Candidate Information

Information for Candidates

This page is intended to be a resource to candidates that have filed to run for office in Summit County. We have created links to a few items that we think will be useful to you in becoming more familiar with Summit County and the services that are provided. Take a few minutes to check out our website, if you can't find something specific just use the search located at the top of the page, just below the photo.

The 2012 filing period opens March 9 at 8:00am and closes March 15th at 5:00pm. Candidates interested in filing for public office must appear in person at the Clerk's office during regular business hours. State and federal candidates may choose to file with the Lt. Governor's office or at the Clerk's office.

A list of the cadidates that have filed can be found in the list to the left

Electioneering

Prohibited activities include any oral, printed, or written attempt to persuade persons to refrain from voting or to vote for or against any candidate or issue; and polling place means the physical place where ballots or absentee ballots are cast and includes the County Clerk's Office or City Hall during the period in which absentee ballots may be cast there. All activities are to be 150' from the polling location.

Voter Registraton Information

Voter lists may be ordered through the Summit County Clerk's Office ONLY for use in political campaigns. This information may also be ordered through the state political party offices. All requests shall be in writing and the appropriate fee will apply. The setup fee is established by Utah State Code and is a $25 setup fee and $.005 per voter. You will need software that can read a .csv file.

Political Signs

Summit County prohibits placing political signs in any public right of way

Campaign signs must comply with the following guidelines:

Campaign signs shall not exceed three square feet (3 sq. ft.) of area and four feet (4’) in height, measured from the top of the sign to the grade directly below the sign. Campaign signs are permitted in any zone district, provided they are located a minimum of ten feet (10’) from the edge of the curb or edge of the pavement, where there is no curb on the street which the sign fronts. If the ten foot (10’) distance would be within a structure, the sign may be within three feet (3’) of the front of the structure. Illumination of campaign signs prohibited. These signs shall only be permitted on private property with the permission of the property owner and are not permitted in the public right-of-way. County personnel may remove and impound these signs if notice to remove the signs has been sent to the property owner or candidate and they have failed to comply with that notice.

There are many cities/towns and Utah State road right of ways that impose restrictions within their jurisdiction.
Contact each entity for their regulations:

Coalville City (435) 336-5981
Kamas City (435) 783-4630
Francis Town (435) 783-6236
Oakley Town (435) 783-5734
Henefer Town (435) 336-5829
Park City Municipal (435) 615-5025
UDOT - Wanship (435) 336-5394
UDOT - Park City (435) 649-9701