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Washington County: who is on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Where this list comes from

The names and party affiliations are the clerk's; capital letters are re-cased and party abbreviations written out. Where the clerk printed no party, or marked a contest nonpartisan, none is shown. A clerk can amend a document; this page shows it as it was on the day it was read.

Ballot questions

Local questions as printed in the Washington County Clerk's election document.

Santa Clara City, Utah

Santa Clara City ballot question

Shall Santa Clara City, Utah, be authorized to impose a local sales and use tax of up to 1.0% on taxable transactions within the City to fund emergency services, including fire protection, ambulance services, emergency medical services, personnel, equipment, facilities, and related operational costs, as authorized by Utah Code 59-12-2402?

Your answer: For or Against

Who votes: voters in Santa Clara City, Utah

From the Public Notice, 2026 Regular General Election: Certification of County Candidates and Ballot Propositions, Washington County, page(s) 7

Virgin Town, Washington County, Utah

Virgin Town ballot question

Shall Virgin Town, Washington County, Utah, increase the Resort Communities Sales and Use Tax rate by an additional one-half percent (0.5%), as authorized by Utah Code Section 59-12-402, to be collected on taxable transactions within Virgin Town?

Your answer: For or Against

Who votes: voters in Virgin Town, Washington County, Utah

From the Public Notice, 2026 Regular General Election: Certification of County Candidates and Ballot Propositions, Washington County, page(s) 7

Washington City

Washington City ballot question

Shall Washington City impose an additional .67% (1.0% total) Emergency Services Sales and Use Tax on taxable sales within the City to fund emergency services such as fire protection, ambulance service, and emergency medical response? If approved, the City Council has expressed its intent to reduce the City portion of property taxes by 50%, subject to Truth-in-Taxation requirements.

Your answer: Yes or No

Who votes: voters in Washington City

From the Public Notice, 2026 Regular General Election: Certification of County Candidates and Ballot Propositions, Washington County, page(s) 7

County offices

Washington County Attorney

Edward Flint (Democratic)Jerry D. Jaeger (Republican)

Washington County Clerk/Auditor

Ryan Sullivan (Republican)

Commission Seat A

Gail Koske (Democratic)Gil Almquist (Republican)

Commission Seat B

Kristin N Isham (Constitution)Sarah N. Anderson (Democratic)Troy G Belliston (Republican)

Washington County Sheriff

Johnny Heppler (Republican)

Local school boards

Local School Board, District 4

Larene Cox

Local School Board, District 5

Dan C. ZaleskiDavid B. Stirland

Local School Board, District 6

Burke Staheli

Local School Board, District 7

N. Craig Hammer

This page lists only the contests and local ballot questions the county clerk runs. Congress, the Legislature, the State Board of Education, judges and the two constitutional amendments are on the statewide page. The Lt. Governor's certification places Washington County in the Fifth Judicial District.