US EditionDemocrats Try a New Tactic to Win a House Seat in Utah — Running as Progressives in a Red State
Democrats vie in Utah's newly drawn deep-blue 1st District with the DNC investing $22,500 monthly to energize young and progressive voters for the June 23 open primary.
- On Tuesday, Utah Democrats campaigned in the newly redrawn 1st district, where former congressman Ben McAdams faces progressive state Senator Nate Blouin in a competitive primary.
- Redistricting created a deep blue district anchored by Salt Lake City, prompting Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin to invest at least $22,500 monthly to build infrastructure ahead of the 2030 census.
- State Senator Blouin positions himself as a "firebrand" who refuses to "play nice" with Republicans, while McAdams emphasizes his legislative experience and ability to deliver results.
- Young voters in Taylorsville weigh their options, with 19-year-old Hannah Paisley Zoulek and 22-year-old Milo Hohmann considering Blouin or state Senator Kathleen Riebe for the progressive opening.
- Utah Republican Party chairman Robert Axson rejected the narrative of a political shift, stating younger generations continue to lead in promoting conservative principles despite the changing landscape.
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Democrats try new tactic to win a House seat in Utah — running as progressives in a red state
For decades, Democrats' only chance of getting elected to Congress from the conservative state of Utah was by convincing voters that they were sensible moderates. But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district anchored by Salt Lake City.
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Democrats try a new tactic to win a House seat in Utah — running as progressives in a red state
Candidates in Utah are for the first time fighting to outflank each other on the left after a redistricting shakeup gave Democrats a prime pickup opportunity in the red state.
How will Democrats outflank Utah left?
Democrats test a “progressives first” strategy in Utah’s House race Democrats in Utah are trying a new way to win a House seat in a state that reliably votes Republican. After redistricting created an opening for Democrats, the campaign strategy has shifted toward running “as progressives” to…
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