Carlton E. Bowen

Carlton E. Bowen is a candidate for U.S. House District 2 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 2, Utah.

Candidate for U.S. House in UT

Also running: Daniel Cottam, Robert M. Moesinger, Peter Crosby, Neil Hansen, Jarom Gillins, Tyler Farnsworth, Ian Parrish, Colton R Hatch, Karianne Lisonbee, Blake D. Moore.

Carlton E. Bowen is campaigning for a seat in the U.S. House, representing Utah's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election. Affiliated with the Independent American Party, he successfully secured his party's nomination by winning the convention on April 10, 2026, where he defeated Neil Hansen. Bowen is now slated to appear on the ballot for the general election on November 3, 2026. He enters the race as a challenger. His prior political experience includes a bid for the U.S. Senate in Utah in 2024, an election he ultimately lost. For his current U.S. House campaign, initial financial disclosures report no contributions or expenditures. In contrast, his 2024 Senate campaign recorded over $31,000 in contributions.