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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:


Jan Brewer on Energy & Oil
Republican Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jan Brewer on other issues.
  • Bring top solar manufacturers to Arizona with tax incentives. (Jan 2010)
  • Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
  • Stop harmful EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. (Mar 2010)
Doug Ducey on Energy & Oil
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Doug Ducey on other issues.
  • Opposed Prop 127: no to utilities producing renewable energy. (Oct 2018)
  • Moratorium on new regulations; and review all existing ones. (Jan 2015)
Fred DuVal on Energy & Oil
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Fred DuVal on other issues.
  • Capitalize on the growth of solar energy. (Jul 2014)
Steve Farley on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Arizona Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Farley on other issues.
  • Navajo solar grid a model for the state. (Sep 2017)
  • Coal is the fuel of the past. (Jun 2017)
David Garcia on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Garcia on other issues.
  • Climate change is a real & urgent threat. (Oct 2018)
  • Make solar a priority. (Nov 2017)
Phil Gordon on Energy & Oil
Mayor of Phoenix: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Phil Gordon on other issues.
  • Solar energy important for Phoenix. (Jun 2011)
Marco Lopez on Energy & Oil
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Marco Lopez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
JL Mealer on Energy & Oil
Independent for Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for JL Mealer on other issues.
  • Feds make too much money taxing fuels to cut fuel usage. (Jan 2012)
  • Drill here; drill now; end dependency. (Sep 2011)
  • Replace most coal & oil; design non-EV autos. (Sep 2011)

Senate:

AZ 2022: 2022 AZ Governor's race


Deedra Abboud on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Deedra Abboud on other issues.
  • Prioritize green energy. (Mar 2018)
  • Clean energy would impact economic inequality. (Jul 2017)
Joe Arpaio on Energy & Oil
Republican Candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator: Click here for Joe Arpaio on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeff Flake on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger: Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Flake on other issues.
  • Opposes EPA coal plant emission rule changes. (Oct 2012)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Repeal the gas tax. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Sponsored bill for advanced nuclear technology collaboration. (Jun 2017)
Ann Kirkpatrick on Energy & Oil
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ann Kirkpatrick on other issues.
  • Climate change is one of biggest national security threats. (Sep 2018)
  • Some government action for climate change. (Oct 2016)
  • Drill on public lands; drill offshore; keep oil in US. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Doug Marks on Energy & Oil
Libertarian candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Doug Marks on other issues.
  • Fiscal irresponsibility to prop up green energy. (Mar 2018)
Martha McSally on Energy & Oil
Republican appointee for Arizona U.S. Senator: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Martha McSally on other issues.
  • Opposed Clean Power plan & climate assessments. (Oct 2018)
  • Take advantage of newly discovered oil & gas in America. (Nov 2014)
  • Supports energy independence. (Aug 2014)
  • Supports Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Supports regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
JL Mealer on Energy & Oil
Independent Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for JL Mealer on other issues.
  • Feds make too much money taxing fuels to cut fuel usage. (Jan 2012)
  • Drill here; drill now; end dependency. (Sep 2011)
  • Replace most coal & oil; design non-EV autos. (Sep 2011)
Kyrsten Sinema on Energy & Oil
Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Kyrsten Sinema on other issues.
  • Opposes carbon tax but supports renewable energy. (Oct 2018)
  • Invest in our solar future. (Nov 2012)
  • Supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
  • Opposes offshore energy production. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)

House:


