Utah · U.S. House — District 1 · 2026
Ben McAdams
Democratic Challenger Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- MCADAMS, BEN
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 1, Utah
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Democratic
- Seat status
- Challenger
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Website: benmcadams.com
- FEC candidate ID
- H8UT04053
- Principal committee
- C00658633
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $2,813,807 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $2,379,738 |
| Total disbursements | $2,450,992 |
| Cash on hand | $377,817 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Says they will focus on lowering housing costs and getting Utahns the medical care they need. | Campaign website — benmcadams.com/priorities Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Democracy | Lists “Defending Democracy, the Rule of Law, and the Will of the Voters” among their priorities. | Campaign website — benmcadams.com/priorities Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Immigration enforcement | Says immigrants have been “ripped from their families without an ounce of due process” and criticizes ICE and National Guard street patrols. | Campaign website — benmcadams.com/priorities Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Environment | Lists “Protecting the Environment” among their priorities. | Campaign website — benmcadams.com/priorities Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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