U.S. House District 1 in Congressional District 1, Utah

2026 Primary Election

• Riley Owen — CEO and Navy Reserve Intelligence Officer in Salt Lake City, UT

  Riley Owen is a 27-year-old Republican candidate for Utah’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election. A Salt Lake City resident, Owen's background includes serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, working as a White House policy analyst focusing on trade and manufacturing, and holding degrees from Princeton and Oxford. He is currently CEO of Doers Network and an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserve. Owen is running to defend American workers, support families, and curb career politicians. His platform includes zoning reforms, removing phones from classrooms, banning congressional stock trading, and enacting term limits. He believes in restoring the American dream and trust in institutions.

• Jesse West — Attorney in Salt Lake City, UT

  Jesse West, a 30-year-old attorney and avid skier residing in Salt Lake City, Utah, is running as a Libertarian for U.S. House, Utah District 1, in 2026. Originally from Tennessee, he chose to make Utah his home due to its natural beauty, snow, and community. He currently serves as the Chair of the Salt Lake City Libertarian Party and practices family law. West's campaign focuses on ending needless wars, fighting for environmental protection, ending the federal death penalty, reducing taxes, and opposing oppressive immigration enforcement. He aims to represent Utah's unique culture, including the ski community, the LDS faith, and the Great Salt Lake, in Washington D.C., encapsulated by his slogan: 'Ski not War.'

• Jonathan Lopez — Candidate for U.S. House in Kearns, UT

  Jonathan Lopez is a Republican who sought election to the U.S. House to represent Utah's 1st Congressional District in 2026, running via the convention-only path. He was defeated in the Republican convention on April 25, 2026. This was not his first attempt; he previously ran for Utah's 4th Congressional District in 2024, also losing in the convention. His campaign website from his prior bid remains unupdated, providing no current information about his background or policy stances. Official filings indicate he resides in Kearns, Utah. Throughout his congressional campaigns, no financial contributions or expenditures have been reported.

• January Walker — CEO of Stingray in Salt Lake City, UT

  January Walker, born in Nuremberg, Germany, resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned a bachelor's degree in business with minors in economics and finance from Utah Valley University in 2021. Her career experience includes serving as CEO of Stingray, a director of product management in cybersecurity and identity for a financial company, and a product owner for a healthcare technology company. Walker advocates for a technological approach to governance, proposing AI and machine learning to track government spending and promote transparency, as well as biometric solutions for firearm safety. She champions education reform, suggesting a shift from local property taxes to state and federal funding for schools, alongside curriculum updates to include coding and data science. She is running for U.S. House.

• Dave Robinson — Housing Innovator and Builder in Salt Lake City, UT

  Dave Robinson, a Republican, is running for Utah's 1st Congressional District on a platform of "Governing: Not Division and Empty Promises." A longtime Salt Lake City resident, housing innovator, and builder, he positions himself as a results-oriented alternative to the political establishment. Robinson emphasizes transparency, accountability, and problem-solving. His priorities include addressing wildfire risk, workforce housing shortages, immigration, and high taxes. He advocates for transparency in land use, holding officials accountable for taxpayer spending, and ensuring public access in canyons. He also seeks federal oversight for HOA debt collectors and creates workforce housing.

• Luis A. Villarreal — Candidate for U.S. House in Salt Lake City, UT

  Luis Villarreal, identifying as a Democratic Socialist, sought to represent Utah's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House, campaigning as an outsider to mobilize progressives. His platform included advocating for the abolition of ICE and supporting Utah workers. Academically, he holds an associate degree in computer engineering from Salt Lake Community College (2022) and a certificate in full-stack web development from the University of Utah (2023). His professional background spans roles as an associate software engineer, technical support specialist, and repair technician. Villarreal's bid for the Democratic nomination concluded when he lost at the party convention and subsequently withdrew from the June 23, 2026 primary election.

• Eva Lopez — Candidate for U.S. House in Salt Lake City, UT

  Eva Lopez Chavez, born in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a Democrat and a proud daughter of Mexican immigrants. She earned an associate degree from Salt Lake Community College and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Utah. Her professional background includes roles as a project manager, mayor's office liaison, and paralegal, and she has served as the executive director and chair of the Salt Lake County Democratic Party. She has advocated for saving the Great Salt Lake, achieving attainable housing, and supporting small businesses. She ran for U.S. House in Utah's 1st Congressional District in 2026, but withdrew from the primary after losing the Democratic convention.

