Utah Democrats are facing scandal at their statewide convention, following allegations of sexual misconduct and inflammatory comments by candidates in the newly blue 1st Congressional District. One candidate, Salt Lake City Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez, is accused of unwanted sexual advances and physical abuse, which her attorney denies. Another candidate, state Sen. Nate Blouin, has been accused of physical aggression against other Democrats and of insulting key Utah constituencies in past social media posts. The scandal could impact the party's efforts to rehabilitate its image after being portrayed by Republicans as being out of touch with Utah values. The outcome of the convention will determine how future candidates will accept such behavior.