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Ben McAdams

Ben McAdams

@benmcadams

Candidate for Utah’s 1st Congressional District, former Utah Congressman, Mayor of Salt Lake County, and Utah State Senator, father of four great kids

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Last night, CD1 voters heard a lot of promises. But slogans are not solutions, and delivering real change is harder than promising it. Being progressive has to mean making progress. That's what Ben has always done. That's what he'll do again. Vote Ben McAdams by June 23rd.

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We're up on the airwaves with our first ad before the June 23rd primary election! If you send me back to Congress, I'll always put what's right ahead of politics.

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I am proud to be endorsed by Defend the Vote, a national organization working to protect and expand voting access for all Americans. As Republicans in Washington push the SAVE Act and other voter suppression efforts, I’ll keep fighting to protect every American’s right to vote.

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We did it — 7,000 signatures and officially on the primary ballot! We’re the first campaign to hit the mark, and it happened because people showed up. Big thank you to our supporters and volunteers! Nights after work. Weekends. Door by door. Friend by friend. Conversation by conversation.

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Come join Lisa and the many volunteers who make this campaign possible. We’ll be at Murray City Park this Saturday, February 7, to gather signatures. I would love to see you there! Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

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It is time to end the occupation of Minneapolis. I am horrified by the killing in Minnesota this morning. Based on what we’ve seen from the multiple witness videos, the victim was innocent and not a threat. The violence at the hands of ICE must stop.

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We’ve officially kicked off our signature-gathering effort to get on the ballot! Want to help collect signatures or sign yourself? Head to benmcadamsutah.com

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One of my favorite things to do is get out and enjoy Utah’s public lands with my family. These lands are at the heart of who we are as Utahns, and we can’t allow them to be sold off to the highest bidder. In Congress, I will work hard to preserve our public lands, just like I’ve done my whole career

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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