As we head into tomorrow’s Republican primary, I want to say thank you.

Thank you to everyone who opened a door, stopped to visit, came to a meet-and-greet, asked a hard question, or shared what’s important to you. Thank you to the volunteers who knocked doors, made calls, put up signs and helped in countless ways—and to everyone who contributed, encouraged me and put their trust in this campaign.

Listening has been central to this campaign because it has been central to my work for years. I’ve spent decades bringing people into the room when government or community decisions affect their lives—making sure they have information, an opportunity to be heard, and a meaningful voice in the process. I believe effective government and thriving communities start there.

Throughout this campaign, I have focused on what we are trying to build—a strong future for Wyoming.

At our July debate, my opponent put the difference between our approaches into his own words:

“I’m not trying to build anything. If anything, I’m trying to tear some stuff down.”

“I will cut everything that I possibly can get away with.”

His record gives some examples of what that approach has meant:

  • Voted against SUN Bucks summer food assistance for low-income children.
  • Supported efforts to defund and dismantle the Wyoming Business Council.
  • Proposed a $40 million cut to the University of Wyoming’s block grant.
  • Voted against restoring funding for invasive-grass control and wildfire recovery.
  • Voted against restoring funding for projected growth in lower-cost home care for people who qualify for nursing-home care.
  • Voted against funding to support delivery and maternity care at Wyoming public hospitals.
  • Supported property-tax relief while limiting backfill to certain local governments and special districts—and excluding schools.

My approach is different.

I don’t believe success is measured simply by how much government spends—or how much it cuts. I believe we should understand the problem first, listen to the people who will live with the consequences, ask what government should—and should not—be doing, consider the costs and consequences of the available choices, and then make an independent decision that best serves Senate District 21 and Wyoming.

That doesn’t mean avoiding difficult decisions. Sometimes the responsible answer will be to spend less, eliminate something that isn’t working, or say no altogether. Conservative principles should guide those decisions—not replace the work of understanding the problem and determining whether a policy will actually accomplish what it promises.

I chose to run because I believe Wyoming should remain a place where hard work leads to opportunity and people can build lasting futures in strong communities. Wyoming’s future should be shaped by the people who call it home and are building their lives here, taking responsibility for what comes next even when we won’t be here to see it.

That’s what stewardship means to me, and it’s the approach I would bring to the Wyoming Senate.

Tomorrow, that choice belongs to you. Please vote Tuesday, August 18.

Thank you for taking part in this primary, and for giving me the opportunity to ask for your trust. I would be honored to earn your vote.

Sources & additional information:

Quotations above are from the July 14, 2026 candidate debate hosted by the Sheridan County Republican Party.

Review 2026 Wyoming Legislature bills, amendments and voting records.