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Marsha Judkins Unseats Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi After Late Count Shift

Kaufusi conceded after updated returns put Judkins ahead by roughly 400 votes.

Overview

  • Latest tallies show Judkins with about 51.2% to Kaufusi’s 48.8%, with a margin near 400 votes and some ballots still being processed.
  • The incumbent initially led on election night before subsequent counts flipped the race in Judkins’ favor.
  • Judkins, a former state representative and past Provo school board member, is set to become the city’s second female mayor.
  • Kaufusi’s concession message thanked residents and highlighted projects including new public safety facilities, major water and sewer upgrades, and airport growth.
  • Judkins signaled priorities that include accessible governance, a transparency portal, support for small businesses, and reviews of transportation and city master plans, with official certification expected Nov. 18.