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

Owen outlined his positions on AI, housing, the Great Salt Lake, and federal spending.

Utah's congressional debates kick off with CD1: Ben McAdams and Riley Owen
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Ben McAdams and Riley Owen debated in the first Utah congressional debate of the election cycle, discussing AI, redistricting, the Great Salt Lake, costs, and federal spending. Their competing policy positions make the debate relevant to voters in Utah’s 1st District.

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Republican candidate in Utah’s 1st Congressional District debate

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Ben McAdams
Former U.S. Representative (D-UT)

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Riley Owen and Ben McAdams Debate Utah Congressional Issues

Outlets agree that Riley Owen and Ben McAdams debated for Utah’s 1st Congressional District, discussing policy issues including artificial intelligence. Center outlets compare the candidates’ policy positions; some coverage highlights Owen’s party identity, while KSL’s articles include a fact-check and a focus on areas of agreement.

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