John Curtis

John R. Curtis is a Republican politician currently serving as a U.S. Senator from Utah, having assumed office in January 2025 following his election to succeed retiring Senator Mitt Romney. His career in federal government began in 2017, when he was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election to represent Utah's 3rd congressional district. Prior to his tenure in Congress, Curtis served as the 44th Mayor of Provo, Utah, from 2010 to 2017, where he focused on municipal economic development and local infrastructure projects. Curtis earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Brigham Young University in 1985. Before entering public service, he spent several decades in the private sector, most notably as the Chief Operating Officer of Action Target, a Provo-based manufacturer of shooting range equipment. During his time in the House, he was a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and gained national recognition for founding the Conservative Climate Caucus in 2021, an initiative designed to involve Republicans in climate change discussions through market-based and technological solutions.

Curtis advocates for an "all-of-the-above" energy policy that supports American energy independence through a mix of fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable sources. He is a prominent proponent of conservative environmentalism, emphasizing technological innovation and market-driven strategies to reduce global emissions without government mandates. On economic issues, he identifies as a fiscal conservative, supporting lower corporate taxes, regulatory relief for small businesses, and significant reductions in federal spending to address inflation. His foreign policy includes a firm stance against Chinese economic and territorial aggression, often calling for increased accountability for international polluters through mechanisms like carbon tariffs. Regarding immigration, Curtis supports strengthening border security and law enforcement measures while expressing interest in pragmatic fixes for the broader immigration system, including permanent solutions for DACA recipients. Additionally, he is a vocal advocate for returning federal land management authority to state and local governments.