City Election Information:

Election Day: November 04, 2025

Public Notice

2025 Municipal General Election

The following individuals have filed to be candidates in the Washington City Municipal General Election to be held November 4th, 2025. A Primary Election will not be held due to the number of candidates.

Mayor Candidate: (4-Year Term, 1 Seat Available)

Kress Staheli

City Council Candidates: (4-Year Term, 2 Seats Available)

Kim Casperson
Ed Tracey
Bret Henderson

**Candidate order is randomly determined by the Lt. Governor's Office. For further information, please see Utah Code Section §20A-6-110

Tara Pentz, MMC

City Recorder

List of Mayor and City Council Candidates as of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2025

Candidates for Office of Mayor - 2025

**Name	Address	Phone	Email
Staheli, Kress	Requested to be Protected	435-467-9191	kress.staheli@gmail.com

Candidates for Office of City Council - 2025

**Name	Address	Phone	Email
Casperson, Kim	Requested to be Protected	435-236-9140	kimberlyandfam@gmail.com
Tracey, Ed	Requested to be Protected	435-414-0357	ejtracey3@gmail.com
Henderson, Bret	Requested to be Protected	435-680-7862	brethendersonconstruction@gmail.com

**Candidate order is randomly determined by the Lt. Governor's Office. For further information, please see Utah Code §20A-6-110

Filing for Candidacy

2025 Candidate Declaration Packet can be found here

New Utah Election Requirements

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Requirement

All candidates are required to submit a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement at the time of filing for candidacy.

You can access the required form here.

This disclosure ensures transparency and compliance with Utah State Election Code.

Use of Nicknames on the Ballot

Per state election regulations, if a candidate wishes to use a name on the ballot other than their full legal first and last name (e.g., a nickname or abbreviated name), they must complete the following steps:

Candidate Affidavit for Alternate Ballot Name

The candidate must submit an affidavit stating their intent to use a nickname or alternate name on the ballot. You can obtain this form here.

Community Member Affidavits

In addition to the candidate’s affidavit, five (5) registered voters who reside in Washington County must each complete the affidavit affirming that the candidate is commonly known by the name they wish to use.

All affidavits must be submitted with the candidate filing to ensure the requested name is considered valid for ballot purposes.

For questions or to obtain the required forms in person, please contact the Washington City Recorder’s Office.

Public Notice

2025 Municipal Election

Mayor and City Council Positions to be Filled

Public Notice is hereby given that Washington City will hold a Municipal Election this year. The general election will be held on November 4, 2025. A primary election, if needed, will be held on August 12, 2025. The offices which will be up for election are as follows:

Mayor - Four year term

Two (2) City Council Members - Four year term each

Candidates must file their declaration of candidacy in person with the City Recorder at City Hall, 111 North 100 East, Washington, Utah from Monday, June 2, 2025 through Friday, June 6, 2025 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Interested candidates must meeting the following qualifications:

Registered voter with Washington City.
Resident of Washington City or a territory which was annexed into Washington City for a period of 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the election.
Maintain residency within Washington City during the term of office.
Cannot be declared mentally incompetent, convicted of a felony, convicted of treason, or a crime relating to elections until the right to hold elective office is restored.
Pay required filing fees of $50 for City Council / $100 filing fee for Mayor.

Please note: Due to recent changes to state code, additional forms are required at the time of candidacy declaration. Individuals who are interested in running for office are encouraged to contact the City Recorder’s office prior to the declaration of candidacy period to determine which forms are applicable.

For additional information, please visit vote.utah.gov or contact the Washington City Recorder’s Office at (435)656-6308 or via email at recorder@washingtoncity.org.

Tara Pentz, MMC

City Recorder

UOCAVA Voters please visit the Washington County Website Here for information about voting in the 2025 municipal elections 20A-16-502(1)

Polling Districts Map:

Use this Map to find your Voting District: Voting District Map (PDF)

Contact Information:

Washington City Recorder

111 North 100 East

Washington, Utah 84780

(435) 656-6308

recorder@washingtoncity.org

Washington County Clerk's Office

111 E. Tabernacle St.

St. George, Utah 84770

(435) 301-7248

Election Info | Washington County of Utah

Utah Lieutenant Governor’s Office

Vote.Utah.gov, "Vote.Utah.gov"

Past Election Pages

2021 Election Website Archive

2023 Election Website Archive

Frequently Requested Information:

Elections Information

Washington City’s elections are administered by Washington County.

Municipal Elections are held on odd calendar years.
County and State elections are held on even calendar years. Please check their website here for details.

Voter Registration

If you are not a registered voter, or need to change/update your voter registration, you can do so at vote.utah.gov. If you are unable to access online registration, you can register in person at the Washington County Clerk's Office.

Ballots are in the Mail

Ballots are mailed to active, registered voters 21 days prior to an election, according to Utah State Law.
If you are a registered voter and do not receive your ballot in the mail, please contact the Washington County Elections Office at 435-301-7248.
You may either drop your completed ballot in the mail, or return to any ballot drop box in Washington County. Locations for drop boxes can be found here.
If you lose or spoil your ballot, please call the Washington County Elections Office to set up an appointment to pick up a new one at their office, or you may vote in person during early voting or on Election Day.

Mail-In Ballot Deadline

The deadline to postmark your ballot is the day before Election Day. If your ballot is not postmarked correctly, it will not be counted.

In-Person Voting

If you choose to vote in person, you can do so during scheduled Early Voting Dates, or on Election Day both of which are held at the Dixie Convention Center located at 1835 S Convention Center Drive, St. George and Hurricane Community Center located at 63 South 100 West, Hurricane City.

Election Results

Preliminary election results will be released as early as 8:45 P.M. on Election Day. You can check the County Website here for results as they become available.