Officials directory

Every officeholder serving Taylorsville residents, with at-a-glance summaries. Tick Compare on up to three people to see them side by side.

Include 2026 candidates

City & local school board

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Kristie S. Overson

Mayor, Taylorsville · Citywide

OfficeMayor, TaylorsvilleDistrictCitywidePartyNonpartisan officeTerm endsJan 2030Next electionNov 6, 2029Raised$2,400Serving since2018

At a glance

Mayor since January 2018; re-elected unopposed in 2021 and 2025 (third term).
First won in 2017, beating incumbent Mayor Larry Johnson 57%–43%.
Served on the City Council and Planning Commission before becoming mayor.
Campaign account carried about $36,500 after the 2025 election.
Seat next on the ballot Nov 6, 2029 (calculated).

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Ernest Burgess

City Council, Taylorsville · District 1

OfficeCity Council, TaylorsvilleDistrictDistrict 1PartyNonpartisan officeTerm endsJan 2028Next electionNov 2, 2027RaisedNot yet verifiedServing sinceby 2018

At a glance

Represents Council District 1; on the council since at least 2018.
Won 2023 with 64.7% over Dennis Sanok; won 2019 with 63.6%.
Liaison to the Arts Council and Green Committee.
Campaign-finance totals not yet retrieved (a listed gap).
Seat is up Nov 2, 2027; filing Jun 1–7, 2027.

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Curt Cochran

City Council (Vice Chair), Taylorsville · District 2

OfficeCity Council (Vice Chair), TaylorsvilleDistrictDistrict 2PartyNonpartisan officeTerm endsJan 2028Next electionNov 2, 2027RaisedNot yet verifiedServing since2020

At a glance

Represents Council District 2 and serves as Vice Chair.
Elected 2019 with 60.6%; re-elected unopposed in 2023.
Campaign-finance totals not yet retrieved (a listed gap).
Seat is up Nov 2, 2027; filing Jun 1–7, 2027.

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Anna Barbieri

City Council, Taylorsville · District 3

OfficeCity Council, TaylorsvilleDistrictDistrict 3PartyNonpartisan officeTerm endsJan 2028Next electionNov 2, 2027RaisedNot yet verifiedServing since2020

At a glance

Appointed to the District 3 seat in Sept 2020; won unopposed in 2021 and 2023.
Served on the Planning Commission from 2010 before joining the council.
Moved the Sept 2026 Summit Vista height/setback amendment (passed 5-0) and the final FY2026-27 budget.
Co-founder of an apparel manufacturer, per her 2026 conflict-of-interest disclosure.
Seat is up Nov 2, 2027; filing Jun 1–7, 2027.

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Meredith Harker

City Council, Taylorsville · District 4

OfficeCity Council, TaylorsvilleDistrictDistrict 4PartyNonpartisan officeTerm endsJan 2030Next electionNov 6, 2029Raised$2,662Serving since2018

At a glance

Represents District 4; on the council since 2018 (third term).
Re-elected 2025 with 56.0% over Martín C. Muñoz.
Largest itemized 2025 donor: Salt Lake Board of Realtors, $1,500 (the council per-cycle limit).
Moved the 2024 and 2026 property-tax rate resolutions (both passed 5-0).

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Bob Knudsen

City Council (Chair), Taylorsville · District 5

OfficeCity Council (Chair), TaylorsvilleDistrictDistrict 5PartyNonpartisan officeTerm endsJan 2030Next electionNov 6, 2029Raised$3,542Serving since2022

At a glance

Council Chair; represents District 5 since 2022.
Re-elected 2025 with 56.7% over Paul Schulte; first won 2021 over former Mayor Larry Johnson.
Cast the only recorded No vote in the minutes reviewed (Jun 5, 2024 budget, passed 4-1).
Liaison to the Budget and Public Safety committees.

