CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENT


Friends and Neighbors, 

I am running for re-election because red policies work better than blue. Not only does red work better than blue — blue doesn’t work at all. Show me a single blue city or blue state where we can say, “Wow, that is really working great.” I’ll wait… Still waiting. 

 

That is why I am running. Too many so-called “red” legislators in Wyoming quietly push blue policies in Cheyenne while forgetting the red ideologies of the constituents they represent. Wyoming families deserve a strong voice in Cheyenne who will always put America First and deliver real results. Conservatives had an astonishing number of “Big Red Wins” since gaining control of the House. We are not done yet. 

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 During my time in the Legislature, I have built a proven record of conservative leadership: 

·        I sponsored and passed HB156, the Wyoming version of the SAVE Act — making Wyoming the first state in the nation to require proof of U.S. citizenship and Wyoming residency to register to vote. 

·        I led the successful effort for 25% permanent property tax relief for Wyoming homeowners. 

·        I helped pass balanced budgets that prioritize fiscal responsibility and ensure the government doesn’t grow faster than your paycheck. 

·        I expanded school choice so families can choose the best education for their children. 

·        I championed the Heartbeat Abortion Bill, protecting unborn life once a heartbeat is detected. 

·        I passed landmark welfare reform that ended benefits for dead people, illegal aliens, lottery winners, and those who refuse to work — a key Trump priority. 

·        I passed legislation to stop Wyoming government subsidies to woke progressive groups (vetoed by the Governor). 

·        I helped pass the greatest restoration of Second Amendment rights in Wyoming’s history. 

·        I have been a staunch supporter of our energy industry — coal, oil, and natural gas — while opposing woke windmills and solar farms that eat up our agricultural land. 

 

Looking ahead, I will continue fighting for: 

·        Full election integrity — ending ballot harvesting and unsecured drop boxes.

·        More tax relief — stopping illegal taxes masquerading as government fees that drive up housing costs by as much as 20%. 

·        Affordable housing through free-market solutions while respecting private property rights.

·        Economic development that brings high-paying, lasting jobs. 

·        Wyoming’s energy future — coal, oil, and natural gas — while rejecting unreliable “woke” wind and solar policies. 

 

To the voters of Campbell County, I say, If these issues are as important to you as they are to me then we have common ground. I am committed to being accessible and truly hearing the concerns of Campbell County voters. Too many politicians make promises on front porches and forget those commitments once they reach Cheyenne. Because we listened, my colleagues and I delivered more conservative wins than any legislature in recent history. No empty promises. No excuses. No half measures. Real conservative wins. 

 

Because I am an unapologetic conservative who fights every day for Campbell County, I expect ferocious attacks from out-of-state liberal PACs and likely Governor Gordon’s PAC — simply because I refuse to bow to the “good ole boys” in Cheyenne. As a former Naval officer, small business owner, father, and grandfather, I know what it takes to lead with integrity and common sense. In a state full of RINOs, it’s time to be a Bear. I will keep 

delivering the Trump agenda and real results for the hardworking families of Gillette and Campbell County. 

 

My wife Sage and I are proud parents and grandparents committed to preserving Wyoming’s conservative values. I serve as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and was unanimously elected Chairman of the Wyoming Freedom Caucus in 2022. Conservatives delivered real wins with the 5 and Dime Plan, the first recalibration package in 15 years, and many other priorities this session — and I am proud to have been part of that fight. Visit johnbearforwy.com to learn more, get involved, and join the campaign. 

 

Onward,  

 John Bear 

State Representative, Wyoming House District 31 

Chairman, House Appropriations Committee