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Where do you live currently? How long have you lived there? How long have you lived in Wyoming? Where were you born?
casper...60 years...winsted, connecticut
What age will you be on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026?
70
Please tell the voters about yourself including your background and qualifications.
wyomingite, forester, woodcutter, peace corps volunteer, Spanish speaker, utility line locator, wildland forest fire fighter, state senator, state representative, city council member, history book reader and 1/3 conservative, 1/3 liberal and 1/3 libertarian....
What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Wyoming today? What would you do as a federal lawmaker to address them?
Convincing all citizens to actively participate in the electoral process. I would use the power of my office to convince them
We asked WyoFile readers to rank issues that are important to them, and healthcare costs and access topped the list. What can Congress do to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to Wyomingites?
Wyoming needs its own self funded private public health care insurance pool. I would work to use federal policy to support that
How willing are you to compromise with legislators and other officials with different perspectives?
Very willing, communication is the key to good public policy
The Wind River Indian Reservation is home to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. How will you represent tribal interests in Washington?
By recognizing their tribal sovereignty..
Nearly half of the land in Wyoming is managed by the federal government. As a member of Congress, how do you plan to ensure that land is managed in the best interest of the people of Wyoming?
Ecosystems should be managed for the health of the environment, not for the profit of the users
How would you rate the Trump administration’s approach to immigration since the start of 2025? How can Congress improve immigration policy for the benefit of Wyoming citizens?
Brutal immigration policy is an affront to Jesus, Congress should create a fast, fair, cheap and reasonable path to citizenship and expand the worker visa program
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