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Nicole McDermott

Granite School Board (President) · Precinct 4

OfficeGranite School Board (President)DistrictPrecinct 4PartyNonpartisan office (R nominee for State School Board D8)Term endsDec 31, 2028Next electionNov 3, 2026 (State School Board D8)RaisedNot yet verifiedServing since2019

At a glance

Granite Board of Education, Precinct 4, since 2019; Board President since 2023.
Won 2024 re-election with 76.2%.
Republican nominee for State School Board District 8 on Nov 3, 2026, vs. Araueni Olivares (D).
Campaign-finance totals not retrieved (portals CAPTCHA-gated).

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Salt Lake County

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Aimee Winder Newton

County Council (Chair 2026) · District 3

OfficeCounty Council (Chair 2026)DistrictDistrict 3PartyRepublicanTerm endsJan 2027Next electionNot seeking re-electionRaised$89,458Serving since2014

At a glance

County Council District 3 (covers ~100% of Taylorsville) since 2014; Chair in 2026.
Not running in 2026; the D3 race is Mike Bird (R) vs. Luke Maynes (D).
Gave $6,000 from her campaign account to Bird's D3 campaign.
Also a Senior Advisor to the Governor, per her 2026 disclosure.

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Laurie Stringham

County Council · At-Large A

OfficeCounty CouncilDistrictAt-Large APartyRepublicanTerm endsJan 2027Next electionNot on 2026 ballotRaised$8,100Serving since2021

At a glance

Countywide At-Large A seat since 2021; won 2020 by 1,189 votes.
Lost the Apr 2026 GOP convention to Kathleen Anderson (31%–69%).
2026 At-Large A ballot: Anderson (R), Zach Robinson (D), Gregory Beglarian.
Served 21 years on the Kearns Oquirrh Recreation and Parks board.

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Suzanne Harrison

County Council · At-Large B

OfficeCounty CouncilDistrictAt-Large BPartyDemocraticTerm endsJan 2029Next electionNov 7, 2028Raised$9,414Serving since2023

At a glance

Countywide At-Large B seat since 2023; unseated Richard Snelgrove with 55.0%.
Former Utah House member (2019–2022).
Medical doctor, per her county bio.
Seat next on the ballot Nov 7, 2028.

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Natalie Pinkney

County Council · At-Large C

OfficeCounty CouncilDistrictAt-Large CPartyDemocraticTerm endsJan 2031Next electionNov 2030Raised$239,014Serving since2025

At a glance

Countywide At-Large C seat since 2025 (six-year term).
Won 2024 with 50.8% over Rachelle Morris.
Largest council campaign in these files: $239K raised in 2024.
Former South Salt Lake City Council member (incl. Vice Chair).

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Jenny Wilson

County Mayor · Countywide

OfficeCounty MayorDistrictCountywidePartyDemocraticTerm endsJan 2029Next electionNov 7, 2028Raised$615,108Serving since2019

At a glance

County Mayor since Jan 2019; won 2020 and 2024 (54.9%).
Proposed a ~19.6% property-tax increase for 2026; council adopted ~14.65% (8–1).
2024 campaign raised $615K; committee closed after its final report.
Seat next on the ballot Nov 7, 2028.

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Chris Stavros

County Assessor · Countywide

OfficeCounty AssessorDistrictCountywidePartyRepublicanTerm endsJan 2029Next electionNov 7, 2028Raised$123,659Serving since2021

At a glance

County Assessor since 2021; re-elected 2024 by 699 votes (0.14%).
Certified Residential Appraiser (state law now requires a credential to file in large counties).
Office budget about $18.2M, 105 FTE (2026).
Filing for 2028: Jan 3–7, 2028 (calculated).

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Chris Harding

County Auditor · Countywide

OfficeCounty AuditorDistrictCountywidePartyRepublicanTerm endsJan 2027Next electionNov 3, 2026 vs. Ali Cloward (D)Raised$4,458Serving since2022

At a glance

County Auditor since 2022 (party-filled vacancy), then won Nov 2022 with 56.1%.
CPA, CIA and CFE credentials.
Office has posted 60+ audit reports in 2025–26 (travel, payroll, procurement).
On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot vs. Ali Cloward (D).

