🗳️ Ben McAdams is back

New congressional districts made this primary election more exciting than usual. Here are results — as of 5 a.m. Wednesday — for races we've been watching, from the top to the bottom of the ballot. Reminder: Nothing is official until the final canvass in two weeks.

Utah's First Congressional District: Say hello to your (probably) new representative: Ben McAdams, former congressman and mayor of Salt Lake County, came out on top over his three progressive opponents with 56% of the vote. The Associated Press quickly called the race for him. McAdams will face Republican Riley Owen and Libertarian Jesse West in November's general election, but the district is solidly Democratic — so barring any surprises, he'll be packing his bags for Washington.

Congressional incumbents keep their seats: Both District 2 Congressman Blake Moore and District 3 Congresswoman Celeste Maloy have fended off their challengers from the right. The districts are solidly Republican, so Moore and Maloy are teeing up for another term.

Legislative shakeups: Big news from up north: Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, appears to have lost reelection. He's arguably one of the most powerful people in Utah politics, and he's gotten a lot of heat for his role in greenlighting the Box Elder County data center. Stephanie Hollist is up about 9 percentage points over the senator.

Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, the legislator who proposed renaming Harvey Milk Blvd. in Salt Lake City to Charlie Kirk Blvd., has likely lost his seat to former Layton Mayor Bob Stevenson.

In a battle of legislators at the south end of the valley, Sen. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, seems to have lost his seat to Rep. Doug Fiefia, R-Herriman.

Salt Lake County District Attorney: Longtime DA Sim Gill, a Democrat, is poised to beat opponent Shawn Robinson. Gill has been in that role for 16 years.

To better understand these results and where we go from here, listen to today’s episode of our City Cast Salt Lake podcast:

A Debit Card With a Cause

Redemption Bank, Utah’s first and only Black-owned bank, just launched a debit card that will help single mothers in need. Every new account will generate donations to nonprofits that provide direct cash assistance to families living in subsidized housing. [KUER]

Pizza Spot Tests New Liquor Law

Via Veneto Pizzarium is testing a new Utah law that allows cities to grant liquor license waivers for restaurants located near parks. The pizzeria, across from Liberty Park, could receive approval as early as August. [KSL]

Nomad Moves West

Nomad Eatery, a sister restaurant to Salt Lake City’s Nomad East, is now open in Daybreak. Expect pizza, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and shareable plates. [Nomad Eatery]

Taco Bell Love Story

An 81-year-old Utah couple renewed their vows at their favorite West Valley Taco Bell location. After 60 years of marriage and 12 years of daily Taco Bell lunch dates, the fast-food chain surprised the couple with free meals for life. [ABC4]