U.S. House of Representatives- Wyoming Primary Candidates

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming Information Now) –

We requested the entire candidates comparable questions and listed here are their responses. Interviews had been minimally edited.

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REPUBLICAN PRIMARY CANDIDATES & INCUMBENT

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NAME: ROBYN M. BELINSKEY

AGE: 61

OCCUPATION: SMALL BUSINESS OWNER

PARTY AFFILIATION: Republican

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: NONE

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN CHEYENNE OR WYOMING? 30 YEARS

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING: TO GIVE WYOMING RESIDENTS A VOICE

WYOMING’S BIGGEST CHALLENGE? IS LAND USE. The essential situation dealing with our State is LAND. Our revenues and royalties for pure assets of coal, oil and fuel have been destroyed. The present administration is all too comfortable to destroy our skill to be “Vitality Impartial, ushering in potentialities of billionaire affect for Nuclear at our expense whereas making them wealthier and the state of Wyoming a Nuclear dumpsite. Different states profit from power energy from proposed retrofitted coal mines to accommodate Nuclear as a substitute. Our groundwater is in danger, in addition to revenues and jobs.

Federal interference hinders Wyoming from successfully managing state mineral assets and sustaining wildlife.

“30/30″ land seize rule is fraudulent in nature and forcibly accomplished with out regard to the personal landowners.

Farms/ranches are a pivotal a part of Wyoming’s economic system. Defending our family-owned/operated farms and ranches add to the economic system of Wyoming and the nation. We have to guarantee Wyoming’s manufacturing of grains, produce and meats to maintain our independence from international dependence.

ZOOM INTERVIEW: Contacted and never scheduled.

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NAME: ANTHONY BOUCHARD

AGE: 56

OCCUPATION: Native Businessman, Septic Service, and it’s going to take knowledgeable to empty the swamp.

PARTY AFFILIATION: Republican

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: After I first walked into the WY Capitol in 2008 and witnessed a Republican Majority performing extra like Democrats than the Republicans the voters anticipated—I led the combat to kind organized conservative grassroots pushback in WY, most notably, a corporation that I based, WY Gun Homeowners. Getting Constitutional Carry handed in 2011 and WY turning into an early adopter was a giant win for Freedom. WY being the 4th state, was additionally a kickoff to maneuver the ball throughout America. Now 25 states permit hid carry w/o a allow. I took on the Institution Republicans and by 2016, I used to be elected to the State Senate, the place I’ve faithfully served the voters that elected me, not simply as soon as however twice. Within the state senate, I’m within the minority as an unapologetic conservative Republican.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN CHEYENNE OR WYOMING? Since 2007. I may reside anyplace in America; my spouse, household, and I like Wyoming; it’s my subsequent biggest love. The love of Freedom is the rationale I’ve been so concerned within the political course of.

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING? Wyoming wants its lone voice in Congress to be skilled within the political realm. I’ve actually fought for or in opposition to and voted on lots of of points essential to WY. As one instance, I’ve spent 6 years on the Senate Labor & Well being Committee. My work entrenched in Healthcare coverage has turn into an space of my experience, whereas, against this, Congress has made an ‘unaffordable mess’ of our healthcare system. My data of how the Feds have created entanglements and unhealthy insurance policies for WY will work for the good thing about the Wyoming individuals. Once you ship me, I received’t should be taught the ropes. I already reside in that world.

WHAT IS CHEYENNE’S/WYOMING’S BIGGEST CHALLENGE? The rapid risk is an out-of-control central authorities that has created hype inflation by printing cash backed by nothing. The subsequent biggest risk is a DC Swamp the place politicians are promoting our Freedoms to the woke company lobbyists. The bureaucrats and lobbyists run the place, I received’t take their BS. Similar to I promised throughout each of my elections to the senate, I’ll proceed to NOT take part within the marketing campaign funding schemes. If we’re going to change how Washington, DC works, we should say NO to the cash from the influencers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I’m the ONLY candidate on this race that has precise legislative expertise and a conservative voting file. In my second time period within the State Senate and for the final 5 years, I’ve acquired an award from ACU acknowledging my conservative voting file. And thru all of it, I stood as much as management each time they pressured me to vote otherwise—I’ve persistently informed management, “I don’t work for them, I work for the individuals.” Going again over a decade on Obamacare, Authorities Intrusion, Taxes, and Gun Rights, my file displays that as a citizen activist, I answered the decision to combat in opposition to Obama/Biden insurance policies proper right here in WY.

I received’t wavier; I cannot be bullied; I’ll expose the corruption and combat the unhealthy actors to the top. Ship me to the swamp; I cannot disappoint. I’m the one candidate on this race that has a file to again this up. Politics is a blood sport; we want not ship weak-kneed ‘individuals pleasers’ to battle with crazed socialists that need to burn America to the bottom.

ZOOM INTERVIEW: Contacted, not scheduled.

