Ex-Dem lawmaker beats Bernie-backed rival for shot at Utah's most competitive House seat
Former Rep. Ben McAdams wins Utah's new 1st Congressional District Democratic primary, defeating three rivals in a race that drew $4.6 million.
TL;DR
- Ben McAdams won the Democratic nomination for Utah's new 1st Congressional District.
- He defeated state Sen. Nate Blouin, Michael Farrell, and Liban Mohamed.
- The primary was one of Utah's most expensive congressional contests, with $4.6 million spent.
- McAdams had a fundraising advantage, raising $1.9 million.
- He will face Republican nominee Riley Owen in the general election.
- The new district was created after litigation over Utah's congressional boundaries.
- The revised map created a rare competitive district in Utah.
- Nate Blouin received an endorsement from Sen. Bernie Sanders.
- McAdams emphasized his record as a centrist Democrat.