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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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K. Rand Bettridge

Candidate, Iron County Commissioner B · Republican

Southern Utah

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

K. Rand Bettridge is a candidate for Iron County Commissioner B. The ballot lists K. Rand Bettridge, Republican.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Wesley B. CurtisUnaffiliated
K. Rand BettridgeRepublican

Listed in ballot order. Source: Iron County Clerk, 2026 General Election Certification (Utah Public Notice Website). 2026 election guide

Background

K. Rand Bettridge is an Iron County businessman campaigning for the county commission. His campaign describes long-standing ties to Cedar City and Parowan and experience building and operating local businesses. Industry reporting in 2019 identified him as co-president of KB Oil when Parkland announced an agreement to acquire the company’s operating assets. The business distributed fuel and lubricants and operated fleet-fueling services and KB Express convenience stores in southwestern Utah and southeastern Nevada. Bettridge’s commission campaign emphasizes budgeting, public safety, water and infrastructure, drawing on his experience managing employees and business operations.

Source: Bettridge campaign: background · Background checked October 22, 2026

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name K. Rand Bettridge yet.

Sources

  1. Iron County Clerk, 2026 General Election Certification (Utah Public Notice Website)
  2. Bettridge campaign: background
  3. Convenience Store News: KB Oil acquisition (May 2019)
  4. Real Impact: candidate questionnaire (October 2026)

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