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Gen Z Conservative Challenges the Odds | Salt Lake City News
A 27-year-old Republican, Riley Owen, is taking on a well-funded Democratic incumbent in Utah’s newly redrawn first congressional district—with a bold, Gen Z-friendly conservatism centered on affordability, trust, and reform. Despite being outspent by Ben McAdams, Owen’s campaign thrives on direct voter engagement, town halls, and fresh policy ideas like term limits, banning lawmaker stock trading, and parental leave incentives. With a Navy Reserve background and tech startup experience, he’s betting his youthful energy and authenticity can turn the tide—even in a district stacked against…
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