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Last update: Aug 25, 2024
Scott D Morrow
Wyoming Democratic candidate
for U.S. Senate

Scott D Morrow

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On the Issues

The answers below were solicited from candidates via a written questionnaire created by WyoFile reporters and editors in June 2024. Responses are presented exactly as submitted, without fact-checking, wordsmithing or editing for grammar, punctuation or spelling errors.

Legislative candidates were invited to respond to the questionnaire several times by email and by phone. Out of fairness to the candidates who met the deadline, WyoFile will not add responses after the guide’s publication.

Where do you live currently? How long have you lived there? How long have you lived in Wyoming? Where were you born?

1767 Truman in Laramie. 3 years. 15 years. Birthplace; Denver, CO

What age will you be on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024?

70

Please tell the voters about yourself including your background and qualifications.

Scott is an accomplished MMA artist who was a single parent of five children. A strong advocate of workers since 1978, as an EEOC, MSPB, unemployment hearings, SSDI appeals, ADA rep, President of the ninth largest local American Postal Workers Union (APWU) in the nation and later the Director of Industrial Relations. Currently serves as the President of the Denver Metro Retiree Chapter chartered by APWU. The chapter has members all over the country, including Wyoming. In his pro bono occupations, literally hundreds of calls, letters and emails have been made to Senator Barrasso's office to advocate for his current constituents. This Senator votes 100% of the time against workers, unions, women, equality, democracy and the poor. That is why I was compelled to run.

How as a federal lawmaker would you address the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Wyoming today? What legislation is needed to address them?

First of all, we need all of our congressional delegation from Wyoming to adhere to the principles of the "equality" state. Codifying the fantastic principles of decency and fairness to all, including women, in the same manner as the Great State of Wyoming should be a top priority. Women should have equal health care opportunities, equal pay at work, equal employment and business opportunities, etc. Therefore, the Equal Rights amendment consistently voted against by our current federal delegation must be a priority to get passed. Making Medicaid expansion more palatable for legislatures like Wyoming is mandatory to insure all people including children have access to health care in Wyoming. I fully support and would co-sponsor S-597, HR 82, HR 1447, HR 5569, HR 5601, HR 6992, and HR 884, when they have sister bills in the US Senate. Any legislation to adhere to Matthew 25, 41-46 will be a priority for me.

Nearly half of the land in Wyoming is managed by the federal government. How as a member of Congress do you plan to ensure that land is managed in the best interest of the people of Wyoming?

I don't. The current BLM administration is transparent, efficient and protects OUR lands from greedy monopolies and politicians.

Wyoming has wrestled for years with issues of housing, health care, education and economic development. What do you believe the state's role should be in supporting the well-being of Wyoming citizens and their families?

  1. Pass Medicaid expansion.
  2. Instead of putting a billion dollars in a rainy day fund, provide relief for first time home buyers.
  3. Pay teachers properly and allow greater access to teacher unions. STOP banning books. Greater supplementation of UW to lower tuition costs.
  4. Starting with Family Farmers and Ranchers, provide them the desperate help they need. Restrict the percentage of factory farms.
  5. Accept federal funds paid for by Wyoming tax payers to feed children a nutritious school lunch in lieu of arbitrarily passing on this program. Lower-income families with school-age kids can get help from the federal government paying for groceries this summer, unless they live in Wyoming. Increase the minimum wage!

How willing are you to compromise with legislators and other officials with different perspectives?

Very. I need to know what the electorate in Wyoming expects from their Senator and to represent accordingly, even when I may disagree. As an election worker in Wyoming, it was imperative to work with my colleagues from across the isle. In 2010 this was a pleasant learning experience for me. In 2022 it became much more of a challenge.

How does immigration affect Wyoming and how can Congress improve immigration policy for the benefit of Wyoming citizens?

This is really a non issue. I just have not seen many immigrants around here and the folks I have seen where the ones who would work on a hot roof when no one else wanted to.

Would you support federal legislation that either restricts abortions or guarantees access on a national basis? What about contraceptives?

Absolutely NOT. Any such support would put me at odds with the people of Wyoming's constitution in article one, section 38. Women's reproductive health care is health care and no one, especially federal reps should be or legally can be, getting between women and their doctors in family planning. I support codifying the principles in Roe V Wade.

How do you balance the often competing demands of wildlife and open spaces versus energy, industrial and real estate development?

For the most part that balance has already been achieved. The balance is tipped a bit by allowing monopolies who egregiously pollute our air and water to run rampant over our lands.

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