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Lannie Chapman

County Clerk · Countywide

OfficeCounty ClerkDistrictCountywidePartyDemocraticTerm endsJan 2027Next electionNov 3, 2026 (unopposed)Raised$18,717Serving since2023

At a glance

County Clerk (runs elections) since 2023; former Chief Deputy Clerk.
Won 2022 with 57.2%; unopposed on the 2026 ballot.
Implementing new ballot-envelope ID rules (last 4 of DL/ID/SSN).

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Sim Gill

District Attorney · Countywide

OfficeDistrict AttorneyDistrictCountywidePartyDemocraticTerm endsJan 2027Next electionNov 3, 2026 vs. Kent Davis (R)Raised$411,392Serving since2011

At a glance

District Attorney since 2011 (first elected 2010).
Narrowly won the June 2026 Democratic primary (51.8%–48.2%).
Largest 2026 county campaign in these files: $411K raised through Sep 10.
On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot vs. Kent Davis (R).

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Rashelle Hobbs

County Recorder · Countywide

OfficeCounty RecorderDistrictCountywidePartyDemocraticTerm endsJan 2029Next electionNov 7, 2028Raised$11,642Serving since2019

At a glance

County Recorder (property records) since 2019; won 2018, 2020, 2024.
A 2024 office mailer near the election prompted a new county ordinance on mass mailers.
Seat next on the ballot Nov 7, 2028.

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Rosie Rivera

County Sheriff · Countywide

OfficeCounty SheriffDistrictCountywidePartyDemocraticTerm endsJan 2027Next electionNov 3, 2026 vs. Shane Manwaring (R)Raised$66,697Serving since2017

At a glance

Sheriff since Aug 2017; first woman to hold the office.
Won 2022 with 62.0%.
Oversees a ~$197M jail/court-security/investigations budget (1,213 FTE).
On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot vs. Shane Manwaring (R).

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Bradley Park

County Surveyor · Countywide

OfficeCounty SurveyorDistrictCountywidePartyRepublicanTerm endsJan 2029Next electionNov 7, 2028Raised$48,627Serving since2025

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County Surveyor since 2025 (first term).
Won 2024 by 3,650 votes after trailing on election night.
Seat next on the ballot Nov 7, 2028.

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Sheila Srivastava

County Treasurer · Countywide

OfficeCounty TreasurerDistrictCountywidePartyDemocraticTerm endsJan 2029Next electionNov 7, 2028Raised$99,569Serving since2025

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County Treasurer since 2025; first woman in the office.
Won 2024 with 50.8% over Phil Conder.
Seat next on the ballot Nov 7, 2028.

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State

Jim Dunnigan

Utah House (Speaker Pro Tempore) · House District 36

OfficeUtah House (Speaker Pro Tempore)DistrictHouse District 36PartyRepublicanTerm endsDec 31, 2026Next electionNov 3, 2026 vs. Blake Townsend (D)Raised$149,658Serving since2003

At a glance

In the Utah House since 2003; HD36 (about 45% of Taylorsville) since 2023.
Speaker Pro Tempore.
Won 2024 unopposed; 2022 with 54.4%.
On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot vs. Blake Townsend (D).

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Wayne A. Harper

Utah Senate (President Pro Tempore) · Senate District 16

OfficeUtah Senate (President Pro Tempore)DistrictSenate District 16PartyRepublicanTerm endsDec 31, 2028Next electionNov 2028RaisedNot yet verifiedServing since1997

At a glance

Utah Legislature since 1997 (House), Senate since 2013.
Senate President Pro Tempore; SD16 covers about 55% of Taylorsville.
Won 2024 with 57.5%; not on the 2026 ballot.