Ron Barber on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ron Barber on other issues.
  • Make AZ a home for solar R&D and energy generation. (Jun 2012)
Andy Biggs on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Andy Biggs on other issues.
  • Opposes regulation of greenhouse gas emission. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Trent Franks on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (AZ-2): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for Trent Franks on other issues.
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • No EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. (Jan 2011)
  • Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
  • Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Ruben Gallego on Energy & Oil
Democratic House Member (District 7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ruben Gallego on other issues.
  • Climate change is biggest long-term issue our world faces. (May 2014)
  • Supports regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Paul Gosar on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 4): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Paul Gosar on other issues.
  • Drill more at home, for energy independence. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports renewable energy tax credits. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Raul Grijalva on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (AZ-7): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Raul Grijalva on other issues.
  • No ANWR drilling, permanently. (Oct 2002)
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
  • Establish greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Sign on to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. (Jan 2007)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Green New Deal: 10-year national mobilization. (Feb 2019)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
  • Let states define stricter-than-federal emission standards. (Jan 2008)
Ann Kirkpatrick on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ann Kirkpatrick on other issues.
  • Climate change is one of biggest national security threats. (Sep 2018)
  • Some government action for climate change. (Oct 2016)
  • Drill on public lands; drill offshore; keep oil in US. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on banning offshore oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Debbie Lesko on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Lesko on other issues.
  • Most of global warming is not caused by humans. (Jan 2018)
  • PVS:Don't fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Martha McSally on Energy & Oil
Republican House Member (District 2): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Martha McSally on other issues.
  • Opposed Clean Power plan & climate assessments. (Oct 2018)
  • Take advantage of newly discovered oil & gas in America. (Nov 2014)
  • Supports energy independence. (Aug 2014)
  • Supports Keystone XL, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports regulating CO2, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports Keystone XL, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Supports regulating CO2, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Tom O`Halleran on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom O`Halleran on other issues.
  • Property tax incentives for small business using renewables. (Jan 2008)
  • Sponsored bill to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
David Schweikert on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 6): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for David Schweikert on other issues.
  • Drill offshore; drill ANWR; pursue clean coal. (Nov 2010)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
  • Let wind energy production tax credit expire. (Aug 2014)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
  • Federal collaboration for advanced nuclear technologies. (Nov 2015)
  • Rated Voted NO on assisting rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)
Kyrsten Sinema on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Kyrsten Sinema on other issues.
  • Opposes carbon tax but supports renewable energy. (Oct 2018)
  • Invest in our solar future. (Nov 2012)
  • Supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions. (Sep 2012)
  • Opposes offshore energy production. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Greg Stanton on Energy & Oil
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Greg Stanton on other issues.
  • Invest more federal dollars into solar and wind. (Sep 2018)
  • PVS:Fund renewable energy like wind and solar. (Aug 2018)
  • Voted YES to assist rural electric renewable energy. (Sep 2020)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Janet Napolitano-Gov on Energy & Oil
Former Democratic Governor; now in Cabinet: Click here for Janet Napolitano-Gov on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Riggs on Energy & Oil
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Frank Riggs on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Pastor on Energy & Oil
Democratic Representative (AZ-4): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for Ed Pastor on other issues.
  • Voted NO on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted YES on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted NO on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Regulate wholesale electricity & gas prices. (Mar 2001)
  • Preserve Alaska's ANWR instead of drilling it. (Feb 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the CAF, indicating support for energy independence. (Dec 2006)
Matt Salmon on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Matt Salmon on other issues.
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Aug 2012)
  • Let states lease energy rights on federal lands. (Jun 2013)
  • Rated Drill for oil & gas in offshore OCS & Eastern Gulf of Mexico. (Jul 2016)
Jane Dee Hull on Energy & Oil
Former Republican Governor (1997-2002): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jane Dee Hull on other issues.
  • Supports cleaner burning fuels. (Jan 2001)
  • Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
  • Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
  • Federal tax incentives for energy, with state decisions. (Aug 2001)
J.D. Hayworth on Energy & Oil
2010 Republican challenger; previously US Representative: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for J.D. Hayworth on other issues.
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
J.D. Hayworth on Energy & Oil
Republican (until 2007) (District 6): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for J.D. Hayworth on other issues.
