Utah State House District 20
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Melissa Ballard Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Melissa BallardRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winPhil GravesDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Melissa Ballard (R) 66.1, Lew E. Jeppson (D) 34.0
- Last election
- Melissa Ballard (Republican) won by 32.1 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: BallardRight column: Graves
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBallardGraves
- Races
- Won 4 of 4
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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- Phil GravesDemocratic
- Melissa BallardIncumbentRepublican
Source: utah.gov (PDF), dated Sep 21
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 17,224
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelissa BallardWonName as filed: Melissa Garff Ballard Republican 11,37766.0% DemocraticLew E. Jeppson Democratic 5,84734.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,358
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelissa BallardWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Melissa Garff Ballard Republican 8,12660.8% DemocraticPhil Graves Democratic 4,46833.5% LibertarianDaniel Rhead Cottam Libertarian 7645.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,545
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelissa BallardWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Melissa Garff Ballard Republican 13,82867.3% DemocraticPhil Graves Democratic 6,71732.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,490
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMelissa GarffballardWon Republican 10,11165.3% DemocraticRyan L. Jones Democratic 5,37934.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,909
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBecky EdwardsWon(incumbent) Republican 12,22372.3% DemocraticJon Marsh Democratic 4,68627.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,408
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBecky EdwardsWon(incumbent) Republican 5,25771.0% DemocraticDonna Taylor Democratic 1,66322.4% OtherRobert G. Moultrie Other 4886.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,250
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBecky EdwardsWon(incumbent) Republican 10,80775.8% DemocraticDaniel N. Donahoe Democratic 3,44324.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,003
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBecky EdwardsWon(incumbent) Republican 6,53172.5% DemocraticWilliam E. Ward Democratic 1,79720.0% OtherRobert G. Moultrie Other 6757.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,455
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBecky EdwardsWon Republican 8,86665.9% DemocraticKyle E. Roberts Democratic 3,97429.5% OtherRobert G. Moultrie Other 6154.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,935
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul A. NeuenschwanderWon Republican 4,89361.7% DemocraticBeth Holbrook Democratic 2,79935.3% OtherRobert G. Moultrie Other 2433.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,591
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnn W. HardyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,47867.3% DemocraticBrent N. Hughes Democratic 3,80030.2% OtherJorgina Hancock Other 3132.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,865
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnn W. HardyWon Republican 5,57470.9% DemocraticLanny J. Hansen Democratic 2,29129.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,147
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard M. SiddowayWon(incumbent) Republican 7,57067.9% DemocraticJay Vance Democratic 3,57732.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,980
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard M. SiddowayWon(incumbent) Republican 4,67367.0% DemocraticLew E. Jeppson Democratic 1,70824.5% OtherReva Elaine Wadsworth Other 4616.6% OtherRuby Young Hansen Other 1382.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,675
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRichard M. SiddowayWon Republican 7,07173.1% DemocraticJean Welch Hill Democratic 2,60426.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,190
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles E. BradfordWon Republican 5,32574.1% DemocraticW. Clay Swank Democratic 1,53821.4% OtherHerbert Henderson Other 1642.3% LibertarianGary A. Root Libertarian 1632.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,622
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNancy LyonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,86364.6% DemocraticPamela Ahleen Democratic 3,75935.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,084
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNancy LyonWon(incumbent) Republican 4,11380.9% OtherHerbert Henderson Other 97119.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,150
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNancy LyonWon Republican 5,59861.2% DemocraticSteven Cottrell Democratic 3,29836.0% OtherHerbert Henderson Other 2542.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,064
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn P. ReddWon Republican 3,72661.4% DemocraticConnie J. Meske Democratic 2,33838.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,597
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert GarffWon(incumbent) Republican 6,77489.2% OtherReva Wadsworth Other 82310.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,928
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert GarffWon(incumbent) Republican 5,16574.5% DemocraticBlaine A. Newman Democratic 1,58522.9% OtherHerbert Henderson Other 1782.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,128
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRay FreeWon(incumbent) Republican 4,62456.9% DemocraticDuaine H. Rasmussen Democratic 2,91935.9% LibertarianKathy Thomas Libertarian 5857.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,195
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRay FreeWon Republican 2,82354.3% DemocraticJ. Easton Parratt(incumbent) Democratic 2,37245.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,634
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Easton ParrattWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,06153.2% RepublicanJack Shapiro Republican 3,57346.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,330
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Easton ParrattWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,43254.2% RepublicanAllan M. Acomb Republican 2,76343.6% OtherLee H. Christensen Other 1352.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,489
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Easton ParrattWon Democratic 3,83551.2% RepublicanAllan M. Acomb Republican 3,65448.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,517
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorgia PetersonWon Republican 4,09562.8% DemocraticP. D. Kimball Democratic 2,42237.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,396
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Utah House of Representatives District 20, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert W. WarnickWon Republican 4,38759.3% DemocraticE. Keith Howick Democratic 3,00940.7%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Utah State House District 20, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ut/house/20. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ut/sldl:20
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026