Political Career
Colton was receiver of the United States land office at Vernal 1905–1914. He served as delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 1904, 1924, and 1928 as well as a delegate to the Republican State conventions 1914–1924. He was an unsuccessful candidate for Utah Governor in 1940. He was an unsuccessful candidate for United States Senator in 1934.
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