Salt Lake County, Utah

Utah House District 31

See where Jones and Mauga stand on public safety, schools and growth. Names follow official Salt Lake County election filings.

About this race

Melody Jones (Republican), Verona Mauga (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah House District 31; Verona Mauga 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, Verona Mauga, is on the ballot.

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Melody Jones

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Supports empowering economic growth and limiting taxation
Supports small business creation and innovation
Lists cost of living and public safety among her key issues

Biography

Melody Jones has lived in West Valley City for about 29 years and has worked as an independent cosmetologist for 30 years, operating two salons, per her campaign site. Jones has served as a state delegate, county delegate and precinct chair, per her campaign site. Jones is running for Utah House District 31.

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Verona Mauga

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Verona Mauga is a first-generation immigrant and small business owner who operates Sagato Bakery and Cafe in Midvale and Renew Wellness and Recovery in Herriman, per the campaign site. The campaign site says Mauga became a community organizer in 2009 after a tsunami in Samoa.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah House District 31 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Utah House District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melody Jones and Verona Mauga. Candidate information follows official Salt Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety, schools and growth.

When is the Utah House District 31 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 Salt Lake 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.

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Candidate roster from official Salt Lake County and state election office filings, last verified October 19, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Melody Jones, full profile Verona Mauga, full profile Official Utah election office