Salt Lake City City Council, District 4

On the ballot November 2, 2027 (expected). Held now by Jennifer Napier-Pearce, in office since June 9, 2026.

Who holds it now

Jennifer Napier-Pearce · official page
Term ends January 3, 2028

No published research score covers Jennifer Napier-Pearce yet, so we don't place them on the spectrum.

Contact their office

Phone: 801-535-7782
Office: 451 South State Street, Room 304, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (mail: PO Box 145476, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5476)

Official office contacts from the government's own listing.

Run for this seat

Who can run

Registered voter of Salt Lake City. source
Lived in Salt Lake City for the 12 consecutive months immediately before the election. source
No other paid employment with Salt Lake City Corporation. source
A person convicted of a felony, treason or a crime against the elective franchise may not hold office until the right is restored (Utah Constitution, Article IV, Section 6). source
Resident of the council district for 12 months immediately before the election. source

Filing

Where to file	Salt Lake City Recorder's Office, City Hall, 451 S. State Street, Room 415, Salt Lake City, UT 84111; 801-535-7671.
When	June 1 to June 7, 2027 (state law: 8 a.m. on the first business day in June through 5 p.m. on the fourth business day after; office hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Write-in candidates file by August 3, 2027.
How	File a sworn Declaration of Candidacy in person with the City Recorder, who reads the qualifications aloud before accepting it. A candidate out of state for the whole filing period may file through a designated agent appearing in person, with the candidate on live video. A resident may instead nominate a candidate by nomination petition signed by 25 registered voters of the city (or 20%, if smaller).
Fee	$114 (Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule, amended June 16, 2026).
Petition instead	In place of the fee, a Filing Fee Waiver Petition signed by 75 residents of the council district who are at least 18 years old.

Official filing information

Forms

Campaign money

Register a Personal Campaign Committee with the City Recorder's Office before receiving any contributions or making expenditures; a candidate must have an open committee to file a declaration of candidacy. source
Committees file periodic campaign finance statements with the City Recorder, electronically through the city's online system or on a signed, notarized paper form; failing to file results in disqualification. source
Contribution limits for 2027: $4,200 per contributor per election cycle for mayor and $900 for City Council. source

Official candidate guide

From official sources, checked November 4, 2026. Rules can change; confirm with the Salt Lake City Recorder before you file. How to run in other 2027 elections.

Candidates

Candidates for this seat appear here once they file with the Salt Lake City Recorder. Filing opens June 1, 2027 and closes June 7, 2027.

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