Davis County, Utah

Davis County Controller

2 candidates are tracked for Davis County Controller on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Parke and Stephanie Wayment. Candidate information follows official Davis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Both candidates were nominated by party convention; no primary was needed for this office. Scott Parke says he has served as Davis County Controller since July 2025, per his campaign site (the prior controller's departure was reported by KSL.com in 2025); this has not been confirmed against an official county roster page. This contest is on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

What this office does

County auditor. The county auditor keeps the county's books, processes payments and payroll, and prepares financial reports. In some states the auditor also calculates property tax rates, oversees elections or certifies the budget. The office is a check on how county money is spent.

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Scott Parke

Republican

Top priorities

Ending reliance on one-time budget fixes so ongoing services are funded by ongoing revenue
Clearer financial reporting so taxpayers can see how county dollars are spent
Making property taxes more predictable

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Scott Parke is a Certified Public Accountant who says he has served as Davis County Controller since July 2025, per his campaign site. He previously spent 11 years as Weber County Comptroller and 10 years as an auditor for the Utah State Auditor's Office, and holds an MBA from Utah State University.

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Stephanie Wayment

Democratic

Top priorities

Balancing budgets and accounting for tax dollars
An independent controller providing checks and balances on county spending
Disciplined accounting practices for county funds

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Stephanie Wayment is an accountant and fractional chief financial officer with more than 20 years of experience, including 8 years in government auditing, per her campaign site. She holds an accounting degree from Weber State University and an MBA from Utah State University.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Davis County Controller in 2026?

When is the Davis County Controller election in Utah?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Utah are on the Utah election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Davis County and state election office filings, last verified September 12, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Scott Parke, full profile Stephanie Wayment, full profile Official Utah election office