State House District 31 in Utah State House District 31, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Verona Mauga — Incumbent State Representative in West Valley City, UT

  Verona Mauga is the Democratic Representative for Utah House District 31, serving West Valley City and Taylorsville. She is the first Samoan elected to the Utah State Legislature and the first Samoan woman to serve in any continental state legislature. Born in Kahuku, Hawaii, and raised in West Valley City, Mauga champions economic growth, innovation, and support for small businesses. She serves on committees focused on economic development, workforce services, and the judiciary. An entrepreneur, she co-owns My Choice Utah and Sagato Bakery & Café, and co-founded Le Malu to amplify Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander voices. Mauga advanced from the Democratic convention for the 2026 general election.

• Melody Jones — Candidate for State House District 31 in UT

  Melody Jones is a Republican candidate running for Utah House of Representatives District 31 in the 2026 general election. She successfully advanced from the Republican convention on April 18, 2026, securing her spot without appearing on the canceled Republican primary ballot. Jones is set to challenge incumbent Democrat Verona Mauga in the general election on November 3, 2026. No specific policy positions or personal background details are available from the provided search results.