John Curtis won election to the U.S. Senate in 2024 after several terms in the U.S. House. He’s built a profile as a pro-business Republican who talks directly about climate, conservation, and energy transition without abandoning core GOP economic messaging.
Curtis emphasizes clean energy innovation, rural infrastructure, and transparent governance. He pitches market-based environmental policy — positioning it as “Utah pragmatism,” not federal overreach.
His tone and style have attracted independents and younger conservatives in Utah, but they’ve also drawn fire from harder-line Republicans who see climate talk and bipartisan dealmaking as a slippery slope.
Moderate Republican
Achievements
- Promoted clean energy and carbon-reduction innovation
- Supported small business and rural broadband expansion
- Championed bipartisan public lands and conservation work
- Pushed for ethics and transparency reforms in government
- Worked on infrastructure access for underserved communities
Controversies
- Criticized by harder-line conservatives for being too moderate
- Pushback from energy traditionalists over carbon pricing / emissions goals
- Scrutiny of shifting land-use and extraction positions in Utah
- Tension between conservation messaging and mining support
- Concerns he’s too aligned with institutional GOP leadership
Top Donors
| Donor | Total | Individuals | PACs |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Labels Problem Solvers | $186,450 | $176,450 | $10,000 |
| American Israel Public Affairs Cmte | $117,550 | $99,650 | $17,900 |
| Blackstone Group | $90,200 | $90,200 | $0 |
| Keller Investment Properties | $76,900 | $76,900 | $0 |
| Woodbury Corp | $69,900 | $69,900 | $0 |
Amounts shown reflect organization-linked giving; most funds listed here are from individual donors or aligned PACs.
Recent Elections
2024 Margin R +22%