Weber County voters face a changing ballot for the November 3, 2026, general election following several candidate withdrawals and primary results in the State House and local offices. These developments come as the county prepares for the upcoming election cycle, which began with a filing period that concluded on January 8, 2026.
State House Candidate Changes
Several candidates for the Utah House of Representatives have withdrawn from their races or failed to advance through the primary and convention processes. In District 6, Kerry M. Wayne has withdrawn, leaving Rob Bishop and James Rich as candidates. In District 9, both Allen E. Miller and Roger Bordley are no longer in contention, with Miller having withdrawn and Bordley being eliminated during the convention.
District 10 also saw a withdrawal by Daniel C. Matern, leaving Rosemary Lesser and Jim Alvey on the ballot. In District 11, Josh R. Koskan has withdrawn, while District 12's ballot has been impacted by the withdrawal of Shawn Ferriola and the convention elimination of Dava Ann Neal.
Weber County Official Races
The local elections for Weber County officials also show significant movement. In the race for County Commissioner Seat A, three candidates—Katrina C. Gibson, James Ebert, and Richard Hyer—were eliminated in the primary or convention. In Seat B, Michael N. Thomas was eliminated in a convention, and Sharon Arrington Bolos was eliminated in the primary.
Other local offices remaining on the ballot include the County Attorney, County Clerk/Auditor, County Sheriff, and County Assessor. The County Sheriff race features Ryan Arbon, while the County Clerk/Auditor race features Ricky Hatch.
School Board Vacancies
The Weber School Board and Ogden School Board also face specific candidate statuses. In the Weber School Board District 6 race, both Robert D. Petersen and Janis Christensen have withdrawn. Additionally, Crystal M. Stander has withdrawn from the Weber School Board District 1 race.
In the Ogden School Board District 4 race, Kari Harbath has withdrawn. The remaining school board contests include the State School Board District 2 and various local school board seats across the county.
Legislative Context
The 2026 Utah House of Representatives elections involve 75 seats, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The primary election for these seats was held on June 23, 2026. As of September 2026, the partisan composition of the Utah House of Representatives stands at 61 Republicans and 14 Democrats.
Election Filing Details
Candidates for various offices must adhere to specific filing requirements and fees. For example, the filing fee for a State House candidate is $83.86, while a County Attorney candidate must pay $1,147.66. The filing period for these local and state offices took place from January 2 through January 8, 2026.
