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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?
My parents were separated when I was growing up so I spent some time with my father and some time with my mother growing up. I took over my family's radio business in Casper after graduating college when I was 22.
What age will you be on Election Day, Nov. 3, 2026?
36
Please tell the voters about yourself including your background and qualifications.
I have a track record of advancing our conservative values.
A fierce defender of Wyoming's energy economy, I've consistently worked to protect coal, oil, and gas, and soda ash jobs from coastal elites and radical environmental activists. In 2019, I led the effort to pass legislation forcing the Wyoming Attorney General to defend Wyoming's access to markets after Washington State attempted to block access to key export terminals.
In 2022, I ran for Secretary of State to turn election integrity from rhetoric into results. As Wyoming's chief election official—an office that also serves as Lieutenant Governor— Wyoming became the first state in the nation to require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, setting a national standard for election security. I also led efforts to ban ranked-choice voting and ban foreign funding of elections. I wish to continue that track record of defending the interests of the people of Wyoming as a member of Congress.
What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Wyoming today? What would you do as a federal lawmaker to address them?
The biggest challenge that Wyoming faces today are the constant attacks on our core industries like coal, oil and gas, soda ash, and agriculture and the affordability of daily life caused by the decline of real wages. For our producers, I will work to bring back country of origin labeling, address the screwworm outbreak, and go after the meat packing monopoly. These attacks have been going on for decades from the Left.I will work to ensure that west coast states open their ports to our coal. I will roll back regulations to make sure our industries prosper. By fighting for and expanding our industries, Wyoming will see almost endless opportunities for our people. More industry means more jobs. We must also address affordability by reducing inflation through reductions in the debt and deficit. In addition, we must reduce federal regulations that have increased the cost of living.
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?
We must address health care cost and access. Obamacare is one of the worst things to happen to our country. Since the passing of Obamacare, health insurance premiums and deductibles have skyrocketed. There is less competition in the market because of strict federal regulations and poor market incentives, leading to higher prices. We need to roll back regulations that allow for competition that will bring down prices and allow for insurance to be sold across state lines, which the ACA has discouraged. There also needs to be more transparency on how much medical care costs. Far too often people go to the doctor, get the help they need, and get a bill later that they cannot afford. Medical providers, by law, should disclose those prices, which is something I will continue to work on. For our rural communities, I will support legislation like the One Big Beautiful Bill that gave $50 billion in rural health funds, which will help with access.
How willing are you to compromise with legislators and other officials with different perspectives?
I will always stand by the truth because truth is what matters most. I live my life knowing that God sees everything, so standing by truth is necessary. I am willing to work with anyone who wants to help Wyoming and our country, but I will continue to stand for what is right.
The Wind River Indian Reservation is home to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. How will you represent tribal interests in Washington?
I want to see the Wind River Reservation prosper and thrive and for it to reach its full potential. The Wind River Reservation has so many natural resources available for extraction that are currently not being taken advantage of. The bureaucracy and the regulatory process to extract those resources can take decades to accomplish through the Bureau of Indian Affairs and other federal agencies. I want to roll back the bureaucracy and regulations so that we can grow the economy on the Wind River Reservation. My office will always be open and my number is 307-251-1372, which will not change once in office, for anyone who needs help.
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?
Our federal lands have been poorly managed for decades. We need to make sure that our lands are open for multiple use such as recreation, natural resource extraction, and agriculture. I will work to make sure all those things are available for Wyomingites. Our forests are in disarray because of the lack of care leading to beetle kill and dead fall, which leads to huge fires. As Wyoming’s next congressman, I want to bring legislation that will help bring our lands back to pristine condition. To clean up our forests, we need to support the logging industry. All over Wyoming there are mills closed that should be up and running. The best way to clean forests is through the logging industry, which also creates jobs and brings down prices for building materials for homes. I’m also for keeping public lands in public hands.
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?
I 100% support President Trump’s approach to stopping illegal immigration. Illegal Immigration has been one of our country’s biggest problems and President Trump is the first president to address it seriously. As Wyoming’s next congressman, I will work to support President Trump’s very important work to stop illegal immigration. We must codify President Trump’s actions to stop illegal immigration. In addition, the Congress must support President Trump to finish building the wall. Congress must also completely ban sanctuary cities. Any sanctuary city should receive NO funds from the government. Wyoming drivers face death every time they get on the road because of the amount of illegal aliens driving who can’t read signs or speak English. I want to ban illegal aliens from getting driver licenses. President Trump has been doing very important work to stop illegal immigration, and this important work should be supported
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