U.S. Senate: Republican - John Barrasso

Where do you currently reside and how long have you lived in Wyoming?

For more than 40 years, I've called Casper home. I raised my family there and all three of my children are proud graduates of the Natrona County School District. During my 24 years as an orthopedic surgeon in Casper, I served as President of the Wyoming Medical Society and was named Wyoming Physician of the Year. I've had decades of experience caring for patients and families across Wyoming.

Before serving in the U.S. Senate, I represented Natrona County in the Wyoming State Senate. The Wyoming Legislature trained me to effectively represent the interests and advocate for the issues that matter most to our state.

Why are you running for Senate?

In the U.S. Senate, I'm proud of my strong, conservative record that puts Wyoming first. I serve on committees that directly impact our state's energy industry, public lands, national parks and trade. With my leadership positions, I've successfully promoted Wyoming's economy and natural resources, strengthened our national security, cut wasteful Washington spending, and fought against overreaching regulations.

There is more work to be done. If re-elected, I will continue to fight for Wyoming every day.

What is THE most important issue facing our country that you hope to help address if elected?

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 current administration has declared war on American energy. President Biden has 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 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.

Do you feel you are able to work across party lines to find solutions to issues for the betterment of the country?

My record proves that I am willing to work with anyone, regardless of party, who is ready to improve the lives of people in Wyoming and across the country. I've regularly sponsored bipartisan legislation to improve rural health care and support Wyoming's energy workers.

In the last 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.