Provo mayoral candidate Dalton Beebe has been disqualified for failing to submit his campaign graduation by June 29.
“He didn’t file his financial report on time,” said Amanda Ercanbrack, city clerk. “I tried to contact him by email or phone without success.”
With postal ballot papers sent out in just 13 days, Ercanbrack said the elections are starting to warm up.
She said she was surprised after seeing so many campaign signs in Orem that there are so few in Provo.
Ordinarily, given the short time they have to Primary, the signs would be up now, Ercanbrack said.
“The postal ballot papers for the primaries will go out on July 20th,” said Ercanbrack.
Ercanbrack also noted that if a candidate chooses not to vote for one reason or another, he has options.
“Candidates can get out at any time,” said Ercanbrack. “Until election day.”
Provo also has a new write-in candidate for the Citywide I seat. Tom Sitake, Sr., father of BYU soccer coach Kalani Sitake, has thrown his hat in the ring.
“There won’t be a line for registered mail on the primary ballot,” said Ercanbrack. “But there will be an entry for the November ballot.”
Only incumbent George Handley and challenger Suzanne Q. compete in Provo’s District 2 race.
According to Ercanbrack, Ms. Q. asked not to reveal her last name for reasons of protection.
“This is confusing for those trying to organize debates,” said Ercanbrack. “They don’t know how to contact them.”
In contrast to the other candidates, Q. has no photo, contact numbers or addresses on the Provo.org election / candidate page.
It will also be difficult to be a council member without the surname available, as they will be tasked with working on committees with residents and other urban stakeholders and connecting with voters.
With all of this, Ercanbrack said, most candidates seem to be taking their campaign seriously.
The primaries will narrow the playing field to just two candidates in competitive races, plus write-ups for the November general election.
Candidates who win their seats will be sworn in during the first week of January 2022.
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