THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Daniel Cottam
Candidate for U.S. House · Utah · District 2
THE PERSON
Background
Daniel Cottam is a bariatric surgeon and business owner. The reviewed reference also reports consulting work for Medtronic.
Roots
- Bariatric surgeon, business owner and consultant.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree, Brigham Young University.
- Medical degree, University of Texas.
Background sources checked November 2, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 2 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
Utah Lieutenant Governor · Certified general election candidates ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.