Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso is seeking to take over the top Republican slot on the Senate Energy Committee next Congress from term-limited Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski.

“My state is home to some of the greatest natural resource wonders in the world. Our abundant energy supplies help power the nation,” Barrasso said in a statement Wednesday announcing his intent to lead Republicans on the energy panel. Barrasso is currently chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, though he also sits on the Energy Committee.

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