Utah's 1st Congressional District
Coverage of Utah's 1st Congressional District in the Nexus archive.
- Moderate Democrat projected to win primary in Utah's new left-leaning district
Ben McAdams is projected to win the Democratic primary in Utah's 1st Congressional District against three progressive challengers. The district is described as a new left-leaning area in Utah.
- Former US Rep. Ben McAdams wins Democratic primary for redrawn US House district in Utah
Ben McAdams won the Democratic primary for Utah's redrawn 1st Congressional District, defeating candidates to his political left. The district is a key target for Democrats seeking to gain control of the U.S. House, with McAdams favored to beat Republican Riley Owen in November.
- Ex-Dem lawmaker beats Bernie-backed rival for shot at Utah's most competitive House seat
Ben McAdams won Utah's Democratic primary for the newly created 1st Congressional District, defeating rivals including Bernie Sanders-backed candidate Nate Blouin. The race, which raised $4.6 million, will see McAdams face Republican nominee Riley Owen in November. The district was formed after litigation over congressional boundaries.
- Ex-Dem lawmaker beats Bernie-backed rival for shot at Utah's most competitive House seat
Ben McAdams won the Democratic nomination for Utah's 1st Congressional District, defeating Nate Blouin, who received backing from Sen. Bernie Sanders, and will face Republican Riley Owen in the general election. The primary was one of Utah's most expensive congressional contests, with over $4.6 million spent, and the district was created after court-ordered redistricting to address voting strength concerns in Salt Lake County.