UPDATE: Preliminary results from the 2025 General Municipal Election in Utah County reveal significant political shake-ups, with new mayors poised to take office in several cities. This urgent update comes as voters have decisively chosen new leadership, signaling a shift in local governance.
In Vineyard, entrepreneur Zack Stratton is leading with an impressive 58% of the vote, well ahead of City Councilwoman Mardi Sifuentes, who trails at 41%. The current mayor, Julie Fullmer, who has held her position for eight years, opted not to seek reelection amidst rising tensions with council members, particularly Jacob Holdaway, who accused her of corruption.
Stratton’s potential victory could initiate a major transformation in Vineyard’s City Council dynamics, particularly as residents also voted for an additional council member due to last year’s Proposition 10. In the race for this new seat, Parker McCumber is leading with 21%, closely followed by Jacob Wood at 20.6% and David Lauret at 20.2%.
Meanwhile, in Orem, incumbent Mayor David Young faces a tough battle against challenger Karen McCandless, who currently holds 52% of the vote compared to Young’s 47%. McCandless, a former city council member and current CEO of Community Action Services and Food Bank, has campaigned on a platform contrasting Young’s previous policies, including a controversial proposal for an Orem-only school.
As the clock ticks on this election night, the outcomes in both Vineyard and Orem reflect broader trends in local governance and community priorities. The results are critical, not just for the candidates, but for the residents who will soon see the impacts of these new leadership dynamics.
Stay tuned for the latest updates as these races continue to unfold.
