Nate Blouin
About
Nate Blouin is a Democratic member of the Utah State Senate representing District 13, having assumed office on January 1, 2023, after winning election in 2022. A progressive Democrat and former climate policy advocate with a background in renewable energy, he ran for the Democratic nomination in Utah's 1st Congressional District for the 2026 U.S. House election but lost the primary on June 23, 2026, receiving approximately 24-27.5% of the vote behind Ben McAdams.
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Utah Overhauls Wildfire Funding as Drought Hits 100% of State
Utah continues to face significant wildfire risks as drought conditions persist across nearly the entire state. Recent legislative reforms have restructured how the state manages wildfire funding to transition from reactive spending to proactive mitigation and preparedness.
Rocky Mountain Power Proposes 30.5% Electricity Rate Increase
Rocky Mountain Power has proposed a 30.5% increase in electricity rates, citing rising fuel costs as the primary driver for the hike. The proposal comes amid ongoing oversight by the Utah Division of Public Utilities and legislative scrutiny regarding energy costs.
Utah Debates Schedule Features Congressional Primaries and Local Archives
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.
Blouin Heads to Primary for Utah's 1st District Amid Redistricting
Utah State Senator Nate Blouin is preparing for the June 23 Democratic primary for Utah's 1st Congressional District following his loss at the April convention. Meanwhile, Richfield City officials have outlined potential uses for federal Community Development Block Grant funding.
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.
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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