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Lannie Chapman

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Salt Lake County Clerk, Lannie Chapman's journey with Salt Lake County began when she sought to make a meaningful impact closer to home. She served as a deputy District Attorney in the County's Civil Division, where she collaborated with numerous County agencies. In 2019, she was appointed Chief Deputy Clerk under Sherrie Swensen, the longest-serving elected woman in Utah's history. During her tenure, Lannie played a key role in ensuring successful local, state, and federal elections, even amid the challenges of the pandemic.

In 2020, her contributions helped the Clerk's team earn an Election Assistance Commission Clearinghouse Award for Innovation and Accountability by creating accessible maps that guided voters to vote centers and drop boxes across Salt Lake County.

Elected as Salt Lake County Clerk in 2022, Lannie has continued her commitment to ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity to make their voice heard. Under her leadership, the Clerk’s Office received two Clearie Awards in 2023: one for Outstanding Innovations in Elections for developing an easy-to-use, highly visible batch log to improve ballot reconciliation, and another for Best Practices in Recruiting, Retaining, and Training Poll Workers for creating a custom dynamic poll worker database that enhanced communication and support.

In 2024, the Clerk’s Office earned another Clearie Award in Accessibility: Best Practices for Improving Accessibility for Voters with Disabilities. The award recognized the Try Before You Vote: Accessible Voter Outreach Program, which expanded access and built voter confidence by providing hands-on demonstrations of voting equipment at community events tailored to individuals with disabilities.

That same year, Lannie was appointed by Lt. Governor Henderson to serve as Utah’s local official on the EAC Standards Board and was elected by her national election peers onto the executive board in 2025. 

Lannie earned her bachelor's degree from Kalamazoo College and her Juris Doctorate from Thomas Cooley Law School. Outside of her professional life, Lannie and her family have embraced Utah's epic snowfall, enjoying the slopes of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, particularly at Brighton. When ski season ends, Lannie, her husband, and their two daughters love to travel and explore the wonders of Utah and beyond.