Published by Paul Ivinskas
Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Frankie Tapia

Candidate, Carbon County Sheriff · Republican

Eastern Utah

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Frankie Tapia is a candidate for Carbon County Sheriff. The ballot lists Frankie Tapia, Republican.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Frankie TapiaRepublican

Listed in ballot order. Source: Carbon County Elections page - 2026 Open Local Elected Position Candidates table. 2026 election guide

Background

Frankie Tapia has worked as a Price City police officer and as a school resource officer and coach at Mont Harmon Middle School. In a May 2026 candidate interview, he described SWAT-team experience and additional law-enforcement training. Price City’s August 2023 council minutes record that Tapia was among local officers and emergency responders recognized with lifesaving awards.

Source: Price City Council minutes — August 23, 2023 · Background checked October 22, 2026

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name Frankie Tapia yet.

Sources

  1. Carbon County Elections page - 2026 Open Local Elected Position Candidates table
  2. Price City Council minutes — August 23, 2023
  3. Mont Harmon Middle School — Staff
  4. Frankie Tapia makes his case to be the next Carbon County Sheriff

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