Lannie Chapman seeks reelection as Salt Lake County clerk

Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman is running for reelection. Chapman, a Democrat, was first elected to the post in 2022.

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."

This profile uses information from the candidate's official county biography, BallotReady questionnaire responses and public records. Candidate statements are attributed.

Candidate information

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

Experience and public service

Chapman has a long county résumé. She served as chief deputy clerk from 2015 to 2022 before winning election as clerk, according to BallotReady. She also served as a deputy district attorney at Salt Lake County from 2015 to 2019, according to the county clerk's office website.

Before joining county government, Chapman worked as in-house counsel at TSS from 2010 to 2015, according to BallotReady.

At the federal level, Chapman was appointed as a local official member of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Standards Board in 2024, according to the commission's website. She became an executive board member of the standards board in 2025, according to the county clerk's office website.

Under Chapman's leadership, the Salt Lake County Clerk's Office received two Clearie Awards in 2023. One recognized outstanding innovations in elections. The other honored best practices in recruiting, retaining and training poll workers. A third Clearie Award followed in 2024 for accessibility, recognizing the Try Before You Vote: Accessible Voter Outreach Program, according to the county clerk's office website.

In 2020, Chapman's work helped the clerk's team earn an Election Assistance Commission Clearinghouse Award for Innovation and Accountability. The team created accessible maps guiding voters to vote centers and drop boxes across Salt Lake County, according to the county clerk's office website.

On the issues

Elections and voting access: Chapman said on her campaign website that about 90% of those who vote in Salt Lake County use vote-by-mail. She said she is "committed to continuing our legacy of high voter turnout with this safe, effective, and accessible method of voting."