Kathleen A. Riebe

Kathleen A. Riebe is a candidate for U.S. House District 1 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 1, Utah.

Incumbent Utah State Senator in Cottonwood Heights, UT

Also running: Riley Owen, Jesse West, Jonathan Lopez, January Walker, Dave Robinson, Luis A. Villarreal, Eva Lopez, Stone Fonua, Ben Mcadams, Nate Blouin, Michael Farrell, Liban Mohamed, Adam Clayton, Derek L Kitchen.

Kathleen A. Riebe is an incumbent Democratic Utah State Senator representing Cottonwood Heights, currently serving the 15th district and previously the 8th. A former member of the Utah State Board of Education, she assumed office in the State Senate on January 1, 2019, and serves as Democratic Caucus Manager. Known for her fiery voice and progressive stances, Riebe initially announced her candidacy for the U.S. House in 2026, aiming to prioritize affordable health care, defend the education system, and address immigration concerns. She expressed a desire to fight for Utah and push back against the Trump administration, hoping Democrats would recapture the House majority. However, she later withdrew from the 2026 congressional race by April 2026, citing fundraising challenges.