Election 2021

With multiple close elections now certified and in the rearview for Wasatch County, election officials remind voters to stay up top date on their registration statuses.

Instead of the traditional head-to-head model, Heber City residents ranked city council candidates in order of preference this election. While the format eliminated the need for a primary election and saved the city money, community reactions were mixed.

Wasatch County’s final vote canvassing this morning revealed voters rejected county-wide the recreation, arts and parks sales tax.

About one in 10 ballots mailed to registered voters in Wasatch County couldn’t be delivered this election. County officials say it’s a reasonable number for a municipal election, but state election officials are looking for ways to improve ballot distribution.

With Park City’s election now in the rear-view mirror, the city will have a new mayor and three new councilors next year.

Incumbent Kelleen Potter conceded the for Heber City mayor on Thursday. On Election Day, Franco received 51% of the vote and 66 more than Potter.

While two candidates are leading in the race for two open Heber City Council seats, City Hall says the third-place finisher isn’t out of the running yet.

Unofficial election results in Wasatch County suggested there’ll be new and familiar faces in government to represent Daniel, Hideout, Charleston, Wallsburg. Meanwhile, elections in Midway, Independence and Interlaken went uncontested.

Unofficial results gave Councilwoman Heidi Franco a 2-point lead over incumbent Kelleen Potter as of Tuesday night.

After preliminary results were released Tuesday night, Park City Councilor Nann Worel looks to have won the hotly-contested race for Mayor of Park City over incumbent Andy Beerman. Tana Toly and Jeremy Rubell were also elected to the city council.