Ratings/Criteria: Candidates were evaluated
on their acceptance of climate change as a
real, human-caused problem, their willingness
to engage in dialogue about climate action, their
voting record on climate-related legislation (if
available), their willingness to engage with POW
AF, the extent to which climate is a priority in
their campaign, leadership displayed on climate
issues in general, and whether or not they have
championed climate legislation. We have rated
candidates using ski area difculty levels, with
climate champions earning a “double black diamond”
(expert terrain in most ski areas) and candidates
who deny human-caused climate change or are
unwilling to engage in dialogue about climate
action earning “out of bounds.”
Candidates for
the US Senate:
Candidates for the US House of Representative:
Mike Lee (R): Out of Bounds
Lee expresses doubt regarding the human causation of climate change, ridicules
climate action, and as Senator regularly votes against meaningful climate
legislation while supporting policies with harmful climate implications.
Evan McMullin (I): Blue Square
McMullin acknowledges the human causation and immediate threat of climate
change and generally is interested in solutions, especially regarding clean
energy and emissions reduction; however, he does not make climate a priority
for his campaign.
District 1
Blake Moore (R): Blue Square
Moore accepts that climate change is human-caused, as a member of the
Conservative Climate Caucus expresses genuine interest in climate action,
and takes leadership among Republicans on the reality of climate change and
potential solutions. He has not voted in favor of climate solutions during his
rst term in Congress, though his consistent and sincere engagement with POW AF
and thoughtful approach to bipartisan climate solutions are taken into account.
Rick Jones (D): Blue Square
Jones recognizes that climate change is real and immediately threatening.
He has expressed interest in climate solutions, especially renewable energy
integration, and makes climate action a priority for his campaign.
Disclaimer: This Voter Guidebook includes information about both federal and state candidates. At the state and federal level, POW Action Fund is not endorse or oppose any
candidates in 2022; inclusion of state races is purely for informational purposes. For all races, our researchers reviewed candidates’ websites, social media, the public
record, and nonpartisan news outlets to pull information for inclusion. Candidates researched include all major party candidates, polling at least 10%, running for US House,
US Senate, State Governor, Corporation Commission and Public Service Commission in the following geographies: AZ, CO, MT, NV, UT.
Green Circle:
Beginner on Climate
Blue Square:
Intermediate on Climate
Black Diamond:
Expert on Climate
Double Black
Diamond:
Climate Champ
Dangerous Conditions:
Out of Bounds
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Candidates for the US House of Representative:
District 2
Chris Stewart (R): Green Circle
Stewart is not convinced that man-made climate change is as threatening as
others believe it to be, but his participation in the Conservative Climate
Caucus as a member of Congress suggests some interest in climate solutions.
Nicholas Mitchell (D): Blue Square
Mitchell acknowledges the reality of climate change and the threat it poses
to human life and is interested in climate solutions like renewable energy
development and emissions reduction; however, he has not made climate
action a campaign priority.
District 3
John Curtis (R): Black Diamond
Curtis afrms that human-caused climate change poses extreme danger to
human life and has shown exceptional leadership on climate action in
founding the Conservative Climate Caucus to bring Republicans to the table
discussing climate solutions.
Glenn J. Wright (D): Black Diamond
Wright recognizes that climate change is a direct threat to our lifestyles
and calls for urgent action. As Summit County Council Chairperson, Wright
showed strong initiative enacting climate solutions.
District 4
Burgess Owens (R): Green Circle
Owens acknowledges that climate change is real and as a member of Congress
participates in the Conservative Climate Caucus, but he fails to show support
for climate solutions.
Darlene McDonald (D): Blue Square
McDonald afrms that human-caused climate change is real and threatening and
has expressed interest in climate policy solutions, but she has not made climate
action a priority for her campaign.
Disclaimer: This Voter Guidebook includes information about both federal and state candidates. At the state and federal level, POW Action Fund is not endorse or oppose any
candidates in 2022; inclusion of state races is purely for informational purposes. For all races, our researchers reviewed candidates’ websites, social media, the public
record, and nonpartisan news outlets to pull information for inclusion. Candidates researched include all major party candidates, polling at least 10%, running for US House,
US Senate, State Governor, Corporation Commission and Public Service Commission in the following geographies: AZ, CO, MT, NV, UT.
Utah
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