This story was updated on March 25 at 1:38 p.m. EDT
Rep. John Curtis is known in Washington for his efforts to break the GOP mold by loudly calling for climate change policies, but that’s not the image Utah voters are seeing as he fights to be the state’s next senator.
His campaign so far is focusing on typical conservative priorities like reducing migration across the southern border and cutting federal spending. Even ads being run by a super political action committee that’s supporting him — and gets major funding from a renewable energy champion — don’t mention climate change.
When he does talk about the environment or energy, he emphasizes how fossil fuels and the industry can help reduce emissions. He has also criticized Democrats’ renewable energy and land policies.