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NAME: LIZ CHENEY

AGE: 55

OCCUPATION: U.S. Consultant

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Liz Cheney serves as Wyoming’s lone member of Congress within the U.S. Home of Representatives. She was first elected in 2016 on a platform of restoring America’s power and energy on the earth and pursuing conservative options to create jobs, reduce taxes and laws, and develop America’s power, mining and agriculture industries. Cheney serves on the Home Armed Providers Committee. Previous to her election to Congress, Liz served on the State Division as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Center East. A specialist in nationwide safety and international coverage, she was additionally a Fox Information analyst and the co-author, together with Vice President Cheney, of Distinctive: Why the World Wants a Highly effective America. She is a member of the Worldwide Board of Advisors on the College of Wyoming.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN CHEYENNE OR WYOMING? Liz and her husband, Phil Perry, have 5 youngsters and reside in Wilson, Wyoming.

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING? Serving as Wyoming’s congresswoman is the best honor of my skilled life. We’ve got completed a lot collectively during the last 5 years. We’ve got a lot left to do and large challenges within the years to come back, each at house and overseas.

As we work collectively to combat for Wyoming and the problems that matter to us, there are some issues you possibly can depend on: after I know one thing is incorrect, I’ll say so. I received’t waver or again down. I received’t give up to strain or intimidation. I do know the place to attract the road, and I do know that some issues aren’t on the market. That’s the Code of the West and that’s what Wyoming voters deserve and anticipate. Fact. Resolve. Obligation. Integrity. Honor.

In Wyoming, we all know what it means to trip for the model. We reside within the biggest nation God has ever created, and our model is america Structure. I’m asking you to hitch me, to reject the lies, rise above the poisonous politics, defend our freedom, and do what everyone knows is true. I’m operating for re-election, and I’m asking to your vote as a result of this can be a combat we should win.

WHAT IS CHEYENNE’S/WYOMING’S BIGGEST CHALLENGE? Once you have a look at the challenges our nation is dealing with, they’re severe. Internationally, we’re taking a look at threats from Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran. We’re additionally taking a look at challenges right here at house. The Biden Administration’s financial insurance policies are inflicting inflation at ranges not seen in 40 years and their power and tax insurance policies are hurting our households and hurting our communities. We even have toxicity and vitriol that’s completely tearing our nation aside and I feel we have now to elect severe leaders able to assembly this second. We’ve got to elect leaders who will take their oath of workplace critically and who will abide by their oath of workplace. We’ve got to elect leaders who received’t merely say what they suppose individuals need to hear. We want elected leaders who shall be trustworthy with individuals and state very clearly that we’re a nation of legal guidelines.

Zoom Interview: Contacted and never scheduled.

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NAME: HARRIET HAGEMAN

AGE: 59

OCCUPATION: Water, Pure Assets, and Constitutional Lawyer

PARTY AFFILIATION: Republican

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: I’ve been energetic within the Republican Get together for years. Most just lately, I used to be the Wyoming Nationwide Committeewoman, and I used to be a delegate to the 2016 and 2020 Republican Nationwide Conventions. I’ve labored intently with the Get together on quite a lot of coverage points. I’ve additionally labored with the Wyoming Legislature associated to water, pure assets, land use, and federal points. I ran for Governor in 2018.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN CHEYENNE OR WYOMING? I’ve lived in Cheyenne for 25 years. I’ve lived in Wyoming for 53 years.

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING? Wyoming has just one Congressional Consultant and we should make it depend by electing somebody who places the wants and desires of Wyoming’s residents above their very own. I’ve devoted my profession to combating for and defending Wyoming’s pursuits, companies, and households and can proceed to take action when in Congress. I’m a powerful advocate for implementing our constitutional separation of powers and consider that it’s critically essential to revive Congress’s rightful place of legislating whereas limiting the ability of govt companies and unelected bureaucrats. We should implement federalism by returning energy to the States and making certain constitutional adherence. I shall be Wyoming’s voice on the nationwide stage and work to guard our pursuits and industries.

WHAT IS CHEYENNE’S/WYOMING’S BIGGEST CHALLENGE? The problems which can be of probably the most concern to my fellow Wyoming residents are inflation, the open border/unlawful immigration, and the safety of our fossil gas industries. These points are clearly interrelated, and it’s crucial that we develop and implement insurance policies to handle all three. The federal government’s function in our lives is to safe our rights and pursuits. Our federal authorities shouldn’t be adopting insurance policies which can be designed to extend the price of meals, housing and power, but that’s precisely what the parents in Washington, DC, have been doing. Our problem is to place this nation again on observe and return to the fundamental understanding that authorities is of, for and by the individuals.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I’m a fourth-generation Wyomingite and was raised on a ranch close to Fort Laramie, Wyoming. I attended Casper School on a Livestock Judging Scholarship. I acquired my Bachelor’s Diploma and Legislation Diploma from the College of Wyoming. I’m married to John Sundahl, have two granddaughters, and have a big prolonged household (nearly all of whom reside in Wyoming). Consultant shoppers embrace irrigation districts, farmers, ranchers, oil & fuel corporations, quite a lot of small companies, people in search of to guard their constitutional rights, municipalities, and the State of Wyoming.

