCOMMODATION 2026 ## Emergency Context WHEREAS the County Commission of San Juan County, Utah has issued a…