"Erin Mendenhall secures reelection as Salt Lake City Mayor, defeating Rocky Anderson"

Former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson concedes defeat to incumbent Mayor Erin Mendenhall in the mayoral race. Mendenhall maintains a sizable lead with 58% of the vote compared to Anderson's 34%. Anderson acknowledged that most voters may be satisfied with the status quo and wished Mendenhall success in her second term. Mendenhall declared victory, emphasizing her campaign's rejection of fearmongering and dirty tricks. Incumbent city council members Dan Dugan, Sarah Young, and Alejandro Puy also saw favorable returns, while Ana Valdemoros trailed in her bid for re-election.