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UT-01 Democratic nominee?
$61.9K
JUN 30, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePublic policy professional
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationUtah
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BackgroundPublic policy professional
Notable personal detailsLiban Mohamed is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Utah’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked in public policy roles at the American Heart Association and in the tech sector, including policy work at Meta and TikTok. He is a Utah native and the son of Somali immigrants.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Liban Mohamed emphasizes lowering costs for working people through expanded public support such as affordable housing, healthcare, childcare, and paid parental leave. He also favors taking on large corporations and says government should prioritize ordinary Utahns over corporate power.
Healthcare
Liban Mohamed describes healthcare as a human right and says he wants government to guarantee it. He also says he would expand healthcare and lower costs for Utahns, and his platform highlights greater healthcare funding.
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Immigration & Border
Liban Mohamed supports abolishing ICE and replacing it with an immigration system rooted in shared humanity. He also supports a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, along with due process and legal representation, and opposes a proposed immigration detention center in Salt Lake City.
Climate & Energy
Liban Mohamed supports prohibiting data centers in water-stressed areas, imposing 100% renewable energy requirements, and investing in ongoing efforts to protect the Great Salt Lake. His environmental emphasis centers on reducing carbon emissions, conserving water, and reforming water-rights policy.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Liban Mohamed is in the news because he is a leading candidate in Utah’s newly redrawn 1st Congressional District Democratic primary. He won the party convention endorsement and was described as the front-runner, but he still faced a competitive primary against Ben McAdams, Nate Blouin and others. Recent coverage focused on the June 23 primary and the possibility that cross-party ballot requests could affect the race. The district is widely seen as favoring the Democratic nominee in the general election.
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Articles
SLSalt Lake City Deseret News3 months ago
Navigating the politics in Utah's congressional District 1
Positive
TBThe Boston Globe23 days ago
Redrawn US House map in Utah sets up heated Democratic primary
Neutral
NNewsweek3 months ago
Democrats' Chances of ‘Mamdani Moment’ After Liberal Upset
Positive
TAThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution23 days ago
The Latest: Mamdani-endorsed candidates look to reshape New York’s congressional delegation
Neutral
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
UT-01 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Liban Mohamed for UT-01 Democratic nominee?
Ilhan Omar
Public figure
Ilhan Omar endorsed Liban Mohamed after his Democratic nomination win.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$287.6K
$215.7K
$143.8K
$71.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$287.6K
$112.2K
$175.3K
$9.7K
Source: FEC