Lannie Chapman, the Salt Lake County Clerk, is running for reelection on Nov. 3, 2026. Chapman, a Democrat, was first elected to the office in 2022.

Sandy residents cast ballots through the Salt Lake County Clerk's Office, which oversees elections. On her campaign website, Chapman said she is focused on continuing what she called the county's legacy of well-run elections and high voter turnout.

Candidate information

  • Party: Democratic
  • Office sought: Salt Lake County Clerk
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Ballot status: Certified for the ballot
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in political science and government, Kalamazoo College (2005); juris doctor, Western Michigan University (2010)

Experience and public service

Chapman has held several roles in Salt Lake County government. She served as chief deputy clerk from 2015 to 2022 before winning election as clerk. She also served as a deputy district attorney at Salt Lake County from 2015 to 2019, according to the county's website. Before joining county government, she worked as in-house counsel at TSS from 2010 to 2015.

At the federal level, Chapman was appointed as a local official member of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's Standards Board in 2024, according to the EAC. She became an executive board member of that body in 2025, county records show.

The clerk's office received two Clearie Awards in 2023 under Chapman's leadership. One recognized outstanding innovations in elections. The other recognized best practices in recruiting, retaining and training poll workers.

A third Clearie Award followed in 2024 for accessibility, honoring a program called Try Before You Vote: Accessible Voter Outreach Program.

In 2020, the clerk's office earned an Election Assistance Commission Clearinghouse Award for Innovation and Accountability. The award recognized accessible maps that guided voters to vote centers and drop boxes across Salt Lake County, the county's website shows.

On the issues

Elections and voting access: Chapman said on her campaign website that she is "energized and committed to continuing the excellent legacy of well-run elections in Salt Lake County." She said approximately 90% of Salt Lake County voters use vote-by-mail. She called the method safe, effective and accessible.

Endorsements

Chapman has received the following endorsements, according to Run for Something and BallotReady:

  • Run for Something
  • Women's Democratic Club of Utah
  • Teamsters Local 222 (Salt Lake City)

Candidate positions and statements are drawn from BallotReady questionnaire responses and the candidate's campaign website. The Sandy Herald presents this profile to help voters make informed decisions.