U.S. Senate Incumbents
| Name | Terms | State | Party | Position | Leadership | Position Score | Vote Score | Leadership Score | Carbon Fee | Carbon Fee Score | Climate Calculation | Sources | Support/Oppose Roe | Vote [Expanding Dirty and Dangerous Offshore Drilling] | Vote [Build Back Better Budget Resolution] | Vote [Eliminating Safeguards on Fossil Fuel Production] | Vote [Repealing Assault on Methane Pollution Safeguards] | Vote [Inflation Reduction Act] |
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U.S. Senate Challengers
| Name | State | Party | Position | Position Score | Carbon Fee | Carbon Fee Score | Climate Calculation | Sources | Support/Oppose Roe |
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| Ryan, Tim | Ohio | D | Candidate Tim Ryan understands the importance of action on climate change as a top priority issue. On Candidate Tim's official website, it states, "With climate change already bringing more intense heat, flooding, and changes to growing seasons for our farmers—along with greater risk of heat death and more unsafe air quality days that disproportionately harm low-income communities and people of color—Tim recognizes that we can’t afford not to act. He’s pushed to pass a robust infrastructure plan that will put thousands of Ohioans to work modernizing our grid, going big on clean energy, and preparing for the challenges of the 21st century, all while using American-made materials." | 100 | Candidate Tim Ryan has no known, or an inconsistent position on a U.S. carbon fee. | 50 | 92.5 | https://timforoh.com/issues/dominating-the-clean-energy-economy-and-protecting-our-natural-resources/ https://timforoh.com/issues/protecting-reproductive-freedom/ | Supports Roe |
| Vance, J. D. | Ohio | R | Candidate J. D. Vance does not take a clear position on whether climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. When interviewed by Spectrum News1, Vance stated "I mean, certainly the climate is changing. I think the big question is, how much is man causing it?And second, if you believe that man is causing it, do you actually have a real solution to solve the issue?". | 25 | Candidate J. D. Vance has no known, or an inconsistent position on a U.S. carbon fee. | 50 | 28.75 | https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/politics/2022/01/21/in-depth--ohio-senate-j-d--vance-platform-issues https://jdvance.com/issues/ | Opposes Roe |
U.S. House Incumbents
| Name | State | District | Party | Position | Position Score | Vote Score | Leadership | Leadership Score | Carbon Fee | Carbon Fee Score | Climate Calculation | Sources | Support/Oppose Roe | Votes [Attacking International Climate Collaboration (House Roll Call 27)] | Vote [Advancing Climate Action in the COMPETES Act (House Roll Call 18)] | Vote [Repealing Assault on Methane Pollution Safeguards (House Roll Call 185)] | Vote [Pro-Environment Funding Package (House Roll Call 247)] | Vote [Transformative Climate, Jobs, and Justice Investments (House Roll Call 385)] | Vote [Investing in Climate-Smart and Pro-Wildlife Infrastructure (House Roll Call 201)] | Vote [Inflation Reduction Act (HR 5376)] |
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| Balderson, Troy | Ohio | 12 | R | Congressman Troy Balderson does not take a clear position on whether climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. | 25 | 0 | The Congressman supported the president's rollbacks of the Clean Power Plan, stating that President Trump's replacement, the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule, “allows everyone to win." Rep. Balderson demonstrates a lack of leadership with public statements, advocacy or votes against climate action. Our latest, 2022 research shows no updated information on the Congressman’s climate change leadership. | 0 | Representative Balderson has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. He was not in Congress to vote on a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). | 50 | 18.75 | https://www.dispatch.com/news/20190620/trump-moves-to-gut-obama-climate-policy-and-bolster-coal-industry https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 https://twitter.com/RepBalderson/status/1540347973506371586 | Opposes Roe | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate |
| Beatty, Joyce | Ohio | 3 | D | Congresswoman Joyce Beatty understands the importance of climate action as a top priority issue. On the Congresswoman's, 'Energy and Environment,' page, it states, "The consensus view of scientists about the impact that climate change poses to our planet is alarming. Rising temperatures are projected to devastate many of our planet’s precious ecosystems, increase coastal flooding to dangerous levels, disrupt our food systems, and increase extreme weather occurrences. These science-backed facts are why I support taking bold steps to invest in federal programs to address climate change, prevent spending cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), fully enforce the Clean Air Act, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize our reliance on fossil fuels, and promote energy efficiency and conservation. I also support the Paris Climate Agreement and believe the United States should remain a full partner in the international effort to address climate change." | 100 | 100 | In a 2017 tweet opposing President Trump's withdrawal from the agreement, she stated, "1. Syria. 