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Melissa G. Ballard

State representative, House District 20 · Republican

Northern Utah

Office held

State representativeHouse District 20
County: Davis
Service listed by the Legislature: January 1, 2019
Source

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Melissa G. Ballard is a candidate for Utah House, District 20. The ballot lists Melissa Ballard, Republican. The district covers all or part of Davis County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Phil GravesDemocratic
Melissa Ballard (incumbent)Republican

Listed in ballot order. Source: Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF). 2026 election guide

From the Legislature's roster

Profession
Homemaker; Pianist and Teacher; Business Investor; Former adjunct faculty, University of Utah
Education
B.S., University of Utah; Masters of Music '94 Piano Performance and Accompanying, and Bachelor of Music '92 Piano Performance, University of Utah; Nationally Certified Teacher of Music
Committees
  • Criminal Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
  • House Business, Labor, and Commerce Committee
  • House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee
  • Business and Labor Interim Committee
  • Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee

As listed by the Utah Legislature.

In the news

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Sources

  1. Utah Legislature, legislator roster data (le.utah.gov)
  2. Utah House, Melissa G. Ballard
  3. Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF)

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