As Wyoming moves toward the 2026 governor’s race, voters are once again being pulled into a familiar argument. We’re told the fight is about spending levels, cuts, or line items—as if those numbers alone explain why trust in government keeps eroding.

They don’t.

Wyoming does not have a spending problem.
Wyoming has an accountability problem.

I’m running for Governor because I believe it’s time to be something different—not just in words, but in how leadership actually works. Being something different means refusing to accept a system where government grows year after year without ever proving it’s delivering real value to the people of Wyoming.

Being Something Different Starts With Telling the Truth

Most candidates promise to “manage government better.” That’s safe. It doesn’t challenge anything. It doesn’t upset entrenched systems. And it rarely produces real change.

Being something different means acknowledging a harder truth: when institutions are insulated from accountability, they slowly disconnect from the people they exist to serve. Over time, programs become permanent, not because they work, but because questioning them feels uncomfortable.

That’s not leadership. That’s inertia.

As Governor, I won’t measure success by the size of government or the number of agencies preserved. I’ll measure it by whether Wyoming families actually feel government working for them, not around them.

Wyoming’s Budget Debate Misses the Root Cause

Wyoming is blessed with resources many states would envy. Yet families still feel squeezed, small businesses feel buried in complexity, and communities are told to be patient while government promises improvement later.

That disconnect isn’t caused by a lack of funding. It’s caused by a system that rarely asks whether spending is producing real, measurable results.

Accountability isn’t about punishment or politics. It’s about honesty. It’s about being willing to ask whether a program is still fulfilling its purpose—and being willing to change course when it isn’t.

Being something different means understanding that money should never replace responsibility.

A Governor’s Role Is Stewardship, Not Protection

The Governor of Wyoming should not exist to shield bureaucracy from scrutiny. The role exists to protect the trust between citizens and their government.

That trust is built when taxpayer dollars are treated with the same care Wyoming families apply to their own budgets. It’s strengthened when leaders are willing to say, “This isn’t working—let’s fix it,” instead of doubling down because change feels risky.

A Governor who is something different listens before leading and understands that government is a tool—not a master—and must always remain accountable to the people.

Accountability Is How We Respect Wyoming People

Every dollar government spends represents real work: long days, early mornings, and sacrifices made by Wyoming people. Ranchers, nurses, teachers, small business owners, veterans, and retirees all carry the weight of government decisions.

When spending happens without accountability, it sends a clear message that systems matter more than people. That’s not acceptable—and it’s not how Wyoming was built.

Accountability reflects responsibility, stewardship, and respect for hard work. Those aren’t partisan values. They’re Wyoming values.

Why This Matters in the 2026 Wyoming Governor’s Race

This election isn’t about party labels or political theater. It’s about whether Wyoming continues managing the status quo or chooses leadership willing to challenge broken systems and rebuild trust.

Being something different means refusing to accept “this is how it’s always been done” as an answer. It means rebuilding government from the foundation so it works for the next generation—not just the next budget cycle.

That kind of leadership requires courage, humility, and accountability.

A Future Worth Building

My vision for Wyoming is rooted in Faith, Family, Freedom, and the Future. That vision requires a government that earns trust, delivers results, and respects the people it serves.

Accountability isn’t the end goal—it’s the starting point.
Because real freedom doesn’t need permission.
And real leadership doesn’t fear being different.

What Does Accountability Mean in Wyoming Government?

Accountability means government programs are judged by results, not intentions. It means taxpayer dollars are tied to outcomes Wyoming families can see and feel.

Why Is Accountability Central to the 2026 Wyoming Governor’s Race?

Voters are demanding leadership that challenges broken systems instead of protecting them. Accountability is how trust is rebuilt and long-term solutions are achieved.

How Is This Approach Different From Past Leadership?

Being something different means listening first, questioning assumptions, and rebuilding government around people—not bureaucracy.