Former Juab County election official under investigation for alleged election offenses

Former Juab County Clerk/Auditor Alaina Lofgran is under investigation for alleged misconduct relating to election violations.

According to a press release issued by Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson’s office, Juab County officials alerted her office to “potential election offenses” in February. Henderson’s office asked Attorney General Sean Reyes to investigate those allegations. Reyes’ office served a subpoena related to the investigation on March 6.

“Trust in elections is a hallmark of our system of government. All reports of election violations are treated with utmost urgency,” Henderson said in a press release. “So far, the allegations and evidence warrant a state investigation that could involve criminal charges.”

Last month, I requested an investigation into the former Juab County clerk-auditor. Trust in elections is a hallmark of our system of government.

We treat all reports of election violations with utmost urgency. pic.twitter.com/mVZhd7YhKJ

— Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson (@LGHendersonUtah) March 10, 2023

Reyes’ office confirmed they were investigating but would not comment further.

Lofgran, a Republican, served two terms as Juab County Clerk/Auditor. She was first elected in 2014 but did not run for re-election in 2022. She did not respond to multiple requests for comment from The Salt Lake Tribune.

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