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Utah Dems have 1st District strength, but polls don't see a new statewide ceiling

By KUER · September 24, 2026 · 1 min read
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With Ben McAdams, Utah Democrats have a rare opening in the 1st District. But even with a favorable national landscape, analysts say statewide party gains remain an uphill climb.

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