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Utah County, Utah

Utah County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Utah County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Smith. Candidate information follows official Utah County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Mike Smith is the only candidate certified for Sheriff and is unopposed on the November ballot, per the county's official candidate certification.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Utah County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Mike Smith, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Mike Smith

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Mike Smith is the sitting Utah County Sheriff, per his campaign site. He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1989 and began his law enforcement career with the Pleasant Grove Police Department in 1994, serving as patrol officer, motor officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain before becoming Sheriff, per his campaign site. He also served as an internal affairs officer and on a joint criminal apprehension team with the U.S. Marshals, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Utah County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Smith. Candidate information follows official Utah County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Utah County Sheriff 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.

How do I see my exact Utah County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Utah County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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