Davis County, Utah

Utah House District 20

Ballard and Graves are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Davis County election filings.

About this race

Melissa Ballard (Republican), Phil Graves (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah House District 20; Melissa Ballard is the sitting member, per the Legislature's official roster (le.utah.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the April conventions and the June 23 primary; unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Lieutenant Governor's 2026 candidate filings list (Election Candidate status). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Melissa Ballard, is on the ballot.

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Melissa Ballard

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Make housing affordable
Strengthen education
Address inflation

Biography

Melissa Garff Ballard was born and raised in Davis County and holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in piano performance from the University of Utah, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Ballard was elected to represent House District 20 in 2018, has chaired Higher Education Appropriations, and served as president of the Women's Legislative Network for NCSL.

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Phil Graves

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Save the Great Salt Lake
Protect reproductive freedom
Invest in public schools

Biography

Phil Graves grew up in Salt Lake City, graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in history, and works at a financial services firm in Salt Lake City, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Graves is a long-time Bountiful resident who is married and has two children.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah House District 20 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melissa Ballard and Phil Graves. Candidate information follows official Davis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Utah House District 20 election in Utah?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Utah are on the Utah election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Davis County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Davis County and state election office filings, last verified October 6, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Davis County Commissioner Seat A Davis County Commissioner Seat B Davis County Controller See all 20 Davis County races

Candidate profiles

Melissa Ballard, full profile Phil Graves, full profile Official Utah election office