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Christina Boggess

Utah State Board of Education · District 8

OfficeUtah State Board of EducationDistrictDistrict 8PartyRepublicanTerm endsJan 2027Next electionNot seeking re-electionRaisedNot yet verifiedServing since2023

At a glance

State School Board District 8 since Jan 2023.
Not running in 2026; open seat: Nicole McDermott (R) vs. Araueni Olivares (D).
Won 2022 with 55.4%.

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Federal

Burgess Owens

U.S. House (retiring) · UT-4 (area is CD1 from 2027)

OfficeU.S. House (retiring)DistrictUT-4 (area is CD1 from 2027)PartyRepublicanTerm endsJan 3, 2027Next electionRetiringRaised$735,674Serving since2021

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U.S. Representative since 2021; retiring Jan 3, 2027.
Under the 2026 court-ordered map, Taylorsville moves to CD1 (open seat on Nov 3, 2026).
Won 2024 with 63.4%.

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Mike Lee

U.S. Senate · Utah (statewide)

OfficeU.S. SenateDistrictUtah (statewide)PartyRepublicanTerm endsJan 3, 2029Next electionNov 2028Raised$2.26MServing since2011

At a glance

U.S. Senator since 2011; re-elected 2016 and 2022.
Won 2022 with 53.2% over Evan McMullin (Ind.).
Next election November 2028.

Analytical assessment, not factHigh confidence

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John Curtis

U.S. Senate · Utah (statewide)

OfficeU.S. SenateDistrictUtah (statewide)PartyRepublicanTerm endsJan 3, 2031Next electionNov 2030Raised$737,003Serving since2025

At a glance

U.S. Senator since Jan 2025; previously U.S. House (UT-3) and Mayor of Provo.
Won 2024 with 62.5%.
In 2025–26, PAC receipts exceed individual contributions.
Next election November 2030.

Analytical assessment, not factMedium confidence

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Water districts (see the Water page)

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Donald G. Russell

Trustee (Chair), Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District · Division 1

OfficeTrustee (Chair), Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement DistrictDistrictDivision 1PartyNonpartisan officeTerm endsDec 31, 2027Next electionNov 2, 2027Serving since2008

At a glance

Chairs the elected 3-member board of TBID, which provides drinking water and sewer for most of Taylorsville.
Trustee since 2008; also Vice-Chair of the Central Valley Water Reclamation Facility board.
Division 1 seat is on the Nov 2, 2027 ballot; filing Jun 1–7, 2027 (calculated).
Retired; 2026 disclosure lists retirement income only.

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Matthew G. Swensen

Trustee, Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District · Division 2

OfficeTrustee, Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement DistrictDistrictDivision 2PartyNonpartisan officeTerm endsDec 31, 2027Next electionNov 2, 2027Serving since2021

At a glance

Elected TBID trustee for Division 2; on the board since June 2021.
Taylorsville native; HR and benefits professional (2026 disclosure: ADP).
Lists membership in Friends of Great Salt Lake.
Seat is on the Nov 2, 2027 ballot; filing Jun 1–7, 2027 (calculated).

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Kelton L. Kleinman

Trustee, Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District · Division 3

OfficeTrustee, Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement DistrictDistrictDivision 3PartyNonpartisan officeTerm endsDec 31, 2029Next electionNov 6, 2029Serving since2022

At a glance

Elected TBID trustee for Division 3 (southwest Taylorsville).
Won the Nov 2025 race 1,801 to 1,732 (51.0%).
Certified residential appraiser and real estate agent (2026 disclosure).
Next election Nov 6, 2029; filing Jun 1–7, 2029 (calculated).

