Three Republican candidates secured victories in the June 23, 2026, Millard County primary election, with newcomers Felipe "Phil" Diaz and Louis Howard Quackenbush II successfully advancing to the general election alongside incumbent-aligned Steve O’Camb. The unofficial results for key county offices were released following the conclusion of the primary voting period.
Commission Race Results
In the race for County Commission Seat B, Louis Howard Quackenbush II emerged as the winner with 1,806 votes, according to unofficial results reported by Mid-Utah Radio. He defeated challenger Felipe "Phil" Diaz, who received 542 votes in the contest.
Quackenbush II had officially filed his declaration of candidacy for the seat on January 5, 2026, as noted in Millard County election records. His victory marks a significant shift in the Commission Seat B race, which also featured candidate David Trevor Johnson, who had previously been declared out in the convention.
Commission Seat A Outcome
The contest for Commission Seat A saw Kevin Don Morris secure a victory with 1,469 votes. He defeated Vicki E. Lyman, who earned 910 votes in the primary.
Records from the Millard County Clerk’s Office show that Morris filed his amended declaration of candidacy on January 8, 2026. The race was also impacted by the earlier withdrawal of Shauna Nelson, who withdrew her candidacy for the same seat on January 29, 2026.
Sheriff Primary Results
In the race for County Sheriff, Steve O’Camb won the primary election with 1,384 votes. He outperformed challenger Patrick Bryant Bennett, who received 994 votes.
Both candidates had filed their declarations of candidacy in early January 2026, with Bennett filing on January 2 and O’Camb filing on January 7. The Sheriff's race was one of the key contests appearing on the Republican ballot for the June 23 primary.
Election Logistics and Reporting
The primary election took place on June 23, 2026. According to the Utah Election Results website, precinct reporting for several areas in Millard County, including Abraham, Delta, Deseret-Oasis, Fillmore, Garrison, Hinckley, Kanosh, Leamington, Lynndyl, Meadow, Oak City, Scipio, and Sutherland, reached fully reported status as of July 7, 2026.
The Republican primary was a closed contest, meaning only voters affiliated with the Republican Party were permitted to vote on the party's specific ballot. This followed an April 1, 2026, deadline for voters to update their affiliation to participate in these specific races.
Candidate Filing Requirements
The 2026 election cycle for Millard County involved several key administrative milestones. The filing period for candidates began on January 2, 2026, and concluded on January 8, 2026. All candidates participating in the June primary races filed as Republicans.
To run for these county offices, candidates were required to collect 166 Republican voter signatures. The Millard County Clerk's Office noted that changes in Utah law allowed for signature packets to be turned in prior to reaching the minimum requirement, with supplemental signatures being submitted later.
Upcoming General Election Races
While the primary results focused on Commission and Sheriff races, several other county offices remain on the ballot for the general election. These include the positions of Assessor, Attorney, Auditor, and Clerk.
Candidates such as Hollie Miller for Assessor, Elise W. Harris for Attorney, Bonnie L. Pfaff for Auditor, and Marki Rowley for Clerk have filed declarations of candidacy to compete in the upcoming general election cycle.
