I have lived in Cheyenne since I was sworn in as State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2023, but spend time in Laramie where my husband Bryan works as a physician. I am a 6th generation, lifelong Wyomingite and was born in Casper.

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Growing up in an agriculture and oil and gas family, I learned the value of hard work, building something for the next generation, and not waiting around for the government to solve our problems. A product of Wyoming public schools and the University of Wyoming, I spent nearly a decade working in the coal and oil and gas industries, specifically in regulatory and government affairs, to lessen regulatory burdens on industry and produce more energy. Elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2022, I implemented major reform for parental rights, career and technical education, school choice, civics and literacy. I have a proven track record of delivering on conservative causes which is why I have the endorsement of President Trump and Harriet Hageman. I’m an outdoorswoman, rugby coach and cancer survivor. I’m not interested in the status quo. Wyoming needs bold, unapologetic leadership so that it doesn’t just survive, it sets the bar for the rest of the country to follow.

As Superintendent, I was one of only two state agencies to present a reduced budget in 2026, a model I will maintain as Governor. I will scale back nonessential spending and examine subsidized programs to prioritize property tax relief, career and technical education, public safety, and infrastructure. I would prioritize what strengthens Wyoming’s future: property tax relief for homeowners, career and technical education, public safety, roads, sewer, and local infrastructure - and investments that make it easier to unleash Wyoming energy and create good paying jobs. The goal is simple: a smaller, more accountable government that protects core services and invests in our long-term strength. To avoid raising taxes on Wyoming families, my administration will close funding gaps by leveraging our energy dominance in coal, oil, gas, and minerals while reducing regulatory overreach to generate revenue to modernize essential services.

Wyoming families are being squeezed by rising costs- the cost of property taxes, housing, groceries, insurance, and energy are real issues that need to be addressed. At the same time, our coal, oil, gas, mining, agriculture, and tourism industries are under attack from federal overreach and radical environmentalists. Our most precious resource, our children, are leaving the state. I am not running to preserve the status quo; I’m running to challenge it. I am running to make sure Wyoming remains a place where families can afford to live, businesses can grow, children are protected, parents are respected, and our constitutional rights, born and unborn, are never negotiable. As Governor, I will partner with the Trump administration to protect our lands and grow our mineral industries like never before. We’ll make sure parents have the loudest voices in our schools, we’ll make Wyoming more affordable, and we will work hand-in-hand with the legislature to protect life.

I’m a sixth-generation ranch kid from Casper, a hunter, a climber and someone who worked in our mineral industries for nearly a decade. I value, enjoy, and will fight for our public lands. Our lands are part of our heritage, our economy, and our way of life. As Governor, I will fight for local control, and state primacy in land management decisions – always putting Wyoming first. That means protecting grazing, energy and timber development, hunting, recreation, and public access. It also means standing up to federal overreach when agencies try to shut down responsible use through rulemaking, delays, or activist-driven restrictions. I am honored to have the support of President Trump and Congresswoman Hageman who understand that a freer Wyoming benefits all Americans.

The Governor has a responsibility to protect our lands, water, ratepayers, personal property rights, and communities. Wyoming community members need to be a part of the data center conversation. As Governor, my approach to data centers is simple: 1) You supply in or pay in – you cannot build here if you will increase rates for residents. 2) You must operate a closed-loop cooling system and may not draw from our water supply. 3) You prioritize Wyoming workers, not out of state contractors, in the construction and operation. 4) You contribute to the workforce education pipeline. 5) You must be welcomed by your host community. Period. Data centers have the potential to win the AI arms race with China and utilize Wyoming natural gas. But I will not accept back-door deals that exclude community members. If a data center wants to locate in Wyoming, then they have to play by our rules.

The government doesn’t create jobs, the private sector does. That said, there is still a role for the government to play in economic development- namely to get out of the way and create an environment where the private sector can thrive. 1.) eliminate burdensome regulations that stifle economic growth. 2.) invest in baseline infrastructure like water and sewer and curb and gutter. Photo ops with ribbon cuttings are often prioritized at the expense of infrastructure necessary for businesses to begin. 3.) focus on what we are good at, on industries that bring revenue to the state, and build out the value chain. For example, when it comes to our minerals, building out processing and manufacturing. Because of our state’s tax structure, all other industries can thrive and expand if the mineral industry does well. 4.) build our workforce pipeline through career and technical education, work-based learning, and internships—initiatives I’ve championed as Superintendent.

I believe that most of us want the same thing, and that is to leave a better Wyoming for the next generation. Sure, we’re going to have differing opinions on how to get there, but I’m always willing to listen and engage. Good ideas can come from anywhere, but we must remember that it is our people who live with the decisions made in Cheyenne. I will work with anyone committed to Wyoming values. People have unsuccessfully attempted to put me in a box because I am willing to work with anyone committed to protecting our way of life. Our citizens are clear about their priorities: a thriving economy, affordable communities, parental rights, and protecting our way of life.

Wyoming faces unique challenges due to our rural and widespread landscape. We struggle with access as well as affordability. As a cancer survivor with a husband in the medical field and a mother who was lost far too soon due to access to necessary care, this is something I care deeply about. We have a unique opportunity with the Rural Health Transformation funds, and my priorities include 1) focus on the workforce pipeline and incentivizing providers to be in Wyoming; 2) create greater regional coordination, include specialized services, community care coordination, EMS, and electronic records streamlining; 3) expand telehealth opportunities; and 4) work to reduce the overall cost in healthcare and bring premiums down.