Brian McKenzie, the Davis County clerk, is running for a second term in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. McKenzie, a Republican, has held the office since 2022. He previously served as chief deputy clerk from 2016 to 2022, according to BallotReady.

The county clerk manages elections, public records, marriage licensing and passport services for Davis County.

This profile is based on the candidate's campaign responses, public records and verified profile information. Statements attributed to the candidate reflect his own claims about his record and priorities.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Office sought: Davis County Clerk
  • Residence: Kaysville (22 years); raised in Layton; 40-year Davis County resident, according to his campaign
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, according to the Davis County clerk's office website
  • Certifications: Certified Elections/Registration Administrator through Auburn University and the Election Center, one of six in Utah, according to the county website. Olene Walker VOTE Certification from Weber State University. Certified passport acceptance agent with the U.S. Department of State, certified records officer with Utah State Archives and certified technician for all current Davis County voting systems, according to his campaign website.

Experience and public service

McKenzie has worked for Davis County since 2004, holding various technical and administrative roles before becoming chief deputy clerk in 2016, according to the county clerk's website and BallotReady. He said he has served as lead manager for every Davis County election since 2013.

He also served as supervisor of the Public Services Division starting in 2013, overseeing passport applications and marriage licensing, according to his campaign. He has served as a records preservation officer for the county, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center, which lists him as a member of its Task Force on Elections.

On the issues

Election security and transparency

McKenzie said he has implemented citizen auditors for post-election audits, published historical election records dating to the 1860s, and created a public election calendar for audit and pre-election test schedules. He said he holds election town halls and tours before every election to promote transparency and public trust, according to the Standard-Examiner.

Government records and transparency

McKenzie said he has worked to put public meeting agendas and contracts online in a searchable format. He said those transparency efforts extend beyond the County Commission to include the planning commission, audit committee and library board, according to the Standard-Examiner.

Davis County voters will decide the race on Election Day.