Michael Farrell

Michael Farrell is a progressive Democratic candidate for Utah's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 primary election. A first-time candidate, he moved to Utah in 2022 with his wife after growing up in Los Angeles, earning a law degree from the University of Michigan, and working in Washington, D.C., Switzerland, and Texas. With 15 years as a tax attorney, Farrell aims to apply his legal expertise to create new laws, advocating for policies like a $20 federal minimum wage, increased housing, universal child care, paid parental leave, single-payer healthcare, and a wealth tax. He is a staunch critic of Donald Trump and pledges not to accept PAC or corporate donations. He is one of four candidates vying for the Democratic nomination.