August 16, 2023 – 2023 Municipal Primary Elections

BRIDGET Hey everyone and welcome to a special edition of our weekly news podcast, Summit in Six.  As many of you may know, municipal election season is right around the corner, but in case you missed it, earlier this summer, Utah Governor Spencer Cox issued a set of proclamations, moving the primary and general election dates for this year.  The reason for the delay is the resignation of Utah Congressman Chris Stewart, who represents the state’s second district. This covers Salt Lake City and the southwest rural part of the state, including Tooele and St. George. His resignation is effective Sept. 15.  Under Utah law, the governor had seven days to determine a schedule to replace Stewart with a special election, which the legislature had to approve, and the schedule shifted the dates for the municipal elections.  With that, let’s get going. Today we have with us Summit County Clerk, Eve Furse, to answer some questions about the upcoming election season.  EVE > BRIDGET   Thank you so much for having me on, Bridget. Before we start on the more specific details, I just want to emphasize to your listeners the importance of voting in your municipal, or local, elections. They are the time where we are really deciding on the people who make decisions that truly impact our day to day lives. So, if your district is holding an election this year, please get out and vote!   BRIDGET > EVE Absolutely! I hope today’s conversation makes this year’s local elections more accessible to our community.  If you’re listening…today’s episode will cover all you need to know about this year’s Primary Election! We will be back in a few weeks to do another download on the 2023 General Election.  But before we get into all things Primary Election, Eve when are this year’s elections, both primary and general, happening?  EVE > BRIDGET Like you mentioned earlier, Bridget, back in June, the Governor moved the primary and general election dates for this year in order to accommodate for a special election following the resignation of Utah Congressman Chris Stewart.  This year’s Primary Election date has been moved to September 5, 2023 and this year’s General Election date has been moved to November 21, 2023.  BRIDGET > EVE Thanks, Eve. Are these date shifts a permanent change?  EVE > BRIDGET   No! It’s important to note that these changes are not permanent and only pertain to this year’s elections.  BRIDGET > EVE  Ok awesome! Thanks for clarifying. Back to focusing on just the Primary. You mentioned earlier, to get out and vote, IF your district is having an election this year. What primary elections are being held this year?  EVE > BRIDGET  There will be Primary Elections held for…  Coalville City, which is residents with 84017 zip code Park City, which is only residents with the 84060 zip code South Summit Fire District, which is for residents who live in the following precincts: Francis East and West, Kamas North and South, Oakley North and South, Peoa, South Summit East, South S