With our primary election just three days away, I’ll be honest—I’m so glad we are almost at the finish line! Throughout this primary season, as a climate of negative campaigning has grown around us, I have remained deeply committed to running a clean, principled campaign. My faith isn’t just an election talking point—it has guided...

Defending our constitutional right to keep and bear arms is non-negotiable. I am a lifelong supporter of the Second Amendment and responsible firearm ownership. I own two handguns and carry one when traveling in my motorhome. I completed NRA Hunter Safety in South Dakota at age 16, and I grew up in a family where...

I believe that life begins at conception and ends at natural death. I support protecting unborn children under the law. My only exceptions are very narrow and strictly limited—for reported cases of rape and incest, where the extreme trauma to a victim must be considered, or to save the physical life of the mother. That...

When the Heat — and Life — Get in the Way The past few weeks have been sweltering, and my Boston Terrier, Migo, does not handle the heat well. Between campaigning, events, and door‑to‑door conversations, I let the weather — and my own busyness — become excuses for skipping his walks. Yesterday morning, as I...

More Than Just a View I am lucky enough to have a narrow view of the Bighorns from my home office window, but as most of you know, I’d much rather be in them. Whether I’m skiing, biking, or backpacking, our mountains are where I go to recharge. This week, I learned that I’m not...

Trusting Our Neighbors to Lead Sheridan County is blessed with dedicated citizens who lead our local institutions. These are our neighbors—the people we see at the grocery store and the post office. I trust our local boards, and the voters who elect them, to make the decisions that directly affect our community’s daily life. As...

Listening to the Heart of Sheridan County  This week, I had the privilege of meeting one-on-one with several neighbors to discuss their hopes and concerns for our community. Our conversations spanned everything from water rights to attainable housing and livable wages. I continue to be inspired by how thoughtful and engaged our citizens are; there is...