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Elections

Updated November 3, 2026 (results pulled 6:45 PM MST).

Today, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, is the general election for federal, state and county offices. Neither Hildale nor Colorado City has a city or town race on today's ballot: Hildale's last municipal election was November 4, 2025, and every Colorado City seat was decided in the July 21, 2026 primary. Polls close at 8:00 PM Utah time / 7:00 PM Arizona time. Today's results: Utah election results · Mohave County results.

Candidate paragraphs quote or closely summarize only the candidate's own words, with a link. Candidates are listed in ballot (alphabetical) order. "No statement found" means we could not find a campaign site, social page or official statement written by that candidate.

Hildale, Utah: Municipal General Election, November 4, 2025

Conducted entirely by mail by the Washington County Clerk, with official ballot drop boxes. No ballot measures. Hildale elections page (notice, candidate list, sample ballot, drop box locations) · Washington County elections · vote.utah.gov (registration, ballot status).

Mayor (4-year term, vote for 1)

Donia Jessop

No statement found. Official candidate list.

Guy Timpson

No statement found. Official candidate list.

City Council (4-year term, vote for 2)

Ivan Lamont Black

No statement found. Official candidate list.

Terrill Roy Musser

No statement found. Official candidate list.

Results

Status: Certified. Canvassed by the Hildale City Council November 12, 2025 (Resolution 2025-11-002). Source: Washington County official results summary and Utah election results. Pulled November 3, 2026, 6:45 PM MST.

MayorVotes%
Donia Jessop (elected)14158.51%
Guy Timpson10041.49%
City Council (2 seats)Votes%
Terrill Roy Musser (elected)18255.32%
Ivan Lamont Black (elected)14744.68%

Next: Hildale's next regular municipal election is expected in November 2027. Check the city elections page for filing dates.

Colorado City, Arizona: Town Primary Election, July 21, 2026

Run with the Mohave County primary. Mail-in early ballots plus in-person voting on Election Day. No town ballot measures. Every seat was won outright in the primary, so there is no town race on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Town of Colorado City government · Mohave County Elections · Arizona Secretary of State elections.

Mayor (vote for 1)

Howard Ream

In his statement on the town's site, Ream says he is a 4th-generation native of the area who has served in other areas of public service. He says creating a safe, inclusive environment for families is the top priority, and a welcoming one for newcomers. Source: tocc.us council statement.

Council Member, 4-year term (vote for 3)

Dale Barlow

No statement found. Official candidate list.

Dalton Barlow

In his statement on the town's site, Barlow says he was born and raised in Colorado City and is a local contractor. He says he is passionate about making Colorado City a better place for all residents. Source: tocc.us council statement.

Shelly Barlow

No statement found. Official candidate list.

Lacy Blackmore

No statement found. Official candidate list.

John Chatwin

In his statement on the town's site, Chatwin says he has been a businessman, small investor and homeowner in Colorado City most of his life. He says he is committed to improving and preserving the town for future generations. Source: tocc.us council statement.

Council Member, 2-year unexpired term (vote for 1)

Laura Timpson

In her statement on the town's site, Timpson says she was born and raised in the community and has 30 years of experience running a local business, serving on community boards and in the school PTSA. She says her goal is a stronger community where children can raise their own families with better opportunities. Source: tocc.us council statement.

Results

Status: Certified. Official canvass by Mohave County (canvass report). Source: Mohave County primary summary results report. Percentages are of total votes cast in each race, including write-ins. Pulled November 3, 2026, 6:45 PM MST.

MayorVotes%
Howard Ream (elected)20199.0%
Write-ins21.0%
Council, 4-year (3 seats)Votes%
John Chatwin (elected)15025.8%
Dalton Barlow (elected)12721.9%
Dale Barlow (elected)11119.1%
Shelly Barlow9716.7%
Lacy Blackmore9015.5%
Write-ins61.0%
Council, 2-year (1 seat)Votes%
Laura Timpson (elected)18698.4%
Write-ins31.6%

More: all Mohave County results · Mohave live results (July 21, 2026).