2. Nicaragua 3. USA. The ONLY three countries to reject #ParisAccord. Talk about a list you don't want to be on! #ActOnClimate." Rep. Beatty in a press release opposed the Keystone Pipeline for climate reasons, stating, "We should focus on developing domestically produced energy as we transition away from energy sources that cause irreparable climate change and fail to create meaningful American jobs.” Congresswoman Betty's website and position papers advocate for climate action, but not as a top priority issue. | 75 | Congresswoman Beatty supports a U.S. fee on carbon but does not advocate for it. She voted against a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). | 75 | 87.5 | https://beatty.house.gov/issues/climate-and-environment https://twitter.com/RepBeatty/status/870363347904069634 https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-opposes-seriously-flawed-keystone-xl-legislation https://beatty.house.gov/issues/climate-and-environment https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 https://beatty.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/beatty-slams-roe-reversal | Supports Roe | Pro Climate | Pro Climate | Pro Climate | Pro Climate | Pro Climate | Pro Climate | Pro Climate |
| Brown, Shontel | Ohio | 11 | D | Shontel Brown understands the importance of climate action as a top priority issue. In an August 2022 tweet, she asserted, "there is no doubt that climate change is real. Acting as if it isn’t, is dangerous and will only harm us. Taking care of our environment is essential for our future because it affects everything we do." Additionally, she's committed to pushing the country toward a future with "net-zero emissions by 2050 and a carbon-free power sector by 2035." | 100 | 100 | Congresswoman Shontel Brown has demonstrated leadership by advocating for climate action. She makes climate change a top priority issue and has climate action on her 'Priorities' page on her website, where she wrote, "I support the principles laid out in the Green New Deal and I am committed to aggressive action on climate change." The congresswoman makes prominent public statements on the issue. She's posted many tweets calling for climate action and provided amicus briefs defending the EPA's authority earlier this year. | 100 | Shontel Brown has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 87.5 | https://twitter.com/RepShontelBrown/status/1554482793547272196 https://shontelbrown.com/priorities/ https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-joins-190-congressional-democrats-in-amicus-brief-defending-epas-clean-air-act-authority https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-brown-statement-supreme-court-decision-overturning-roe-v-wade | Supports Roe | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pro Climate | N/A | Pro Climate |
| Carey, Mike | Ohio | 15 | R | Mike Carey does not take a clear position on whether climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. | 25 | 0 | Mike Carey demonstrates a lack of leadership with public statements, advocacy or votes against climate action. He supports an all of the above solution, as evidenced on his campaign website where he states, "We must invest in new fossil fuel technologies as well as renewables because we need more electricity to run a 21st century economy, not less." Additionally, it says on his website, "Mike is fighting for American energy independence by co-sponsoring bills such as the Powering America Through Domestic Energy Act and the Keystone XL Pipeline Construction and Jobs Preservation Act." | 0 | Mike Carey has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 18.75 | https://www.careyforcongress.com/issues | Opposes Roe | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Anti Climate | N/A | Anti Climate |
| Chabot, Steve | Ohio | 1 | R | Congressman Steve Chabot disagrees with the scientific consensus that climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. According to a 204 article in The Enquirer, the Congressman was quoted making this statement on climate change. "Despite claims to the contrary, the evidence concerning man-made climate change is far from conclusive. However, what is conclusive is the damage some of the more extreme proposals intended to address climate change, like cap-and-trade, will have on our economy." | 0 | 0 | In a 2019 blog post condemning the green New Deal on the Congressman's campaign website, it states, "I’d like to focus this week’s blog on one of the Democrats’ worst ideas in a long time – the so-called Green New Deal. It’s the brainchild of the new proudly-socialist congresswoman from New York, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. She’s the youngest, least-experienced woman to ever be