CACHE COUNTY – In a new wrinkle in the emerging field of candidates for the upcoming 2026 local election, incumbent County Attorney K. Taylor Sorensen has decided not to seek re-election.
“I don’t believe in career politicians …” he said in statement released on Jan. 5.
“It has been a privilege to serve in this capacity for a time,” Sorensen added. “I look forward to returning to private life and continuing to serve Cache County in the midst of my fellow citizens.”
Sorensen is a graduate of the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. After serving as interim county attorney since January of 2024, he was officially sworn into office as county attorney on Jan. 8, 2025 along with nine other county officials.
In his announcement, Sorensen promised to fulfill his duties for the remainder of his term of office until January of 2027 and do his utmost to ensure a smooth transition for the next officer-holder.
Sorensen said he made the decision not to seek re-election after consideration and discussions with his family.
With just three days left for hopefuls to declare their candidacies, local attorney J. Brett Chambers is so far the only candidate who has singled his intent to seek the post of county attorney.
Chambers is associated the local law firm of Harris, Preston & Chambers, LLC, where he previously made news representing Cliffside residents opposed to a controversial conditional use permit (CUP) granted by Logan City for a 12-person residential treatment facility in the upscale neighborhood.
The filing period for candidates seeking state and local offices in the 2026 election will remain open until 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8.
Under Utah State Code 20A-1-508 (4)(b), qualified party candidates must signal to intent to run for office by filing an application with Cache County Clerk Bryson by that time.