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Corey L. Rushton

Trustee (Chair), Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District · Division 9 (TBID, Granger-Hunter, Magna, Kearns areas)

OfficeTrustee (Chair), Jordan Valley Water Conservancy DistrictDistrictDivision 9 (TBID, Granger-Hunter, Magna, Kearns areas)PartyAppointed (nonpartisan)Term endsFeb 1, 2028 (calc.)Serving since2024

At a glance

Chairs JVWCD, the wholesale supplier to Taylorsville-Bennion; appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Senate.
Represents Division 9: lands within the TBID, Granger-Hunter, Magna and Kearns improvement districts.
Former West Valley City councilmember (2007–2016); also a Granger-Hunter trustee.
Term ends Feb 1, 2028 (calculated); nominations run in fall 2027.

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John H. Taylor

Trustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District · Division 3 (Taylorsville and Midvale)

OfficeTrustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy DistrictDistrictDivision 3 (Taylorsville and Midvale)PartyAppointed (nonpartisan)Term endsFeb 1, 2030 (calc.)Serving since2026

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JVWCD trustee for Division 3 (City of Taylorsville and Midvale); chairs the Finance Committee.
Taylorsville City Administrator; civil engineer.
Appointed by the Governor from city-council nominees; term began Feb 1, 2026.
Term ends Feb 1, 2030 (calculated).

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Cindy Wood

Trustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District · Division 1 (West Valley City)

OfficeTrustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy DistrictDistrictDivision 1 (West Valley City)PartyAppointed (nonpartisan)Term endsFeb 1, 2030 (calc.)Serving since2026

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JVWCD trustee for Division 1 (West Valley City) since Feb 2026.
West Valley City Council member (District 4); CPA.
Term ends Feb 1, 2030 (calculated).

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Mick M. Sudbury

Trustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District · Division 2 (Kearns and Magna)

OfficeTrustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy DistrictDistrictDivision 2 (Kearns and Magna)PartyAppointed (nonpartisan)Term endsFeb 1, 2030 (calc.)Serving since2026

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JVWCD trustee for Division 2 (Kearns and Magna); reappointed for a term starting Feb 2026.
Mayor of Magna; chairs the Magna Water District board.
Term ends Feb 1, 2030 (calculated).

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Zach Jacob

Trustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District · Division 4 (West Jordan)

OfficeTrustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy DistrictDistrictDivision 4 (West Jordan)PartyAppointed (nonpartisan)Term endsFeb 1, 2030 (calc.)Serving since2026

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JVWCD trustee for Division 4 (West Jordan).
West Jordan City Council member (District 3); consulting business owner.
Term ends Feb 1, 2030 (calculated).

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Dawn R. Ramsey

Trustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District · Division 5 (South Jordan)

OfficeTrustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy DistrictDistrictDivision 5 (South Jordan)PartyAppointed (nonpartisan)Term endsFeb 1, 2028 (calc.)Serving since2024

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JVWCD trustee for Division 5 (South Jordan).
Mayor of South Jordan.
Term ends Feb 1, 2028 (calculated).

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John B. Richardson

Trustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District · Division 6 (Draper and Bluffdale)

OfficeTrustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy DistrictDistrictDivision 6 (Draper and Bluffdale)PartyAppointed (nonpartisan)Term endsFeb 1, 2028 (calc.)Serving since2024

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JVWCD trustee for Division 6 (Draper and Bluffdale).
Licensed professional engineer (water and wastewater).
Term ends Feb 1, 2028 (calculated).

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Barbara L. Townsend

Trustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District · Division 7 (retail area, Murray, South Salt Lake and others)

OfficeTrustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy DistrictDistrictDivision 7 (retail area, Murray, South Salt Lake and others)PartyAppointed (nonpartisan)Term endsFeb 1, 2030 (calc.)Serving since2026

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JVWCD trustee for Division 7 (JVWCD retail area, Murray, South Salt Lake and others).
Attorney and nurse by training; former Utah Office of Professional Conduct counsel.
Term ends Feb 1, 2030 (calculated).