elected to Congress. But from the bated breath coverage she’s been getting from the mainstream press, she’s apparently smarter than all the rest of us... That’s pretty much what the Green New Deal is – even bigger government than we already have, a series of far-left proposals, and massive tax increases to pay for it all (well actually to pay for some of it, with the unpaid-for-parts just driving up our already staggering national debt.)" Congressman Chabot demonstrates a lack of leadership with public statements, advocacy or votes against climate action. | 0 | Congressman Chabot opposes or votes against a U.S. fee on carbon. He voted in favor of a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). | 25 | 6.25 | https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2014/10/11/climate-can-debate-forever/17137787/ https://stevechabot.com/blog/what-the-heck-is-a-green-new-deal/ https://chabot.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=106688 https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 https://chabot.house.gov/uploadedfiles/steve_chabot_on_the_right_to_life.pdf | Opposes Roe | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate |
| Davidson, Warren | Ohio | 8 | R | Congressman Warren Davidson disagrees with the scientific consensus that climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. During a 2017 town hall reported on by the Journal-News, the Congressman was quoted on climate change, stating, "And while I’m not indifferent to climate change, I’m not saying it’s a total falsity and I’m not saying it’s a certainty." Our latest, 2022 research shows no updated information on the Congressman’s climate change position. | 0 | 0 | In a 2019 tweet mocking the severity of climate change, the Congressman wrote, "Manmade climate change is real. Humans are destroying America’s political climate. Mob rule is no way to defend the republic. #DefendFreedom." Congressman Davidson demonstrates a lack of leadership with public statements, advocacy or votes against climate action. | 0 | Congressman Davidson makes public statements or advocates against putting a U.S. fee on carbon. The Congressman co-sponsored a 2019 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res 41). | 0 | 0 | https://www.journal-news.com/news/davidson-isis-more-threat-than-climate-change/gSD89FAxoXGtDUu20ThJAK/ https://twitter.com/WarrenDavidson/status/1176666085963313153 https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/41/cosponsors?searchResultViewType=expanded https://davidson.house.gov/pro-life-and-family-issues | Opposes Roe | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate |
| Johnson, Bill | Ohio | 6 | R | Congressman Bill Johnson disagrees with the scientific consensus that climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. In a 2021 article in the 'Washington Examiner,' Johnson wrote, "A centerpiece to Biden’s plan is the Green New Deal, the far-left’s effort to end the production and use of fossil fuels, which are critical to our nation’s economy. We’ll be lectured that 'there’s no time to waste' and 'the climate crisis is making hurricanes stronger and more deadly.' That assertion, like much of what we hear from radical environmentalists filtered through the liberal media, is flat-out wrong." The Congressman went on to say, "Second, before making sweeping policy changes, people deserve to know the truth that natural disasters are not becoming any stronger, more deadly, or more frequent. With the clamor of the climate crisis movement at a fever pitch and with far-left politicians shamelessly predicting that the End of Days is around the corner, it can be difficult to separate fact from the fiction in all the heavily financed propaganda. According to a heavily researched 2018 study by the American Meteorological Society titled 'Continental U.S. Hurricane Landfall Frequency and Associated Damage: Observations and Future Risks,' hurricanes aren’t getting any stronger, and there aren’t more of them. They’re just causing more property damage because we’ve built more structures (homes, businesses, critical infrastructure, etc.) in vulnerable locations close to the ocean. It’s no surprise that this study didn’t get much attention because it didn’t fit the far-left’s narrative." Congressman Bill Johnson has repeatedly spread misinformation in order to undermine the severity of climate change and to discredit attempts to solve it. | 0 | 0 | In a 2017 press release supporting the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the Congressman stated, “Under the Paris Climate Agreement, communities and industries in Eastern and Southeastern that depend on fossil fuels would have been disproportionately harmed. Meanwhile, under the same agreement, other countries like China and India are allowed to increase their coal consumption, while here at home we would have handcuffed ourselves for no economic benefit." According to a 2016 Clean Technica article the Congressman called the Clean Power Plan, "Un-American." Congressman Johnson demonstrates a lack of leadership with public