ZOOM INTERVIEW:

https://youtu.be/OwYfOagLZhc

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NAME: DENTON KNAPP

AGE: 57

OCCUPATION: US Military Colonel (Ret); Administrative Government Director, Campbell County Commissioners

PARTY AFFILIATION: Republican

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Present

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN CHEYENNE OR WYOMING? Wyoming native of 4 generations, CCHS grad

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING? We should cease the Biden administration from ruining our nation and provides WY a consultant voice in Congress now.

WHAT IS CHEYENNE’S/WYOMING’S BIGGEST CHALLENGE? Federal overreach by way of Government Orders and unconstitutional actions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Web site: www.DentonKnapp.com

ZOOM INTERVIEW: Contacted, not scheduled.

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DEMOCRAT PRIMARY CANDIDATES

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NAME: LYNNETTE GREYBULL

AGE: 45

OCCUPATION: Director and Founder, Not Our Native Daughters

PARTY AFFILIATION: Democrat

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Former chair of Arizona Fee on Indian Affairs, tribal liaison for a number of organizations, legislative advocate, a longtime advocate for lacking and murdered Indigenous individuals, 2020 Democratic nominee for U.S. Home from Wyoming

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN WYOMING? 5 years

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING? It’s time for Wyoming to be represented by individuals from the communities our state and federal elected officers are serving, a Consultant who will prioritize the wants of working individuals and weak communities in Wyoming first.

WHAT IS WYOMING’S BIGGEST CHALLENGE? Our largest problem is constructing the political will for a clean and affluent transition to renewable energy–a transition that protects working households and communities. With our power college, mind energy, and robust communities, we generally is a mannequin of innovation and environmental responsibility–and the federal authorities generally is a cooperative associate on this.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Our marketing campaign motto is: Consider that there’s good on the earth. I’ll combat for each Wyomingite no matter what they appear like, how a lot cash they’ve, who they love, or what religion they apply.

ZOOM INTERVIEW:

https://youtu.be/Aql15tApiUc

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NAME: STEVE HELLING

AGE: 68

OCCUPATION: Lawyer

PARTY AFFILIATION: Democrat

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: I’ve by no means run for workplace earlier than however I’ve been treasurer for a marketing campaign and I’ve caucused earlier than.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN CHEYENNE OR WYOMING? I’ve lived in Cheyenne twice and was married in a small church on Pershing Boulevard. I’ve lived in Wyoming for greater than 24 years in complete.

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING? I’m operating to current a alternative for these Democrats who don’t purchase into the ideology of the leftist extremists and are contemplating leaving the Democrat celebration, as many others have already accomplished. I don’t need them to be pressured out by those that refuse to take heed to dissenting opinions. Additionally, in blurring the strains between Democrats and Republicans, I hope to attraction to these Republicans which can be bored with the interior combating and the current state of the Republican Get together and its Wyoming management. I’m making an attempt to encourage civility and bipartisanship. I cannot be bullied by the name-calling and intimidation ways of those that refuse to permit disagreement. This nation and the world are dealing with very tough challenges proper now and we want toughness and dedication to do the fitting factor for our state and nation. I’m that particular person.

WHAT IS CHEYENNE’S/WYOMING’S BIGGEST CHALLENGE? Inflation is the most important problem dealing with this nation and the discount of power prices by way of elevated provide could be anticipated to lead to vital downward inflationary strain. With this in thoughts, the most important problem dealing with Wyoming shall be to have the ability to develop considerably higher fossil fuels whereas defending and sustaining the standard of our extraordinarily useful land and water assets.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Shifting ahead, I anticipate to concentrate on power improvement and the safety of Wyoming’s setting. The name-calling on each side must cease. I pray for God to bless America once more. Steve Helling, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Home.

ZOOM INTERVIEW:

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NAME: MEGHAN JENSEN

AGE: 39

OCCUPATION: Laborer & Homemaker

PARTY AFFILIATION: Democrat

POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: I ran for varsity board in 2018 with 8 different individuals on the poll and didn’t win. I’ve been a part of the Government Committee of the Sweetwater County Democratic Get together for 4 years.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN CHEYENNE OR WYOMING? I’ve lived in Wyoming for 38 years. I grew up principally in Casper, some in Gillette and most of my grownup life has been spent in Rock Springs.

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING? Too many instances over time, of us come to Wyoming to run for workplace and have an effect on insurance policies that counter the values that Wyomingnites like me grew up with. I’m pushing again in opposition to the concept just one particular person is liable for the way forward for Wyoming and our nation. I’m operating not to return to the place we had been however to maneuver ahead from the place we are actually.

WHAT IS CHEYENNE’S/WYOMING’S BIGGEST CHALLENGE? Wyoming’s largest problem is remembering the best way to work collectively. There are far too many longtime challenges not resolved. I’m bored with having the identical dialog however with totally different hurdles to leap over each time these challenges usually are not addressed by the parents who’re elected time after time with out outcomes for the Wyoming individuals.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I encourage of us to be taught extra about me and the way Wyoming can F.A.C.E. It by visiting https://www.meghanjensenforwy.com/

ZOOM INTERVIEW:

https://youtu.be/MrREJl2in_s

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