[3] He suspended his campaign in May 2018 shortly after The Des Moines Register published the accounts of three women accusing Boulton of sexual misconduct.

He also holds a Master’s of Public Administration from Drake University and a Bachelor’s in history and political science from Simpson College.

He represented the people of Senate District 16 on the Northeast side of Des Moines and in Pleasant Hill until 2023.

His platform includes fighting for workers' rights, as he was an outspoken opponent of the collective bargaining bill that was passed by the Republican led Iowa Legislature.

[6] Former Presidential Candidate Martin O'Malley lauded Boulton's announcement, writing on Twitter, "The future is now.