statements, advocacy or votes against climate action. Our latest, 2022 research shows no updated information on the Congressman’s climate change leadership. | 0 | Congressman Johnson opposes or votes against a U.S. fee on carbon. He voted in favor of a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). | 25 | 6.25 | https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/dont-buy-what-the-radical-left-is-selling-on-climate https://billjohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=399196 https://cleantechnica.com/2016/07/16/clean-power-plan-called-un-american-rep-bill-johnson-r-oh/ https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 https://billjohnsonleads.com/issues/pro-life/ | Opposes Roe | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate |
| Jordan, Jim | Ohio | 4 | R | Congressman Jim Jordan disagrees with the scientific consensus that climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. According to an article by 'MIC,' "Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, who has taken a cool $200,000 from fossil fuel firms, said 'God bless Chevron' for their plans to increase oil production rather than shrink their carbon emissions." | 0 | 0 | Congressman Jordan supported the president's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, stating in a 2017 press release, "The Paris accord is a treaty that should have had a vote in the Senate. President Trump did the right thing by withdrawing us from an agreement that was not properly ratified. The Paris treaty would hurt American companies and American workers by depressing economic output, keep companies from creating jobs and drive millions more out of the country." He has also opposed the Green New Deal, stating, "The Green New Deal is not new, but it is devastating.” Congressman Jordan demonstrates a lack of leadership with public statements, advocacy or votes against climate action. Our latest, 2022 research shows no updated information on the Congressman’s climate change leadership. | 0 | Congressman Jordan makes public statements or advocates against putting a U.S. fee on carbon. He voted in favor of a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). In 2008, Rep. Jordan was the first to sign Americans for Prosperity No Climate Tax Pledge. He has also said that "[He] will oppose any legislation relating to climate change that includes a net increase in government revenue." | 0 | 0 | https://www.mic.com/impact/house-oversight-committee-shell-exxon-executives-hearing https://jordan.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=4563 https://jordan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398131 https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-jim-jordan-climate-deniers-climate-change-20190409-fca3h7mj65g7xmjz264fo45qvi-story.html https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/03/us/politics/republican-leaders-climate-change.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86-ThC1_iQ0 | Opposes Roe | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | N/A | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate |
| Joyce, David | Ohio | 14 | R | Congressman David Joyce does not take a clear position on whether climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. | 25 | 28 | On the Congressman's, 'Energy,' page, it states, "The United States must take an 'all of the above' approach that utilizes all available energy sources, including coal, oil, natural gas, and wind. This will help keep energy costs low for consumers. During my time in Congress, I have supported efforts which promote and prioritize the domestic production of energy sources and feel strongly that we must reduce our dependence on foreign energy." Coal is one of the main contributors to man made climate change. Congressman Joyce demonstrates a lack of leadership with public statements, advocacy or votes against climate action. | 0 | Congressman Joyce opposes or votes against a U.S. fee on carbon. He voted in favor of a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). | 25 | 19.5 | https://joyce.house.gov/energy/ https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 https://joyce.house.gov/posts/joyce-issues-statement-on-scotus-dobbs-decision | Opposes Roe | Pro Climate | Anti Climate | Pro Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate |
