I’m running for re-election!

I’m Sim Gill, and I am honored to serve as your Salt Lake County District Attorney. I’m excited to announce that I am running for re-election, and I would love to earn your support!

My life and career have been shaped by the belief that the law must work for everyone. I am a first-generation immigrant, and I am proud to be the first Indian-born individual elected as a District Attorney in the United States. My family came to this country believing in opportunity, equality, and the promise that in America, justice is not reserved for a few; it belongs to all of us.

I grew up in Kearns, attended the University of Utah, and chose a career in public service because I believe our institutions are strongest when they reflect the communities they serve. 

Since being elected District Attorney, I’ve worked to build an office that prosecutes serious crime with professionalism and resolve, and that also embraces therapeutic justice and smart alternatives to prosecution when they better serve victims, families, and community safety. I believe in a systems approach to criminal justice, one that brings together law enforcement, treatment providers, the courts, community partners, and neighborhoods to solve problems, not just process cases.

As Democrats, we understand that safety and equality are not competing values. We can protect our communities while also striving to make our system more consistent, more effective, and more worthy of public confidence. That balance has guided my work since first taking office, and it continues to guide me today.

That has meant holding violent offenders accountable and standing with victims during the most difficult moments of their lives. It has also meant recognizing that public safety is strengthened when we address root causes. That’s why I’m proud that our office has led the way on initiatives like the Pre-Filing Diversion Program, which keeps eligible low-level, non-violent offenders out of the court system entirely and instead focuses on connecting them with the resources they need to get back on track.
Especially amidst all of the challenges facing our country today, it is more important than ever that we have strong, effective leadership on the local level that can stand up for our communities. That’s why I’m running for re-election.

Delegates: I would be honored to earn your vote at the Salt Lake County Democratic Convention on April 11th. Thank you for your leadership, your service to our party, and your commitment to a justice system that reflects our highest ideals. I look forward to connecting with you over the coming weeks to talk about the issues that matter most to you.

With appreciation,

Sim Gill

Salt Lake County District Attorney