David Spencer seeks Utah County Commission Seat B

David M. Spencer, a Republican and longtime Orem city councilmember, is running for Utah County Commission Seat B in the Nov. 3 general election.

Spencer won the Republican primary in June 2026 with 42% of the vote, defeating Isaac Paxman (34%) and Carolina Herrin (22%), according to KSL. His general-election opponents are Democrat J. Allen and Forward Party candidate David Hinckley, KSL reported. The Seat B race drew three candidates for the countywide seat.

Spencer is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady.

Candidate information

Party: Republican
Education: Bachelor's in mathematics, Brigham Young University (1988), according to BallotReady
Professional career: Station manager at DHL Global Forwarding (2024–present); director of the northwest region at Kuehne + Nagel (1994–present), according to BallotReady
Elected office: Orem City Council member. Spencer served on the Orem City Council for 12 years, according to his campaign endorsements page.

On the issues

The following positions are drawn from Spencer's campaign platform and his BallotReady questionnaire responses. All statements reflect the candidate's own claims.

Housing and growth: Spencer said he led efforts on the Orem City Council to remove more than 10,000 high-density apartment units from long-range plans. He said those efforts redirected growth toward business development, office space and family-friendly uses. Spencer said he has a record of opposing high-density housing proposals that did not align with neighborhood character.

Government transparency and reform: Spencer said he would launch a public transparency portal so residents can see what each county department is doing, how tax dollars are being spent and how commissioners are voting. He said sunlight builds trust and transparency deters corruption. Spencer also said he would create a strategy and innovation department within county government.

Taxes and budget: Spencer said he would control government costs and hold leadership accountable.

Citizen engagement: Spencer said he would create a county "Connect" portal so residents can engage directly with county government. He said his goal is to put Utah County citizens first.

Public safety: Spencer said he remains committed to protecting neighborhoods and supporting families.