Ken Bowens Jr.

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Ken Bowens Jr.

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 3, 2025

Education

High school

Oscar Dean Wyatt High School

Personal

Birthplace

Fort Worth, Texas

Religion

Baptist

Profession

Small business owner

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Ken Bowens Jr. ran for election to the Fort Worth City Council to represent District 5 in Texas. He lost in the general election on May 3, 2025.

Bowens completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Ken Bowens Jr. was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He earned a high school diploma from Oscar Dean Wyatt High School. He also took classes at Tarrant County Community College. Bowens' professional experience includes working as an attorney, small business owner, and corporate support staff/district operations supervisor for 24Hr Fitness. Bowens has been affiliated with Operations C.A.R.E.S.

Elections

2025

See also: City elections in Fort Worth, Texas (2025)

General election

General election for Fort Worth City Council District 5

The following candidates ran in the general election for Fort Worth City Council District 5 on May 3, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Deborah Peoples (Nonpartisan)	54.3	2,526
		Mary Kelleher (Nonpartisan)	23.9	1,110
		Michael Moore (Nonpartisan)	17.5	814
		Ken Bowens Jr. (Nonpartisan)	1.7	80
		Bob Willoughby (Nonpartisan)	1.4	67
		Marvin Jose Diaz (Nonpartisan)	1.2	57

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,654
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bowens in this election.

2023

See also: Mayoral election in Fort Worth, Texas (2023)

General election

General election for Mayor of Fort Worth

Incumbent Mattie Parker defeated Jennifer Castillo, Ken Bowens Jr., Alyson Kennedy, and Adrian Smith in the general election for Mayor of Fort Worth on May 6, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mattie Parker (Nonpartisan)	69.4	29,319
		Jennifer Castillo (Nonpartisan)	12.1	5,121
		Ken Bowens Jr. (Nonpartisan)	8.7	3,684
		Alyson Kennedy (Nonpartisan)	5.2	2,206
	Submit photo	Adrian Smith (Nonpartisan)	4.5	1,915

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 42,245
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Chris Rector (Nonpartisan)

Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Ken Bowens Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bowens' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a a local Business Owner , Community Advocate, and Corporate Support Staff Member

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• District Wide Equity And Inclusion
• Being Passionate Productive Persistent Progressive When It Comes To Decision Making For The Residents
• Focus On District Wide Community Initiatives For The Entire District

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Transportation, Public Safety, Capital Infrastructure

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the state government and legal system?

Providing A Services That Local Residents Need To Have A Good Quality Of Life

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Former Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

N/A

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Being Very Transparent To Residents, And Making Sure Every Resident Has A Voice

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Being Very Transparent And Being A Great Leader

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Making Sure You Make The Right And Best Decision For All The Residents Which You Represent

What legacy would you like to leave?

Leaving The Office Better Than I Find It

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

N/A

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Commercial Cleaning, And For 2 years

What is your favorite book? Why?

N/A

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

N/A

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

N/A

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Death To My Newborn School

Are there any little-known powers or responsibilities held by this office that you believe more people should be aware of?

The Residents Should Be Aware Of All Powers That Local Government Have

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

N/A

What qualities does this office possess that makes it a unique and important part of the local government?

N/A

Tell us your favorite joke.

N/A

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

N/A

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Making Sure The Fiscal Budget Is Not Being Waste On That Not A Priority

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2023

Ken Bowens Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Bowens' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a community advocate for the East Fort Worth Area, I big on Transparency, Fairness,Equality I am 31 years old and a Local Business Owner I been attending city council meeting since the 7th grade!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Public Safety
• Update and Modern City Policies
• City Funded Community Programs

Community Question Featured local question

How would you address crime and public safety? Do you have a different stance than current city council policy?

Effective and Multiple Solutions for the Crime Spike and Yes My Stance Is Different Than our current city council policy

Community Question Featured local question

What plans do you have regarding infrastructure?

A Better And Effective City Infrastructure That Benefits All Areas in the entire city

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Juvenile Adolescence Reform Policies

A mayor is a leader in his or her city. What does that mean to you?

Lead In Ways That Have A Positive Impact On The Entire City

If the mayor in your city is a member of the city council and there's a city manager appointed to handle the day-to-day administration of the city government, what do you believe should be the mayor's top priority in office?

Work Hand and Hand With City Departments and cIty council and the city manager to address the needs of the concerns and problems of the citizens

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the mayor's office and law enforcement?

A Good Working Relationship And Good Line Of Communication

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