Colton R Hatch
About
Colton R Hatch is a Republican who filed to run for U.S. House District 2 in Utah for the 2026 election but was eliminated at the Republican convention, receiving about 4.8% of delegate votes. He served six years in the Utah National Guard as a combat engineer and artilleryman, and works at Utah Retirement Systems assisting public employees with retirement planning. He is a husband and father with roots in Utah dating back to the pioneers.
Where they stand
Immigration
Supports mass deportations, shutting down visas, denaturalization, self-deportation measures, repealing Hart-Celler Act, and returning to pre-1965 immigration precedents.
Crime/Public Safety
Advocates strong justice for offenders especially those harming children; holds judges accountable for no-bail releases; uses commerce clause to address out-of-state criminals.
Energy
Develop Utah's natural resources and pursue nuclear development to stabilize the grid and make electricity abundant or free at times.
Second Amendment
Supports unrestricted access for law-abiding citizens to fully automatic weapons, suppressors, and other warfighter equipment; abolish ATF; national concealed carry reciprocity; no duty to retreat.
National Defense/Water
Close overseas bases and reinvest in National Guard; ambitious water program for the Southwest; return federal lands to state control.
Economy/Housing
Focus on affordability, job quality, and addressing economic uncertainty and inflation impacts.
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