‘Mormon Land’: It will take ‘bolder’ statements to get political diversity among Latter-day Saints, says Ben McAdams
Former congressman discusses the faith’s recent denunciation of strict party-line voting in the era of Donald Trump, how it could affect future campaigns and LDS influence in government.
(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ben McAdams, a Democrat who represented Utah’s 4th Congressional District from 2019 to 2021, addresses a crowd in Salt Lake City in 2022.
David is a managing editor at The Tribune, where he has worked since 1984. He oversees coverage ranging from local government and west-side issues to growth, development and housing. In addition, he directs religion reporting, co-hosts the award-winning “Mormon Land” podcast and writes the Mormon Land newsletter.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.