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Nate Blouin

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Nate Blouin

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UT-01 Democratic nominee?

$61.9K

JUN 30, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleState Senator

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

Age37 years old (May 16, 1989)

GenderMale

LocationUtah

BackgroundUtah State Senator

EducationAS, Salt Lake Community College

Notable personal detailsNathan Allen Blouin is a Democratic member of the Utah State Senate representing District 13, first taking office in 2023. He has worked as a climate/renewable energy advocate and has focused professionally on clean energy and environmental issues. Blouin is also a federal candidate for U.S. House in Utah’s 1st Congressional District (UT-01) in the 2026 cycle.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports raising taxes on the very wealthy while reducing or eliminating tax burdens on working families; has sponsored bills to increase income tax on millionaires and to end the state sales tax on groceries, and advocates expanding tax credits for families.

Healthcare

Supports universal health care and has publicly advocated for Medicare for All and for a Utah single-payer-style ballot initiative to expand publicly administered coverage. Championed efforts to make health care more affordable and broadly accessible through government-backed programs.

Immigration & Border

The candidate supports significant limits on federal immigration enforcement in Utah, proposing legislation to restrict ICE operations in sensitive locations and to prevent federal agents from wearing face coverings during operations; he has said the end goal should be to abolish ICE. His proposals emphasize protecting communities from aggressive federal enforcement and preserving access to worship, health care, and legal services without fear of immigration actions.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate has voted against state-level restrictions on abortion and supported measures that relax reporting or verification requirements for exceptions, indicating support for abortion access with some regulatory limits. Membership in reproductive-rights advocacy networks aligns with a pro-access orientation. No explicit campaign pledge to codify unrestricted access was found in the cited sources.

Climate & Energy

Supports deployment of clean energy and grid-modernization technologies, has sponsored state legislation to incentivize grid-enhancing technologies and energy storage, and advocates for leveraging Utah’s solar and geothermal resources while opposing policies that prop up uneconomic coal. Emphasizes coordinating regionally to expand renewable transmission and attract federal clean-energy investment.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports a package of gun safety measures including banning assault weapons and large-capacity magazines and creating a waiting period for firearm purchases; frames these measures as steps to reduce mass shootings, suicides, and gun violence while acknowledging lawful gun ownership. Has introduced legislation (SB 130) to enact those changes in Utah.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Nate Blouin is in the middle of a competitive Democratic primary for Utah’s newly drawn 1st Congressional District. He has positioned himself as the main progressive challenger to former Rep. Ben McAdams and even said he would drop out if a poll showed he was not the leading progressive candidate, but the race remained unsettled heading into the vote. Blouin has also faced backlash over resurfaced offensive old posts, which he apologized for. Recent coverage says the primary results are shaping the 2026 House race, but the Democratic nominee is still not clearly resolved in the summaries provided.

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Articles

SLSalt Lake Tribune3 months ago