United States Senate

John Barrasso ®

6896 Casper Mountain Road

Casper, WY 82601

(307) 234-0819

[email protected]

1. What issues currently facing the state of Wyoming made you decide to run for United States Senate?
2. My priority is the people of Wyoming and helping them create a better future.

Whether it is coal, oil, or natural gas, Wyoming’s energy powers the nation. The Biden-Harris administration has declared war on American energy. They’ve put in place barriers and restrictions to stop energy production and development. It is hurting our economy and jobs in Wyoming. In the Senate, I’m working on federal legislation to strike Washington’s stifling energy regulations and to expedite the federal permitting process.

In Wyoming, our livelihoods depend on preserving the health of our federal lands. Wyoming landowners and leaseholders have proven to be the best stewards of the land. Despite our incredible track record, the Biden-Harris administration continues to roll out rules and plans aimed at turning Wyoming’s federal lands from “multiple-use” to “non-use.” We depend on access to these lands for energy and mineral production, grazing, and recreation. I’m leading the fight to stop this attack on our Wyoming way of life.

I’ll continue to do everything in my power to roll back the harmful rules and regulations that are blocking access to our federal lands and energy production across Wyoming

1. Following July 13, there has been discussions about the need to lower the temperature of political rhetoric in the United States. What do you plan to do to help with that goal?
2. On July 13, our nation witnessed a horrifying assassination attempt on President Trump. Our country was inches away from a catastrophic event that would have changed the course of our history. In the Senate, I introduced a bipartisan resolution with 90 cosponsors condemning this shocking act against a former president and current Republican candidate for president. The resolution calls for unity and civility in the United States. Republicans and Democrats in the Senate came together to pass it unanimously.

The bipartisan resolution also honors the life of a brave American, Corey Comperatore, who did not hesitate to give his life protecting his family. We also honor David Dutch and James Copenhaver, who were both critically injured. Americans deserve to attend political events and exercise their constitutional rights without fear of violence. I am committed to getting answers and taking steps to ensure this never happens again.

1. To many American citizens, it would appear the country is more divided than ever before. What are some instances in which you have reached or would reach across the aisle to work with the opposing party?
2. My record proves that I am willing to work with anyone, regardless of party, to improve the lives of people in Wyoming and across the country. In the Senate, I’ve regularly introduced bipartisan legislation, including bills to improve rural health care, address our nation’s infrastructure needs, and support Wyoming’s energy workers.

In this Congress alone, two of my bipartisan bills to jumpstart our nuclear fuel supply chain and support Wyoming’s uranium miners were signed into law. The Nuclear Fuel Security Act will help the Department of Energy and our commercial sector make a supply of American high-assay, low-enriched uranium available. This supply will be used to power advanced nuclear reactors across the country.

On May 13, 2024, my bipartisan legislation to ban Russian uranium imports into the United States was signed into law. Banning imports of Russian uranium will further defund Russia’s war machine and help revive American uranium production for decades to come. As our nation’s leading uranium producer, Wyoming is ready to do our part to power American reactors with American nuclear fuel.

1. Wyoming has discussed diversifying its economy for years, especially as it follows the boom or bust cycle some associate with the extraction industry. What do you think can be done on the federal level to aid Wyoming in the pursuit of a diversified economy?
2. Wyoming has only begun to tap into the economic opportunities and possibilities available. Whether it is the Advance Casper’s Aerospace and Defense Conference or the Wyoming Federal Funding Summit, I have been working to promote and create new public and private sector partnerships in our state.

Wyoming has the best people, with the strongest work ethic, and the most business-friendly environment. We need to continue to encourage innovation and investment, as well as develop a skilled workforce. Economic development will create more jobs in Wyoming and make critical investments in small businesses, technology, education, and public works.

I will also continue to introduce legislation aimed at increasing rural broadband access. Fast and reliable internet is vital to keeping rural communities, small businesses and emergency services connected and running smoothly. It also helps attract new businesses to Wyoming like data centers we have seen recently expand into our state.

