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WY-AL Republican nominee?
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AUG 19, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyRepublican
GenderMale
LocationWyoming
BackgroundCommunications specialist
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EducationLaramie County Community College (attended)
Notable personal detailsJohn Benedict Romero-Martinez is an American politician from Cheyenne, Wyoming who served in the Wyoming House of Representatives (District 44) from 2021 to 2023. He has been described as a communications and cybersecurity specialist and has reported service in the United States Air Force National Guard. He attended Laramie County Community College and has been listed as a Republican candidate in the 2026 election for Wyoming’s at-large U.S. House seat.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports property-tax relief measures and frames tax policy in terms of protecting families and local ownership while promoting pro-business initiatives and new income generators. Emphasizes Wyoming’s lack of a state income tax and backs legislation to reduce property-tax burdens on homeowners.
Healthcare
John Romero-Martinez has publicly supported expanding Medicaid in Wyoming and sponsored legislation to authorize Medicaid expansion. He served on the Wyoming House Labor, Health and Social Services committee during his term, indicating engagement with health policy issues.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strong and robust border security while also calling for updated immigration laws and streamlined/legal pathways; emphasizes national security and family unity and says immigration reform should protect against terrorism while keeping families together.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
John Romero-Martinez is publicly pro-life and has worked in favor of restrictive abortion policies, including sponsorship or support for measures that would trigger tighter abortion bans. He has described abortion as a primary issue and has been characterized in local reporting and his campaign materials as an opponent of abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports an “all‑of‑the‑above” energy strategy that emphasizes protecting and growing Wyoming’s role as an energy producer and advancing energy independence. Prioritizes keeping and expanding the state’s fossil fuel and other energy industries while encouraging an entrepreneurial approach to energy development.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate identifies as staunchly pro-Second Amendment and supports gun rights while emphasizing law-and-order and limited government. Public coverage and his past statements do not show advocacy for expanded firearm restrictions or progressive gun-control measures.
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WY-AL Republican nominee?
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