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RepublicanWyoming Senate

Samuel Mead

Political group

Unclassified

Race role

Challenger

Leadership Score (WATT)Scale 0–100
28.85Media impression score derived from bias-weighted sentiment analysis.

Insufficient news coverage to produce a statistically reliable Leadership Score (18 articles). Interpret this candidate's score with caution.

Raw Leadership Score29.28
Friction-0.43
Leadership Score (WATT): a 0–100 score measuring positive leadership momentum, weighted by outlet bias. “Mount Rushmore” names the top of the scale as a brand metaphor — a measurement, not a literal historical calibration. How we score.
Effectiveness (‘e’) — estimatedEstimated, not measured
2.89/10Reactive capability index reflecting custom voter priorities.

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Estimated score — no federal voting record

This candidate hasn't served in the U.S. Senate, so there's no voting record to measure. Instead, we estimate their score from what similar candidates in their political group typically prioritize. A lower number here means their group deprioritizes this issue, not that this candidate would.

Career background

No U.S. Senate record found

No U.S. Senate record found. Samuel Mead has not previously served in the U.S. Senate. Legislative effectiveness data is unavailable and cannot be calculated.

Legislative record0Bills authored in Congress
Amendments passed: 0
Bipartisan index--GovTrack bipartisanship index
High voting alignment (echo-chamber)
Campaign Funding
Grassroots (individual)100%
PAC / corporate0%
Missed votes--

Leadership strengths

Integrity & Honesty

Articles: 2 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.848

Visionary Thinking

Articles: 2 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Cultural Intelligence

Articles: 2 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Curiosity

Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Problem-solving

Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x

Weighted score0.800

Leadership frictions

Toxic / Abuse of Power

Articles: 1 · Weight: Friction Coefficient

Friction score-0.400