Everett Hildenbrandt defeats incumbent McCurdy in Grand County Commission race

What happened

Everett Hildenbrandt defeated incumbent Mike McCurdy in the Grand County Commission District 5 race, 530 votes to 485 in unofficial results. Hildenbrandt, who ran without a party affiliation, will join other newly elected commissioners, while the sheriff and clerk/auditor kept their posts. The results remain unofficial until county certification later this month.

Timeline

1. Nov 3, 11:00 PM The Times-Independent (Moab) Everett Hildenbrandt defeats incumbent McCurdy in Grand County Commission race
2. Nov 4, 10:15 AM Moab Sun News 2026 election results: Grand County picks three new commissioners, keeps sheriff and clerk

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