Melissa Ballard

Republican · Candidate for Utah State House District 20 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Utah House, 2019–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

AI read of their current public record: strongly right.

Issue by issue

Economy & taxesModerately right
Climate & energyModerately right

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Quick answers

What party is Melissa Ballard?
Melissa Ballard is running as a Republican.
Is Melissa Ballard the incumbent?
Yes. Melissa Ballard currently holds this office.
Who is Melissa Ballard running against?
Phil Graves, for Utah State House District 20.
Is Melissa Ballard liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Melissa Ballard is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Melissa Ballard?
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