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Energy Policy & Oil/Gas

Policies on domestic energy production, fossil fuel regulation, renewable energy development, and energy independence.

What This Means

Energy policy is about where we get our power. It covers oil, gas, solar, wind, and nuclear energy.

Progressive

Wants to switch to solar and wind. Wants to use less oil and gas.

Conservative

Wants to drill for more oil and gas at home to keep prices low.

4362
Progressive
2775
Conservative
1327
Mixed / Neutral
8464
Total
Party Breakdown
Democratic3931 officials
0% progressive29% mixed71% conservative
Republican4375 officials
98% progressive2% mixed0% conservative
Independent158 officials
25% progressive74% mixed1% conservative
Where Officials Stand

Officials grouped by where they land on this issue.

Progressive4362

Patrick Morrisey
Patrick MorriseyRepublican
Governor of West Virginia · WV

Supports expanding domestic oil and gas production, energy independence, and reducing regulations on fossil fuels.

and 25 others:
Jeff Landry
Landry
Kelly Armstrong
Armstrong
Jim Pillen
Pillen
Brad Little
Little
Bill Lee
Lee
Guy Reschenthaler
Guy ReschenthalerRepublican
U.S. Representative · PA

Advocates for an all-of-the-above energy strategy, supporting fossil fuels alongside renewable development.

and 20 others:
John Joyce
Joyce
Andrew Garbarino
Garbarino
Andy Harris
Harris
Scott Franklin
Franklin
JD Vance
Vance
Austin Scott
Austin ScottRepublican
U.S. Representative · GA

Supports American energy independence through expanded oil, gas, and nuclear energy production.

Daniel Davis
Daniel DavisRepublican
U.S. Representative · FL

Champions domestic energy production, pipeline development, and reducing regulatory barriers for energy companies.

Jim Banks
Jim BanksRepublican
U.S. Senator · IN

Supports expanding domestic energy production and reducing regulations on fossil fuels.

and 2 others:
Ted Budd
Budd
Marsha Blackburn
Blackburn
Tommy Tuberville
Tommy TubervilleRepublican
U.S. Senator · AL

Supports expanding domestic energy production and energy independence.

and 2 others:
Lindsey Graham
Graham
Katie Britt
Britt
Mike Rogers
Mike RogersRepublican
U.S. Representative · AL

Supports expanded domestic energy production and opposes regulations on fossil fuels.

and 1 other:
Jason Smith
Smith
John Boozman
John BoozmanRepublican
U.S. Senator · AR

Supports domestic energy production and energy independence.

and 1 other:
Thom Tillis
Tillis
Sam Graves
Sam GravesRepublican
U.S. Representative · MO

Supports domestic energy production and opposes regulations on fossil fuels.

and 1 other:
Virginia Foxx
Foxx

Centrist / Mixed1327

JB Pritzker
JB PritzkerDemocratic
Governor of Illinois · IL

Supports transitioning to clean energy while managing the economic impact on fossil fuel-dependent communities.

and 21 others:
Tim Walz
Walz
Tony Evers
Evers
Gretchen Whitmer
Whitmer
Mikie Sherrill
Sherrill
Gavin Newsom
Newsom
Emily BussIndependent
UT State Senator, District 11 · UT

Estimated from independent party platform

and 2 others:
Brien
Ky Holland
Holland
Katherine Clark
Katherine ClarkDemocratic
House Minority Whip · MA

Supports clean energy transition and reducing fossil fuel dependence while investing in renewable technologies.

Doug Collins
Doug CollinsRepublican
Secretary of Veterans Affairs · GA

Takes a pragmatic stance on energy, supporting clean energy goals while acknowledging fossil fuel realities.

and 1 other:
Greg Steube
Steube
Gregory Meeks
Gregory MeeksDemocratic
U.S. Representative · NY

Supports clean energy transition and renewable energy investment while managing economic impacts.

and 1 other:
Sara Jacobs
Jacobs
Lloyd Doggett
Lloyd DoggettDemocratic
U.S. Representative · TX

Supports clean energy transition and closing fossil fuel tax subsidies while managing the Texas energy economy.

Craig MeidlRepublican
Mayor of Omaha · NE

Craig Meidl has not taken a strong public position on Energy Policy & Oil/Gas.

Karl ProcacciniIndependent
Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court · MN

Karl Procaccini has a nuanced position on key aspects of energy policy & oil/gas policy.

Buddy Dyer
Buddy DyerDemocratic
Mayor of Orlando · FL

Buddy Dyer has not taken a strong public position on Energy Policy & Oil/Gas.

Brian Fitzpatrick
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican
U.S. Representative · PA

Supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy with significant emphasis on clean energy transition.

Conservative2775

Grace Meng
Grace MengDemocratic
U.S. Representative · NY

Critical of continued investment in oil and gas infrastructure given climate concerns.

and 27 others:
Matt Cartwright
Cartwright
Bill Pascrell Jr.
Jr.
Yvette Clarke
Clarke
Darren Soto
Soto
Jared Golden
Golden
Nydia Velazquez
Nydia VelazquezDemocratic
U.S. Representative · NY

Opposes fossil fuel expansion and subsidies, calling for rapid transition to renewable energy sources.

Rashida Tlaib
Rashida TlaibDemocratic
U.S. Representative · MI

Opposes all fossil fuel development and pipeline construction; supports rapid transition to 100% clean energy.

Ilhan Omar
Ilhan OmarDemocratic
U.S. Representative · MN

Opposes all fossil fuel development including pipelines like Line 3; supports rapid transition to 100% renewable energy.

Mazie Hirono
Mazie HironoDemocratic
U.S. Senator · HI

Supports Hawaii's 100% renewable energy goal and opposes new fossil fuel development.

Brian Schatz
Brian SchatzDemocratic
U.S. Senator · HI

Supports Hawaii's goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045 and opposes new fossil fuel development.

Summer Lee
Summer LeeDemocratic
U.S. Representative · PA

Opposes fossil fuel expansion including fracking in Pennsylvania; supports a just transition to clean energy.

Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna PressleyDemocratic
U.S. Representative · MA

Opposes fossil fuel expansion and supports a just transition to 100% clean energy prioritizing impacted communities.

Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth WarrenDemocratic
U.S. Senator · MA

Supports ending fossil fuel subsidies and banning new drilling on public lands; advocates rapid transition to clean energy.

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