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Cap-and-trade has no impact on global temperatures. (Jul 2010)
  • Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low. (Jul 2010)
Stuart Starky on Energy & Oil
2004 former Democrat challenger; also ran for Senate in '00: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stuart Starky on other issues.
  • Tax credits to protect against global warming. (Aug 2004)
Bob Stump on Energy & Oil
Former GOP (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Stump on other issues.
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
Don Bivens on Energy & Oil
Former Democratic Challenger (2012): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Don Bivens on other issues.
  • Declare energy independence from unsustainable fuel sources. (Mar 2012)
Jeff Flake on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger: Click here for 22 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Flake on other issues.
  • Opposes EPA coal plant emission rule changes. (Oct 2012)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted NO on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Repeal the gas tax. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Sponsored bill for advanced nuclear technology collaboration. (Jun 2017)
Rudy Garcia on Energy & Oil
2010 Democratic challenger (lost primary); previously Mayor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rudy Garcia on other issues.
  • Sustainable earth for our future generations. (Mar 2010)
Gabby Giffords on Energy & Oil
Democrat: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Gabby Giffords on other issues.
  • Invest in renewable energy. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Balance fossil fuels and viable renewable energy. (Jul 2001)
Rodney Glassman on Energy & Oil
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rodney Glassman on other issues.
  • Invest in clean renewable energy. (Mar 2010)
Bryan Hackbarth on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger (lost 2012 primary): Click here for Bryan Hackbarth on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Kolbe on Energy & Oil
Republican (District 5): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jim Kolbe on other issues.
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
Harry Mitchell on Energy & Oil
Democrat: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Harry Mitchell on other issues.
  • Oil dependence threatens long-term national security. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted YES on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted YES on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted YES on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted YES on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
Jim Pederson on Energy & Oil
Democratic challenger, state party chair: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Pederson on other issues.
  • Climate change is real; renewables needed and ready. (May 2006)
  • Commonsense market-based solutions for climate change. (May 2006)
Ben Quayle on Energy & Oil
Republican (lost 2012 primary) (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ben Quayle on other issues.
  • Don't CAP our economic growth and TRADE jobs overseas. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on opening Outer Continental Shelf to oil drilling. (May 2011)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
  • Drill the Outer Continental Shelf; & license new nuke plants. (Mar 2011)
Rick Renzi on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (AZ-1): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Rick Renzi on other issues.
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
  • Set goal of 25% renewable energy by 2025. (Jan 2007)
David Ruben on Energy & Oil
Democratic Challenger (lost 2012 primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Ruben on other issues.
  • Fossil fuels are a limited bridge to our energy future. (May 2012)
Richard Carmona on Energy & Oil
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Richard Carmona on other issues.
  • Make Arizona the solar energy capital of the world. (Mar 2012)
Mark Kelly on Energy & Oil
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kelly on other issues.
  • We've got to get on to more renewable energy, like solar. (Oct 2020)
  • Develop renewable energy, but not for Green New Deal. (Jan 2020)
  • Support massive investment developing renewable technologies. (Jan 2020)
  • Trump withdrawal from Paris Accords sets back U.S. progress. (Dec 2017)
Jon Kyl on Energy & Oil
Republican Jr Senator (AZ; retiring 2012): Click here for 24 full quotes OR click here for Jon Kyl on other issues.
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted NO on addressing CO2 emissions without considering India & China. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on making oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal. (Jun 2007)
  • Voted NO on factoring global warming into federal project planning. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted NO on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
  • Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted NO on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted NO on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted NO on ending discussion of CAFE fuel efficiency standards. (Sep 1999)
  • Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Open the Outer Continental Shelf for oil & gas leasing. (Jun 2008)
  • Gas tax holiday for the summer. (Apr 2008)
Jim Lamon on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger: Click here for Jim Lamon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Blake Masters on Energy & Oil
Republican Challenger: Click here for Blake Masters on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John McCain on Energy & Oil
Republican nominee for President; Senior Senator (AZ): Click here for 64 full quotes OR click here for John McCain on other issues.
  • FactCheck: Pushed cap-and-trade bill in 2009, but not since. (Feb 2013)
  • FactCheck: No, Obama voted for $300M oil tax INCREASE. (Oct 2008)
  • FactCheck: Obama not opposed to nuclear energy; just Yucca. (Sep 2008)
  • GovWatch: Build 45 new nuclear power plants by 2030. (Jun 2008)
  • GovWatch: Gas tax cut goes to oil companies, not consumers. (Jun 2008)
  • Ethanol subsidy OK at $40/bbl oil; opposed it at $60/bbl. (Mar 2008)
  • Public pressure on oil industry to invest in alternatives. (Oct 2007)
  • Supports ethanol but opposes subsidies for it. (Oct 2007)
  • Reinvest oil profits in nuclear power. (Jun 2007)
  • Ethanol made no sense in ‘05 but with $60/bbl it makes sense. (May 2007)
  • Supports alternative fuels, emission controls, & CWA. (Jul 1998)

