Karen Pedersen held 78.18% of the vote in the contested Canyons School Board District 5 race in unofficial Nov. 3 returns, according to Utah's election results portal.
Pedersen had 5,668 votes to Dennis Lagodimos's 1,582 with 39 of 48 precincts reporting. That was the only contested race among four Canyons board seats on the ballot.
Closer to home for Cottonwood Heights residents, Board President Amber Shill ran unopposed in District 2, which covers most of Cottonwood Heights, according to the district's board page. Shill collected 7,204 votes with 37 of 44 precincts reporting. She was first elected in November 2014 and won re-election in November 2018 and again in November 2022.
Andrew Edtl ran unopposed in District 4, receiving 5,115 votes with 29 of 36 precincts reporting. Amanda Oaks ran unopposed in District 6, collecting 6,144 votes with 25 of 28 precincts reporting. All four races are nonpartisan, according to Salt Lake County's UOCAVA election notice.
Unofficial results
District | Candidate | Votes | Share | Precincts reporting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Amber Shill | 7,204 | 100.00% | 37 of 44 |
4 | Andrew Edtl | 5,115 | 100.00% | 29 of 36 |
5 | Karen Pedersen | 5,668 | 78.18% | 39 of 48 |
5 | Dennis Lagodimos | 1,582 | 21.82% | 39 of 48 |
6 | Amanda Oaks | 6,144 | 100.00% | 25 of 28 |
None of the four contests had all precincts reporting. The figures were labeled "UNOFFICIAL RESULTS" on Utah's Salt Lake County results page, which displayed a last update of Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at 2:42:55 a.m. Remaining ballots can change totals before certification.
What the board oversees
The Canyons School District includes Cottonwood Heights, Sandy, Midvale, Alta, Brighton, White City and the Salt Lake County portion of Draper. District 3, which covers areas of Cottonwood Heights, Sandy and the Town of Alta, was not on the Nov. 3 ballot.
The board sets district policy and oversees the budget and superintendent. Only voters within each numbered district elect that district's representative. Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman certified the candidates on Aug. 25, 2026.
Voters with questions can contact the Salt Lake County Elections Division at 385-468-7400.
