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Ben McAdams
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Candidate for Utah’s 1st Congressional District, former Utah Congressman, Mayor of Salt Lake County, and Utah State Senator, father of four great kids
When our constitution is under attack and families are being torn apart, silence isn’t an option. I’m running to stand up for Utah and for an America that’s free, fair, and just -- no matter who’s in power.
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
From the State Senate, to the Mayor’s office, to Congress, I’ve taken tough votes, built broad coalitions, and delivered real results. And when my moral compass required it, I stood alone, knowing the cost. That’s the leadership Utah deserves.
November 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Tariffs are squeezing Utah families at the checkout line and in the housing market. I’ve worked on lowering costs in government and in the private sector, and I’ll take that experience back to Congress.
November 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I’ve represented this community for most of my career, and I’m proud of the change we’ve made together. From passing Utah’s nondiscrimination law, to fixing our homeless services system.
This race isn’t about noise. It’s about impact.
November 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
People are working harder than ever and still falling behind on groceries, housing, and health care.
I know that struggle firsthand. I’m running because Utah families deserve better than this.
November 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I didn’t take the vote to impeach Donald Trump lightly. I knew the political cost. But what he did was wrong, and accountability matters. I’ll always defend the Constitution and stand up for the America I believe in.
November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I refuse to believe America’s best days are behind us. I’m running to fight for the country I grew up believing in, one where families can afford to thrive and where our leaders put people first.
November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I’ll never forget what it felt like growing up in a family stretched thin by health care costs. That’s why I’m running, to make sure Utah families aren’t left to struggle alone.
November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Families like the one I grew up in are being squeezed from every side, groceries, housing, health care.
I’m running because Utahns deserve someone who actually understands that struggle and will fight to make life affordable again.
November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
For years, Utah voters were shut out by maps designed to silence them. With new fair boundaries, we finally have a real chance to send someone to Congress who actually listens. I’m ready to fight for the families politicians have ignored.
November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It's been a busy few days of media, but the momentum is real. I’m running because affordability, safety, and dignity aren’t just talking points to me. Grateful for all the support as we get this started.
November 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Too many Utah families are working harder than ever but not making ends meet. To Donald Trump and the D.C. elite, affordability is just a slogan.

I'm excited to announce my run for Congress, because the challenges facing Utah and this country demand we get off the sidelines.
November 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM