I’m running for the U.S. House – the People’s House – because we need to take back our democracy.

Now, more than ever, we need a seasoned, tested, trusted leader who listens to us – not big money or Washington insiders.

As a rural County Commissioner and state legislator, I led calmly through disasters: the Great Recession, catastrophic wildfires, floods, drought, and the swine flu epidemic.

Big money from outside our  district, unaccountable corporate polluters, and Washington insiders have rigged the rules against us.

I know how this rigged system works and I know how to fix it – I will be your strong voice to change this system to build a brighter future for all of us.

I first entered public service as a Routt County Commissioner. I helped balance the county budget for 6 years, including during the Great Recession.

Then I was elected a State Representative for three terms where I worked across the aisle to extend the post recession Front Range recovery and prosperity to rural areas. I fought for family agriculture, multimodal transportation, sustainable water infrastructure, renewable energy, small rural communities, public health, women’s rights, equality of opportunity, and the natural resources that sustain us all.

Learn where I stand on the issues!