Murray voters heading into the June 23 primary election will face one of the most consequential local ballots in recent years, with a newly drawn congressional district and multiple contested state legislative races shaping the political landscape.

For many residents, the primary — not the general election — will play a decisive role in determining who represents them at both the state and federal levels.

A high-profile congressional primary

At the top of the ballot is Utah’s newly configured first Congressional District, which now encompasses much of Salt Lake County, including Murray. The redrawn district has consolidated communities that were previously split, creating a single race for voters across the area.

With no Republican primary contest, attention has turned to a four-way Democratic race featuring:

• Ben McAdams, a former congressman and Salt Lake County mayor
• Nate Blouin, currently serving in the Utah Senate
• Liban Mohamed, who secured the top position at the party convention
• Michael Farrell, who qualified via signature gathering

The winner will advance to face Riley Owen in November.

Because there is no Republican primary in the district, Murray voters who select a GOP ballot will not see a congressional race in June.

State Senate contests split Murray

Murray is divided between two state Senate districts, both of which feature Democratic primaries.

Senate District 13

Sen. Nate Blouin stepped down to run for Congress and vacate his seat. A three-way Democratic primary will determine the nominee in a race that already includes multiple general election candidates. Voters will choose among:

• Silvia Catten
• Evan Done
• Taylor J. Paden

The winner will advance to face Republican Ryan L. Mahoney and Forward Party’s Colin Smith in November, making this one of the few multiparty general election contests affecting Murray voters.

Senate District 14

In contrast, Senate District 14 features a two-candidate Democratic primary between:

• Stephanie Pitcher (incumbent)
• Tayler Khater

No Republican or other candidate has filed for the general election, meaning the winner of the June primary is likely to secure the seat outright.

Multiple House races on the ballot

Murray voters are also split among four Utah House Districts — 34, 35, 40 and 41 — each presenting a different electoral dynamic.

House District 34

Long-time legislator Carol Spackman Moss is retiring. A Democratic primary will determine the next representative, with:

• Erin Jemison
• Julie Jackson

No opposing candidate has filed for the general election, positioning this primary as the decisive contest.

House District 35

Republican voters will choose between:

• Andrew Uz
• Monique I. Ketcham

The winner will face incumbent Rosalba Dominguez, a Democrat, in November.

House District 40

A Democratic primary between:

• Wendy Davis
• Andrew Stoddard (incumbent)

This will determine who advances to the general election against John Jackson of the Forward Party.

House District 41

Republican voters will decide between:

• Darren Croft
• Eryn A. Russo

The winner will move on to face appointed incumbent John Arthur, a Democrat, in the general election.

Primary likely to decide several races

Across the ballot, a clear pattern has emerged: several races affecting Murray voters are effectively being decided in the primary.

In districts without general election challengers — including Senate District 14 and House District 34 — the June vote may determine the eventual officeholder. In others, particularly where only one party holds a primary, the outcome will shape the competitiveness of the November election.

Utah’s primary system allows voters to participate in only one party’s primary, meaning residents must choose which set of contests to engage in.

What Murray voters need to know in order to vote

The deadline to register to vote is Friday, June 12, 2026, by 5 p.m. Residents who are registered by that time will automatically receive a ballot by mail.

For those who miss the deadline, Utah offers a same-day registration option. Voters may still register during early voting or on Election Day, but they must vote in person, provide valid identification and proof of residence, and cast a provisional ballot.

Utah operates under a party-based primary system, meaning voters may participate in only one party’s primary. As a result, some races — including the congressional contest affecting Murray — may appear only on a specific party’s ballot.

Ballots are mailed in advance to active registered voters. Completed ballots can be returned by mail or deposited in designated drop boxes located throughout the county.