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Andy Pierucci

Trustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District · Division 8 (Riverton and Herriman)

OfficeTrustee, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy DistrictDistrictDivision 8 (Riverton and Herriman)PartyAppointed (nonpartisan)Term endsFeb 1, 2028 (calc.)Serving since2024

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JVWCD trustee for Division 8 (Riverton and Herriman).
Riverton City Council member; serves on the Jordan River Commission and Jordan River Watershed Council.
Term ends Feb 1, 2028 (calculated).

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Jon Bronson

Trustee, Central Utah Water Conservancy District · Salt Lake County seat

OfficeTrustee, Central Utah Water Conservancy DistrictDistrictSalt Lake County seatPartyAppointed (nonpartisan)Term endsJan 31, 2030Serving since2022

At a glance

One of five Salt Lake County trustees on CUWCD, which levies a property tax in Taylorsville.
Reappointed by the Governor; Senate confirmed Dec 18, 2025.
Term ends Jan 31, 2030.

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Kathy Wood Loveless

Trustee, Central Utah Water Conservancy District · Salt Lake County seat

OfficeTrustee, Central Utah Water Conservancy DistrictDistrictSalt Lake County seatPartyAppointed (nonpartisan)Serving since2022

At a glance

One of five Salt Lake County trustees on CUWCD.
State registry lists a term start of Mar 1, 2022; current term end not verified.
Evidence is thin; see the profile's gaps.

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Al Mansell

Trustee, Central Utah Water Conservancy District · Salt Lake County seat

OfficeTrustee, Central Utah Water Conservancy DistrictDistrictSalt Lake County seatPartyAppointed (nonpartisan)Serving since2020

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One of five Salt Lake County trustees on CUWCD; listed as board president in 2020.
Former Republican Utah Senate President; real estate broker.
Current term end not verified.

Analytical assessment, not factLow confidence

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Jim Riding

Trustee, Central Utah Water Conservancy District · Salt Lake County seat

OfficeTrustee, Central Utah Water Conservancy DistrictDistrictSalt Lake County seatPartyAppointed (nonpartisan)Term endsFeb 1, 2028 (calc.)Serving since2024

At a glance

One of five Salt Lake County trustees on CUWCD.
Registry term start Feb 22, 2024; term ends about Feb 1, 2028 (calculated).
Evidence is thin.

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Jennifer Scott

Trustee, Central Utah Water Conservancy District · Salt Lake County seat

OfficeTrustee, Central Utah Water Conservancy DistrictDistrictSalt Lake County seatPartyAppointed (nonpartisan)Term endsFeb 1, 2028 (calc.)Serving since2020

At a glance

One of five Salt Lake County trustees on CUWCD; first confirmed by the Senate in 2020.
Registry term start Feb 22, 2024; term ends about Feb 1, 2028 (calculated).
Evidence is thin.

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2026 candidates (not currently in office)

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Mike Bird

Candidate, County Council · District 3

OfficeCandidate, County CouncilDistrictDistrict 3PartyRepublicanNext electionNov 3, 2026Raised$40,502

At a glance

Director of Operations and Finance, University of Utah Health (per 2026 COI disclosure).
Salt Lake Community College trustee.
$40.5K raised, $12.9K on hand (Sep 14, 2026).
Donors include Winder Newton ($6,000), Laborers' Local 295, IBEW PAC, a realtors' PAC.
Reported endorsements: Equality Utah; Aimee Winder Newton.

Analytical assessment, not factLow confidence

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Luke Maynes

Candidate, County Council · District 3

OfficeCandidate, County CouncilDistrictDistrict 3PartyDemocraticNext electionNov 3, 2026Raised$42,790

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Systems analyst / project manager.
Won the Democratic nomination at convention over Jared Eborn.
Stated priorities: childcare, housing, labor, environment, opposing large data centers.
$42.8K raised, $12.9K on hand (Sep 15, 2026).

