Preliminary results from the 2025 general election on Tuesday signal potential leadership changes in communities throughout southern and northern Utah.

The first wave of results from the 2025 general municipal election is signaling several political shake-ups, as many cities will have new mayors replacing leaders who decided it was time to step down — and in some cases,

Two newcomers are vying for the District 2 seat in an extremely tight race. Early results show Jeff Whitlock ahead, with 50.13% of the vote, and Hannah Petersen right behind with 49.87%. The winner will replace current Councilman George Handley,

Utah is holding municipal elections across the state Tuesday. A number of Utah cities including Riverton, Orem, Provo, Kearns, Lehi, Hurricane, Eagle Mountain, Cottonwood Heights and Sandy, have mayoral races that will be decided Tuesday.

A new mayor will soon occupy the nearly completed St. George City Hall, one of several new southern Utah mayors set to take office as voters favored new blood over challengers on election day.

Southern Utahns exercised their right to vote either early or in person on Tuesday, and among the local preliminary and unofficial results is the possibility of new mayors in Hurricane

Overall, things ran smoothly in the municipal elections held Tuesday, according to state election officials. But, some preliminary results show leadership changes in some cities, affecting how the state Legislature will look.

Incumbent Provo City mayor, Michelle Kaufusi, leads the Provo City mayoral race by a narrow margin, according to unofficial results.