General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 · Local and district races
Source: Washington County Clerk/Auditor, 2026 General Election Certification of County Candidates and Ballot Propositions (accessed Oct 19, 2026). Names are shown as listed by the source. Which district races you see depends on where you live; check yours at vote.utah.gov (Lieutenant Governor; shows your sample ballot).
| Office | Candidates |
|---|---|
| County offices | |
| County Commission Seat A | Gil Almquist (R) Incumbent county commissioner seeking a third term; won the June 2026 Republican primary over former Leeds Mayor Bill Hoster. Served 16 years on the St. George Planning Commission and chairs the Dixie Technical College board. Source: St. George News (June 2026 primary results); St. George News, Oct 12, 2026 (Seat A debate) Official county commissioner pageCampaign siteDeclaration of candidacy (Washington County Clerk) Positions, with sources (1)Growth: Said local governments should keep planning for population growth rather than seeking to limit it (as reported). (St. George News, Oct 12, 2026 (Seat A debate)) Gail Koske (D) Democratic challenger and former school principal. Source: St. George News, Oct 12, 2026 (Seat A debate) Campaign site (listed by the Washington County Democratic Party)Declaration of candidacy (Washington County Clerk) Positions, with sources (1)Housing: Supported zoning changes to allow smaller, less expensive homes (as reported). (St. George News, Oct 12, 2026 (Seat A debate)) |
| County Commission Seat B | Troy G. Belliston (R) Washington City Council member who works in construction and development; won the Republican nomination for Seat B over incumbent Commissioner Victor Iverson. Source: St. George News, Oct 1, 2026 (Seat B candidates); Washington County certification of candidates Campaign siteDeclaration of candidacy (Washington County Clerk) Positions, with sources (2)Airport bond: “The current airport is at capacity, and so something needs to be done to increase capacity, which will also mean lower rates for our residents and bring that economic driver into the community.” (St. George News, Oct 1, 2026 (Seat B candidates)) County spending: “When dollars get spent, I want to see the maximizing of those dollars to the residents of the community.” (St. George News, Oct 1, 2026 (Seat B candidates)) Sarah N. Anderson (D) Social worker who says she has spent 15 years in local social service systems; founder of Bike Club, a cycling program for women in substance-abuse recovery. Source: St. George News, Oct 1, 2026 (Seat B candidates) Campaign site (listed by the Washington County Democratic Party)Declaration of candidacy (Washington County Clerk) Positions, with sources (1)Airport bond: “In my mind, I support expansion. However, I don't know the cost risk involved because I am concerned with the amount of public infrastructure districts we have in Washington County.” (St. George News, Oct 1, 2026 (Seat B candidates)) Kristin N. Isham (Constitution) Constitution Party candidate; describes herself as a full-time caregiver for her husband, a disabled veteran, and as a graphic designer and community advocate. Source: St. George News, Oct 1, 2026 (Seat B candidates) Declaration of candidacy (Washington County Clerk)No campaign site found Positions, with sources (2)Airport bond: “I don't believe it's the proper role of government to be dishing out taxpayers' money … I'm not for it. That's my stance on it.” (St. George News, Oct 1, 2026 (Seat B candidates)) Roads: “Our roads need a lot of maintenance, and that's one of the proper roles of government because people travel on roads.” (St. George News, Oct 1, 2026 (Seat B candidates)) |
| County Attorney | Jerry D. Jaeger (R) Incumbent county attorney, appointed in 2025 after County Attorney Eric Clarke resigned; a career prosecutor. Source: St. George News, Oct 13, 2026 (County Attorney debate) Declaration of candidacy (Washington County Clerk)No campaign site found Edward Flint (D) Longtime criminal defense attorney. Source: St. George News, Oct 13, 2026 (County Attorney debate) Campaign Facebook page (listed by the Washington County Democratic Party)Declaration of candidacy (Washington County Clerk)No campaign site found |
| Schools, colleges & special districts | |
| Washington County School Board District 5 | Dan C. Zaleski Retired teacher: two years at Milford Elementary and 38 years at Hurricane Elementary, retiring in 2022. Hurricane named the “Dan Zaleski Trailhead” in his honor. Source: St. George News, Oct 15, 2026 (School Board District 5) Declaration of candidacy (Washington County Clerk)No campaign site found David B. Stirland Incumbent and board president, in his 12th year on the board; a pharmacist and small business owner who runs a peach farm in Hurricane. Source: St. George News, Oct 15, 2026 (School Board District 5) Washington County School District, Board of EducationDeclaration of candidacy (Washington County Clerk)No campaign site found Positions, with sources (1)District finances: “I've been extremely proud of the fact that the Washington County School District is very close to being able to be debt-free, that we are now going to be able to pay as we go.” (St. George News, Oct 15, 2026 (School Board District 5)) |
Also on every Washington County ballot: your U.S. House district, your legislative and State School Board districts, judicial retention questions and the constitutional amendments.
Copied from the county clerk's official certification of candidates for the Nov 3, 2026 general election. Party labels: R = Republican, D = Democratic, IAP = Independent American, Constitution = Constitution Party; school board races are nonpartisan. Party nominees were chosen at conventions and the June 23 primary.
Judicial retention questions and state races are on the state page. Most Utah city elections are held in odd-numbered years.
Your exact ballot: vote.utah.gov (Lieutenant Governor; shows your sample ballot).
One candidate per seat on the list (write-ins may still be possible).
Current Washington County Clerk; unopposed for Clerk/Auditor. Source: Washington County, Contact Clerk page
Official county clerk pageDeclaration of candidacy (Washington County Clerk)No campaign site found
St. George Police Department captain; says he has served with the department for more than 22 years in patrol, investigations and leadership. Source: Johnny Heppler for Sheriff (campaign site)
Campaign siteDeclaration of candidacy (Washington County Clerk)
Incumbent; listed as vice president of the Board of Education. Source: Washington County School District, Board of Education
Washington County School District, Board of EducationDeclaration of candidacy (Washington County Clerk)No campaign site found
Incumbent; listed as a current member of the Board of Education. Source: Washington County School District, Board of Education
Washington County School District, Board of EducationDeclaration of candidacy (Washington County Clerk)No campaign site found
A “Craig Hammer” is listed as a current member of the Board of Education. Source: Washington County School District, Board of Education
Declaration of candidacy (Washington County Clerk)No campaign site found
Being checked: Identity not fully confirmed: the district lists “Craig Hammer” and Ballotpedia lists Nannette Simmons as the District 7 member. Confirm with the district before saying he is the incumbent.
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