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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Melody Jones

Candidate, Utah House, District 31 · Republican

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Salt Lake County

On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Melody Jones is a candidate for Utah House, District 31. The ballot lists Melody Jones, Republican. The district covers all or part of Salt Lake County.

Everyone on the ballot for this seat

CandidateParty
Verona Mauga (incumbent)Democratic
Melody JonesRepublican

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

Career and education

Melody Jones's BallotReady candidate profile lists this work history: Hair We Are, Cosmetologist/Barber (2020 - Present); Salon Di'Jon, Cosmetologist/Barber (2017 - 2020). [1]

It lists these degrees: Licensure, Hairitage Hair Academy, Cosmetology (1997). [1]

From the Tribune's voter guide

According to her website, as cited by the Tribune, Melody Jones has been an independent cosmetologist for 30 years and is active within the Republican Party. Jones did not respond to the Tribune's voter-guide questions. [2]

Profile sources

Profile refreshed October 30, 2026. Candidate statements describe the candidate's own experience or positions; official records and reporting are labeled separately.

  1. BallotReady candidate profile: Melody Jones · Candidate statement
  2. Salt Lake Tribune, Oct. 12, 2026: Utah House District 31 voter guide · Reporting

In the news

No Utah Ledger stories name Melody Jones yet.

Sources

  1. Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF)
  2. Friends of Melody Jones — Campaign for State House

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