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vs. Mike Kehoe (R)
vs. Crystal Quade (D)
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Incumbent Tate Reeves(R)
vs.Bill Waller(R,withdrew)
vs.Brandon Presley(D)
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vs. Tanner Smith (R)
vs. Ryan Busse (D)
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vs. Michael Morgan (D)
vs. Mark Robinson (R)
vs. Josh Stein (D)
vs. Andy Wells (R)
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vs. State Rep. Rick Becker (R)
vs. U.S.Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R)
vs. State Sen.Merrill Piepkorn (D)
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vs. Chuck Morse (R)
vs. Cinde Warmington (D)
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vs. State Rep. Brian King (D)
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vs. Selectman Peter Duval (D)
vs. Commissioner Esther Charlestin (D)
WA 2024 debates: Gov. Jay Inslee (D, retiring);
Hilary Franz (D, withdrew)
vs. State Sen. Mark Mullet (D)
vs. County Chair Semi Bird (R)
vs. WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson (D)
WV 2024 debates: Gov. Jim Justice (R, term-limited);
vs. WV State Auditor JB McCuskey (R, withdrew)
vs. WV Secretary of State Mac Warner (R)
vs. State Del. Moore Capito (R)
vs. WV Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R)
vs. Huntington Mayor Steve Williams (D)
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Mark Gordon on Abortion
Click here for 3 full quotes on Abortion OR background on Abortion.
  • Enacted new reporting requirements for abortions. (Mar 2019)
  • Pro-life except for incest, rape, or maternal life. (Aug 2018)
  • Anti-abortion, with exceptions like rape cases. (Aug 2018)
Mark Gordon on Budget & Economy
Click here for 4 full quotes on Budget & Economy OR background on Budget & Economy.
  • Old and crumbling infrastructure must be addressed. (Jan 2023)
  • Make the state the digital asset epicenter of the U.S. (Mar 2021)
  • Define Rainy Day Account for "steady as she goes". (Jan 2019)
  • Balance budget by living within your means. (Sep 2018)
Mark Gordon on Civil Rights
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Mark Gordon on Corporations
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  • Defend Wyoming values of limited government and low taxes. (Sep 2018)
Mark Gordon on Crime
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  • Create Ashanti Alert System for notice of missing adults . (Jan 2023)
  • More funding for local police and sheriff's offices. (Jan 2019)
Mark Gordon on Drugs
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Mark Gordon on Education
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  • Enacted exemption for private schools from zoning authority. (Mar 2019)
  • Wyoming Works: tech education to enable nimble workforce. (Jan 2019)
  • Focus on efficiency studies; ensure teachers are well paid. (Jun 2018)
Mark Gordon on Energy & Oil
Click here for 12 full quotes on Energy & Oil OR background on Energy & Oil.
  • Biden energy policy is pure unadulterated "bovine scatology". (Feb 2024)
  • We're bullish on all energy; we can do even more with coal. (Feb 2024)
  • It is undeniable that coal remains a vital fuel source. (Jan 2023)
  • Needn't choose between fossil fuels or new types of energy. (Feb 2022)
  • Crazed pursuit of 100% green energy will cripple the nation. (Mar 2021)
  • Coal will help make Wyoming net negative in CO2 emissions. (Mar 2021)
  • Others vilify fossil fuels--not on my watch!. (Feb 2020)
  • Lower severance taxes on natural gas industry. (Feb 2020)
  • Encourage sale of coal-fired power plants to keep in use. (Mar 2019)
  • Coal for decades to come, so let's improve usage. (Jan 2019)
  • Make Wyoming a leader in advancing carbon sequestration. (Jan 2019)
  • Protect energy sources with eye on future technologies. (Sep 2018)
Mark Gordon on Environment
Click here for 4 full quotes on Environment OR background on Environment.
