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Liban Mohamed

U.S. House District 1

DemocraticNo longer running · Out in Primary

About

Liban Mohamed, a 27-year-old Democratic candidate born and raised in Utah to Somali immigrant parents, is a political newcomer and former public policy analyst who worked at the American Heart Association, Meta, and TikTok. He won the Utah Democratic convention nomination in April 2026 with over 51% of delegate votes but placed third in the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary for U.S. House District 1, receiving about 12% of the vote behind Ben McAdams and Nate Blouin. He graduated from Bonneville High School, earned an associate degree from Utah State University in 2019, and a bachelor's in strategic communications from the University of Utah in 2021.

Where they stand

Healthcare supports healthcare as a human right and Medicare for All.

Housing supports affordable housing access and opposes large corporations buying up neighborhoods.

Economy/Families supports investing in families, paid parental leave, childcare, good-paying jobs, and lowering costs.

Immigration supports abolishing ICE and creating a pathway to citizenship.

Environment supports protecting the Great Salt Lake.

Unions/Labor supports strong unions.

Foreign Policy supports an embargo on weapons sales to Israel, prioritizes diplomacy over military aid, and has described Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide.

Big Tech supports accountability.

Democracy supports getting corporate money out of politics and upholding democracy.

Other supports the Equality Act, criminal justice reform, gun violence prevention, and protecting tribal sovereignty.

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Coverage

Utah's congressional debates kick off with CD1: Ben McAdams and Riley Owen

Tuesday evening, the debate is organized by the Utah Debate Commission, and Salt Lake Community College is hosting it. Former Rep. Ben McAdams qualified for the Democratic nomination following June’s primary, after the delegates at the Democratic Convention put their support behind newcomer Liban Mohamed in April.

September 29, 2026

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.

West PointJune 11, 2026

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.

June 11, 2026

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.

WashingtonJune 7, 2026

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.

Salt Lake CityMay 8, 2026

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