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Burgess Owens

Details

Party Affiliation
Republican
In Office Since
Jan 1, 2021

Federal Roster & Campaign Finance

Bioguide ID
O000086
Chamber
US House
State
UT
District
4
Total Receipts (2026)
$735,674
Total Disbursements
$869,103
Cash on Hand
$0
Coverage End Date
Jun 30, 2026
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Meetings

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Election History

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Recent Bills Sponsored

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Recent Votes

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Biography

Clarence Burgess Owens Jr. (born August 2, 1951) is an American politician and former professional football player. Since 2021, he has served as the U.S. representative for Utah's 4th congressional district. He played safety for ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets and the Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders, winning a championship with the Raiders in Super Bowl XV in 1980. Since leaving the NFL, Owens has founded several businesses and is the CEO of a nonprofit dedicated to helping troubled and incarcerated youth. A member of the Republican Party, Owens was first elected to Congress in 2020, when he narrowly defeated incumbent Democrat Ben McAdams. Owens is one of four black Republicans in the House of Representatives. On March 4, 2026, Owens announced he would not seek re-election in 2026.

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From the English Wikipedia article “Burgess Owens”, available under CC BY-SA.