Ben McAdams
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Ben McAdams is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 1 in Utah in the 2026 election. He is a former U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th Congressional District (2019–2021), former Salt Lake County Mayor (2013–2019), and former Utah State Senator for District 2 (2009–2012). A 7th-generation Utahn and attorney with degrees from the University of Utah and Columbia University, he won the Democratic primary for the redrawn District 1 on June 23, 2026, with approximately 60% of the vote.
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McAdams Holds Massive Fundraising Lead in Utah 04 Race
Incumbent Ben McAdams holds a significant fundraising advantage in the Utah 04 U.S. House race, having raised over $1.7 million according to FEC data. His total campaign cash exceeds the combined fundraising of his Republican challengers by more than five times.
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PBS Utah provides access to upcoming and archived Utah political debates, including congressional primary discussions and local city council races.
Celeste Maloy Wins Republican Primary for Utah's 3rd District
U.S. Representative Celeste Maloy defeated Republican challenger Phil Lyman in the primary election for Utah’s newly drawn 3rd Congressional District. Maloy will face Democrat Kent Udell in the upcoming general election.
GOP Incumbents Moore and Maloy Win Primary Elections
Republican incumbents Blake Moore and Celeste Maloy secured their nominations in the primary election, while former Representative Ben McAdams won the Democratic nomination for Utah's 1st Congressional District. The primary election results show a continuation of established leadership in Utah's congressional races as both GOP incumbents successfully defeated challengers.
Four Democrats to Compete in Utah's 1st District Primary
The Democratic primary for Utah's 1st Congressional District is set for June 23, 2026, featuring a field of four candidates including Nate Blouin, Ben McAdams, Liban Mohamed, and Michael Farrell. The race follows a recent court-ordered redistricting that transformed the district into a Democratic-leaning seat.
Four Candidates Set for Utah's 1st District Democratic Primary
The Democratic primary for Utah's 1st Congressional District will take place on June 23, 2026, featuring four candidates including Nate Blouin, Michael Farrell, Ben McAdams, and Liban Mohamed. The race follows a court-ordered redistricting process that created a more Democratic-leaning seat.
Liban Mohamed Advances to Democratic Primary for Utah's 1st District
Liban Mohamed advanced from the Utah Democratic convention to compete in the 2026 primary for the state's new 1st Congressional District. He faces a crowded field of Democratic candidates including Ben McAdams, Nate Blouin, and Michael Farrell.
Emigration Canyon Safety Assessment Plan Presented to Salt Lake County
The Emigration Canyon Roadway Improvement Committee presented a comprehensive assessment plan to Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams to improve safety for motorists and cyclists. The plan outlines various immediate, short-term, and long-term strategies addressing engineering, infrastructure, and enforcement.
Liban Mohamed wins Utah Democratic nomination for 1st Congressional District
Political newcomer Liban Mohamed secured the Utah Democratic nomination for the 1st Congressional District after a closely contested convention. Former Representative Ben McAdams followed closely in the ranked-choice vote, earning approximately 49% of the delegates' support. The convention was marked by high energy and significant controversy involving several candidates.
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- McAdams win could give Utah lawmakers pause on reviving redistricting fightkuer.orgAs Democrat Ben McAdams heads into November, his win is adding new political uncertainty to any effort by Republican lawmakers to ask voters to weaken the state's independent redistricting commission.
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