Overview
- Candidate filing closed under the court-ordered map that remains in place for 2026 as legal challenges continue.
- The new 1st District centered in northern Salt Lake County drew one of the state’s largest fields, reflecting its Democratic tilt under the remedial lines.
- Seven Democrats filed in the 1st District, including former U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams, state Sens. Nate Blouin and Kathleen Riebe, and Salt Lake City Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez.
- At least five Republicans entered the 1st District race, including Riley Owen and Dave Robinson, alongside additional minor-party contenders such as Forward Party candidate January Walker.
- Incumbents reshuffled to safer seats—Blake Moore to the 2nd, Celeste Maloy to the 3rd, Mike Kennedy to the 4th—after Rep. Burgess Owens announced his retirement; party conventions are April 25, primaries are June 23, and candidates can reach ballots via convention or 7,000 signatures.