Federal · Utah · Democratic
Ben McAdams
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, UT-01 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Utah 1st District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, Utah 1st District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1
Raised$2.3M
Spent$2.0M
Cash on hand$299K
- From individuals $2.0M
- From PACs and other committees $193K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $91K
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 12%
- $200–$499 3%
- $500–$999 8%
- $1,000–$1,999 16%
- $2,000 and up 61%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $2.4M
| Think Big | $1,128,698 |
| New Democrat Majority | $1,025,000 |
| Article One PAC | $195,837 |
| Welcomepac | $22,823 |
| Way Back PAC | $22,190 |
Individual donors
- $1.7M from 1,606 itemized gifts5
- 76% came from people in Utah5
- 6% came from retired people5
- Top states: Utah $1.3M, California $108K, New York $69K, District of Columbia $48K, Texas $32K5
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| University of Utah | 51 gifts | $38,049 |
| Sentry Financial | 5 gifts | $17,500 |
| Gardner | 5 gifts | $17,000 |
| Celtic Bank | 4 gifts | $14,000 |
| Intermountain Healthcare | 7 gifts | $13,350 |
| Wasatch Property Management | 4 gifts | $12,500 |
| Alsco | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| Auctane | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| Brigham Young University | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| Burbidge Mitchel | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| Csa Partners | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| Dawson Holdings | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| Floodgate | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| JLS Holdings | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| K S G Properties | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H8UT04053https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8UT04053/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Ben McAdams by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H8UT04053/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Ben McAdams, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00658633&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Ben McAdams, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H8UT04053&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Friends of Ben Mcadams, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00658633&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026