Voters in northern Utah County cast their ballots in the August 12 municipal primary, narrowing the field for November’s general election. In Eagle Mountain, Jared Gray and Melissa Clark emerged as the top two mayoral contenders, while four council candidates advanced. Lehi voters set up a November matchup between Paige Albrecht and Paul Binns for mayor, with four candidates moving forward in the crowded council race. In Saratoga Springs, the City Council field was trimmed to four, led by Emma Wilson. The full primary results for each city are shown in the tables below.
Election Results
Eagle Mountain
Mayor
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Jared R. Gray | 2,421 | 35.75% |
| Melissa Clark | 1,989 | 29.37% |
| 871 | 12.86% | |
| 847 | 12.51% | |
| 644 | 9.51% |
City Council
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Whiting | 2,898 | 23.75% |
| Brett L. Wright | 2,801 | 22.95% |
| Charlotte Ducos | 2,165 | 17.74% |
| Emily Buss | 2,153 | 17.64% |
| 1,447 | 11.86% | |
| 739 | 6.06% |
Saratoga Springs
City Council
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Emma Wilson | 2,039 | 28.85% |
| Kevin McMillan | 1,078 | 15.25% |
| Rob Taylor | 1,056 | 14.94% |
| Tyler Tolley | 777 | 10.99% |
| 761 | 10.77% | |
| 702 | 9.93% | |
| 654 | 9.25% |
Lehi
Mayor
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Paige Albrecht | 3,997 | 40.63% |
| Paul Binns | 3,550 | 36.08% |
| 1,694 | 17.22% | |
| 597 | 6.07% |
City Council
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Emily Lockhart | 3,495 | 18.79% |
| Rachel Freeman | 3,427 | 18.43% |
| James Harrison | 3,404 | 18.30% |
| Jared V. Peterson | 2,302 | 12.38% |
| 2,234 | 12.01% | |
| 1,066 | 5.73% | |
| 978 | 5.26% | |
| 680 | 3.66% | |
| 643 | 3.46% | |
| 369 | 1.98% |
The municipal general election will be held in November, where voters will choose mayors and city council members in each community. The top two mayoral candidates in Eagle Mountain and Lehi will face off for their city’s highest office. At the same time, the leading four council contenders in Eagle Mountain, Lehi, and Saratoga Springs will compete for seats. These outcomes will shape the leadership and priorities of the growing communities in north Utah County for the coming years.
Photo by Janine Robinson on Unsplash
Results as posted on the Utah State Website 8/18/2025 10:14 am.
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Mike Kieffer – Editor-in-Chief, Cedar Valley Sentinel
Mike Kieffer is a dynamic leader and community advocate based in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Cedar Valley Sentinel, a local publication dedicated to informing, inspiring, and elevating the Cedar Valley community through honest and accurate journalism. With a passion for fostering connections, Kieffer has made it his mission to highlight local businesses, provide reliable news, and support community development.
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