Tuesday’s primary election for nonpartisan municipal candidates in Salt Lake County got off to a glitch-free start, according to the county clerk, with surprisingly brisk use of drop-box ballots.

Residents from Logan to Sandy to St. George are casting their votes to decide which candidates for mayor, city council and school board will advance to the fall general election.

The primary election is open to all eligible and registered voters, regardless of party affiliation.

“Slow and steady,” Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman said Tuesday afternoon of voting thus far. “We’re seeing a lot of people using the drop boxes, which is amazing.”

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) A ballot is placed in a drop box in Riverton on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.

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