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Ben McAdams, Riley Owen find much to agree on in debate for Utah's 1st Congressional District

McAdams criticized Trump’s policies and discussed gerrymandering and redistricting during the congressional debate.

Ben McAdams, Riley Owen find much to agree on in debate for Utah's 1st Congressional District
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Ben McAdams and Riley Owen debated for Utah’s 1st Congressional District, finding common ground but clashing over tariffs and gerrymandering. They also offered different ideas about government and policy.

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

Democratic candidate for Utah’s 1st Congressional District

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

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Donald Trump
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Ben McAdams and Riley Owen Debate Utah’s 1st District Race

Ben McAdams and Riley Owen debated for Utah’s 1st Congressional District, discussing policy positions and claims. Their coverage describes areas of agreement as well as differences on issues including trade, redistricting and Social Security. Center outlets examine policy differences and claim accuracy; Deseret News focuses on McAdams’s opposition to Trump and Owen’s distinct Republican identity. Unrated articles mostly describe both candidates’ positions and points of agreement and dispute.

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