Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman certified the list of candidates and ballot measures for the November 3, 2026, General Election in a statement released August 25, 2026. The certification includes qualified candidates for federal, state, and local offices, as well as proposed constitutional amendments and local bond propositions.
The certified ballot includes candidates for several federal positions, including US House District 1 and District 4. For District 1, the candidates listed are Ben McAdams, Riley Owen, Jesse West, and Elias Henry Montgomery. For District 4, the candidates include Jonny Larsen, Mike Kennedy, Taylor Wright, and Steven Burt.
State-level offices appearing on the ballot include several State Senate and State House seats. The certification also includes judicial retention elections for the Utah Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the Third Judicial District, and various municipal justice courts.
In addition to candidates, the ballot will feature proposed constitutional amendments. Constitutional Amendment A proposes changing how amendments are published, requiring publication on the Utah Public Notice Website and the Lieutenant Governor’s website for 60 days before the election. Constitutional Amendment B proposes requiring a 60% voter approval for citizen-proposed laws that increase taxes.
Local bond propositions are also included on the ballot. Salt Lake County is considering a local special bond election for up to $128,000,000 to fund repairs, acquisitions, or renovations for open space, parks, and community trails. The county estimates the annual property tax cost for a primary residence valued at $658,000 would be approximately $16.39 per year, though a net property tax increase of $0 is expected due to existing debt repayments.
Sandy City is also proposing a special bond election for up to $30,000,000 to finance the development or renovation of the former Crescent View Middle School property for community and recreational purposes. The estimated annual property tax cost for a $739,100 primary residence is approximately $59.98 per year.
The certification follows requirements set by the Utah Code Annotated, ensuring that names and orders on the ballot adhere to state law. Per the certification, candidate names appear as written and in the order listed on the official attached list.
