2026 Elections · Utah

Utah's 2nd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Utah congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Utah's 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

Blake D. Moore (Republican), Peter Crosby (Democratic), Carlton E. Bowen (Independent American), Robert M. Moesinger (Unaffiliated) and Daniel Cottam (Libertarian).

  • Blake D. MooreRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced
    See Blake D. Moore's sponsored bills →
  • Peter CrosbyDemocratic✓ Verified
    $138K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Carlton E. BowenIndependent American✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced
  • Robert M. MoesingerUnaffiliated✓ Verified
    $12K raised
    • Official FEC
  • Daniel CottamLibertarian✓ Verified

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Blake D. Moore supports job creation, small business aid, and funding for infrastructure and education, and votes consistently for economic bills on technology and capital access 12. He also backs improving cybercrime tracking and votes yea on public safety laws including veterans' gun rights and cashless bail 56. Peter Crosby focuses on cost-of-living relief for Utah families and opposes secretive development projects like the Stratos Data Center, advocating for community approval to protect local interests and environment 37. He supports protecting Utah's public lands and watersheds 13. Carlton E. Bowen emphasizes fiscal responsibility and honest budgeting to address the national debt and opposes unchecked government spending 410. He also opposes the Box Elder Data Center over concerns about water use and public trust, and supports a strong military while avoiding reckless foreign entanglements 1416.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueBlake D. MooreRepublicanPeter CrosbyDemocraticCarlton E. BowenIndependent AmericanRobert M. MoesingerUnaffiliatedDaniel CottamLibertarian
Economy & Jobs

Moore supports policies that create jobs, support small businesses, and secure funding for local infrastructure and education to promote Utah's long-term economic success.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Moore votes consistently for economic bills supporting technology, capital access, privacy, and insurance reauthorization.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Crosby says his campaign is focused on bringing real cost-of-living relief to Utah families.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Bowen supports fiscal responsibility and honest budgeting to address the national debt and avoid irresponsible government spending.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Blake D. Moore supports policies that create jobs, support small businesses, and secure funding for local infrastructure and education to promote Utah's long-term economic success 1. He votes consistently for economic bills supporting technology, capital access, privacy, and insurance reauthorization 2. Peter Crosby says his campaign is focused on bringing real cost-of-living relief to Utah families 3. Carlton E. Bowen supports fiscal responsibility and honest budgeting to address the national debt and avoid irresponsible government spending 4.
Healthcare

Moore votes yea on healthcare bills including rural care, Medicaid, premium reduction, and patient support acts.

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Immigration

Moore fights to solve immigration policy with a focus on border security as part of his agenda to protect Utah families and conservative values.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Moore votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and support acts but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

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Public Safety & Crime

Moore supports improving cybercrime tracking to enhance public safety in Utah.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Moore votes yea on public safety bills including prison staff safety, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail, and violent offender laws.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Crosby opposes secretive development projects like the Stratos Data Center and supports community approval to protect local interests and environment.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Blake D. Moore supports improving cybercrime tracking to enhance public safety in Utah 1. He votes yea on public safety bills including prison staff safety, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail, and violent offender laws 2. Peter Crosby opposes secretive development projects like the Stratos Data Center and supports community approval to protect local interests and environment 3.
Abortion

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No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Moore supports fiscal discipline and has expanded the charitable tax deduction to benefit Utah families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Moore votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Bowen opposes unchecked government spending and rising national debt, emphasizing fiscal discipline and responsible governing.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Blake D. Moore supports fiscal discipline and has expanded the charitable tax deduction to benefit Utah families 1. He votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and multiple appropriations acts 2. Carlton E. Bowen opposes unchecked government spending and rising national debt, emphasizing fiscal discipline and responsible governing 3.
Energy & Environment

Moore supports protecting the Great Salt Lake and Utah’s outdoor heritage as part of his environmental priorities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Moore votes yea on environmental protection, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and battlefield protection acts but nay on a fuel retailer choice act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Crosby supports protecting Utah's public lands and watersheds.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Bowen opposes the Box Elder Data Center due to unanswered questions about water use, approval process, and potential risks to public trust and liberty.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Blake D. Moore supports protecting the Great Salt Lake and Utah’s outdoor heritage as part of his environmental priorities and has voted yea on environmental protection, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and battlefield protection acts but nay on a fuel retailer choice act 12. Peter Crosby supports protecting Utah's public lands and watersheds 3. Carlton E. Bowen opposes the Box Elder Data Center due to concerns about water use, approval process, and potential risks to public trust and liberty 4.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Moore votes nay on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon, yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming, and nay on a FISA amendments act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Bowen supports a strong military, fiscal discipline, and avoiding reckless foreign entanglements to ensure national security.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

No public position found.

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Blake D. Moore voted against resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon, voted in favor of defense authorization and naming a veterans clinic, and voted against a FISA amendments act 1. Carlton E. Bowen supports a strong military, fiscal discipline, and avoiding reckless foreign entanglements to ensure national security 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Blake D. Moore supports policies that create jobs, support small businesses, and secure funding for local infrastructure and education to promote Utah's long-term economic success. He votes consistently for economic bills supporting technology, capital access, privacy, and insurance reauthorization. Peter Crosby says his campaign is focused on bringing real cost-of-living relief to Utah families. Carlton E. Bowen supports fiscal responsibility and honest budgeting to address the national debt and avoid irresponsible government spending.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Blake D. Moore supports improving cybercrime tracking to enhance public safety in Utah. He votes yea on public safety bills including prison staff safety, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail, and violent offender laws. Peter Crosby opposes secretive development projects like the Stratos Data Center and supports community approval to protect local interests and environment.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Blake D. Moore supports fiscal discipline and has expanded the charitable tax deduction to benefit Utah families. He votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and multiple appropriations acts. Carlton E. Bowen opposes unchecked government spending and rising national debt, emphasizing fiscal discipline and responsible governing.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Blake D. Moore supports protecting the Great Salt Lake and Utah’s outdoor heritage as part of his environmental priorities and has voted yea on environmental protection, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and battlefield protection acts but nay on a fuel retailer choice act. Peter Crosby supports protecting Utah's public lands and watersheds. Carlton E. Bowen opposes the Box Elder Data Center due to concerns about water use, approval process, and potential risks to public trust and liberty.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Blake D. Moore voted against resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon, voted in favor of defense authorization and naming a veterans clinic, and voted against a FISA amendments act. Carlton E. Bowen supports a strong military, fiscal discipline, and avoiding reckless foreign entanglements to ensure national security.