Ashlee Matthews

Democrat · House District 37

Do their actions match their words?

Rep. Ashlee Matthews measured against their own campaign promises and claims.

1 Kept
2 Too early
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Claim about their recordSays she has consistently focused on access to affordable, quality child care. Said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: nothing foundKept
She sponsored H.B. 525 (Child Care Pilot Program Amendments) in 2026; it did not pass. Earlier sessions are not yet in our data.
Child careKeep working to stabilize the child care industry for providers and parents. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated in October 2026 for the next term. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
YouthExpand after-school programs and extracurricular activities. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundToo early
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.

✓ matches · ✕ goes against it · ● spoke on the record · … not compiled yet · – nothing found. Tap a row for the evidence. · How we score

Do they follow their party's stated positions?

Rep. Ashlee Matthews measured against the Utah House Democratic Caucus's 2026 priorities. The Utah Democratic Party's own platform (April 2024) states broad values with no planks a bill can be checked against, so Democrats in both chambers are measured against the House Democratic Caucus's 2026 agenda, the most specific one either Democratic caucus published.

5 Sided with it
1 Working on it
1 Went against it
4 No record on it
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Courts and checks and balancesProtect the constitutional checks and balances between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 392, H.B. 600.
Child care costsLessen the cost of access to safe, reliable childcare so parents and caregivers can fully participate in the workforce. Said: nothing found Bills: matches Votes: matchesWorking on it
Sponsored H.B. 525 (Creates a child care employee subsidy pilot program). Voted with this plank 2 of 2 times. Bills checked: H.B. 525, S.B. 214, S.B. 248, H.B. 190.
Great Salt LakeCreate policy for better management, conservation, and prioritization of the Great Salt Lake. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 2 of 2 times. Bills checked: H.B. 410, H.B. 348, H.B. 296, H.B. 400.
Renters and first-time buyersExpand affordable, entry-level pathways to homeownership, protect renters, and limit the impact of institutional investors Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 478, H.B. 541.
Immigrant familiesSupport immigrant families and ensure fair, humane, and lawful treatment. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 287, H.B. 571.
Access to health careFight to increase access to affordable, high-quality healthcare, including mental and behavioral health services,… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 471.
Firearm safety standardsSupport responsible firearm policies that promote safe ownership, training, and use, including concealed carry standards. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: goes against itWent against it
Voted with this plank 0 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 84, H.B. 80.
Vote by mailDefend vote-by-mail as a vital tool for voter accessibility, especially in rural communities,… Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 1 of 1 times. Bills checked: H.B. 479.
Ballot initiativesReinforce the ballot initiative process and Utahn’s rights to alter or reform their government. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 160.
Air qualityAdvocate for improved air quality along the Wasatch Front and throughout the state. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: nothing foundNo record on it
None of these bills reached a House floor vote. Bills checked: H.B. 564.
LGBTQ+ UtahnsUphold the rights, dignity, and safety of LGBTQ+ Utahns. Said: nothing found Bills: nothing found Votes: matchesSided with it
Voted with this plank 2 of 2 times. Bills checked: H.B. 404, H.B. 193, H.B. 183.

✓ matches · ✕ goes against it · ● spoke on the record · … not compiled yet · – nothing found. Tap a row for the evidence. · How we score

Promises and claims

Updated 2026-11-11

Candidate surveys: answered 1 of 1 we found (Salt Lake Tribune 2026 candidate survey: answered).

Claims about their record

AccurateSays she has consistently focused on access to affordable, quality child care.
“One thing that I have consistently been focused on is access to affordable, quality childcare.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
She sponsored H.B. 525 (Child Care Pilot Program Amendments) in 2026; it did not pass. Earlier sessions are not yet in our data.
- BillH.B. 525 Sponsor; did not pass.

What they promised

Too earlyKeep working to stabilize the child care industry for providers and parents. · Child care
“I will continue to work on stabilizing the industry and helping both providers and parents.” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026 for the next term. Will be checked against the 2027 session.
Too earlyExpand after-school programs and extracurricular activities. · Youth
“Expanding after-school programming and extra-curricular activities for our kids” The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-10-12
Stated in October 2026. Will be checked against the 2027 session.

Every verdict links to the bill, vote, or recorded remark behind it, and the same rules apply to every legislator. How promises are scored.