| Kaptur, Marcy | Ohio | 9 | D | Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur understands the importance of climate action as a top priority issue. In a 2017 press release condemning the President's climate change Executive Orders, the Congresswoman stated, "Climate change is not an abstract issue for many Ohioans. Its impacts can be felt all along the shoreline of Lake Erie where warmer water can exacerbate problems such as harmful algal blooms. The effects of climate change are far and wide and impact our land, our water and our air – let the science be our guide, Mr. President.” Our latest, 2022 research shows no updated information on the Congresswoman’s climate change position. | 100 | 100 | Congresswoman Kaptur has demonstrated leadership by advocating for climate action. The Congresswoman supported the Climate Action Now Act (H.R. 9), stating in a 2019 press release, "Families in Northern Ohio know the climate crisis is real and poses an existential threat to our future. Tackling climate change to protect public health, the air we breathe, and the water we drink must be among our highest priorities." The Congresswoman also makes prominent public statements on the issue. As the Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, the Congresswoman hosted a 2019 hearing on climate change, stating, "Climate change is the global issue of our time and a challenge to our ability to sustain life on Earth. Our responsibility in Congress is to support efforts that meet that challenge head on." Congresswoman Kaptur makes climate change a top priority issue. In 2019, she hosted a roundtable on Dept. of Energy's role in fighting climate change. In her opening statement she stated, "We are here to discuss the topic of climate change – a global issue that challenges our ability to sustain life on earth. Our job in Congress is to frame the magnitude of this challenge and provide a practical pathway forward that is regionally sensitive." | 100 | Congresswoman Kaptur supports a U.S. fee on carbon but does not advocate for it. She voted against a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). | 75 | 93.75 | https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-statement-trump-executive-orders-climate-change https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-votes-keep-us-paris-climate-accord https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1060433344348518 https://kaptur.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kaptur-hosts-hearing-department-energy-s-role-addressing-climate-change https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/politics/ohio-leaders-react-supreme-court-draft-ruling-roe-v-wade-abortion-marcy-kaptur-sherrod-brown-tim-ryan/95-6b340037-7ed5-4ae1-a442-f7de77059788 | Supports Roe | Pro Climate | Pro Climate | Pro Climate | Pro Climate | Pro Climate | Pro Climate | Pro Climate |
| Latta, Robert E. | Ohio | 5 | R | Congressman Robert Latta does not take a clear position on whether climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. In a statement made to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy and Research Hearing on Climate Change Legislation, he stated, "It is time for Congress to take a strong look at climate change legislation and the effects it will have on our economy, especially how hard it will affect the Midwestern states that rely heavily on agriculture, manufacturing, and small businesses." Our latest, 2022 research shows no updated information on the Congressman's climate change position. | 25 | 0 | Congressman Robert Latta does not take a clear position on climate change. According to a a 2015 press release, Congressman Latta stated, "Despite the lofty rhetoric we heard at this afternoon’s press conference, these new rules are more about this President looking to build a legacy than build a better future. The rules, released under the guise of ‘Climate Change prevention’, will directly impact hardworking families all across Ohio with job losses, and increased energy costs – dramatic increases in some cases." Congressman Latta demonstrates a lack of leadership with public statements, advocacy or votes against climate action. | 0 | Congressman Latta makes public statements or advocates against putting a U.S. fee on carbon. In a 2012 press release opposing a fee on carbon, the Congressman stated, "During a time when many families and local manufacturers are already facing financial hardships, we cannot impose a tax increase that will result in higher energy prices.” Congressman Latta was a co-sponsor and voted in favor of a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). | 0 | 6.25 | https://latta.house.gov/blog/?postid=157726 https://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398046 https://latta.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=315306 https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 https://lattaforcongress.com/ (Listed on main page) | Opposes Roe | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate |
| Turner, Michael | Ohio | 10 | R | Congressman Turner does not take a clear position on whether climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. | 25 | 0 | The Congressman published a 2013 op-ed advocating the expansion of fossil fuel usage in Europe, writing, "That’s why our public policies should encourage two developments that are increasing Europe’s energy security. First, the Southern Gas Corridor will bring natural gas to Europe from the Caspian Sea region in central Asia. Second, American natural gas production is booming, creating opportunities to increase exports and create jobs." Congressman Turner demonstrates a lack of leadership with public statements, advocacy or votes against climate action. Our latest, 2022 research shows no updated information on the Congressman’s climate change leadership. | 0 | Congressman Turner opposes or votes against a U.S. fee on carbon. He voted in favor of a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). | 25 | 12.5 | https://turner.house.gov/media-center/columns/more-natural-gas-for-europe-is-good-for-us-alliances-and-jobs https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 https://www.miketurner.com/issues.php | Opposes Roe | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate |
