Voters weigh what kind of Democrat they want for Utah's new, blue Congressional seat

Candidate handouts are displayed at an event for candidates running to represent Utah's new Democratic-leaning congressional district in Taylorsville, Utah on March 21. While some candidates have since dropped out, four remain including former Rep. Ben McAdams and state Sen. Nate Blouin. Hannah Schoenbaum/AP hide caption toggle caption Hannah Schoenbaum/AP In the past, a Democrat running for Congress in Utah would typically face an uphill battle. But, for the first time in modern history, Utah has a safe Democratic congressional seat that could help determine the makeup of the House majority come November. The outcome is a result of a mid-decade redistricting process that had nothing to do with President Trump and everything to do with a years-long legal battle to prevent partisan gerrymandering. The legal battle ended with Utah's four congressional districts redrawn. Cook Political Report labels the newly redrawn 1st Congressional District as +12 points for Democrats, though some argue it's even bluer, based on the percentage of its population that voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris. The new map concentrated the capital and largest city Salt Lake City, the bluest dot in a red sea, into one seat and included many of the more Democratic-leaning suburbs. The opportunity to elect a Democrat has generated enthusiasm among the Utah Democratic Party in an era when sentiment for the national party is floundering. …