Utah 1st Congressional District

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.

Kitchen is a local business owner and previously a member of the Salt Lake City Council, Utah Senate and part of the Biden administration from 2023-2025.

After months of speculation, Ben McAdams has formally announced his candidacy for Congress. He is the last Democrat to represent Utah in Washington, D.C., where he served the 4th District till 2021.

Riebe has served in the Utah Senate since 2019 and previously ran for Congress in 2023 in a special election to replace retiring Republican Rep. Chris Stewart.

In an opinion that came down late Monday night, “the Court finds that Map C [the Legislature’s map] was drawn with the purpose to favor Republicans,” wrote Judge Dianna Gibson.

State lawmakers have to publish their new proposed congressional boundaries by Sept. 25. Then, the public will have 10 days to weigh in.

“The people have spoken. The courts have spoken,” said Emma Petty Addams, co-executive director of Mormon Women for Ethical Government. “Now is time to move forward with cooperation and respect for the rule of law.”

The federal government is the largest employer in Weber and Davis counties. Leaders worry mass layoffs could hurt the local economy.

In a civil, but scattershot debate, Democrat Bill Campbell, Libertarian Daniel Cottam and Republican incumbent Blake Moore took on Congress’ chaotic term, spending and immigration.

The candidates seeking to represent Utah's 1st Congressional District — Democrat Bill Campbell, Libertarian Daniel Cottam and incumbent Republican Blake Moore — will face off on Oct. 8, 2024, at 6 p.m. in a debate organized by the Utah Debate Commission.

The candidates competing for the Republican nomination in Utah's 1st Congressional District faced off on Monday, June 10, 2024, in a debate organized by the Utah Debate Commission.

Ballots were mailed to registered voters on June 4. If you have questions about the June 25 primary election, voters are encouraged to reach out to their county clerk’s office.