Lisa Engebretsen
Republican | Wyoming
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Lisa Engebretsen
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Senator, Dist., 29
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Casper College, Casper, Associates, 1985-1988
WORK & MILITARY
Forefront Real Estate, Broker/Owner, 2016-2026
AFFILIATIONS
City of Casper, Vice Mayor, 2021-2025
Casper Board of Realtors, President, 2015-
Wyoming MLS, President, 2018-
Wyoming Realtors, Vice President, 2025-2026
Natrona County Historic Preservation, Board Member, 2025-2026
Republican Precinct committeewoman, Board Member, 2021-2023
Republican Precinct committeewoman, Board Member, 2024-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Vice Mayor, 2023-2025
Counselor, 2021-2023
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Senate District 29, 2026-
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Wyoming Realtors
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
For medically necessary events, rape or incest
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Disagree
If I had to agree to an abortion of any kind, this would be it. People absolutely know when they have had unprotected sex and could take this immediately.
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Wyoming's minimum wage has not kept pace with the cost of living and deserves review.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
I support free enterprise and private property rights. They are cornerstones of economic freedom, job creation, and individual opportunity. The government's role should be to protect these rights, not undermine them.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Conduct regular performance audits Increase Transparency and accountability Reduce Bureaucracy and administrative overhead Prioritize core government functions Strengthen competitive bidding and oversight
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
To me, it means that the government should not establish or favor a particular religion, and individuals should be free to practice their faith, or no faith at all, without government interference. It protects religious liberty for everyone.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
I support religious freedom and believe the government should not force individuals or businesses to act against their religious or moral convictions. All people should be treated fairly and respectfully under the law.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
My priority is making healthcare insurance more affordable for Wyoming families. We should focus on lowering costs, increasing competition, supporting rural healthcare providers, and preserving patient choice rather than expanding government control of healthcare.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
I support protecting medical privacy and limiting government collection of personal health information.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
America should strengthen domestic production, secure critical infrastructure, and reduce dependence on foreign adversaries.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes. Israel is one of America's strongest allies and a fellow democracy in a difficult region. Our partnership promotes security, intelligence cooperation, and stability while supporting shared values of freedom and self-determination.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
I oppose sanctuary cities. The rule of law matters, and local government should work with federal authorities to enforce immigration laws while treating all people fairly and respectfully.
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
I support local control of education, parental involvement, and a return to back-to-basics learning.
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Disagree
I don't support this. Children's minds are developing, and I don't believe any transition should take place until after 18 year of age.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Economic growth should come from creating jobs, supporting businesses, and strengthening communities rather than increasing reliance on gambling revenue.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
My faith guides my commitment to integrity, personal responsibility, service, and respect for others. I value faith, family, freedom, hard work, and treating people with dignity while protecting the constitutional rights of all citizens.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I fully support voter ID throughout the United States
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
I support responsible conservation and innovation, but I do not support extreme policies that threaten Wyoming jobs, affordable energy, or economic growth. Environmental decisions should be based on sound science and practical solutions.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear energy is the most reliable long-term source for meeting growing electricity demand because it provides continous, affordable, carbon-free power.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To protect the public, ensure justice for victims, hold offenders accountable, and reduce crime. Public safety must always be the top priority.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I support the Second Amendment and believe law-abiding citizens should be able to exercise their constitutional rights. Public safety is best served by enforcing existing laws, prosecuting violent criminals, and ensuring due process rather than imposing additional restrictions on responsible gun owners.
