Candace Amber Owens Farmer, née Owens, is an American conservative political commentator, author, and activist born on April 29, 1989, in Stamford, Connecticut. Raised primarily by her grandmother in rural Turner, Missouri, after her parents' divorce, Owens experienced a challenging early life marked by urban poverty and family instability. She attended the University of Rhode Island, earning a Bachelor of Arts in journalism in 2011. Initially identifying as liberal and criticizing figures like Donald Trump, Owens underwent a political transformation in her early 20s, becoming a prominent conservative voice around 2017. She gained prominence through her role at Turning Point USA, where she served as communications director and director of urban engagement, focusing on engaging black conservatives. Owens founded the advocacy group Degree 180 in 2016 and later became a host at The Daily Wire, producing the show 'Candace' from 2021 until her departure in March 2024 amid controversies over antisemitic remarks, which led to her split from the outlet.

Owens is known for her provocative and outspoken conservative commentary, often promoting far-right, anti-woke, and pro-Trump views on topics including race, politics, culture, feminism, and COVID-19 vaccines. She has authored books such as 'Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation' (2020) and 'Black Rednecks and White Liberals' (inspired by Thomas Sowell), and produced documentaries including 'The Greatest Lie Ever Sold: George Floyd and the Rise of BLM' (2022). Her career includes YouTube content creation with over 3 million subscribers, public speaking, and activism, positioning her as a key figure in conservative media. Owens has been criticized for spreading conspiracy theories, including those about the 2020 election, George Soros, the Buffalo shooting, and historical events like the Holocaust, as well as for defending Kanye West's antisemitic comments in 2022, leading to accusations of antisemitism. In 2024, she faced backlash for comments on Jewish influence in Hollywood and historical events.

Married to British conservative activist George Farmer since 2019, Owens is a mother of three and identifies as an Evangelical Christian. Her influence extends through networks like Turning Point USA and PragerU, where she has collaborated with figures such as Ben Shapiro and Charlie Kirk, though relationships have soured with some, including adversarial tensions with Daily Wire co-founder Jeremy Boreing. Owens remains active as an independent commentator, authoring and speaking on platforms that amplify her views on American politics and culture.