Craig Bowden
| Craig Bowden | |
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| Alternate Representative LNC Region 1 with LNC Region 1 Representative Richard Longstreth | |
| April 18, 2018—present | |
| Predecessor: | Steven Nielson |
| Chair Libertarian Party of Weber County | |
| 2015—present | |
| Successor: | Incumbent |
| Personal Details | |
| Birth: | October 18, 1984 |
| Education: | Weber State University |
| Military: | United States Marine Corps |
| Occupation: | Author, Businessman |
| Residence: | North Ogden, Utah |
| Party: | Libertarian |
| Media | |
| Website: | https://bowden4senate.com/ |
| Facebook: | |
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Craig Richard Bowden (born October 18, 1984) was the 2014 and 2016 Libertarian Party nominee for the United States House of Representatives for Utah's 1st Congressional District. He was nominated as the Libertarian Party candidate for United States Senate in Utah at their convention in Cedar City, UT on April 14, 2018.[1]
Craig is the author of three published books, Common Sense: How to Restore America, Warrior Poet and The Journey Home.[2]
In the 2016 election, Craig became the highest vote receiver for a Libertarian Party candidate in Utah for the United States House of Representatives in Utah history, receiving nearly 5.9% of the popular vote and 16,296 votes total. [3]
Organizational Positions
- Weber County
- Ogden Weber Community Action Partnership Policy Council Member (2015)
- Pre K School Board
- LNC Region 1 Alternate Representative (2018-present)
- 2018 National Convention- Utah Delegation
- 2016 National Convention - Utah Delegation
- Chair (2015-Present)
2014 Campaign for US House of Representatives, Utah District 1
- Results
| Party | Candidate Name | Percent | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob Bishop (incumbent) | 64.8% | 84,231 |
| Democratic | Donna McAleer | 28.0% | 36,422 |
| Libertarian | Craig Bowden | 3.7% | 4,847 |
| Independent American Party | Dwayne Vance | 3.5% | 4,534 |
2016 Campaign for US House of Representatives, Utah District 1
| Party | Candidate Name | Percent | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rob Bishop (incumbent) | 65.9% | 182,928 |
| Democratic | Peter Clemens | 26.4% | 73,381 |
| Libertarian | Craig Bowden | 5.9% | 16,296 |
| Unaffiliated | Chadwick Fairbanks III | 1.7% | 4,850 |
2018 Campaign for US Senate
Fundraising
As of last reported filing with the Federal Election Commission, Craig Bowden has raised $44,654.00. [6]
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Individuals
- Remso Martinez, political commentator, campaign consultant, and multi-media producer.[10]
- Larry Sharpe, 2016 candidate for the Libertarian Party nomination for Vice President. 2018 Libertarian nominee for Governor of New York.[11]
Results
| Party | Candidate Name | Percent | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mitt Romney | TBD | TBD |
| Democratic | Jenny Wilson | TBD | TBD |
| Libertarian | Craig Bowden | TBD | TBD |
| Constitution | Tim Aalders | TBD | TBD |
| Independent American | Reed McCandless | TBD | TBD |
| Independent | Daniel "DG" Geery | TBD | TBD |
References
- ↑ www.Bowden4Senate.com
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Craig-Bowden/e/B00CM3S1CC/
- ↑ https://elections.utah.gov/election-resources/election-results
- ↑ https://elections.utah.gov/election-resources/election-results
- ↑ https://elections.utah.gov/election-resources/election-results
- ↑ https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S8UT00127/
- ↑ https://business.facebook.com/pg/craig.r.bowden/endorsements
- ↑ https://business.facebook.com/pg/craig.r.bowden/endorsements
- ↑ https://business.facebook.com/pg/craig.r.bowden/endorsements
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/pg/craig.r.bowden/endorsements/?ref=page_internal
- ↑ https://bowden4senate.com/2018/02/03/endorsement-larry-sharpe/
- ↑ https://elections.utah.gov/election-resources/election-results