• Stone Fonua — Candidate for U.s. House in UT

  Stone Fonua is a Republican who sought to represent Utah's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House in 2026. He did not secure a place on the primary ballot, having been eliminated at the Republican convention on April 25, 2026. Fonua has a history of past campaigns, including bids for the U.S. Senate in Utah as a Republican in 2018 and as an Independent American in 2016. He holds an associate degree from Salt Lake Community College and a bachelor's degree from Weber State University.

• Ben Mcadams — Attorney in Salt Lake City, UT

  Ben McAdams is an American politician and attorney who previously served as the U.S. Representative for Utah's 4th congressional district from 2019 to 2021. He is now seeking the Democratic nomination for Utah's 1st congressional district in 2026, leading in early polling and fundraising. His platform prioritizes lowering costs for families, expanding affordable healthcare, and safeguarding Social Security benefits. He advocates for pragmatic solutions, defending civil liberties, protecting public lands and the Great Salt Lake, and restoring trust in government. McAdams aims to build coalitions and deliver effective solutions for Utahns.

• Nate Blouin — Incumbent Utah State Senator in UT

  Nate Blouin, born in 1989, is a progressive Democrat and climate policy advocate currently serving Utah's 13th Senate District since 2023. An alumnus of Salt Lake Community College, the University of Utah, and Brown University, he previously worked with clean energy organizations. Blouin is seeking the Democratic nomination for Utah's 1st congressional district in the 2026 U.S. House elections, campaigning to reform Congress and strengthen the Democratic Party. In April 2026, his campaign addressed controversy over past derogatory online comments he made, for which he apologized, describing them as "vulgar, stupid" and reflecting a younger version of himself. He is on the ballot for the June 23, 2026 primary.

• Michael Farrell — Tax attorney in UT

  Michael Farrell is a young, energetic tax attorney and first-time progressive Democratic candidate for Utah's 1st Congressional District. A staunch Trump critic, he advocates for working people, pledging to refuse PAC and corporate donations. His platform includes raising the federal minimum wage to $20, expanding affordable housing, establishing universal childcare, and making gas, groceries, and utilities cheaper by curbing corporate power. Farrell, who graduated from the University of Michigan law school and worked in D.C., Switzerland, and Texas before moving to Utah in 2022, also supports Congressional term limits and strengthening unions. He seeks to be a strong progressive voice for Utah, challenging economic inequalities.

• Liban Mohamed — Candidate for U.S. House in UT

  Liban Mohamed, a 27-year-old son of Somali immigrants, is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Utah's 1st Congressional District. Raised in Utah, he brings experience in public health and tech policy. He aims to deliver modern leadership, ensuring Salt Lake County's diverse communities and working people are represented. Mohamed campaigns on an unapologetically progressive platform, focusing on universal healthcare, affordable housing, environmental preservation, and a pathway to citizenship. He emphasizes American diplomacy and dignity, advocating against corporate greed and for everyday prosperity. His campaign gained momentum by winning the state Democratic convention.

• Adam Clayton — Candidate for U.s. House in UT

  Adam Clayton, a Republican, was a candidate for election to the U.S. House, representing Utah's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He had initially filed as a Republican candidate, but subsequently withdrew from the race. As a result, he did not appear on the ballot for the Republican convention held on April 25, 2026. No further details regarding his background or specific policy positions were made public during his brief candidacy for the U.S. House.

• Derek L Kitchen — Senior Vice President at the federal Export-Import Bank; Restaurant owner in Salt Lake City, UT

  Derek Kitchen is a Democrat with a history of public service in Utah, having served on the Salt Lake City City Council and as a Utah State Senator. He is known for successfully challenging Utah's ban on same-sex marriage. Kitchen is also a restaurant owner and, in 2023, was appointed senior vice president at the federal Export-Import Bank by President Biden. He launched a campaign for the U.S. House in Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District for the 2026 election, aiming to represent a new left-leaning district as a progressive leader. He subsequently withdrew from the Democratic primary race.

• Kathleen A. Riebe — Incumbent Utah State Senator in Cottonwood Heights, UT

  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.