Who Won in Washington County? Quick Answer
Washington City's Proposition 5 is passing, Santa Clara's Proposition 3 is trailing by 22 votes, and Virgin's Proposition 4 is passing, according to the unofficial Washington County results posted after the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, general election. Republicans lead every partisan race on the county ballot. Gil Almquist and Troy G. Belliston lead the two County Commission seats, Celeste Maloy leads for Congress, and Utah's Constitutional Amendment B is separated by six votes countywide.
The numbers below come from the state's official results site, last updated at 2:23 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4. They are unofficial. The county's ballot processing schedule runs through November 16, and provisional voters have until November 9 to provide ID, so totals can change before the county canvass, which must be finished by November 17.
Local Sales Tax Questions
| Measure | For / Yes | Against / No | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington City Prop 5 (emergency services tax, 1.0% total) | 4,651 (63.14%) | 2,715 (36.86%) | Passing |
| Santa Clara Prop 3 (emergency services tax, up to 1.0%) | 805 (49.33%) | 827 (50.67%) | Trailing by 22 votes |
| Virgin Prop 4 (additional 0.5% resort communities tax) | 130 (63.41%) | 75 (36.59%) | Passing |
Washington City Prop 5: What Passing Means
Proposition 5 adds 0.67% to the 0.33% emergency services sales tax the Washington City Council adopted in March, for 1.0% in total. The money can only go to emergency services such as fire protection, ambulance service and emergency medical response. The ballot language says the council "has expressed its intent to reduce the City portion of property taxes by 50%, subject to Truth-in-Taxation requirements." That cut still has to go through the city's budget and tax-rate process. The state collects the tax starting on the earliest date state law allows after the election is certified. Our Prop 5 explainer has the city's numbers.
Santa Clara Prop 3: 22 Votes Apart
In Santa Clara, 1,632 votes have been counted on Proposition 3, which would let the city levy a sales tax of up to 1.0% for emergency services for 10 years. The city's information page says the money would support Santa Clara-Ivins Fire & Rescue. At 805 for and 827 against, the question is close enough that ballots still being processed could change the outcome. We will update this story when the county posts new totals.
Virgin Prop 4
Virgin voters favor raising the town's resort communities sales tax by another 0.5%. The town's information page estimates the increase would bring in about $150,000 a year for general town services.
St. George's own 0.33% emergency services tax was not on the ballot. The City Council adopted it on October 1; see St. George passes 0.33% emergency services sales tax.
Constitutional Amendments: Washington County vs. Statewide
| Amendment | Washington County | Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| A: publish proposed amendments online instead of in newspapers | For 68.26% (28,337 to 13,175) | For 60.20% (412,592 to 272,733) |
| B: 60% voter approval for citizen initiatives that raise taxes | Against 50.01% (21,009 to 21,003) | Against 62.30% (430,908 to 260,755) |
Amendment B is failing statewide by a wide margin, but Washington County voters split almost evenly on it: six votes separate the two sides. The county result does not change the statewide outcome. Our 2026 election guide explains both amendments.
Congress: U.S. House District 3
| Candidate | Party | Washington County | District-wide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celeste Maloy | Republican | 26,792 (61.73%) | 97,974 (57.93%) |
| Kent S. Udell | Democratic | 13,470 (31.04%) | 59,899 (35.41%) |
| Cassie Easley | Constitution | 1,479 (3.41%) | 4,636 (2.74%) |
| Michael R. Stoddard | Libertarian | 805 (1.85%) | 3,213 (1.90%) |
| Ayden Scott | Unaffiliated | 687 (1.58%) | 2,428 (1.44%) |
| Adonis Hooslyn | Unaffiliated | 168 (0.39%) | 987 (0.58%) |
Utah Legislature (Washington County Votes)
| Seat | Leading | Other candidates |
|---|---|---|
| State Senate 28 (multi-county) | Evan J. Vickers (R) 7,193, 70.84% | Richard S. Robillard (D) 2,961 |
| State House 72 | Joseph Elison (R) 8,090, 68.07% | Eva M. Weldon (D) 3,234; April A. Pinkston (Constitution) 561 |
| State House 73 | Colin W. Jack (R) 6,396, 68.69% | Glenn D. Webb (D) 2,915 |
| State House 74 | R. Neil Walter (R) 8,290, 64.88% | Jeffrey N. Lipe (D) 4,488 |
| State House 75 | Walt Brooks (R) 6,277, 69.18% | Rebecca Winsor (D) 2,796 |
Senate District 28 also covers Iron County, where Vickers has 76.13%. See our Iron County results.
County Offices
| Office | Leading | Other candidates |
|---|---|---|
| County Commission Seat A | Gil Almquist (R) 29,780, 69.27% | Gail Koske (D) 13,212 |
| County Commission Seat B | Troy G. Belliston (R) 28,265, 65.64% | Sarah N. Anderson (D) 12,930; Kristin N. Isham (Constitution) 1,866 |
| County Attorney | Jerry D. Jaeger (R) 30,393, 70.77% | Edward Flint (D) 12,553 |
| County Clerk/Auditor | Ryan Sullivan (R) 35,533 | Unopposed |
| County Sheriff | Johnny Heppler (R) 35,153 | Unopposed |
Washington County School District Board
| Seat | Result |
|---|---|
| District 4 | LaRene Cox, unopposed (3,196) |
| District 5 | David B. Stirland 3,124 (60.92%); Dan C. Zaleski 2,004 (39.08%) |
| District 6 | Burke Staheli, unopposed (5,889) |
| District 7 | N. Craig Hammer, unopposed (4,073) |
Judges
Washington County voters favored retaining every judge on the ballot. YES votes ranged from 70.76% for Fifth District Judge Jay Winward to 82.53% for Court of Appeals Judge David Ned Mortensen. Utah Supreme Court Justice Jill M. Pohlman drew 79.53% YES.
When Will Results Be Final?
- Through Mon, Nov 9: provisional voters who did not show ID can still provide it.
- Through Mon, Nov 16: the Clerk's office ballot processing schedule, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. as needed, at 111 E. Tabernacle St.
- Nov 10–17: the county canvass, when results become official.
- Mon, Nov 23: the statewide canvass, which certifies the amendments and multi-county races.
Questions go to Washington County Elections, 435-301-7248. For the rest of the month, see things to do in St. George in November and our Veterans Day guide.
What Else Is Coming Up in Local Government
- Washington City and St. George boundary hearing, Nov. 10
- Three water district board seats: apply by Nov. 6
- Kachina Ridge on Hwy 59 in Hurricane: hearing Nov. 5
- Santa Clara geologic hazards ordinance and parks fee
- St. George owner-occupied short-term rentals, Nov. 5
- Ivins ADU rules hearing, Nov. 5
Sources: Washington County unofficial results, Utah election results site (last updated Nov. 4, 2026, 2:23 a.m.); Utah statewide unofficial results; Washington County ballot processing schedule; Washington County Clerk, Elections. Measure descriptions come from the county sample ballot and the cities' election information pages cited in our election guide. SGWOM does not endorse candidates or ballot measures.
