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First Congressional District: Ben McAdams faces off against Riley Owen and three other challengers

By Salt Lake Tribune · October 12, 2026 · 1 min read
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In the 2026 race for Utah’s 1st Congressional District race, Ben McAdams is taking on Riley Owen, Jesse West, Elias Montgomery and Bobby Darvish. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.

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