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Ben McAdams wins Democratic primary in Utah's new 1st District race

McAdams won the Democratic primary and will face Republican Riley Owen in November.

Ben McAdams wins Democratic primary in Utah's new 1st District race
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Ben McAdams won the Democratic primary for Utah’s new 1st Congressional District, defeating three opponents and advancing to a November race against Republican Riley Owen. Campaign finance filings showed about $4.6 million was spent on the competitive primary.

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

Democratic nominee for Utah’s 1st Congressional District

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Democratic primary candidate

Democratic primary opponent and Utah state senator

Democratic primary candidate and former technology worker

Riley Owen
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Republican nominee for Utah’s 1st Congressional District

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U.S. senator who endorsed Nate Blouin

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Ben McAdams Wins Democratic Primary in Utah's First Congressional District

Ben McAdams won the Democratic nomination for Utah's 1st Congressional District. Left-leaning outlets cast the results chiefly as progressive victories, treating McAdams's nomination as one part of a broader story. Center outlets emphasize the contest over Democratic direction and the district's electoral stakes. Right-leaning outlets focus on McAdams's win, November matchup and campaign spending.

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