Summit County Clerk Eve Furse Resigns Effective April 8

Resignation triggers process to appoint replacement ahead of November election

Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:03pm

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Summit County Clerk Eve Furse has announced her resignation, effective April 8. Furse has served as the county clerk for the past five years, overseeing elections, maintaining voter records, issuing licenses, and more. Her resignation sets in motion the process to appoint a replacement to complete her term before the office goes before voters in the November 2026 election.

Why it matters

The county clerk's office plays a crucial role in administering elections and maintaining public records in Summit County. Furse's resignation comes as the office is already on the November 2026 ballot, with two candidates having already filed to run for the position.

The details

Under Utah law, the Summit County Council must notify the Summit County Democratic Party within 10 days of Furse's resignation. The party then has 30 days to submit names to the council, which will appoint a replacement to complete Furse's term. The appointed clerk will serve until the November 2026 election, when voters will choose the next county clerk.

  • Eve Furse announced her resignation on March 12, 2026.
  • Furse's resignation will be effective on April 8, 2026.

The players

Eve Furse

The outgoing Summit County Clerk who has served in the role for the past five years.

Summit County Council

The governing body that will appoint a replacement to complete Furse's term until the November 2026 election.

Summit County Democratic Party

The party that will submit names to the Summit County Council to consider for the appointment.

Malena Stevens

The former Summit County Council Chair who has entered the race for county clerk in the November 2026 election.

Suni Woolstenhulme

An Oakley resident and business owner who has also filed to run for county clerk in the November 2026 election.

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What they’re saying

“Serving the residents of Summit County as Clerk for the last five years has been a tremendous honor, and I am grateful to the voters for giving me this opportunity.”

— Eve Furse, Outgoing Summit County Clerk

“Together, we've run transparent elections, maintained public records, facilitated marriages, issued countless passports and business licenses, and much more.”

— Eve Furse, Outgoing Summit County Clerk

What’s next

The Summit County Council must notify the Summit County Democratic Party within 10 days of Furse's resignation. The party then has 30 days to submit names to the council, which will appoint a replacement to complete Furse's term until the November 2026 election.

The takeaway

Furse's resignation comes at a critical time, as the county clerk's office prepares for the November 2026 election. The appointed replacement will play a key role in overseeing the election and maintaining the integrity of Summit County's voting processes.