Ashlee Matthews
Ashlee Matthews (Democratic Party) is a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 37. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Matthews (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 37. She declared candidacy for the Democratic convention scheduled on April 11, 2026.[source]
Biography
Ashlee Matthews was born in West Valley, Utah. Matthews' career experience includes working with the Utah Department of Transportation and as the director of events of and co-founding The Single Parent Project. She has served as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah and a Giving Tree coordinator for the UA Local 140 Ladies Auxiliary.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Matthews was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Business and Labor Committee
- House Ethics Committee, Co-Chair
- House Rules Committee
- Transportation Committee
2021-2022
Matthews was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Ashlee Matthews (D) is running in the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37 on April 11, 2026.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37
Casey Saxton (R) is running in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37 on April 18, 2026.
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2024
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Ashlee Matthews defeated Paul Johnson in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 37 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ashlee Matthews (D) | 54.7 | 6,541 |
| Paul Johnson (R) | 45.3 | 5,409 | ||
| Total votes: 11,950 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ashlee Matthews advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 37.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Paul Johnson advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 37.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Ashlee Matthews advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37 on March 30, 2024.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37
Paul Johnson advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37 on April 13, 2024.
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Matthews signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Ashlee Matthews defeated Henry Medina in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 37 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ashlee Matthews (D) | 56.8 | 4,644 |
| Henry Medina (R) | 43.2 | 3,534 | ||
| Total votes: 8,178 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ashlee Matthews advanced from the Democratic primary for Utah House of Representatives District 37.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Henry Medina advanced from the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 37.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Ashlee Matthews advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37 on April 9, 2022.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37
Henry Medina advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 37 on April 9, 2022.
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2020
See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Utah House of Representatives District 38
Ashlee Matthews defeated incumbent Eric Hutchings in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 38 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ashlee Matthews (D) | 51.7 | 6,143 |
 | Eric Hutchings (R) | 48.3 | 5,747 | |
| Total votes: 11,890 | |||
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Democratic convention
Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 38
Ashlee Matthews advanced from the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 38 on April 25, 2020.
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent Eric Hutchings advanced from the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 38 on April 25, 2020.
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
Ashlee Matthews completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Matthews' responses.
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I have had the opportunity to serve the public for the last nine years in my work for the Utah Department of Transportation, and my husband is a Union Pipefitter. Together we are raising our two small boys in the home that my husband grew up in, in the neighborhood of Oquirrh Shadows.
I have had the opportunity to serve my community in several capacities, and look forward to using my experience to make sure that all of Utah's working class families have a seat at the table. Being a working Mom I understand the obstacles that many working families face day-to-day.
The issues that I am fighting for are not partisan issues, rather they are working family issues. I will bring a fresh set of eyes and a fresh set of ideas to tackle the issues facing everyday working families, and I will work tirelessly to solve them.- Affordable daycare and after school programs
- Expanding transportation and accessibility to the West side
- Liveable wages and healthcare for all workers
Public education funding
Ratifying the ERA
I will work to ensure that I always save a seat for marginalized communities at the tables to which I am sitting. I believe it will be my duty to represent everyone, which can only happen by keeping lines of communication open to build trust and respect and save space and amplify the voices for those who have been underserved and disenfranchised.
The ability to work with people, regardless of whether or not you agree with them. If you have been hired to do a job, you do it and you do it well.
I am not afraid to try something new, and I have never been one to back down from a challenge.
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2025.
- Americans for Prosperity - Utah — Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
- Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2024.
- Americans for Prosperity - Utah — Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2023.
- Americans for Prosperity - Utah — Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2022.
- Americans for Prosperity - Arizona — Legislators are scored on their stances on conservative fiscal policy.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2021.
- Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
- Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
- Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 24, 2020
- ↑ Ashlee Matthews, "About Ashlee," accessed March 31, 2021
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Carol Moss (D) |
Utah House of Representatives District 37 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Eric Hutchings (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 38 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Cheryl K. Acton (R) |
