I currently live in Laramie, Wyoming. I was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and moved to Wyoming with my family in 1975. My mother was born and raised in Laramie, and Wyoming has been my home for more than 50 years. This is where I was raised, where I built my career, where I raised my family, and where I have invested in my community. Wyoming’s values of independence, hard work, and neighbor helping neighbor have shaped who I am, and they continue to guide my approach to public service

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I am a Wyoming small business owner, certified massage therapist, travel professional, University of Wyoming student, and mother of two. Having lived in Wyoming for more than 50 years, I have experienced firsthand both the opportunities and challenges facing our state. After losing my husband in 2025, I continued raising my children, running my businesses, and pursuing my education. Those experiences reinforced my belief that leadership requires resilience, accountability, and a commitment to serving others. I am not a career politician. I am running because I believe Wyoming deserves leaders who listen, ask thoughtful questions, and put the long-term interests of the state ahead of partisan politics. My background in healthcare, small business, and community service has given me practical experience with the issues Wyoming families face every day, from healthcare access and economic opportunity to mental health and workforce challenges.

Wyoming’s greatest challenge is preparing for the future while protecting the industries, communities, and values that have sustained us for generations. We face healthcare shortages, workforce challenges, rising costs, and concerns about water resources. At the same time, Wyoming has opportunities in energy, agriculture, technology, tourism, and advanced manufacturing. As a senator, I would advocate for policies that encourage economic growth while preserving local control. I support responsible development of Wyoming’s natural resources, investments in infrastructure and broadband, and efforts to attract industries that create high-quality jobs. I also believe Wyoming should carefully evaluate large-scale projects to ensure communities receive long-term benefits and that vital resources such as water are protected. My goal is to help create an economy that allows our children and grandchildren to build successful lives in Wyoming without having to leave the state.

Healthcare access is one of Wyoming’s most pressing challenges. Too many residents travel long distances for care, face provider shortages, or struggle with rising costs. Congress should focus on increasing competition, improving price transparency, expanding telehealth access, strengthening rural healthcare facilities, and supporting workforce development programs that encourage healthcare professionals to practice in rural communities. We should also work to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens that drive up costs without improving patient outcomes. As someone who has worked in healthcare and helped family members navigate the healthcare system, I understand how difficult it can be to access affordable care. Every Wyomingite deserves quality healthcare regardless of where they live, and Congress should focus on practical solutions that improve access while respecting patient choice and local needs.

Compromise is not a weakness; it is a necessary part of governing a diverse nation. While I will always stand firm on my core principles, I recognize that lasting solutions often require people with different viewpoints to work together.

Wyoming benefits when its representatives can build relationships, ask questions, and find common ground without abandoning their values. I believe elected officials should spend less time treating politics like a team sport and more time solving problems. My approach will be to listen carefully, evaluate ideas based on their merits, and support policies that benefit Wyoming, regardless of which party proposes them. Voters send senators to Washington to make progress, not simply to participate in political gridlock.

The Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes are sovereign nations and an important part of Wyoming’s history, culture, and future. Like many rural communities, they face challenges related to healthcare access, housing, infrastructure, economic opportunity, and mental health services. Because federal policies often directly affect tribal governments, tribal communities deserve a meaningful voice in decisions that impact them.

As a senator, I will prioritize regular communication with tribal leaders and ensure their perspectives are considered before federal decisions are made. I believe effective representation begins with listening. I will support policies that improve economic opportunity, expand access to healthcare, strengthen infrastructure, respect tribal sovereignty, and uphold treaty obligations. Wyoming is strongest when all communities have a seat at the table, and I am committed to making sure tribal voices are heard in Washington.

The president has the constitutional authority to nominate individuals to serve in the executive branch, and the Senate has an equally important responsibility to provide independent oversight. Neither role should be treated as automatic.

I believe senators owe their loyalty first to the Constitution and the people they represent, not to any president or political party. I would evaluate nominees based on their qualifications, integrity, competence, temperament, and commitment to faithfully carrying out the duties of their office. My vote would not be a rubber stamp, nor would it be automatic opposition.

Presidents deserve the opportunity to build their teams, but the Senate’s responsibility is to ensure nominees are prepared to serve the public effectively and ethically. Wyoming deserves senators who will carefully review the facts, ask tough questions when necessary, and make decisions based on merit rather than political pressure.

Federal land policy should reflect the needs of the people who live closest to the land. Wyoming’s public lands support recreation, ranching, energy production, wildlife habitat, tourism, and our way of life.

I support a balanced approach that protects public access, respects multiple-use principles, conserves important natural resources, and allows responsible economic activity. Decisions affecting Wyoming should involve meaningful input from local communities, tribal governments, state officials, landowners, and resource users. I will advocate for greater transparency and local involvement in federal land management decisions while working to ensure that future generations inherit the same opportunities to enjoy and benefit from Wyoming’s public lands that we have today.

I support immigration enforcement that protects public safety and constitutional rights. The federal government should secure the border and enforce immigration laws fairly, transparently, and with respect for due process.

Wyoming has benefited from generations of immigrants, and industries such as agriculture, healthcare, tourism, and energy rely on a dependable workforce. Congress should strengthen border security, modernize legal immigration, reduce backlogs, and create workable pathways for those who want to contribute. We can uphold the rule of law while supporting Wyoming’s economic needs.