Sim Gill
Democratic · UT · Salt Lake County District Attorney
Sim Gill is the Democratic candidate and incumbent for Salt Lake County District Attorney on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Where Sim Gill stands, based on their records
Supports
Anti-Corruption (2 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Civil Rights (1 record)
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Track record
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 2 support
On December 8, 2025, DA Sim Gill announced a public-facing dashboard showing live screening data for more than 29,000 cases, describing public access to prosecution data as a long-standing priority.
December 8, 2025Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: saltlakecounty.gov · researched August 9, 2026
In July 2020, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill issued policy-reform proposals on law-enforcement use of deadly force, including de-escalation, independent investigations, public misconduct records, grand-jury authority, and civilian review options.
July 1, 2020Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: le.utah.gov · researched August 9, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
In July 2020, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill issued policy-reform proposals on law-enforcement use of deadly force, including de-escalation, independent investigations, public misconduct records, grand-jury authority, and civilian review options.
July 1, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: le.utah.gov · researched August 9, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
In July 2020, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill issued policy-reform proposals on law-enforcement use of deadly force, including de-escalation, independent investigations, public misconduct records, grand-jury authority, and civilian review options.
July 1, 2020Supports Civil Rights
Source: le.utah.gov · researched August 9, 2026
Track record — General
General · 2 records
On November 14, 2025, the Salt Lake County DA's Office declined to file charges against Tim Ballard related to sexual-assault and misconduct allegations, citing insufficient admissible evidence while affirming support for survivors.
November 14, 2025
Source: saltlakecounty.gov · researched August 9, 2026
On May 10, 2024, DA Sim Gill declined to file charges in the death of Morgan Harris after an investigation involving ATF, local agencies, prosecutors, and live fire testing; he said the evidence did not meet the burden for criminal charges.
May 10, 2024
Source: saltlakecounty.gov · researched August 9, 2026
Race Sim Gill is in:
- County District Attorney · November 3, 2026 · Salt Lake County, Utah · incumbent
Profile last researched July 17, 2026.