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Ben McAdams

Candidate, U.S. House · CD1 (2026 map)

OfficeCandidate, U.S. HouseDistrictCD1 (2026 map)PartyDemocraticNext electionNov 3, 2026Raised$2.26M

At a glance

Former U.S. Representative (UT-4, 2019–21) and former Salt Lake County Mayor.
Won the June 2026 Democratic primary with 51.9%.
$2.26M raised; ~$2.7M outside spending in support (reported).
Scored most conservative House Democrat of the 116th Congress (Voteview).

Analytical assessment, not factMedium confidence

Overall

Moderate

Fiscal

Moderate

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Lean liberal

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Riley Owen

Candidate, U.S. House · CD1 (2026 map)

OfficeCandidate, U.S. HouseDistrictCD1 (2026 map)PartyRepublicanNext electionNov 3, 2026Raised$132,533

At a glance

Won the Utah Republican convention nomination with 71% (secondary report).
$132.5K raised, incl. $30K candidate loans.
Endorsed by Rep. Burgess Owens.

Analytical assessment, not factLow confidence

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Lean conservative to conservative

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Jesse West

Candidate, U.S. House · CD1 (2026 map)

OfficeCandidate, U.S. HouseDistrictCD1 (2026 map)PartyLibertarianNext electionNov 3, 2026RaisedNone reported

At a glance

Libertarian Party nominee (state convention, Apr 18, 2026).
No financial totals reported to the FEC as of review.

Analytical assessment, not factLow confidence

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Not enough evidence

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Conservative

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Liberal

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Elias Henry Montgomery

Candidate, U.S. House · CD1 (2026 map)

OfficeCandidate, U.S. HouseDistrictCD1 (2026 map)PartyUnaffiliatedNext electionNov 3, 2026RaisedNot yet verified

At a glance

Unaffiliated candidate.
No FEC candidate record located.
Candidate statement describes stepping outside 'traditional red and blue dividing lines'.

Analytical assessment, not factLow confidence

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Not enough evidence

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Blake Townsend

Candidate, Utah House · House District 36

OfficeCandidate, Utah HouseDistrictHouse District 36PartyDemocraticNext electionNov 3, 2026RaisedNot yet verified

At a glance

Certified Democratic nominee for HD36 (primary canceled; single candidate).
No prior elected office or voting record located.
No campaign-finance totals located.

Analytical assessment, not factLow confidence

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Not enough evidence

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Kent Davis

Candidate, District Attorney · Countywide

OfficeCandidate, District AttorneyDistrictCountywidePartyRepublicanNext electionNov 3, 2026RaisedNot yet verified

At a glance

Republican nominee for District Attorney on the certified 2026 ballot.
No profile researched yet (gap).

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Shane Manwaring

Candidate, County Sheriff · Countywide

OfficeCandidate, County SheriffDistrictCountywidePartyRepublicanNext electionNov 3, 2026RaisedNot yet verified

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Republican nominee for Sheriff; won the 2026 county GOP convention with 66%.
No profile researched yet (gap).

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Ali Cloward

Candidate, County Auditor · Countywide

OfficeCandidate, County AuditorDistrictCountywidePartyDemocraticNext electionNov 3, 2026RaisedNot yet verified

At a glance

Democratic nominee for County Auditor on the certified 2026 ballot.
Filings not yet reviewed (gap).

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Araueni Olivares

Candidate, State School Board · District 8

OfficeCandidate, State School BoardDistrictDistrict 8PartyDemocraticNext electionNov 3, 2026RaisedNot yet verified

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Democratic nominee for State School Board District 8 (open seat).
Name spelling as extracted from the certification PDF; verify.
No profile researched yet (gap).

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Also serving parts of Taylorsville (profiles not yet written)

Utah House District 31: Verona Mauga (D) · District 35: Rosalba Dominguez (D) · District 37: Ashlee Matthews (D)
Utah Senate District 12: Karen Kwan (D)
Granite School Board Precinct 3: Connie Burgess · Precinct 6: Karyn Winder
Source: Utah Legislature roster, Granite Board