| Wenstrup, Brad | Ohio | 2 | R | Congressman Brad Wenstrup disagrees with the scientific consensus that climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. On his energy page, the Congressman stated his opposition to the EPA regulating carbon, saying, "I also believe the EPA’s unilateral pursuit of regulatory action without congressional oversight, including the unaccountable attempt to regulate carbon, has created tremendous uncertainty for businesses and consumers at a time when we can least afford it." | 0 | 0 | On Congressman Wenstrup's energy page he supports policies expanding fossil fuel production, stating, "I support policies that will expand access to all forms of American-made energy, which will create jobs and provide increased energy supplies, and increased American energy exploration on private and federal lands." According to a 2014 press release, the Congressman in a radio address criticized, "Obama for his stand on net neutrality, for his deal with the Chinese government on global warming, and other Obama environmental policies." Congressman Wenstrup demonstrates a lack of leadership with public statements, advocacy or votes against climate action. Our latest, 2022 research shows no updated information on the Congressman’s climate change leadership. | 0 | Congressman Wenstru opposes or votes against a U.S. fee on carbon. He voted in favor of a 2018 resolution by Rep. Steve Scalise that would have expressed the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy (H. Con. Res. 119). | 25 | 6.25 | https://wenstrup.house.gov/priorities/issue/default.aspx?IssueID=126808 https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=398542 https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/115-2018/h363 https://wenstrup.house.gov/updates/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=405735 | Opposes Roe | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate | Anti Climate |
U.S. House Challengers
| Name | State | District | Party | Position | Position Score | Carbon Fee | Carbon Fee Score | Climate Calculation | Sources | Support/Oppose Roe |
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| Brewer, Eric | Ohio | 11 | R | Candidate Eric Brewer does not take a clear position on whether climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. | 25 | Candidate Eric Brewer has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 28.75 | https://twitter.com/EricJBrewerCle/status/1553143798162755584 | Opposes Roe |
| Diemer, Matthew | Ohio | 7 | D | Candidate Matthew Diemer does not take a clear position on whether climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. | 25 | Candidate Matthew Diemer has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 28.75 | https://diemerforcongress.com/priorities/abortion-womens-access-to-healthcare/ | Supports Roe |
| Enoch, Vanessa | Ohio | 8 | D | Candidate Vanessa Enoch understands the importance of climate action as a top priority issue. On her campaign website, the candidate states "Rising sea levels, extreme heat and drought, more extreme weather events, increased fires, and other adverse effects will disrupt everyone’s lives if we do not transition from fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas to renewable energy sources...As your representative to Congress, I will promote expanded use of renewable energy like solar, wind and geothermal. I will work to end unnecessary tax breaks for oil and gas companies, hold these companies accountable for damaging the environment, and no longer allow them to hide evidence of climate change in Ohio and elsewhere." Candidate Enoch also says "At the risk of missing the next great opportunity for advancement and progress, we have to look toward the future and identify new clean energy sources that will take into consideration the health and well being of our children and their children." | 100 | Candidate Vanessa Enoch has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 92.5 | https://enochforcongress.com/issue/climate-change-the-environment/ https://enochforcongress.com/issue/jobs-economic-growth-and-opportunity/ https://enochforcongress.com/2022/06/24/protect-a-womans-right-to-choose/ | Supports Roe |
| Esrati, David | Ohio | 10 | D | Candidate David Esrati understands the importance of climate action but not as a top priority issue. On his campaign website, the candidate states "The environment matters. I believe in clean energy, emission free vehicles, free public transit, recycling, electric high-speed rail, ending sprawl, and locally grown organic food." | 75 | Candidate David Esrati has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. From a 2009 post on the his blog, the candidate stated "Great opinion piece in the NY Times today about carbon tax," linking a 2009 New York Times article advocating for a carbon tax. | 50 | 71.25 | https://electesrati.com/esrati-platform/ https://esrati.com/dayton-grassroots-daily-copenhagen-and-climate-change-v-14/3864 | Supports Roe |
