Washington County Election 2026: Key Dates at a Glance
The 2026 general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Utah votes mainly by mail, and the state lists October 13 as the day ballots go out. Washington County voters will pick a member of Congress, state legislators, two county commissioners and school board members, and will vote on two constitutional amendments. In Santa Clara, Virgin and Washington City, there are also local sales tax questions. The one thing that changed since the last midterm: a mailed ballot must now arrive by 8 p.m. on Election Day. A postmark no longer counts.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | Mail ballots start going out (21 days before the election) |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Registration deadline to receive a mail ballot (online by 5 p.m., mail postmarked, or in person) |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Deadline to request an absentee ballot |
| Oct 27-30 | Early in-person voting in St. George and Hurricane |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Election Day. Vote centers open 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; ballots must be received by 8 p.m. |
How to Register or Check Your Registration
Go to vote.utah.gov to check your registration, update your address or register for the first time. The deadline to get a ballot in the mail is Friday, October 23. You can register online until 5 p.m., by mail with a postmark by that date, in person at the Washington County Clerk's office, or at a Driver License Division office. Miss the deadline? If you're otherwise eligible, you can still register at a vote center and cast a provisional ballot, including on Election Day.
New to the area? Thousands of people move to Washington County every year (see our population growth report). If you came from another state, you have to register in Utah. Your old registration doesn't carry over.
Returning Your Ballot: The New Rules
- Received, not postmarked. Under HB 300, passed in 2025, a mailed ballot has to reach the clerk by 8 p.m. on Election Day. If it's the last week of October, skip the mailbox and use a drop box.
- ID number on the envelope. Starting in 2026, the return envelope has a space for your Utah driver license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number. Signature verification continues alongside it.
- Sign the envelope. An unsigned envelope can't be counted until you fix it.
Washington County Ballot Drop Boxes
Official 24-hour drop boxes (nothing is accepted after 8 p.m. on November 3):
- Drive-up: Dixie Convention Center in St. George, the Hurricane branch library, the Santa Clara branch library and the St. George branch library
- Walk-up: Washington City Library, and the County Administration Building, 111 E. Tabernacle St., St. George
City halls also have municipal drop boxes, but they're only open during business hours.
Early Voting Schedule (Oct 27-30)
| Date | Dixie Convention Center 1835 Convention Center Dr., St. George | Hurricane Community Center 63 S. 100 W., Hurricane |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 12 - 4 p.m. |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 12 - 4 p.m. |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 12 - 4 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 12 - 4 p.m. | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Bring a valid photo ID. On Election Day, every vote center in the county is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The full list is on the county's vote center page.
What's on the Washington County Ballot
This list comes from the county clerk's official certification of candidates. Your ballot depends on where you live, so check your own sample ballot on vote.utah.gov.
Federal and state races
- U.S. House, District 3: Celeste Maloy (R), Kent S. Udell (D), Cassie Easley (Constitution), Michael R. Stoddard (Libertarian), Ayden Scott (unaffiliated), Adonis Hooslyn (unaffiliated)
- State Senate, District 28: Evan J. Vickers (R), Richard S. Robillard (D)
- State House, District 72: Joseph Elison (R), Eva M. Weldon (D), April A. Pinkston (Constitution)
- State House, District 73: Colin W. Jack (R), Glenn D. Webb (D)
- State House, District 74: R. Neil Walter (R), Jeffrey N. Lipe (D)
- State House, District 75: Walt Brooks (R), Rebecca Winsor (D)
County races
- County Commission, Seat A: Gil Almquist (R), Gail Koske (D)
- County Commission, Seat B: Troy G. Belliston (R), Sarah N. Anderson (D), Kristin N. Isham (Constitution)
- County Attorney: Jerry D. Jaeger (R), Edward Flint (D)
- Clerk/Auditor: Ryan Sullivan (R), unopposed
- Sheriff: Johnny Heppler (R), unopposed
Washington County School Board
District 5 is contested: Dan C. Zaleski and David B. Stirland. LaRene Cox (District 4), Burke Staheli (District 6) and N. Craig Hammer (District 7) are on the ballot unopposed.
Judges
Voters decide whether to retain Utah Supreme Court Justice Jill M. Pohlman, six Court of Appeals judges, Fifth District Court Judges Jay Winward, Eric Russell Gentry and Matthew L. Bell, and, in Santa Clara, Justice Court Judge K. Jake Graff.
Constitutional amendments
There are no citizen initiatives on the statewide ballot this year. The Legislature put two constitutional amendments on it:
- Amendment A would let the state publish proposed constitutional amendments online for 60 days before an election, instead of printing them in newspapers.
- Amendment B would require 60% voter approval for a citizen initiative that raises taxes.
The official arguments for and against each one are in the state's voter information pamphlet.
Local sales tax questions
- Santa Clara: up to a 1.0% sales tax for emergency services
- Virgin: an additional 0.5% resort communities sales tax
- Washington City: an additional 0.67% emergency services sales tax, for 1.0% in total. The city council has said it plans to cut the city's share of property tax by half if the tax passes.
St. George isn't voting on its new emergency services tax, because the city council adopted it on October 1. See St. George passes 0.33% emergency services sales tax.
Who to Contact
Washington County Elections: 435-301-7248 or [email protected]. The Clerk's office is in the County Administration Building at 111 E. Tabernacle St. in St. George.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 general election in Washington County, Utah?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Vote centers are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Utah votes mainly by mail, and the state lists October 13 as the day ballots go out.
What is the voter registration deadline in Utah for 2026?
To get a mail ballot, register by Friday, October 23, 2026. You can register online at vote.utah.gov by 5 p.m., by mail (postmarked by October 23), in person at the Washington County Clerk's office, or at a Driver License Division office. If you miss the deadline, you can still register and vote a provisional ballot in person, including on Election Day.
Can I still postmark my ballot on Election Day?
No. Under Utah's 2025 election law (HB 300), a mailed ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day. A postmark no longer counts. If it's late in the week, use an official drop box instead of the mail.
Where are the ballot drop boxes in Washington County?
Washington County has 24-hour drive-up drop boxes at the Dixie Convention Center and at the Hurricane, Santa Clara and St. George branch libraries. There are 24-hour walk-up boxes at the Washington City Library and the County Administration Building at 111 E. Tabernacle in St. George. Municipal drop boxes are open only during business hours.
Where can I vote early in Washington County?
Early in-person voting runs October 27-30, 2026, at the Dixie Convention Center (1835 Convention Center Dr., St. George) and the Hurricane Community Center (63 S. 100 W.). Hours alternate between 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and noon-4 p.m. Bring a valid ID.
What local propositions are on the 2026 Washington County ballot?
Three cities have sales tax questions. Santa Clara voters decide on up to a 1.0% sales tax for emergency services. Virgin voters decide on an additional 0.5% resort communities sales tax. Washington City voters decide on an additional 0.67% emergency services sales tax, which would bring the total to 1.0%.
Sources: Washington County Clerk, Elections; Certification of County Candidates; Early Voting Notice; Vote center and drop box locations; vote.utah.gov; KPCW on HB 300. SGWOM does not endorse candidates or ballot measures.
