primary elections

Data centers could prove to be more politically sensitive going forward, says Utah State political science professor Damon Cann. That’s one big takeaway from a primary night that saw other big GOP names lose their seat.

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

Incumbent Reps. Blake Moore and Celeste Maloy held on to their Republican Party nominations with quick wins in the Utah primaries in the second and third districts.

Utah's primary election will be held June 23, 2026, and polls close at 8 p.m. MT. Longtime legislative stalwarts like Senate President Stuart Adams and Sen. Dan McCay were bounced in their primaries.

Any registered voter can vote in the open Democratic primary, but Republicans or the unaffiliated must request a ballot or vote in person. According to the Salt Lake County Clerk, thousands of locals have made that request.

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

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

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

In the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary debate between incumbent Rep. Blake Moore and state lawmaker Karianne Lisonbee, the Box Elder Data Center, Great Salt Lake and redistricting concerns dominated the conversation.

In a debate focused on the concerns of rural Utah voters, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy and former state lawmaker Phil Lyman outlined competing visions for public lands, immigration enforcement and emerging technologies.

Political newcomer Liban Mohamed was the surprise winner of April’s Utah Democratic Nominating Convention. Can he ride that momentum all the way to Washington, D.C.? Utah’s primary election is June 23, 2026.

Ben McAdams was the last Democrat to represent Utah in D.C., and he wants the voters of the new 1st Congressional District to send him back. Utah’s primary election is June 23, 2026.