| Gesiotto Gilbert, Madison | Ohio | 13 | R | Candidate Madison Gesiotto Gilbert does not take a clear position on whether climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. On her campaign website, the candidate states "The Biden Administration’s reckless and progressive energy policies have hurt our economy and increased energy costs on every Ohio family. Energy prices are at historic levels because we are no longer energy independent. I will work tirelessly to promote American-made energy to lower prices, create American jobs and eliminate our dependence on foreign oil." | 25 | Candidate Madison Gesiotto Gilbert has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 28.75 | https://www.madisongesiottogilbert.com/energy https://www.madisongesiottogilbert.com/pro-life | Opposes Roe |
| Josephson, Gary | Ohio | 15 | D | Candidate Gary Josephson agrees with the scientific consensus that climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. On his campaign website, the candidate states "Rebuild U.S. industry. • private sector green jobs" | 50 | Candidate Gary Josephson has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 50 | https://www.josephson4rep.org/issues | Unclear on Roe |
| Kilboy, Matt | Ohio | 14 | D | Candidate Matt Kilboy agrees with the scientific consensus that climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. On his campaign website, the candidate states "We are already behind the curve when it comes to addressing climate change. We are seeing more severe weather more frequently, and our infrastructure in place to manage the effects of those changes is grossly inadequate and in desperate need of repair. As your Congressman, I will: Improve public transportation in suburban and rural areas." | 50 | Candidate Matt Kilboy has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 50 | https://www.kilboy4ohio.com/issues#page-section-61f3bac323d9271968e313e1 https://twitter.com/mattkilboy/status/1554100434540937216 | Supports Roe |
| Landsman, Greg | Ohio | 1 | D | Candidate Greg Landsman understands the importance of climate action as a top priority issue. On his campaign website, the candidate states "Greg is committed to making sure the world we pass down to his children and ours is one that is sustainable, safe, and equitable. On City Council, Greg pushed to strengthen the Green Cincinnati Plan, a historic environmental justice ordinance that placed Cincinnati at the forefront of the environmental policy movement. He also supported the largest municipally-led solar project in America...In Congress, he’ll fight to...hold polluters accountable for damages that disproportionately impact our already marginalized communities." | 100 | Candidate Greg Landsman has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 92.5 | https://www.landsmanforcongress.com/the-issues | Supports Roe |
| Lyras, Louis | Ohio | 6 | D | Candidate Louis Lyras understands the importance of climate action but not as a top priority issue. In a 2022 Ballotpedia questionnaire, the candidate states "Energy Independence involves much more than simply burning fossil fuels in our country with no regard to our environment - it involves building Nuclear Power Plants, developing solar and wind farms, building hydrogen and electric vehicles - all of these will also produce good paying jobs." | 75 | Candidate Louis Lyras has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 71.25 | https://ballotpedia.org/Lou_Lyras https://louislyras.com/2022/06/24/roe-vs-wade-overturned-where-are-we-going-with-this/ | Supports Roe |
| Majewski, J.R. | Ohio | 9 | R | Candidate J.R Majewski disagrees with the scientific consensus that climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. In a 2022 interview with E&E News, the candidate stated "I haven’t really gotten into the science. I’ve heard from various people, politicians and others. But I like to look into things myself. I think the climate is changing. But is it changing because of the human population, and how big of an impact are we having? I really don’t know. But we should be as responsible as we can be." | 0 | Candidate J.R Majewski has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 7.5 | https://www.eenews.net/articles/qa-ohio-gop-hopeful-talks-nuclear-qanon-and-scrapping-doe/ https://jrmajewski4congress.com/issues/ | Opposes Roe |
| Meadows, Samantha | Ohio | 2 | D | Candidate Samantha Meadows agrees with the scientific consensus that climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. In a 2022 survey completed for DemCast, the candidate stated "I strongly believe that we need to improve our community’s involvement and understanding of climate and environmental issues. We have not yet fully grasped that our industries can work hand in hand with environmental protections." | 50 | Candidate Samantha Meadows has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 50 | https://demcastusa.com/2022/06/23/meet-the-candidate-samantha-meadows-oh/ https://www.samanthameadowsforcongress.com/abortion | Supports Roe |
