UT-01 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleProfessional ski mountaineer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age40 years old (Dec 31, 1985)
GenderFemale
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LocationUtah
BackgroundProfessional ski mountaineer
EducationUniversity of Utah — B.S. in Anthropology and Communications (Magna Cum Laude)
Notable personal detailsCaroline Louise Gleich is an American professional ski mountaineer, environmental activist, speaker, and content creator based in Utah. She earned a B.S. from the University of Utah and has testified before Congress about climate change impacts on snowsports. Gleich was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Utah in 2024.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted tax increases on very high earners and corporations (allowing Trump-era corporate tax cuts to expire and closing loopholes), and favors tax credits and incentives for first-time homebuyers, homeowners building accessory dwelling units, farmers adopting conservation practices, and elder/childcare support. Also supports raising the federal minimum wage and expanding family-focused federal spending while reviewing the budget for wasteful spending.
Healthcare
Supports expanding government health programs and building on the Affordable Care Act, including expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage, capping prescription drug prices, and pursuing comprehensive reforms to increase affordable access to care; endorses government-run approaches to guarantee healthcare access. Positions emphasize strengthening the safety net, protecting reproductive and fertility care, and reducing out-of-pocket costs that lead to medical financial hardship.
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Immigration & Border
Supports increased border security measures (including more Border Patrol agents and surveillance funding) while emphasizing empathy toward migrants and recognizing undocumented immigrants as hardworking members of communities. Expresses support for bipartisan legislation that pairs enhanced enforcement with expanded legal pathways and humane treatment of asylum seekers.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports broad reproductive freedom and opposes near‑total abortion bans and government restrictions on reproductive decisions, including efforts that would limit IVF. She frames abortion as health care and calls for preserving access to abortion, contraception, and comprehensive sex education.
Climate & Energy
Supports accelerated transition to clean, renewable energy, ending federal fossil fuel subsidies, investing in clean energy infrastructure (including electric vehicle infrastructure), and setting binding emissions reduction goals while promoting energy efficiency and conservation.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal background checks, red-flag laws, a ban on assault-style weapons, and safe-storage requirements as part of a ‘‘common sense gun reform’’ platform. Advocates measures to reduce gun violence while implementing restrictions on certain firearms and storage practices.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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