  • More than 30 lawsuits challenging federal overreach. (Jan 2023)
  • Allow a few corridors for big game migration. (Feb 2020)
  • Research controlling invasive species at state colleges & UW. (Jan 2019)
  • We understand responsibility of stewardship AND development. (Nov 2008)
Mark Gordon on Families & Children
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  • Culture has lost track of old fashioned American values. (Nov 2008)
Mark Gordon on Foreign Policy
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Mark Gordon on Free Trade
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  • Level the playing field for oil, gas, and mineral exports. (Jan 2019)
  • Establish trade offices in Taiwan, Japan, and across Asia. (Jan 2019)
Mark Gordon on Government Reform
Click here for 3 full quotes on Government Reform OR background on Government Reform.
  • Will never shy away from standing up to federal government. (Feb 2024)
  • We enacted strong voter ID law, election integrity critical. (Feb 2022)
  • One-time bonus to retain state employees. (Feb 2020)
Mark Gordon on Gun Control
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  • Disarm students immediately when they bring guns to school. (Jan 2019)
  • Lifelong member of the NRA; defender of the 2nd Amendment. (Sep 2018)
  • Pro-family, pro-guns and conservatives. (Aug 2018)
Mark Gordon on Health Care
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  • Strong "no" on Medicaid expansion; led charge in legislature. (Aug 2022)
  • COVID-19 public health orders were balanced . (Aug 2022)
  • Kept state "open for business" during pandemic. (May 2020)
  • Improve mental health care; launch in-state suicide hotline. (Feb 2020)
  • Signed legislation extending Wyoming's health insurance pool. (Feb 2019)
  • Craft a state-led course on healthcare. (Jan 2019)
  • Competition and personal responsibility, not single-payer. (Nov 2008)
Mark Gordon on Homeland Security
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  • Proud Wyoming remains critical component of nuclear triad. (Feb 2022)
  • We will partner with other states to address veteran suicide. (Mar 2021)
  • Establish Wyoming's first Veterans Skilled Nursing facility. (Jan 2019)
  • Provide a national defense second to none. (Nov 2008)
Mark Gordon on Immigration
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  • Illegal immigration is our nation's greatest threat. (Feb 2024)
  • Enforce the law; deport the criminals; secure the borders. (Nov 2008)
  • Reform temporary work visas so they work for businesses. (Nov 2008)
Mark Gordon on Jobs
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  • Train workforce to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. (Sep 2018)
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Mark Gordon on Principles & Values
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  • Something about our western culture is simply extraordinary. (Jan 2023)
  • We always stand for our national anthem in Wyoming. (Feb 2022)
  • Right now, the world needs more cowboys. (Feb 2022)
  • Widower with two daughters; married single mom with two sons. (Nov 2008)
Mark Gordon on Social Security
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Mark Gordon on Tax Reform
Click here for 2 full quotes on Tax Reform OR background on Tax Reform.
  • $1M to extend the Property Tax Refund Program for a year. (Jan 2023)
  • Reorganize government instead of raising taxes. (Jun 2018)
Mark Gordon on Technology
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  • Improve broadband internet for rural tele-health & more. (Jan 2019)
  • Support Blockchain technology: uptick in trust companies. (Sep 2018)
Mark Gordon on War & Peace
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    No issue stance yet recorded by OnTheIssues.org.
