Preliminary results from the 2025 general election on Tuesday signal potential leadership changes in communities throughout southern and northern Utah.

Marsha Judkins, who accepted victory in the Provo mayoral election after incumbent Michelle Kaufusi appeared to concede, spoke to ABC4 about the election and her plans for her term as mayor.

Southern Utahns exercised their right to vote either early or in person on Tuesday, and among the local preliminary and unofficial results is the possibility of new mayors in Hurricane

Utah's mayoral races are still being updated with some incumbents trailing to newcomers, tight races that can’t yet be called and one city about to elect its first female mayor.

A new mayor will soon occupy the nearly completed St. George City Hall, one of several new southern Utah mayors set to take office as voters favored new blood over challengers on election day.

Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi concedes to Marsha Judkins after a close election. Kaufusi, who served eight years, highlighted achievements like infrastructure projects and public safety. She expressed gratitude for community support and emphasized her administration's teamwork and partnerships.

Two newcomers are vying for the District 2 seat in an extremely tight race. Early results show Jeff Whitlock ahead, with 50.13% of the vote, and Hannah Petersen right behind with 49.87%. The winner will replace current Councilman George Handley,

Utah Sen. Mike Lee and other Republicans are backing a bill aimed at closing loopholes that allow foreign money to influence U.S. elections.

These are unofficial, preliminary numbers only and are subject to change as more ballots are counted and released by the county election offices.