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Utah Sen. Nate Blouin, a Democrat, has entered the 1st District U.S. House race, emphasizing his progressive values.

He joins three other Democrats who have announced plans to vie for the seat representing Salt Lake County.

He said he'd work to counter the moves of the rest of Utah's all-Republican delegation in Washington.

MILLCREEK — State Sen. Nate Blouin has joined the crowded race for the 1st District U.S. House seat, arguing in part that his progressive politics better align with voters in the district than the other Democratic hopefuls.

Other candidates who voters have favored in past elections within the boundaries of the newly drawn district more closely resemble him than the other Democratic contenders in the race, Blouin said,

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