Dems vying for CD1 seat reject call to consolidate race around ‘progressive’ candidates

By: Alixel Cabrera

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 908

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Democrats’ primary race for the newly drawn 1st Congressional District has energized the party in deep red Utah. But, the excitement for potential Democratic representation has brought a crowded race that hasn’t tightened as the primaries approach.

A call by candidate Nate Blouin to consolidate the race among “progressive” candidates to compete against Ben McAdams, the last Utah Democrat to serve in Congress, was overwhelmingly rejected by newcomers Liban Mohamed and Michael Farrell, leaving …

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