WYOMING — Brennan, a strong energy and environment proponent and an advocate for lower taxation and better quality of life in Wyoming, is challenging democratic incumbent, Liz Storer, to recapture a key WY State House seat for the GOP.

On Oct. 15, Wyoming Senator John Barrasso announced his endorsement for Shannon Brennan for Wyoming House District 23 Representative from Teton County. Barrasso is the Senate Majority Whip for the 119 Congress, the number-two position in Senate Republican Leadership. He serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources, Finance, and Foreign Relations Committees. 

Senator John Barrasso. Photo courtesy of Shannon Brennan

“It is so important to elect candidates that work and live in our communities and have shown their dedication to local success” Barraso stated. “I am proud to endorse Shannon Brennan whose commitment to Wyoming values is grounded in practical experience, responsible governance, and a clear understanding of the challenges facing District 23. Shannon supports limited government kept close to home, disciplined state spending, meaningful property tax relief, and protecting critical state assets like the Mineral Trust Fund”

He states that, “District 23 deserves leadership that values accountability, protects taxpayers, respects individual liberties, and plans responsibly for the future.”

Shannon is a lifelong resident of the Northern Rockies, having spent the last 45 years in the Tetons/Greater Yellowstone region leading federal energy programs and R&D management. She is a Senior Fellow with the Partnership for Public Service, holds multiple certifications from Stanford in project management and energy innovation, holds an advanced degree in public administration, serve’s on the governors water advisory committee, and is active in her community serving on the Board of St. John’s Health, Teton Public Health Board (former), and is involved with the Jackson Hole Rotary Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and the County GOP as Vice Chair. She believes deeply in ethics in leadership, strong communications and coalition-building, and accountability to the citizens of Teton County.