Ex-Dem lawmaker beats Bernie-backed rival for shot at Utah's most competitive House seat

Former U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams won the Democratic nomination for Utah's newly created 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, prevailing in a competitive four-way primary that became one of the state's most expensive congressional contests of the 2026 election cycle.

McAdams defeated Utah state Sen. Nate Blouin, Michael Farrell and former big tech worker Liban Mohamed to advance to the general election in November.

The former congressman will now face Republican nominee Riley Owen in...