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H. Douglas "Doug" Owens (born --) is an American politician from Utah, and a Democratic member of the Utah State House, representing the state's 36th house district. He twice ran for Congress from Utah's fourth district. He was the Democratic nominee for Congress in this district in 2014 and 2016, and was defeated by Mia Love both times.

Early life, education and career
Doug Owens is the second-oldest child of Wayne Owens. He is a member of the LDS Church. Owens graduated from the University of Utah, and Yale Law School. Owens spent twenty years as a practicing attorney. in business and environmental law

Political Career
When his father, Wayne Owens, ran for governor in 1984 (a race he lost to Republican Norm Bangerter), Doug Owens managed that campaign.

2014 congressional election
Doug Owens announced his candidacy for Utah's 4th Congressional District seat on Monday, March 17, 2014. He lost the election in November to Mia Love, 50% to 47%.

2016 congressional election
In July of 2015, Owens announced that he would be challenging Mia Love again. Love won re-election with 53% of the vote.

2020 Utah House of Representatives election
Owens was nominated by the Democratic Party in state House District 36 in the Millcreek/Holladay area to replace outgoing veteran Rep. Patrice Arent. In the November election, he defeated Republican Lisa Bagley, and was elected with 66% of the vote. He will serve on the Public Utilities and Technology committee, the Economic Development & Workforce Services committee, and the Natural Resources, Agriculture & Environmental Quality committee in the 2021 legislature.