Daniel Cottam
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Daniel Cottam is a Libertarian Party candidate running for election to the U.S. House to represent Utah's 2nd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He advanced from the Libertarian Party convention on April 18, 2026. He is a physician and bariatric surgeon who grew up in Houston, Texas, completed undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, medical school at the University of Texas, residency at Nassau University Medical Center, and a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh; he previously ran as the Libertarian candidate for Utah governor in 2020.
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Utah’s 2nd Congressional District: Blake Moore faces off against Peter Crosby and three other candidates
In the 2026 race for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Blake Moore is taking on Peter Crosby, and third-party candidates Carlton Bowen, Daniel Cottam and Robert Moesinger. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.
‘Tone deaf’: Rep. Moore backs Sen. Curtis’ call to investigate Trump Jr. gift from Russian oligarch
Utah Rep. Blake Moore said on Thursday that he “absolutely agrees” with Sen. Moore is currently running to stay in Congress. In the upcoming Nov. 3 general election, he’s slated to compete for Utah’s new 2nd Congressional District against four other candidates — Democrat Peter Crosby, Libertarian Daniel Cottam, Independent American Carlton Bowen and unaffiliated candidate Robert Moesinger.
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