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

Owen proposed social media regulations and family-related tax incentives, and described his approach as market-based.

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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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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