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Samuel Mead OppScore Rating: +3.40

Samuel Mead (Republican, Wyoming), ran for U.S. Senate, holds an OppScore of +3.40. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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Samuel Mead is a fifth-generation Wyoming rancher, former mayor of Kirby, and software engineer who ran as a Republican for the U.S. Senate in 2026. Born and raised in Jackson with family ties to state leadership, he campaigned on protecting public lands and prioritizing Wyoming interests over national politics. His background in ranching, distilling, and small-town governance shapes his emphasis on practical, self-reliant solutions.

Samuel Mead rating summary

• Party: Republican
• Ran For: U.S. Senate
• State: Wyoming
• OppScore: +3.40 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
• Score basis: Partial record, documented on 14 of 44 scored questions

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