United States Representative, District 1
Source: electionresults.utah.gov
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
- Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
- Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Write-In
Bobby Darvish is an Iranian-American technology and cybersecurity professional with decades of experience in security, risk management, and responsible AI. His priorities include national security and cybersecurity, and setting rules for AI systems.
Ben McAdams
WonDemocratic
Ben McAdams is the Democratic nominee for Utah's 1st Congressional District in 2026. He previously served as the U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th Congressional District (2019-2021) and as Mayor of Salt Lake County (2013-2019). He won the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Environment and Public Health 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Unaffiliated
Elias Henry Montgomery is an independent from Utah. His priorities are lower housing costs, by favoring owner-occupant buyers and allowing more duplexes and townhomes, and fairer elections through independent redistricting.
Jesse West
LostLibertarian
Jesse West is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. House in Utah's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election.
Riley Owen
LostRepublican
Riley Owen is a Salt Lake City native with degrees from Princeton and Oxford who was chief executive of the Doers Network. He served as a White House staffer and is an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserve.
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