Carlton E. Bowen
Other | Utah
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Carlton E. Bowen
Party
Other
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Senator
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Weber State University, Ogden, BS Economics, 1996
CCAF, Montgomery, AAS Intelligence & Imagery Analysis, 1994
WORK & MILITARY
United States Air Force, SrA, 1988-1994
AFFILIATIONS
Campaign for Liberty, The John Birch Society
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
The Ludwig Von Mises Institute (Economics), The Tenth Ammendment Center
Gun Owners of America
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
American Fork City Council, 2014-2018
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
David Skousen, author, musical composer and eldest son of Cleon Skousen
Scott Bradley, Constitutional Scholar
Jacob "Jake" Oaks , founder of Liberty United and co-founder of Utah Liberty Council
Brian Jenkins - public figure and Abraham Lincoln actor
Scott Swain - Founder or Roots of Freedom, Creator of the play "Cries of Freedom", & Mr.MAGA!
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Agree
I am opposed to abortion whether caused by a chemical drug or other means. Killing an innocent unborn life is always wrong no matter what means are used.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
There are no circumstances where elective abortions should be allowed, and most states didn't have "exceptions" before Roe V. Wade. In cases of threat to the life of the mother, try to save both lives. In cases of rape or incest, punish the perpetrator but leave the God given innocent life unharmed. Reject the false narrative that laws preventing abortion prevent treating exotopic pregnancies or prevent IVF; they don't.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
Yes, the federal government has a role to play in limiting abortion as follows: 1. We should eliminate federal funding for military members to travel to states where abortion is legal to obtain an abortion. 2. We should reinstate the Mexico policy meaning we stop funding NGO's who perform or promote abortions. 3. We should eleminate all federal funding being used for abortions, including UN funding that is used to promote or perform abortions in other countries.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
I support tax cuts & eliminating the estate tax. I support Audit the Fed & legislation requiring banks to exchange U.S.Gold & Silver coin at their actual value.I support an annual balanced budget & reducing the national debt.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
"Separation of church and state" refers to the U.S. Constitution's 1st Amendment establishment clause and simply means the federal government cannot establish a state sponsored church or religion, such as the Church of England.The 1st Amendment is designed to protect, not prevent, religious freedom & expression. There is no Constitutional restriction on religious expression in the public square; in fact such expression is Constitutionally protected!
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
There are several cases regarding this. Perhaps the most famous is the cake decorator in Colorado who didn't want to make cakes for homosexual weddings because it violated their religous beliefs. That is the cake decorators right. People shouldn't be compelled to do things that violate their conscience!
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
None. Vaccines should never be required. It should always be up to an individual to choose if they get a vaccine or not.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
D. Most people don't realize it is public funding of healthcare that has driven healthcare costs up so high. Individuals are responsible for their own healthcare not the government. Private voluntary charity can be relied upon as necessary as a society. Government funding of healthcare reduces both the quality and the quantity of healthcare in the long run. That is why countries with socialized medicine such as Canada have long waiting lists and often come to the U.S.to get healthcare.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C & D. George Washington warned us in his farewell address about avoiding entangling alliances. We should pursue peace through strength. We are currently very weak because we have depleted our military stores warring in foregin nations, and now don't have enough to defend our own country.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Absolutely. Israel is one of the United States closest allies.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
The military has gone "woke" and currently has weak leadership with President Biden. People need to believe in the military as an institution and in our federal civilan leadership, i.e. the President of the United States. Much damage has been done over the past 4 years to both the military as an institution and to the credibility of presidential leadership.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those allowed to immigrate under existing U.S. law should be allowed to immigrate. Our laws are simply being ignored and unenforced, that is the problem.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
We have done home school, private school and public school Home school is actually the best when possible. Private school is next best.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Use their budget to pay down some of the national debt or to balance the budget.
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
You cannot "transition" a gender. Gender comes in two forms, male and female, and is an external characteristic of who we are.
iVoterGuide Notes:
Note from the candidate (10-2-2024)....If you were doing changes, the one with the most significance is on
gender. The word "external" was actually "eternal", i.e. gender is
spiritually significant. Still a
minor change though overall.
"You cannot "transition" a gender. Gender comes in two forms, male
and female, an
minor change though overall.
is an external characteristic of who we are."
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. in His Father who sent him, and in the Holy Ghost who testifies of Him (and of all truth). They are one God in purpose. Their purpose is to bring to pass the immortality & eternal life of man, meaning of all mankind or of all people.God loves us all. Jesus suffered for & died for all people. We must accept Jesus to receive all of God's blessings. I believe the organization & authority of the Church Jesus established while He was on the earth has been restored today as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I believe God helped establish the United States & has blessed & protected us. I believe we must trust in God and strive to do His will to remain a free and prosperous nation.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
People need to be citizens to vote. Voter's identities and citizenship need to be affirmed before they vote.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
The electoral college is a fundamental and critical part of the U.S. Constitution.
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Coal is the cheapest and most reliable. Natural Gas is also abundant, cheap and reliable. Nuclear is also reliable. I support using all of these forms of electricity and especially for "base load". We must maintain reliable electric grids!
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
I am the only Pro-Trump candidate on the ballot to replace Mitt Romney. My Republican opponent doesn't endorse Trump & called for his censure. I am for the U.S. Constitution. There are only 2 genders, male & female. Marriage is between a man and a woman. Families need Mom & Dad! We are a free market capitalist economy. Use Gold & Silver. Balance the budget & pay down the debt. Peace through Strength. End War. I am an Air Force veteran. We must trust in & serve God to remain free & prosperous!
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
God is the author of our liberty. The general purpose of government is to protect God given rights, to protect life, and to protect property, which then enables pursuing happiness.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I am against defunding the police.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None. The public is more safe when responsible individuals choose to own and carry guns.
