Early, unofficial returns show Democratic incumbent Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson pulling ahead of Republican challenger Erin Rider.
Polls have closed, votes are being tabulated, and Democratic Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson has jumped out to an early lead over Republican challenger Erin Rider in the race that will determine who willshowed Wilson, who is seeking a second full term, with 58.5% of the vote. Rider, a Salt Lake City-based corporate attorney, had captured 41.4% of the vote.“I’m very committed to the work that I’m doing. made a choice a year ago to step up and do this again,” Wilson said.
Rider unsuccessfully ran against former U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart in a 2022 bid to capture the GOP nomination for the state’s 2nd Congressional District. If elected, Rider would become Salt Lake County’s first Republican mayor since 2005.Salt Lake County voters also weighed in on four County Council seats that were up for grabs. Right now, Republicans hold a 5-4 edge.
Early, unofficial returns showed Pinkney, a South Salt Lake City Council member, had captured 53.4% of the vote. Morris, co-founder of Utah-based venture fund RevRoad Capital, had 46.6% of the vote.The district, which includes Magna, Kearns, and portions of West Valley City, West Jordan, South Jordan and Herriman, is currently represented by Republican Dave Alvord, who decided not to seek reelection to a second four-year term.
Romero had captured 65.2% of the vote, while Livingston trailed with 31.4% and Kruse followed with 3.4%., which covers a swath of the southeastern part of the county and includes Sandy and portions of Cottonwood Heights, Republican incumbent Dea Theodore was narrowly leading her opponent, Democratic Sandy City Council member Zach Robinson, according to early unofficial returns.
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