Corey Astill, a Lehi Republican, is running for Utah County Clerk/Auditor in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Astill said he won the GOP nomination in the June 23 Republican primary.
Asked why he is seeking the office, Astill said in our candidate questionnaire: "Election Integrity and Security are non-negotiable - rigorous signature verification, accurate voter rolls, and full transparency where the law allows." He added: "We will be prepared, well-staffed, and serve every voter respectfully."
Candidate information
Residence: Lehi, Utah, according to the Daily Herald.
Party: Republican
Education: Astill said in our questionnaire: "Juris Doctor (Law Degree), Georgetown University Law" and "Bachelor's (Political Science), Brigham Young University."
Family: Astill said in our questionnaire: "Wife, Eileen, and four teenage children: son in college, daughter at Skyridge HS, and a son and daughter at Viewpoint Middle School."
Previous elected or appointed office: Astill said in our questionnaire: "None."
Experience and public service
Astill described his work history in our questionnaire. He listed "Success on the Spectrum – Utah" as "Business Owner – 2022-present – Success on the Spectrum provides behavioral health services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We combine the most effective methods of science with a fun environment and significant parent involvement to help these amazing kids make the most progress possible."
He also listed "Business Roundtable" as "Vice President – 2017-2025 – Lead health, retirement, and regulatory efforts for CEOs of America's leading companies, advocating for affordable and innovative health care and smart regulations that promote job creation."
Astill's questionnaire also listed service as "Legislative Director, Staff Director, Counsel – 2010-2017" in the United States Senate, as an attorney at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP from 2009 to 2010, and as a law clerk at the United States Department of Justice Office of Legal Policy in 2007. According to BallotReady profile data, Astill is a deputy county attorney at the Utah County Attorney's Office.
On the issues
Election administration priorities: Astill said in our questionnaire: "Professional Execution – NO MORE long lines, missing ballots, running out of ballot paper on election day, confusing ballot instructions, and NO MORE tracking ballots of political adversaries!" He also cited "Smart Access - guarding against voter fraud while making voting convenient for eligible voters, including vote by mail."
Critical differences from other candidates: Astill said in our questionnaire: "Corey understands the County Clerk's job is about execution and accuracy, not a personal policy platform. He'll relentlessly focus on rebuilding public trust eroded by recent controversies."
Accomplishments: Astill said in our questionnaire: "Corey's spent his career fighting for limited, efficient government - spending decades working to ensure government serves the people - not the other way around." He also pointed to building and running two clinics with his wife Eileen providing treatment for children with autism, adding: "It gives us a meaningful way to give back to community and struggling families."
Proof-of-citizenship ballot system: Astill said in our questionnaire: "The proof of citizenship requirement is handled at the time a voter registers to vote - usually when obtaining a driver's license. I think that system works."
Best advice received: On the best advice he has received, Astill said in our questionnaire: "Work hard and the rest will take care of itself."
Endorsements
According to BallotReady profile data, Astill has received endorsements from:
- Stewardship Utah
- Governing Group
- Utah County Republican Party
Candidate responses were collected through the Surround Sound News candidate questionnaire. Answers are presented in the candidate's own words and have not been edited.