    Energy Independence

  • Energy independence will create millions of jobs. (Oct 2008)
  • Use alternative energy, including nuclear, coal, gas, solar. (Oct 2008)
  • All of the above: nuclear, wind, tide, solar, gas, coal. (Oct 2008)
  • Offshore drilling & nuke power instead of $700B to enemies. (Sep 2008)
  • FactCheck: Voted against new investments in renewable energy. (Sep 2008)
  • FactCheck: US sends $357B to hostile countries, not $700B. (Sep 2008)
  • Attack the energy problem on every front. (Sep 2008)
  • Job creation program with alternate energy & nuclear power. (Aug 2008)
  • Address both the supply and demand sides of imported oil. (Jun 2008)
  • Lexington Project: invest to achieve energy security. (Jun 2008)
  • AdWatch: Obama is the “Dr. No” of energy security. (Jun 2008)
  • GovWatch: No, Obama supported $150B in energy innovation. (Jun 2008)
  • End moratorium on offshore oil drilling. (Jun 2008)
  • GovWatch: Favors wind & solar in ad; favors nuclear in bills. (Jun 2008)
  • GovWatch: 2003: Ethanol doesn’t increase energy independence. (Feb 2008)
  • End reliance on petro-dictators with market-based reform. (Feb 2008)
  • FactCheck: Oil independence will take 25 years, not 5 years. (Dec 2007)

    Global Warming

  • Dramatic Arctic changes might be man-made; might be natural. (Oct 2016)
  • The snows of Kilimanjaro may soon exist only in literature. (Feb 2012)
  • Nuclear power is the best way to fix climate change. (Oct 2008)
  • AdWatch: Realistic climate plan that clashes with GOP. (Jun 2008)
  • Be more active in addressing the issue of climate change. (Jan 2008)
  • In favor of cap-and-trade. (Jan 2008)
  • Climate change is real and must be addressed. (Dec 2007)
  • Climate change is real; nuclear power is solution. (Oct 2007)
  • Led delegation with Hillary, to see effects of polar warming. (Sep 2007)
  • FactCheck: nuclear plants do emit no GHGs, but do have waste. (Jun 2007)
  • Utility lobbyists influence White House climate policy. (Sep 2006)
  • 2000: Held hearings on mounting evidence of climate change. (Jan 2004)
  • 2000: Criticized Bush’s withdrawal from the Kyoto Treaty. (Jan 2004)
  • Energy 2001: 1st Republican to sign onto reducing GHGS. (May 2002)
  • Strength Clean Air & Water Acts; but not Kyoto. (Jan 2000)

    Voting Record

  • GovWatch: Yes, his cap-and-trade bill is mandatory. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. (Apr 2011)
  • Voted YES on protecting middle-income taxpayers from a national energy tax. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on requiring full Senate debate and vote on cap-and-trade. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR. (Nov 2005)
  • Voted NO on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
  • Voted YES on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
  • Voted NO on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
  • Voted YES on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
  • Voted YES on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
  • Voted NO on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
  • Voted NO on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
  • Voted YES on preserving budget for ANWR oil drilling. (Apr 2000)
  • Voted YES on defunding renewable and solar energy. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on approving a nuclear waste repository. (Apr 1997)
  • Voted NO on do not require ethanol in gasoline. (Aug 1994)
  • Sponsored bill for greenhouse gas tradeable allowances. (Feb 2005)
  • Rated 17% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Gas tax holiday for the summer. (Apr 2008)
  • Supports immediate reductions in greenhouse gases. (Sep 1998)
John Shadegg on Energy & Oil
Republican Representative (AZ-3): Click here for 20 full quotes OR click here for John Shadegg on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing limits on CO2 global warming pollution. (Jun 2009)
  • Voted NO on tax credits for renewable electricity, with PAYGO offsets. (Sep 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for energy production and conservation. (May 2008)
  • Voted NO on tax incentives for renewable energy. (Feb 2008)
  • Voted NO on investing in homegrown biofuel. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on criminalizing oil cartels like OPEC. (May 2007)
  • Voted NO on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies. (Jan 2007)
  • Voted NO on keeping moratorium on drilling for oil offshore. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on scheduling permitting for new oil refinieries. (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on authorizing construction of new oil refineries. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on passage of the Bush Administration national energy policy. (Jun 2004)
  • Voted YES on implementing Bush-Cheney national energy policy. (Nov 2003)
  • Voted NO on raising CAFE standards; incentives for alternative fuels. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR. (Aug 2001)
  • Voted NO on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol. (Jun 2000)
  • Repeal the gas tax. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by the CAF, indicating opposition to energy independence. (Dec 2006)
  • Establish a solar energy program on federal lands. (Apr 2008)
  • Bar greenhouse gases from Clean Air Act rules. (Jan 2009)
  • Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Nov 2010)
Kelli Ward on Energy & Oil
Republican candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kelli Ward on other issues.
  • Research sustainable energy, but current energy sources too. (Nov 2012)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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