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Here’s who’s running for office in Wasatch County this year

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Almost all Wasatch County towns will choose a new mayor this year, and all will elect some new councilmembers.

Candidates across the county had until June 6 to file.

Heber City

Heber City has elections for mayor and two city council seats.

The mayoral candidates are incumbent Mayor Heidi Franco, Councilmember Scott Phillips and resident Mike Hewlett.

Councilmember Yvonne Barney is running for reelection. Joining her in the race for two at-large seats on the council are Morgan Murdock, Nick López, Lori Rutland, Corey Noyes, Christen Thompson, Jami Hewlett and Ken Davis.

Greg Royall withdrew his candidacy for the Heber City Council July 21. Votes cast for him will not be counted.

Midway

Midway will also elect a mayor and two councilmembers.

City Councilmember Craig Simons is running for mayor, along with Miller Thomas Wright. Richard Stocking and Councilmember Lisa Orme both filed for the mayoral race but later withdrew.

For Midway City Council, Andy Garland, Craig Knight, Randy Lundin, Genene Probst and Starr Stratford all entered the race. Councilmember JC Simonsen is running for another term.

Hideout

In Hideout, the mayor and two council seats are on the ballot.

Interim mayor Ralph Severini and town councilmember Chris Baier are seeking the mayor role.

Doug Silver, J.D. Cronin, Brian George Cooper and Tanya Brady entered the council race. Alycia Skousen also filed as a candidate but withdrew.

Silver, Cronin, Cooper and Skousen all applied to be an interim town councilmember. J.D. Cronin was chosen for the role June 12.

Wallsburg

In Wallsburg, town councilmember Rohn Hortin is running unopposed for a two-year term on the town council. Councilmember Terri Eisel and residents Elliot Anderson and Peter Nielsen are competing for two four-year terms. Wallsburg is the only town in Wasatch County not electing a mayor this year.

Daniel

In Daniel, Scott Kohler is running unopposed for another term as mayor. Town councilmember Eric Bennett is running unopposed for a two-year council term, and Brooke Rose, Stefanie Grady and Councilmember Jon Blotter are vying for two four-year terms.

Independence

Independence has one candidate running for mayor, Wayne Heaton. Will Duke, Jim Tolbert and incumbent Rose Heaton entered the race for two town council seats.

Charleston

Charleston Mayor Brenda Christensen is seeking another term. Also joining the mayoral race are Jan Wilson and Shawn Taylor. Incumbent councilmembers Marc Mair and Scott Todd Solum are running for reelection. Michael Bauer, John "Bob" Kowallis and Brenda Angela Gemmell also filed as candidates for two spots on the town council.

Lynn Fautin withdrew from the town council race. Votes cast for Fautin will not be counted.

Primary elections Aug. 12 will narrow the field in some races ahead of municipal elections Nov. 4.

Updated: July 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM MDT
This article has been updated to show Greg Royall withdrew his candidacy for the Heber City Council on July 21.