| Miller, Max | Ohio | 7 | R | Candidate Max Miller does not take a clear position on whether climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. In a 2022 tweet, the candidate said "Democrats pushing "climate emergency" hysteria won't rest until gas is $10 a gallon. This won't work for families, rural areas, or farmers. Biden's policies aren't just hurting Ohio’s economy—they’re weakening America." | 25 | Candidate Max Miller has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 28.75 | https://twitter.com/MaxMillerOH/status/1552051657948762112 https://twitter.com/MaxMillerOH/status/1540415272179630080 | Opposes Roe |
| Rippel-Elton, Amy | Ohio | 12 | D | Candidate Amy Rippel-Elton agrees with the scientific consensus that climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. From a 2022 Ballotpedia survey, the candidate states "Green new deal" is something she is passionate about. | 50 | Candidate Amy Rippel-Elton has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 50 | https://ballotpedia.org/Amy_Rippel-Elton#Campaign_themes https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0239pHKBHbfrSTS5d5e5hhMWjHLTfz4gXNcHqXbyNFe5okD5GSPNbUHhYYJ1XE71pyl&id=100079573068800 | Supports Roe |
| Stahley, Lee | Ohio | 3 | R | Candidate Lee Stahley does not take a clear position on whether climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. | 25 | Candidate Lee Stahley has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 28.75 | https://www.stahleyforcongress.com/issues | Unclear on Roe |
| Swartz, Craig | Ohio | 5 | D | Candidate Craig Swartz understands the importance of climate action as a top priority issue. On his campaign website, the candidate states "People will say that the Earth has gone through climate changes many times before but all that really matters is this time not then. Back then, there weren’t hundreds of millions of cars and trucks spewing fumes in the air, 8 billion people building mountains of waste daily or thousands of factories polluting waterways. All the garbage we put into the land, sea and air is on every single one of us...Improving carbon capture methods from extraction and emissions must be one of our major tasks ahead. Cleaning up our air is going to help our land and water resources just making sure the rain and snow that fall on them are that much cleaner." | 100 | Candidate Craig Swartz publicly supports and advocates for a U.S. fee on carbon. On his campaign website, the candidate states, "A carbon tax on the oil and gas industry will help put money back into communities most affected from oil and gas projects. These funds will also help communities in the long run transition away from fossil fuels." | 100 | 100 | https://www.swartzforohio.com/environment https://www.swartzforohio.com/energy https://www.swartzforohio.com/taxes https://www.swartzforohio.com/womenshealthcare | Supports Roe |
| Sykes, Emilia | Ohio | 13 | D | Candidate Emilia Sykes understands the importance of climate action as a top priority issue. In 2020, the candidate stated "As the Democratic Leader of the Ohio House I am committed to fighting for environmental justice, equality, sustainability, and a state where we can live out our American dream. Climate change is one of our greatest threats and combined with systemically racist environmental policies is hindering current and future generations’ ability to fulfill the Ohio Promise," in response to an endorsement from the Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund PAC. According to the League of Conservation Voters in 2022, "While in the state house, [Candidate Sykes] led efforts to repeal House Bill 6 – a disastrous and corrupt energy bill gutting clean energy and energy efficiency programs – and advocated for a proposed alternative Clean Energy Jobs plan that would establish a 50 percent renewable energy portfolio standard by 2050, encourage wind and solar development, expand weatherization programs for low-income communities and create training programs for clean energy jobs." | 100 | Candidate Emilia Sykes has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 92.5 | http://www.theoecactionfund.org/press-statements/esykesendorsement0920 https://www.lcv.org/article/lcv-action-fund-endorses-emilia-sykes-for-congress/ https://www.emiliasykesforcongress.com/issues | Supports Roe |
| Wilson, Tamie | Ohio | 4 | D | Candidate Tamie Wilson does not take a clear position on whether climate change is real and human-made, from burning fossil fuels. | 25 | Candidate Tamie Wilson has no known or an inconsistent position on a U.S. fee on carbon. | 50 | 28.75 | https://www.tamiewilson.com/issues/champion-womens-rights/ | Supports Roe |
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