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Riley Owen

R

Advanced from the April 25, 2026 Republican convention (primary was canceled)

Riley Owen is the Republican nominee for Utah's open 1st Congressional District. He is a U.S. Navy Reserve intelligence officer and former White House political appointee who worked on trade and manufacturing policy, running on messages of defending children and families and opposing career politicians.[4]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

In their words — priorities

  • "Defend our kids. Support our families. Stop career politicians." — his stated three key campaign messages.[4]
  • Says he is personally passionate about foreign affairs, national security, conservation and industrial policy.[4]

Background

  • Studied international relations at Princeton University, graduating with High Honors, and was an Eisenhower Scholar at Oxford University, earning a Master of Public Policy with Merit.[4]
  • Served as a White House political appointee working on trade and manufacturing policy, then worked in the shipbuilding, critical minerals and drone industries.[4]
  • Currently serves as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve.[4]

Campaign money

Raised $133K · spent $123K · $9,568 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Ben McAdams, Jesse West, Elias Montgomery · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 4.Riley Owen — Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-04-08 Candidate's own words