Mark Gordon on Welfare & Poverty
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VoteMatch Responses
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VoteMatch Question & Answer
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Based on these stances:
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Strongly Opposes topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(-5 points on Social scale)
Pro-life except for incest, rape, or maternal life: Opposes topic 1
Anti-abortion, with exceptions like rape cases: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Enacted new reporting requirements for abortions: Strongly Opposes topic 1
No opinion on topic 2:
Legally require hiring women & minorities
(0 points on Economic scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
No opinion on topic 3:
Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(0 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Favors topic 4:
Keep God in the public sphere
(-3 points on Social scale)
Culture has lost track of old fashioned American values: Favors topic 4
Opposes topic 5:
Expand ObamaCare
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Competition and personal responsibility, not single-payer: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Craft a state-led course on healthcare: Opposes topic 5
Improve mental health care; launch in-state suicide hotline: Favors topic 5
Signed legislation extending Wyoming's health insurance pool: Opposes topic 5
Strong "no" on Medicaid expansion; led charge in legislature: Strongly Opposes topic 5
We will partner with other states to address veteran suicide: Favors topic 5
No opinion on topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(0 points on Economic scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Favors topic 7:
Vouchers for school choice
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Focus on efficiency studies; ensure teachers are well paid: Opposes topic 7
Enacted exemption for private schools from zoning authority: Strongly Favors topic 7
Favors topic 8:
Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
(-3 points on Social scale)
We understand responsibility of stewardship AND development: Strongly Favors topic 8
Research controlling invasive species at state colleges & UW: Opposes topic 8
Allow a few corridors for big game migration: Opposes topic 8
More than 30 lawsuits challenging federal overreach: Strongly Favors topic 8
Favors topic 9:
Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-3 points on Social scale)
More funding for local police and sheriff's offices: Favors topic 9
Create Ashanti Alert System for notice of missing adults : Neutral on topic 9
Favors topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Pro-family, pro-guns and conservatives: Favors topic 10
Lifelong member of the NRA; defender of the 2nd Amendment: Strongly Favors topic 10
Disarm students immediately when they bring guns to school: Opposes topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11:
Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Defend Wyoming values of limited government and low taxes: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Reorganize government instead of raising taxes: Opposes topic 11
$1M to extend the Property Tax Refund Program for a year: Opposes topic 11
Opposes topic 12:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(-3 points on Social scale)
Enforce the law; deport the criminals; secure the borders: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Reform temporary work visas so they work for businesses: Favors topic 12
Favors topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Establish trade offices in Taiwan, Japan, and across Asia: Favors topic 13
Strongly Favors topic 14:
Support American Exceptionalism
(+5 points on Economic scale)
We always stand for our national anthem in Wyoming: Strongly Favors topic 14
Something about our western culture is simply extraordinary: Strongly Favors topic 14
Strongly Favors topic 15:
Expand the military
(-5 points on Social scale)
Provide a national defense second to none: Strongly Favors topic 15
Establish Wyoming's first Veterans Skilled Nursing facility: Favors topic 15
Proud Wyoming remains critical component of nuclear triad: Strongly Favors topic 15
Opposes topic 16:
Make voter registration easier
(-3 points on Social scale)
We enacted strong voter ID law, election integrity critical: Opposes topic 16
No opinion on topic 17:
Avoid foreign entanglements
(0 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Strongly Opposes topic 18:
Prioritize green energy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Protect energy sources with eye on future technologies: Favors topic 18
Coal for decades to come, so let's improve usage: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Make Wyoming a leader in advancing carbon sequestration: Favors topic 18
Others vilify fossil fuels--not on my watch!: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Lower severance taxes on natural gas industry: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Encourage sale of coal-fired power plants to keep in use: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Crazed pursuit of 100% green energy will cripple the nation: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Coal will help make Wyoming net negative in CO2 emissions: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Needn't choose between fossil fuels or new types of energy: Strongly Opposes topic 18
It is undeniable that coal remains a vital fuel source: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Level the playing field for oil, gas, and mineral exports: Opposes topic 18
No opinion on topic 19:
Marijuana is a gateway drug
(0 points on Social scale)
(No votes on which to base response)
Opposes topic 20:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Balance budget by living within your means: Strongly Opposes topic 20
Define Rainy Day Account for "steady as she goes": Opposes topic 20
Make the state the digital asset epicenter of the U.S.: Strongly Opposes topic 20
One-time bonus to retain state employees: Favors topic 20
Train workforce to meet the needs of today and tomorrow: Favors topic 20
Support Blockchain technology: uptick in trust companies: Favors topic 20

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