January Walker

January Walker was born in Nuremberg, Germany, and lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.[1][2] Walker earned a bachelor's degree from Utah Valley University in 2021.[1] Her career experience includes working as the CEO of Stingray, the director of product management in cybersecurity and identity with a financial company, and a product owner with a healthcare technology company.[3][4]

January Walker did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

January Walker did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

January Walker did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Walker's campaign website stated the following:

POLITICS ELEVATED PLATFORM

Economic Prosperity & Reduce Inflation

January will aggressively combat inflation by implementing technology to eliminate the national debt & solve operational breakdowns in the USA supply chain. This will ease the pain on Utahn wallets. Resulting in lower gas prices and affordable groceries.

Drought & Sustainability

Hydroflume Technology will help reduce farming water usage by 12%, & January's proposal on using blockchain technology will allow water to be tracked across states and provide a path to reducing water waste.

Personal Privacy & Cybersecurity

As illustrated in the Bill of Rights, data privacy is a human right.

You should have full control over your personal data & not be a product of big data. As we transition to a fully digital world. Solutions like Blockchain Identity Wallets will allow individuals, to control their information and vote securely with Blockchain Voting in elections.

Clean Air to Breathe for Utah

Every person deserves to breathe clean air. Our current representatives have power and influence but haven't done enough to help the pollution. Securing clean air resources to Utah will be a major focus for January.

Housing Availability for All Budgets

High housing prices have become a barrier to entry for buyers & renters. Hardworking Utahns who have been able to afford housing struggle to do so and are becoming displaced. January will support programs to bring affordability back to Utah.

Work Life Balance & Paid Time Off

The pandemic showed us that our work-life balance was unsustainable, and we're seeing labor leave the workforce. Overwhelming feedback from Utahns indicate a need for guaranteed PTO for sickness & relaxation. January will seek this for all workers.

Reasonable Healthcare Pricing & Prevention

The United States spends its money on the outcomes of unmanaged illness rather than early prevention and intervention. January will champion initiatives that create "health now" to save money on healthcare costs downstream & reduce costs today on American wallets.

Fiscal Responsibility & Budget

It is immoral to leave future generations trillions in debt. January will lead new solutions to prevent government shut downs and spend tax payer dollars prudently, & work towards eliminating the national debt.

Education Reform & Affordability

Education costs are a barrier to entry for the future success of not only individuals but the USA as a whole. January will work on a multifaceted plan to reduce education costs & support teachers.

Criminal Justice Reform

Nearly one in three Utahns have some kind of a criminal record. January will take the first steps towards meaningful reform by removing minimum prison sentences at the federal level.

High Paying Part Time Work

Creating Jobs that are high paying part time work mobilizes a highly educated workforces of stay at home parents while allowing them to continue care for children.[5]

—January Walker's campaign website (2023)[6]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

January Walker is the peoples’ & technologies fiercest champion, and she’s running to represent Utah’s 4th congressional district. In the private sector, January is a business standout with a career as a product manager. In the past, she has created solutions that have grossed $100M+ to solve multi-million dollar problems. She currently leads software development teams in Cybersecurity that create solutions to protect the privacy and identity of consumers.

January is passionate about implementing a people-centric government enabled through technology. She believes technology is a tool that will radically improve government processes, help economic stabilization, and restore the people's trust in the US government in ways we haven’t experienced in decades.

Although she grew up in a military family and has lived in Europe, Central America, and various states across the USA, she is an 8th generation Utahn and has made Utah her permanent home since 2005. January currently resides in District 4 with her Bernese Mountain dog, Epic.

January graduated from Utah Valley University with a Degree in Business Management with minors in Finance & Economics. January understands economic issues, and has the education, knowledge, and proven experience to make an immediate impact in Congress and deliver rapid & innovative solutions to the people.

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?

