Elections

Open Elected Offices

Midway City will elect a mayor and two city council members during the 2025 Municipal Election. The mayor and each council member will serve for a term of 4 years. Qualified individuals may complete a Declaration of Candidacy at the City Recorder’s office at the Midway City Office Building, 75 North 100 West, Midway City, between 2 June 2025 and 6 June 2025. Office hours are weekdays between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications to be a candidate are:

1. A registered voter.
2. Resided within the municipality for which the candidate is seeking office for 12 consecutive months immediately before the date of election.
3. If the individual resides in a territory which was annexed into the municipality: must have resided within the annexed territory of the municipality the 12 consecutive months immediately before the date of the election.
4. Maintain their primary place of residence within the municipality that the elected officer represents, during the officer’s term of office.
5. In accordance with Utah Constitution, Article IV, Section 6, a mentally incompetent individual, an individual convicted of a felony, or an individual convicted of treason or a crime against the elective franchise may not hold office in Utah until their right to hold elective office is restored.

Currently holding the position of mayor is Celeste Johnson. Currently holding the two council positions open for election are Jeff Drury and JC Simonsen.

If you are an active member of the military, a spouse or dependent of an active military member, or you live outside of the United States, please go to www.vote.utah.gov/military-and-overseas-voters/ and www.midwaycityut.gov/government/departments/elections/ for assistance in voting.

Please contact the City Recorder’s office if you have any questions (435-654-3223 Ext: 118).

Candidate Filing

Candidates must file in person* between Monday, 2 June 2025 and Friday, 6 June 2025 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the office of the Midway City Recorder (Midway City Office Building, 75 North 100 West, Midway, Utah, 84049). The Midway City Office Building will open on Friday, 6 June 2025 until 5:00 p.m. to accept declarations of candidacy.

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

1. Be a registered voter.
2. Resided within the municipality for which the candidate is seeking office for 12 consecutive months immediately before the date of election.
3. If the individual resides in a territory which was annexed into the municipality: must have resided within the annexed territory of the municipality the 12 consecutive months immediately before the date of the election.
4. Maintain their primary place of residence within the municipality that the elected officer represents, during the officer’s term of office.
5. In accordance with Utah Constitution, Article IV, Section 6, a mentally incompetent individual, an individual convicted of a felony, or an individual convicted of treason or a crime against the elective franchise may not hold office in Utah until their right to hold elective office is restored.

Candidate Information Sheet (Updated)

Candidates must complete the following forms:

1. Declaration of Candidacy
2. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
3. Pledge of Fair Campaign Practices (Optional)
4. Name Summary Guide **
5. Name Variation Request Form **

* An individual may designate an agent to file a declaration of candidacy with the City Recorder if they meet the following conditions:

1. The individual is located outside of the state during the entire filing period.
2. A designated agent appears in person before the City Recorder.
3. The individual communicates with the City Recorder using an electronic device that allows the individual and city recorder or town clerk to see and hear each other.
4. The individual provides the City Recorder with an email address.

** An individual may use their legal first name and legal last name on their declaration of candidacy and the official ballot. Variations, including using your middle name or a variation of your legal name, require completion of a variation request form and affidavits from non-family residents.

Candidates

Mayor

Council Member

(2 Open Seats)

Wasatch County Elections

Utah State Elections