Riley Owen is a 27-year-old Republican candidate and Salt Lake City resident working as an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserve and CEO of Doers Network. He is a White House staffer alumnus who worked on trade and manufacturing policy, covering topics including drones, critical minerals, shipbuilding, and semiconductors. He graduated from Princeton University and earned a master's degree in public policy from the University of Oxford. He is a sixth-generation Utah resident and ski enthusiast. Owen's campaign targets Gen Z voters and emphasizes reform, anti-corruption, and addressing career politicians.
Owen was born and raised in Utah as descendant of six generations of Utah residents. He attended Princeton University and Oxford University (master's in public policy). He worked at the White House focusing on industrial policy and trade. Currently serves as Navy Reserve intelligence officer and CEO of Doers Network.