Nate Blouin

McAdams emerged as the clear winner from a crowded primary field of four candidates. He was also the last Utah Democrat to serve in Congress, representing the old 4th District from 2019-2021

This special episode of State Street is a one-on-one sit-down with 1st Congressional District Democratic primary candidate Nate Blouin.

Former congressman Ben McAdams, State Sen. Nate Blouin, and newcomers Liban Mohamed and Michael Farrell are vying for the Democratic nomination in Utah’s new left-leaning congressional district.

KUER will carry live coverage of the 2026 1st Congressional District Democratic primary debate, online and on air, on Wednesday, May 27, at 6 p.m. MDT.

A late-stage push to unite Utah’s progressive vote has state Sen. Nate Blouin polling likely Democratic voters. Michael Farrell and Liban Mohamed say they’re not on board.

Polls show the public takes a dim view of insider trading in Washington and supports more guardrails against corruption. The debates have scrambled ideological lines inside the Democratic Party, with more moderate lawmakers attacking progressive rivals over past stock trades.

Strong backing from progressive voters propelled Liban Mohamed to a Utah Democratic Party nominating convention win. Embattled Eva Lopez Chavez and Luis Villareal were eliminated from the primary.

As one Democratic hopeful’s internet past resurfaces, political observers say it’s a signal of Democratic politics in the state becoming increasingly “mean.”

Utah Democratic congressional hopefuls met at the downtown branch of the Salt Lake City Library to discuss issues like taxing the rich, the war in Gaza, Israel’s influence on the U.S. and income inequality.

Utah lawmakers bought time to appeal the redrawn map in a special session, but they also created conditions that could have candidates thinking: “This is my chance to run against somebody. I don't have to necessarily wait in line.”

Utah’s Department of Transportation bought 7 acres from Stuart Adams’ development company — more than the highway project needed. An auction to sell off the land at a state profit was later abruptly canceled.

Nate Blouin has served in the Utah Senate since 2023 and said he’s “prepared to speak up” on the issues that matter most to the voters in Utah’s new District 1. He and political newcomer Luis Villarreal entered the race over the weekend.