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Melissa Ballard

State House District 20

Republican

About

Melissa Garff Ballard is a Republican serving as the incumbent representative for Utah House District 20 since January 1, 2019. She was born and raised in Davis County, Utah, graduated from the University of Utah with degrees in Piano Performance, and has a background as a music educator and community leader, including co-founding the Salt Lake CAP Head Start Advisory Board. She is married with six children and has a family legacy of legislative service in Utah.

Where they stand

Republican Values champions conservative ideals including fiscal responsibility, pro-life/pro-family legislation, government transparency, religious freedom, patriotism, energy policy, and fair elections.

Affordable Housing supports legislation to increase supply of affordable homes, streamline processes, and push back against federal policies driving inflation.

Education prioritizes quality education access, teacher support, early childhood literacy, higher education funding and innovation, and workforce alignment.

Inflation advocates free-market policies, tax cuts, reduced regulations, and government fiscal transparency to support families and the economy.

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Coverage

Utah House District 20 election: Melissa Ballard faces off against Phil Graves

House District 20 election: Melissa Ballard faces off against Phil Graves Democratic challenger to Republican incumbent wants to see Utahns more aggressively transition away from grass turf to help save the Great Salt Lake, which borders the district. (Utah House of Representatives; campaign photo) Melissa Ballard, left, and Phil Graves, candidates for the 2026 House District 20 election.

October 12, 2026

Rep. Melissa Ballard Visits Foxboro Elementary School

Foxboro Elementary School hosted State Representative Melissa Ballard for a teacher meet and greet. During the visit, Ballard discussed educational priorities and the resources available to students through public schools.

North Salt LakeSeptember 25, 2026

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