Introduction

Hi, my name is Aaron Davidson, and I serve as the Utah County Clerk. This video is the introduction to a short series in which I will address several claims that have been circulating about my work and my office. My goal is simple: to provide clear, accurate information so the public can understand the facts for themselves. Transparency matters, and I believe it’s important to correct misinformation directly and respectfully. 

False Claim 1: My opponent claims I filed a brief with the court supporting Phil Lyman 

This video clarifies a recent claim that I filed a court brief supporting Phil Lyman. I did not. I submitted a Declaration only after an attorney requested information on clerk instructions for write‑in ballots. I explain the facts and my limited role so the public has accurate context

False Claim 2: My opponent claims I illegally handled someone's ballot envelope

This video explains a false claim that I mishandled a voter’s ballot envelope. I never touched it; I only reviewed lawful ballot‑tracking data. I outline what clerks are authorized to access and how misinformation can undermine trust in elections.

False Claim 3: A plane HAD to be sent to Arizona to pick up more ballot paper

This video explains how Utah County handled a 2024 ballot‑paper shortage by cutting 8.5×17 paper to size so voting could continue smoothly. I walk through what happened and the steps taken to maintain accuracy, continuity, and election integrity.

False Claim 4: My opponent claims I promoted an election fraud narrative without evidence

This video explains why verification is a normal part of maintaining accurate election records. I review my transparency efforts, including releasing more data than required, and show how verification supports trust in Utah’s election process.

False Claim 5: Some claim I changed filing information after the deadline

This video explains how I corrected a routine filing error for a first‑time candidate and how that standard action was later misrepresented. I outline what happened, why the correction was required, and how the Clerk’s Office supports accurate, transparent filings.

False Claim 6: Are voters registering at vacant lots?

This video explains why claims about voters registering at vacant lots are misleading. I outline how properties move from undeveloped land to occupied homes and how voter‑registration updates follow a different timeline, creating confusion when viewed out of context.

False Claim 7: My opponent claims he was a vice-president of a business consulting group

This video explains the professional background of a former Business Roundtable lobbyist and why understanding the full context of that role matters. I also share my own focus during that period on individual medical‑decision rights to give viewers clear information.

False Claim 8: My opponent claims I had a lot of issues with my senior staff

This video explains the facts about staffing in the Clerk’s Office and why claims of major turnover are inaccurate. I outline what the numbers actually show and how the current team works together to support stable, effective election administration.

False Claim 9: My opponent claims I handled the Cure List distribution differently for candidates

This video explains how signature‑mismatch cure lists work and why claims of unequal access are incorrect. I outline what the law requires, the timeline of requests, and how accurate information helps protect trust in the election process.