HYRUM – A fifth candidate has entered the upcoming GOP special election race to replace County Executive David Zook.
Hyrum Mayor Stephanie Miller filed for the Sept. 11 special election on Aug. 27, joining previously announced candidates Dirk Anderson, Craig Anhder, Micah Safsten and Rhyan Dockter.
Miller has more than 20 years of experience in public service, having served a mayor of Hyrum since 2013 and is currently seeking a fourth term in that office.
Her previous experience includes 10 years on the Hyrum City Council, three years as the city’s administrator and membership on multiple regional and state boards.
In mid-August, Zook announced that the would retire from public service effective Monday, Sept. 8.
The filing period for other potential candidates will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, according to Cache GOP Chair Natalie Levi.
To file as a candidate, hopefuls can visit cachegop.com/run.
The Special Election will be held at Ridgeline High School in Millville. The candidate open house and credentialing will open at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 11, with the meeting coming to order at 6:30 PM.
Potential candidates should submit their applications electronically to Levi at chaircachegop@gop.com on or before the Sept. 4 deadline. After that, candidates can mail a signed paper application to Cache GOP, P.O. Box 43, Logan UT 84323.
The winner of the county special election will serve out the unexpired term of the former county executive until December of 2026.
Members of the public are invited to attend the Special Election on Sept. 11, but under GOP bylaws only members of the Cache County Republican Party Central Committee, precinct officers and county delegates will be able to cast ballots.
Additional information about candidates who have filed so far can be found at www.cachegop.com
Ridgeline High School is located at 180 North, 300 West in Millville.