State House District 20 in Utah State House District 20, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Phil Graves — Candidate for Utah House of Representatives District 20 in Bountiful, UT

  Phil Graves, a native Utahn and long-time resident of Bountiful, is a Democratic candidate for the Utah House of Representatives District 20. He advanced from the Democratic convention in April 2026 and later without appearing on the canceled primary ballot. Graves is committed to strengthening public education, bringing about meaningful campaign finance reform to eliminate dark money from state politics, and protecting Utah's environment from polluters. He states his motivation for running is to ensure the Utah State House represents the interests of working-class families over corporations.

• Melissa Ballard — Incumbent State Representative in UT

  Melissa Ballard is an incumbent State Representative for Utah's House District 20, first elected in 2018. A Republican born and raised in Davis County, she holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Piano Performance from the University of Utah. She has served as Chair of Higher Education Appropriations and sponsored legislation, including bills to expand educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals and create tax credits for hydrogen vehicles. Endorsements highlight her dedication to public education, ability to work with legislators, and strong representation for her community. She explicitly states she is running in 2026 to continue representing her district.

• Lew Jeppson — Candidate for State House in UT

  Lew Jeppson is a Democrat who sought election to the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 20, in 2026. He was listed as a candidate for the Democratic Party but ultimately withdrew from the race and did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic convention or primary. No information regarding his education or prior political experience is publicly available. He is identified as Lew E. Jeppson and is male.