(SALT LAKE CITY) – A Salt Lake businessman and Utah Republican Delegate has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Bob Bennett. James Williams of South Jordan says the best hope for our country is to return to our core conservative principles. The 36-year old candidate is a successful entrepreneur and lifelong resident of Utah and returned to the state a decorated veteran after serving as a U.S. Army infantryman during the 1990’s. He holds a patent for vehicle tracking technology, which he sells as part of his inventory at his “Creative Customz” store in Murray. Williams is married to his wife, Jennifer of five years.