- Riley Owen, 27, announced his Republican candidacy for Utah’s 1st District.
- Kent Udell, a former professor, is running for Utah’s 3rd District as Democrat.
- Both candidates emphasize reform and addressing corruption in their congressional campaigns.
SALT LAKE CITY — Two new candidates have announced their campaigns for Utah’s congressional seats, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections this November.
Since the state’s congressional map is still up in the air, incumbents and new candidates alike are unsure who they’ll be running against.
Riley Owen launches bid for Utah’s 1st District
Riley Owen, 27, announced his campaign for Utah’s 1st District on Friday. A resident of Salt Lake City, Owen will be running on the Republican ticket.
His priorities are to “defend our kids, support our families and curb career politicians.” His campaign promises include zoning reforms, removing phones from classrooms, banning congressional stock trading and enacting term limits for members of Congress…