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 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) 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) |
| 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) 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) 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
State legislative races in this county (2026 ballot): SD-28, HD-72, HD-73, HD-74, HD-75 (all legislative districts).
Current Washington County Clerk; unopposed for Clerk/Auditor. Source: Washington County, Contact Clerk page
Declaration 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)
Incumbent; listed as vice president of the Board of Education. Source: Washington County School District, Board of Education
Declaration 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
Declaration 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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