January is the SOLUTIONS + INNOVATION candidate. She believes in a people-centric government empowered through technology solutions will bring efficiency, responsibility, & trust to the government.January is the ECONOMY + FINANCE candidate. She is the people's fiercest champion in driving down inflation easing the economic burden of unaffordable housing, petrol, & groceries.January is the PEOPLE’S CANDIDATE. We are not red, or blue but are all a shade of purple. She will always put you first over her own interests & cultivate solutions that drive transparency & unite the USA

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

National Debt

The future of younger generations never should have been mortgaged, & the amount of debt that has been passed onto younger generations is immoral. The responsibility to eliminate the debt falls onto the shoulders of workers today. It requires government leadership that has both the capacity, innovation, & discipline to eliminate it.

Education

The education that we currently provide our K-12 & college students does not align with the workforce that is needed today, nor with the workforce needed for the next 20 years & beyond. The USA is losing ground to other countries in terms of education & future workforce viability. We need to rapidly reinvest in students & schools to stay on the path to future generational success.

Environment

As a result of the climate crisis & overconsumption of water, there is a year-over-year low water level throughout the western half of the USA. These low water levels are amplified by decreasing precipitation & rising populations. The United States needs leaders that aggressively & actively implement viable & technology-forward solutions to tackle the water shortage & consumption.

Technology

The USA needs to actively lean into tech solutions to solve decades-old problems. Tech such as blockchain can provide a path to eliminating wasteful government spending, accelerate benefits to veterans, return personal privacy to citizens, & bring trust to elections. We cannot allow our nation to fall behind advancing world standards.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Steve Jobs because his biggest motivation was his desire to leave something behind that changed everything.

“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” It’s easy to jump on the bandwagon and follow along with what everyone else is doing. But true leaders are the ones coming up with out-of-the-box ideas that set a new standard for “business as usual.”

“I’ve always been attracted to the more revolutionary changes. I don’t know why. Because they’re harder. They’re much more stressful emotionally. And you usually go through a period where everybody tells you that you’ve completely failed.”

“It's really hard to design products by focus groups. A lot of times, people don't know what they want until you show it to them.”

“We don’t get a chance to do that many things, and everyone should be really excellent. Because this is our life. Life is brief, and then you die, you know? And we’ve all chosen to do this with our lives. So, it better be damn good. It better be worth it.”

“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.”

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

To put the people over their own self-interests.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Authentic, Pragmatic, Loyal, Futuristic, Empathetic, Tenacious, Passionate, Collaborative, Proven, Level Headed.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The absolute core responsibility of each member in the US House of Representatives is to represent the people of the district who elected them.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to unite the United States political divide and create a viable future for the people today & for the generations to come.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

September 11, 2001. I was 12 years old.

On August 11, 2001, I visited the Twin Towers and went to the top of Tower 2. I remember the elevator ride to the top of the tower and I asked the elevator operator if anyone took the stairs and how long it would take. They described walking up the stairs to the top and how the tower was designed with tiers. The tour that followed was with people who worked on the top floor. They showed us around and encouraged us to press an elongated coin from the Penny press.

As the news of the first plane broke it was surreal & horrific to think that all those people I interacted with as recently as a month ago were gone. That has never left me.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was a small entrepreneur endeavor when I was 10. I raked leaves and mowed lawns around the neighborhood to finance my hobbies. This taught me the importance of asking for an opportunity, working hard, and finishing the task committed.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Padme Amidala or Katniss Everdeen

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

They are the group that shapes our lives for generations to come. Members of the House are closest to the People, hold the responsibility of the people’s coin, & have the opportunity to write legislation.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe that it is beneficial for representatives to have previous experience navigating ambiguity, solutioning, and having a track record of delivery. These qualities regardless of political experience are crucial to the success of any leader.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Transcending the manufactured political divide & uniting to build a future for the people of today and for those of generations to come.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Budget

Financial Services

Education and Labor

Natural Resources

Science, Space, and Technology

Armed Services

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I support term limits and often think of the words of Thomas Jefferson when considering support for such a measure.

