Published by Paul Ivinskas
Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Jacob D. Oaks

Candidate, Utah County Commission Seat A · Independent American

Utah County

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Jacob D. Oaks is a candidate for Utah County Commission Seat A. The ballot lists Jacob D. Oaks, Independent American.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Jacob D. OaksIndependent American
Jeanne Marie BowenDemocratic
Michelle KaufusiRepublican

Listed in ballot order. Source: Utah County Elections, List of Candidates (spreadsheet linked from https://vote.utahcounty.gov/list-of-candidates). 2026 election guide

Background

Jacob D. Oaks is a Utah County marketing professional and community organizer who founded Liberty United. The Independent American Party’s candidate biography describes the organization as focused on civic education and constitutional principles, and says Oaks also manages the Revive music label. His public activities have included community and arts projects as well as an earlier campaign for Utah County clerk. In the 2026 county commission race, Oaks has emphasized his business and organizing experience. An October candidate-questionnaire report identifies him as Liberty United’s director and describes his work in business and marketing administration.

Source: Independent American Party: Jacob Oaks biography · Background checked October 22, 2026

In the news

Sources

  1. Utah County Elections, List of Candidates (spreadsheet linked from https://vote.utahcounty.gov/list-of-candidates)
  2. Independent American Party: Jacob Oaks biography
  3. Alpine-Highland-Lehi Tribune: Seat A profiles (October 2026)

Office and ballot data as of October 15, 2026. See something wrong? Tell us.

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