Michael Farrell
About
Michael Farrell is a Salt Lake City tax attorney and self-described progressive Democrat who announced his candidacy for Utah's 1st Congressional District in early 2026. He collected the required signatures to qualify for the Democratic primary ballot but was defeated in the June 23, 2026 primary. Official Utah voter information records show he filed for State House District 23 (Multi-County) as a Democrat but later withdrew.
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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.
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