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| Utah House of Representatives District 20 | ||
| Current incumbent | Melissa Garff Ballard  | |
| Population | 38,155 | |
| Race | 91% White, 1% Black, 0% American Indian, 1% Asian, 2% Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 3% Other, 1% Two or more races | |
| Ethnicity | 93% Not Hispanic, 7% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 68% age 18 and over | |
Utah's twentieth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Melissa Garff Ballard.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 38,155 civilians reside within Utah's twentieth state house district. Utah's state representatives represent an average of 36,852 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 29,776 residents.
Members of the Utah House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Utah legislators assume office the first or second day of session (January).
To be eligible to serve in the Utah House of Representatives, a candidate must be:
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $273/day | Up to $100 plus tax/calendar day for lodging allotment; Up to $42/date meal reimbursement. Tied to in-state lodging and meal reimbursement rates. |
If there is a vacancy in the house, the Governor is responsible for selecting a replacement. A liaison for the political party that last held the seat must recommend a successor to the Governor. The vacancy must be filled immediately. The person who is selected to the vacant seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.
If the vacancy happens after the nominating deadline in an election year, a new candidate must file papers in order to be on the ballot. This is only if the vacancy happens after September 1st and the unfilled term is set to expire at the end of the election. Nominating papers must be filed within 21 days after the vacancy happened.
Elections for the office of Utah House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for June 30, 2020. The filing deadline is March 19, 2020.
Melissa Garff Ballard (R) defeated Ryan Jones (D) in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 20 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Melissa Garff Ballard (R) |
65.3
|
10,111 |
|
|
Ryan Jones (D) |
34.7
|
5,379 | |
|
|
Total votes: 15,490 |
No Democratic candidates ran in the primary.
Melissa Garff Ballard defeated Matt Jensen and Glen Jenkins in the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 20 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Melissa Garff Ballard (R) |
41.3
|
2,207 |
|
|
Matt Jensen (R) |
38.0
|
2,031 | |
|
|
Glen Jenkins (R) |
20.7
|
1,106 | |
|
|
Total votes: 5,344 |
Elections for the Utah House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 17, 2016.
Incumbent Becky Edwards defeated Jon Marsh in the Utah House of Representatives District 20 general election.Utah House of Representatives, District 20 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Becky Edwards Incumbent |
72.29% | 12,223 | |
| Democratic | Jon Marsh | 27.71% | 4,686 | |
| Total Votes | 16,909 | |||
| Source: Utah Secretary of State | ||||
Utah House of Representatives District 20, Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jon Marsh (unopposed) |
Utah House of Representatives District 20, Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Becky Edwards Incumbent |
52.05% | 2,487 | |
| Republican | Glen Jenkins | 47.95% | 2,291 | |
| Total Votes | 4,778 | |||
Elections for the Utah House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 20, 2014. Donna Taylor was unopposed in the Democratic convention. Incumbent Becky Edwards was unopposed in the Republican convention. Robert G Moultrie defeated Brady Tracy in the Constitution convention. Edwards defeated Taylor and Moultrie in the general election. Tracy withdrew from the Republican convention for the Constitution party.
Utah House of Representatives District 20, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Becky Edwards Incumbent |
71% | 5,257 | |
| Democratic | Donna Taylor | 22.4% | 1,663 | |
| Constitution | Robert G Moultrie | 6.6% | 488 | |
| Total Votes | 7,408 | |||
Elections for the office of Utah House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 26, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. Republican incumbent Becky Edwards defeated Democrat Daniel Donahue in the general election. Edwards defeated Aaron Nelson in the Republican convention. Donahue was unopposed in the Democratic primary election.
Utah House of Representatives, District 20, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Becky Edwards Incumbent |
75.8% | 10,807 | |
| Democratic | Daniel Donahue | 24.2% | 3,443 | |
| Total Votes | 14,250 | |||
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Utah House of Representatives District 20 raised a total of $326,638. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $10,537 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Utah House of Representatives District 20
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $47,817 | 4 | $11,954 |
| 2014 | $12,880 | 4 | $3,220 |
| 2012 | $18,330 | 2 | $9,165 |
| 2010 | $67,305 | 5 | $13,461 |
| 2008 | $70,094 | 5 | $14,019 |
| 2006 | $52,260 | 3 | $17,420 |
| 2004 | $16,442 | 2 | $8,221 |
| 2002 | $21,028 | 3 | $7,009 |
| 2000 | $20,482 | 3 | $6,827 |
| Total | $326,638 | 31 | $10,537 |
