Mark McIff
Also certified under this name
The Lt. Governor's certification of the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot lists another retention question under this same name, for a different court. Each is its own question, and which of them is on a voter's ballot depends on the court (Utah Code 78A-7-203).
Official evaluation
From Utah's Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, copied from the 2026 Voter Information Pamphlet, Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Utah, page 80. The determination, vote count, standards, narrative, response and biography are the pamphlet's words; the labels are ours.
Commission narrative
Appointed in 2014, Judge McIff received positive reviews from the observer and all respondents. The judge presented as a methodical, calm judge who made sure that participants understood their rights and responsibilities in court. He allowed them to express themselves and was attentive to their needs. This judge meets discipline standards set by statute and has been certified by the Judicial Council as meeting all time standards, education requirements, and mental and physical competence standards.
More on how judges are evaluated: judges.utah.gov
Biography
As printed in the state's 2026 Voter Information Pamphlet.
Judge Mark McIff was first appointed to the bench in May 2014. He currently serves as Justice Court judge for Sevier County, Piute County, Fairview, Fountain Green, Spring City, Moroni, Ephraim City, Gunnison, Manti, and Mt. Pleasant. He received a bachelor's degree in Accounting in 1995 from Southern Utah University and a Juris Doctorate in 1998 from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge McIff served as the Piute County Attorney, the Wayne County Attorney, Deputy Sevier County Attorney, Deputy Garfield County Attorney, and Chief Criminal Prosecutor for the Wasatch County Attorney's Office. He also served as the city prosecutor and city attorney for several cities. In addition, Judge McIff maintained a private law practice in Richfield during most of his career.
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