Colton Hatch

Colton Hatch served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 2016 to 2022. Hatch earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah. Hatch's career experience includes working as a financial advisor.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born in a small farming town in Alberta, Canada, settled by the same pioneers who helped build Utah. My American roots trace back to 1633 in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, with ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War. My family joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1840, settled Lehi, Utah, and later moved north to Canada in the early 1900s. Growing up, I learned the value of hard work on my father’s construction company and with local ranchers. After high school I attended BYU-Idaho, inspired by Ron Paul’s campaigns and my desire to move to the United States. When my father passed away, I returned home to support my mother and younger siblings. I served a mission in the Utah Ogden Mission (covering much of today’s District 2) from 2012 to 2014. I later attended Ensign College, where I met my wife Sarah, and once I had my green card I enlisted in the Utah Army National Guard in 2016 as a Combat Engineer, proudly living the motto “Essayons” — “Let Us Try.” I earned a degree in Economics from the University of Utah and now work as a Retirement Planning Advisor at Utah Retirement Systems. Sarah and I have been married over ten years and are raising four young children. I’m running for Congress in District 2 to serve the community I love and have served in and out of uniform.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I am a proud product of Utah’s pioneer heritage, with deep American roots dating back to 1633 and a lifelong commitment to hard work, faith, and family. Having served a mission across much of today’s District 2 and raised my own family in Davis County, I understand the values and challenges of our communities firsthand. I will bring that same dedication and common-sense perspective to Congress.As a Combat Engineer and Artilleryman in the Utah Army National Guard, I lived the motto “Essayons” — “Let Us Try” — and stood firm on my principles during the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. I believe in limited government, individual liberty, and protecting the freedoms that make America exceptional. In Congress, I will fight to reduce bureaucratic overreach and defend the constitutional rights of every Utahn.With a degree in Economics from the University of Utah and years working as a Retirement Planning Advisor at Utah Retirement Systems, I know how to manage resources responsibly and help families build financial security. I will work to promote economic opportunity, control federal spending, and ensure government policies support working families and small businesses rather than burden them.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

First, securing our borders and reforming immigration: My family’s American roots trace to 1633 in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, with ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War—long before the United States existed. America is a unique people with a distinct heritage that must be defended. We need to replace the 1965 Hart-Celler Act and return to the Founders’ intent of selective, assimilation-focused immigration that strengthens our society rather than strains our resources and rule of law.

Second, national security and a homeland-first defense: We must shrink unsustainable global commitments and build up our capacity to defend the homeland.

Third, a family-focused economy rooted in fiscal responsibility:

Campaign websiteHatch's campaign website stated the following:Our Focus: Key Issues for the districtThe people of District 2 have voiced their concerns, and we are listening. Our campaign is prioritizing the following critical issues:ImmigrationSecure ElectionsHousing AffordabilityEconomic UncertaintyCrimeAgricultureSchool Quality (choice, overcrowding, parental control, violence, food, teacher abuse, teacher politics)Environmental ConcernsNational DefenseInnovative Solutions for a Stronger FutureOur approach to these challenges is grounded in tangible, forward-thinking solutions designed to benefit District 2. Here are just a few solutions:National Security & Economic Revitalization: We propose closing underutilized overseas bases to reduce our global footprint and associated risks. The cost savings will be reinvested into expanding the National Guard, creating numerous full-time roles. Partnering with Homeland Security and Immigration Enforcement, these new bases can be utilized as joint task forces to meet state deportation and security needs. This initiative will stimulate our local economy, create jobs, and address the critical talent vacuum in modern technological defense needs by engaging the bright minds of our state.Water Security & Economic Prosperity: Our bold strategy to address the water crisis will harness the talent and capacity of our community, generating significant employment opportunities. Abundant water resources will have a cascading positive effect on our economy, particularly supporting our vital agricultural sector.Why These Issues & Solutions Matter for youNorthern Utah is a place many aspire to live, but our growth has reached a point where adding more residents without proper planning creates significant negative externalities. Our plans are designed to revitalize less desirable areas, create new opportunities, and generate substantial wealth for our community. We are building a future that will make our progenitors proud.Public SafetyThe first and easiest step to make our society dramatically safer is to stop offenders from reoffending. Much of this is handled at the state level. However one growing trend worth highlighting and absolutely targetable by Congress is this: There is a disturbing amount of criminals from other States coming here either on no bail, jumping bail, or a shortened sentence. Then committing crimes here. Sometimes egregious ones. The commerce clause is an immediate vector we can use. As there is a lot of precedence. I suggest that we simply hold judges accountable for their actions. If every no bail release comes with the calculus of "will I personally suffer if this criminal reoffends" Overnight things will change for the better. While not defined as an accessory under current legal standards I believe there are several approaches that can be used to put liability onto them for actively putting society at risk.The Second AmendmentI agree with the definition of arms from Samuel Johnson who's 1773 definition described "arms" as "weapons of offence, or armour of defence," From my time in the Combat Engineers I know full well that a pound of plastic explosives, a blasting cap and some det cord can do just as much to win a fight as your rifle. Not only do I think that law abiding citizens should be able to buy fully automatic machine guns, suppressors and the like without restriction. They should be able to equip themselves with the full panoply of weapons used by warfighters. We need to abolish the ATF for their persecution of Americans. Let legitimate enforcement be taken over by a different agency. Review the cases for entrapment or abuse and restore the rights to wronged citizens. Pass clear legislation protecting the 3D printing space. End registration requirements for suppressorsNational concealed carry reciprocityNational right to self defense- no duty to retreat— Colton Hatch's campaign website (April 9, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.