1. Six years is a long time to be in Washington. What have you done or what would you do to ensure you are still listening to your constituents in Wyoming?
2. I travel home to Wyoming nearly every weekend and during state work periods. I make it a priority to travel across the state and attend meetings and a variety of public events. I have offices in Rock Springs, Casper, Cheyenne, Riverton and Sheridan. Folks are always welcome to visit in person, call my offices or contact me through my website.

In addition to visiting with people in person at state events, I also host regular tele-town halls with Senator Lummis. These monthly calls reach communities across the entire state. Anyone is allowed to participate and ask questions. It’s a wonderful way for Senator Lummis and I to hear directly from people across Wyoming and the issues they care about the most.

1. The national debt is often a hot topic, as is the debt ceiling. Can you explain what the debt ceiling is and why it may be necessary at times to raise or suspend the debt ceiling?
2. Every American should be concerned about the ballooning deficit and skyrocketing debt. Washington’s out-of-control spending must stop. It hurts our economy and threatens our national security.

I support a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I have consistently sponsored legislation to prevent the president and Congress from spending more money than it takes in each and every year. This legislation would force Washington to live within its means.

As our nation faces record-high inflation, it’s more important than ever for Washington to balance the budget. The State of Wyoming balances its budget every year – it’s time for the federal government to follow our lead. We cannot afford to continue to mortgage our children’s future to pay for reckless federal overspending.

John Holtz (R)

1167 Granito Dr.

Laramie, WY 82072

(307) 745-6154

[email protected]

1. What issues currently facing the state of Wyoming made you decide to run for United States Senate?
2. Government is best that governs least. I will strengthen America’s defense and reduce the deficit. I would make Social Security non-taxable once again.  I would export our resources to Europe and Israel through the Straits of Gibraltar to broaden our opportunities.  Wyoming is an energy treasure trove in an energy short world.  Our natural resources should help our friends, not our enemies.
3. Following July 13, there has been discussions about the need to lower the temperature of political rhetoric in the United States. What do you plan to do to help with that goal?
4. Be polite.
5. To many American citizens, it would appear the country is more divided than ever before. What are some instances in which you have reached or would reach across the aisle to work with the opposing party?
6. Be persistent.
7. Wyoming has discussed diversifying its economy for years, especially as it follows the boom or bust cycle some associate with the extraction industry. What do you think can be done on the federal level to aid Wyoming in the pursuit of a diversified economy?
8. Export more.
9. Six years is a long time to be in Washington. What have you done or what would you do to ensure you are still listening to your constituents in Wyoming?
10. I will follow the Constitution.  I will strengthen America’s defense and reduce the deficit and uphold the Constitution of  the United States of America.  I am not afraid to risk my career to do the right thing.
11. The national debt is often a hot topic, as is the debt ceiling. Can you explain what the debt ceiling is and why it may be necessary at times to raise or suspend the debt ceiling?
12. I have international experience and qualifications unmatched by others.  I would cut social programs.  The debt ceiling is a political umbrella used regardless whether it is raining.  We must not spend more than we earn or the economy will burn.  Not in a fire but like the Weimar Republic in Germany.

Scott D. Morrow (D)

P.O. Box 1819

Laramie, WY 82073

(303) 915-8012

[email protected]

1. What issues currently facing the state of Wyoming made you decide to run for United States Senate?
2. I am the presumptive nominee form the Wyoming State Democratic Party for US Senate.  While I am deeply concerned with the radical agenda of the Wyoming Legislature, my input is via email and phone and like our congressional delegation, most of our Legislative reps are not interested in what I have to say.  The list of issues is very long.  I will give you my top three to be fair in attempting to answer your great question even though I will have little control over the legislative process here.  1. Equality; I was so proud to move to the equality state for my retirement.  I am extremely disappointed that both our state delegation and our congressional delegation are working overtime to take away freedoms and vote 100% of the time against equality.  Check their record.  My Legislative rep had signs all over the place, “Keeo Wyoming Free”  First thing he did was to vote to take away freedom from over one half the Wyoming Population getting our legislature sued, costing the Wyoming State tax payers (Sales tax, Gas tax, utility taxes, etc.) thousands in wasted expenditures for legal fees.  Article one, section 38 caused the judge to put a stay on these cruel, insane and disingenuous laws.  The laws from 2022 are restrained by the Wyoming state trial court, as are the unlawful executive orders by the Governor in 2023. 2.  FEED the children.  Pass the resumption of the child tax credit and make it permanent.  3.  Address the horrible plight of family farmers in Wyoming.  The factory farms are doing just fine.
3. To many American citizens, it would appear the country is more divided than ever before. What are some instances in which you have reached or would reach across the aisle to work with the opposing party?
4. This phenomenon is actually fairly new, starting around 2016.  In 2012, when I did my election judge work, and the years before that, my republican associate judges were pure gold.  In 2022 the party seemed to completely change to a very divisive agenda.  The 114th Congress had 34 bipartisan bills sent to the President.  Two of those were bills that have always passed, NDAA and omnibus spending bills.  Those pass in a bipartisan way in every congress although appropriations for military aid struggled this time.  NDAA and the continuing resolution for spending sailed through.NDAA to the tune of merely $847 billion.  That was in July of 2023, 118th Congress.  This congress is one of the most do nothing in all the history of over 100 congresses.  Likely due to the divisiveness.