“…Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed, that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government… it is their Right, it is their Duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future Security. "

—THOMAS JEFFERSON,

The Declaration of Independence

Tell us your favorite joke.

I made a belt out of watches. It was a waist of time.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes. The goal is to deliver meaningful results to the people that we represent. As representatives, we need to see the heart of the matter and find solutions that are both right and fair for the people, and also in the best interests of the nation. This requires collaboration and not having a winner takes all approach to policy.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

High Priority. We need to aggressively tackle our spending policies & eliminate the national debt so that future generations can live without the shackles of inherited debt.

Campaign website

Walker's campaign website stated the following:

POLITICS ELEVATED PLATFORM

Economic Prosperity & Reduce Inflation

January will aggressively combat inflation by implementing technology to eliminate the national debt & solve operational breakdowns in the USA supply chain. This will ease the pain on Utahn wallets. Resulting in lower gas prices and affordable groceries.

Drought & Sustainability

Hydroflume Technology will help reduce farming water usage by 12%, & January's proposal on using blockchain technology will allow water to be tracked across states and provide a path to reducing water waste.

Personal Privacy & Cybersecurity

As illustrated in the Bill of Rights, data privacy is a human right.

You should have full control over your personal data & not be a product of big data. As we transition to a fully digital world. Solutions like Blockchain Identity Wallets will allow individuals, to control their information and vote securely with Blockchain Voting in elections.

Clean Air to Breathe for Utah

Every person deserves to breathe clean air. Our current representatives have power and influence but haven't done enough to help the pollution. Securing clean air resources to Utah will be a major focus for January.

Housing Availability for All Budgets

High housing prices have become a barrier to entry for buyers & renters. Hardworking Utahns who have been able to afford housing struggle to do so and are becoming displaced. January will support programs to bring affordability back to Utah.

Work Life Balance & Paid Time Off

The pandemic showed us that our work-life balance was unsustainable, and we're seeing labor leave the workforce. Overwhelming feedback from Utahns indicate a need for guaranteed PTO for sickness & relaxation. January will seek this for all workers.

Reasonable Healthcare Pricing & Prevention

The United States spends its money on the outcomes of unmanaged illness rather than early prevention and intervention. January will champion initiatives that create "health now" to save money on healthcare costs downstream & reduce costs today on American wallets.

Fiscal Responsibility & Budget

It is immoral to leave future generations trillions in debt. January will lead new solutions to prevent government shut downs and spend tax payer dollars prudently, & work towards eliminating the national debt.

Education Reform & Affordability

Education costs are a barrier to entry for the future success of not only individuals but the USA as a whole. January will work on a multifaceted plan to reduce education costs & support teachers.

Criminal Justice Reform

Nearly one in three Utahns have some kind of a criminal record. January will take the first steps towards meaningful reform by removing minimum prison sentences at the federal level.

High Paying Part Time Work

Creating Jobs that are high paying part time work mobilizes a highly educated workforces of stay at home parents while allowing them to continue care for children.

Term Limits

Enough said.

PERSONAL STANCES

Women's Healthcare Access

January does not support government mandated childbirth or laws that limit women's access to birth control. Especially in cases of rape, incest, and at the risk of health and safety of the woman. She does support laws that support preventative healthcare for both men & women, and protects women from violence.

LGBTQ+

January believes in "Liberty & Justice for All" and that individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ should be treated with acceptance, compassion, and respect. Countries are stronger when all people -- regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics -- are fully recognized as free and equal members of their society.

Capitalism

January is a capitalist, or as she likes to say "a capitalist with heart." She believes in contributing to society and taking care of our nation's health. January focuses. on pragmatic legislation that restores the middle class and helps bring up the lower class.

2nd Amendment

January supports the right to firearms and champions technology solutions such as biometrics being added to weaponry to prevent unauthorized individuals from utilizing a firearm without permission.[5]

—January Walker's campaign website (2022)[7]