Elias
Henry Montgomery
Elias Henry Montgomery is an unaffiliated candidate for Utah's 1st Congressional District in the November 2026 midterm election.
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Background
Elias Henry Montgomery is an unaffiliated (independent) candidate for U.S. House District 1 in Utah in the November 3, 2026 general election. Utah's official candidate-filings page and the state's general-election certification list him alongside Ben McAdams, Riley Owen, and Jesse West as candidates for the seat. 24
According to his LinkedIn profile, Montgomery holds a master's degree in political psychology from Arizona State University (2024–2026) and a Bachelor of Applied Science in psychology and political science from the University of Utah (2023–2024), with earlier study in humanities and social sciences at Utah Valley University (2020–2023). 12
His work history, as listed on LinkedIn, includes roles as a behavioral data technician at ABS Kids and Advanced Behavior Analysis, a data entry specialist at Huntsman Cancer Institute, a research assistant at the University of Utah's CALM Psychology Lab, and a project assistant coordinator at Beehive Clothing Distribution. He also completed a legislative internship at the Utah State Legislature (January–March 2024). As of July 2026, he has been employed as a Clerical Support Specialist at North American Recovery. 12
No prior elected offices have been identified in the sources reviewed. Montgomery is not an incumbent; his campaign website describes him as an independent candidate based in Salt Lake City, Utah. 1212
At a glance
- Party
- Unaffiliated
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 1, Utah
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Clerical Support Specialist at North American Recovery
- Website
- eliasmontgomery.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Sep 29debateMontgomery excluded from Utah Debate Commission debate for failing to meet 10% polling threshold
The Utah Debate Commission hosted a debate at Salt Lake Community College on September 29, 2026, broadcast by PBS Utah. Only McAdams and Owen qualified, having met the commission's 10% polling threshold. Montgomery's 3.3% poll result did not qualify him for the stage.
Ben McAdams, Riley Owen find much to agree on in debate for ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15filingMontgomery listed as unaffiliated candidate in Weber County voter guide
The Ogdenite's 2026 Weber County voter guide listed Elias Henry Montgomery as an unaffiliated candidate in Utah's 1st Congressional District, alongside Democrat Ben McAdams, Republican Riley Owen, and Jesse West. The guide was published by September 15 and updated through October 10.
2026 Weber County Voter Guide - The Ogdenite · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 10pollLighthouse Research poll puts Montgomery at 3.3% in Utah's 1st Congressional District race
A Utah Debate Commission poll conducted by Lighthouse Research (Aug 31–Sep 10, 2026) of 515 likely voters showed Ben McAdams at 62.7%, Riley Owen at 21.2%, Jesse West at 4.7%, and Elias Henry Montgomery at 3.3%. Montgomery did not meet the 10% threshold required to participate in the commission's debate.
Lighthouse Research Polls - Call the Map · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 4
- [1] Lighthouse Research Polls - Call the Map(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Ben McAdams, Riley Owen find much to agree on in debate for ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [3] Elias Montgomery | Utah's 1st Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [4] 2026 Weber County Voter Guide - The Ogdenite(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026