Chris Harding

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Chris Harding is the County Auditor. Chris Harding's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

The county's chief financial officer and record-keeper. Typically manages the budget process, pays the county's bills, keeps its books and figures property tax bills. In some states, such as South Dakota and Washington, the county auditor also runs elections.

2 candidates ran for Salt Lake County Auditor in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Chris Harding

Salt Lake County Auditor. The current Salt Lake County Auditor, who took office in 2022. He is a CPA, certified fraud examiner and certified internal auditor with more than 16 years of auditing experience in local, federal and private-sector roles, and lives in South Jordan.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Audits that follow government auditing standards
• Greater independence for the auditor's office
• Fraud hotline and audit committee oversight
• Guarding against fraud, waste and abuse

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

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We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Chris Harding yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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• Ali Cloward · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Chris Harding?

Chris Harding is running as a Republican.

Is Chris Harding the incumbent?

Yes. Chris Harding currently holds this office.

What does the Salt Lake County Auditor seat do?

The county's chief financial officer and record-keeper. Typically manages the budget process, pays the county's bills, keeps its books and figures property tax bills. In some states, such as South Dakota and Washington, the county auditor also runs elections.

Who is Chris Harding running against?

Ali Cloward, for Salt Lake County Auditor.

Should I vote for Chris Harding?

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