Phil Graves
Candidate, Utah House, District 20 · Democratic
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On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot
Phil Graves is a candidate for Utah House, District 20. The ballot lists Phil Graves, Democratic. The district covers all or part of Davis County.
Everyone on the ballot for this seat
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| Phil Graves | Democratic |
| Melissa Ballard | Republican |
Background, as reported
The Tribune reports that Phil Graves works in the financial services sector, according to his campaign website. He ran against Rep. Melissa Ballard in 2022 and is challenging her again. The district includes part of Davis County, including North Salt Lake and Woods Cross. [1]
In their own words: the Tribune questionnaire
Graves wrote that Utahns can trust him because he is of the working class and will put their needs first. On affordability, he supported removing the tax on food and moving to a more progressive income tax structure. On water, he wrote that Utah needs to help residents transition away from grass lawns on a much bigger scale. His other priority was to fully implement Proposition 4 and end political gerrymandering. [1]
The candidate answered against on Constitutional Amendment A (publishing proposed amendments on state websites) and against on Amendment B (60 percent voter approval for citizen initiatives that raise taxes). [1]
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In the news
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