I have done a lot of litigating over employment and civil rights and the violation of them.  Lots of arbitrations over workplace disputes, mostly disciplinary issues.  In everyone of those cases my first priority was to attempt to get a just settlement both parties could sign off on.  Working with legal opponents is very similar to working across the aisle.  Having never been in the US Senate it is hard to say how challenging it may be.  My position is that is your first priority.  You must try and have honest communication in a civil manner and leave the vitriol behind.  It works for the NDAA.  Democracy is messy but that is no reason to be manipulated into division when solidarity is much more effective in governing.  We can and must work together for Americans and humanity in general to get where we can be.

1. Wyoming has discussed diversifying its economy for years, especially as it follows the boom or bust cycle some associate with the extraction industry. What do you think can be done on the federal level to aid Wyoming in the pursuit of a diversified economy?
2. Lots. Kemmerer has a potential new energy source that “The U.S. Department of Energy is extremely excited about and plans to invest nearly $2 billion to support the licensing, construction and demonstration of this first-of-a-kind reactor.” (energy.gov).

This new tech provides excellent opportunities to employ oil or coal workers  in higher paying jobs as those sources of energy are declining.  It is a priority to me that all federal programs take care of displaced and employed workers. Have a plan for conversion over the next several years and take care of the workers.  Let’s fund the important projects here in Wyoming and keep our fingers crossed the state will accept the federal funding like they did for road and bridge.

Everything seems to boil down to funding.  Wyoming is having a billions of dollars boom with wind energy, with a little help from Uncle Sam. Dispensaries, starting with medical dispensaries, would really give the economy a boost if regulated and taxed properly. Look at all the states funding important stuff with those taxes. There simply is no limit to our potential in Wyoming for consistent economic activity.

1. Six years is a long time to be in Washington. What have you done or what would you do to ensure you are still listening to your constituents in Wyoming?
2. Who is the boss?  Your constituents.  And most Senators do much more than the occasional bills going through these days.  They vote on all matters from naming a Post Office to foreign treaties.  Hundreds of judges have been nominated and confirmed in the 118th Congress.  My long and hard experience with my congressional delegations office staff just passes it on, no matter the issue or query.  The way it has worked for some time is that you communicate with staff even if you write a letter,  I agree that needs to change.  I am open to suggestions and know what it is like to contact the representatives’ staff.  Communication with constituents is a high priority for me.  As far as making six years, that I will and ONLY six years.
3. The national debt is often a hot topic, as is the debt ceiling. Can you explain what the debt ceiling is and why it may be necessary at times to raise or suspend the debt ceiling?
4. We the people through the USA treasury issue bonds for our debt. The debt is spending more than we get from the multiple revenue streams. Only the Congress can authorize debt with appropriations that exceed income.  And that continues year after year, for like 240 years so far, We now have debt ceilings they continuously vote to raise or make bigger.  So last year’s bill to raise it, they added $2,400,000,000,000 to it, the ceiling figure that triggers more legislation to raise it yet again.  It has to be raised to keep all the cash flowing about.  But rest assured it will continue unabated every time the ceiling is hit or about to be hit with the total debt.  As far as stipulating that the debt is all that bad.  We have survived it for 240 years.