Ben McAdams wins primary race for Utah’s new blue-leaning 1st Congressional District

The former congressman will face Republican Riley Owen in November’s general election.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) First Congressional District Democratic candidate Ben McAdams stands with his family on stage as he speaks during an election watch party in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Ben McAdams wins primary race for Utah’s new blue-leaning 1st Congressional District

The former congressman will face Republican Riley Owen in November’s general election.

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