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Utah · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Ben McAdams Democratic Democrat Ben McAdams, former Utah congressman and Salt Lake County mayor, is running for Utah's 1st Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Elias Henry Montgomery Unaffiliated Elias Henry Montgomery is an unaffiliated candidate for Utah's 1st Congressional District in the November 2026 midterm election. Full profile → Jesse West Libertarian Libertarian attorney Jesse West runs for Utah's open 1st Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile → Riley Owen Republican Republican nominee Riley Owen, a political newcomer, is challenging Democrat Ben McAdams in Utah's new 1st Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →
Derek L Kitchen No party listed Candidate who withdrew from the District 1 race and is not on the general-election ballot. Withdrew
Kathleen A. Riebe No party listed Candidate who withdrew from the District 1 race and is not on the general-election ballot. Withdrew

Candidate list checked 7 d ago

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IssueBen McAdams
Democratic
Elias Henry Montgomery
Unaffiliated
Jesse West
Libertarian
Riley Owen
Republican
Economy & jobsOpposes tariffs, supports rolling back tax cuts for the wealthy Supports ending federal income tax, reducing spending, and protecting small businesses Supports reducing taxes Supports targeted tariffs, deregulation, and market-based incentives
HousingSupports expanding housing supply and cutting regulatory barriers Supports limiting institutional home buying and expanding missing-middle housing no sourced position Supports zoning reform, expanded housing tax credits, and limits on corporate home buying
Health careSupports protecting Medicaid, reinstating ACA subsidies, lowering drug prices Supports universal catastrophic coverage floor with private competition no sourced position Supports Medicaid work requirements with exemptions
ImmigrationSupports Dreamer protections, asylum rights, and due process for immigrants Supports legal visa pipeline, targeted enforcement, no local police mandates Supports open immigration pathways, opposes harsh enforcement Supports rule of law with targeted enforcement focused on dangerous criminals
Abortion & reproductive rightsPro-choice; supports codifying Roe into federal law Opposes criminal bans; supports legal protections for emergencies, rape, incest no sourced position no sourced position
EducationSupports public school investment, Pell Grants, and vocational training Supports local control, parental transparency, winding down federal Education Dept no sourced position Supports apprenticeship partnerships between colleges and manufacturers
Climate & energySupports reducing smog pollution and energy efficiency funding Supports clean-energy competition, pollution accountability, and local water/transit investment Supports protecting the environment and saving the Great Salt Lake Supports renewable energy, nuclear power, and environmental stewardship
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Supports funded police with body cameras and independent civilian oversight Opposes the federal death penalty Supports tiered immigration enforcement prioritizing dangerous individuals
Taxes & budgetSupports rolling back tax cuts for wealthy and corporations Proposes phasing out federal income tax and replacing it with state GDP-based dues Supports reducing taxes Opposes tax increases; favors efficient government and stock market for Social Security
GunsSupported universal background checks on all gun sales Strongly supports individual right to bear arms; opposes sweeping restrictions no sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports fair elections, stable district maps, and democratic institutions Supports independent redistricting and proportional party nominations no sourced position Supports term limits, overturning Citizens United, and stock trading ban
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes 'endless wars'; calls war in Iran unconstitutional no sourced position Opposes nation-building and 'forever wars'; favors troop withdrawal Supports military modernization toward unmanned systems; America First but not isolationist

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