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Ben McAdams Champions Abortion Rights in Competitive Utah Primary

4/1/2026

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Former U.S. congressman Ben McAdams campaigns on abortion rights and raising the minimum wage in Utah's redistricted 1st district.
He faces a competitive Democratic primary against state Sen. Nate Blouin and other opponents.
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin says engaging young voters is crucial in this state.
Among young voters, some back Blouin, while 17-year-old Ben Iverson backs McAdams for his past vote to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Former U.S. congressman Ben McAdams campaigns on abortion rights and raising the minimum wage in Utah's redistricted 1st district.
He faces a competitive Democratic primary against state Sen. Nate Blouin and other opponents.
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin says engaging young voters is crucial in this state.
Among young voters, some back Blouin, while 17-year-old Ben Iverson backs McAdams for his past vote to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump.