Twelve candidates on congressional ballot

Among the candidates whose names will be on the ballot for the congressional representative for Wyoming are: Heath Beaudry, Liz Cheney, Leleand Christensen, Mike Konsmo, Paul Paad, Jason Adam Senteny, Darin Smith and Tim Stubson for the Republican Party.

Evanston resident Beaudry believes he can relate to the working class as an average person. He plans to advocate for the state in term of the energy industry, management of public lands, freedom of the press and the Second Amendment.

A personal banker, Beaudry provides assessment of financial needs, and helped people in regard to opening accounts, loans and wire transfers.

Cheney, who visited Thermopolis earlier this year, spoke of how important it is for the Republican Party to rally behind Trump. She also noted among her top priorities are rolling back the federal government and ensuring the EPA is reduced. She is described as a constitutional conservative and advocate for a strong America.

Christensen is concerned with the challenges facing the state, not only for him but for future generations. He wants to change the economy and the job market in the state, as Wyoming has felt regulation federal government with regard to the energy industry, agriculture, small business, banking and personal property management.

Konsmo stated he is running for Congress because he wants the state to have a positive future. He is an advocate for, among other topics, the Second Amendment, coal, education and tourism, and believes Wyoming and its citizens should be in control of the decisions that affect them.

Paad stated his run for Congress is because the energy industry is under attack, and strong leadership is needed to return energy jobs to the state. Further, he is a voice against EPA regulation, but for enforcement of immigration laws, veteran benefits, refortification of military strength and energy independence from foreign markets.

Senteney plans to introduce legislation banning asset forfeiture by law enforcement agencies, and address issues with regard to credit reporting, coal, civil conservation, the EPA, healthcare, immigration, federal debt, bringing jobs back and the overall economy.

Among the issues Smith plans to address are the protection of life at all levels as well as Second Amendment rights. He also wants to halt the unconstitutional use of power, put energy jobs back in the state, hold Congress accountable for its decisions, address issues such as education, healthcare and agriculture, and even take on ISIS, radical Islam and Israel.

Stubson wants to “win back the West,” and to that end he plans to create and protect Wyoming jobs, advocate fore border security, uphold Second Amendment rights, promote a culture of life and address healthcare, the budget, tax reform and national security.

The Democratic party has two candidates on the ticket for Congress: Ryan Greene and Charlie Hardy.

Greene believes in keeping public lands in public hands, as well as the diversification of Wyoming’s economy inside and outside of the energy industry. Additionally, he wants to work to keep programs such as Social Security and Medicare, supports the Second Amendment and believes in making education and healthcare top priorities.

Hardy chose to run because he believes the people of the state deserve fresh leadership that listens, works together with others and serves all in need. He wants to change the fact that people are hurting due to government policies set up by those who only seemed concerned with the election.

The Libertarian and Constitution Parties each have one candidate on the ballot. For the Libertarian, that candidate is Lawrence Gerard Struempf.

Struempf stated he wants to help protect the rights and freedoms of the American people, improve education and protect the quality of teachers and schools, and improve the economy by protecting industries while exploring new opportunities.

The Constitution Party’s representative is Daniel Clyde Cummings, who stated he has learned by experience that local problems and political challenges vary greatly around the country. This he has learned having lived all around the country, including the Washington D.C. area. This varied living experience, he stated, has helped him understand the problems and the solutions.