Housing
Supports using publicly owned land for affordable housing, reducing construction barriers and partnering with cities and counties.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Ben McAdams
Candidate for U.S. House · Utah · District 1
Projected winner: Ben McAdams
Source checked Nov 4, 2026, 3:52 AM Eastern.
Associated Press via NPR. This call does not certify the result or change who is in office.
Certification: pending. UT · Official state election information
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THE PERSON
Background
Ben McAdams is a former U.S. representative, Salt Lake County mayor and Utah state senator. Raised in West Bountiful, he later founded the Common Ground Institute and worked on housing-affordability policy.
Roots
- Former U.S. representative, 2019–2021
- Former Salt Lake County mayor
- Former Utah state senator
Education
- Bachelor's degree, University of Utah
- Law degree, Columbia University
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Great Salt Lake
Supports water conservation, habitat restoration, invasive-species removal and partnerships with agricultural water users.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare
Supports strengthening the ACA and reducing drug costs and premiums; opposes replacing it with single-payer coverage.
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Opposes cuts to Social Security and Medicare benefits.
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Supports secure borders, expanded legal pathways and a permanent solution for Dreamers.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Artificial intelligence
Supports federal AI standards, data-privacy protections and planning for effects on workers and education.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 1 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
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