Whitman, NE - Republican Tanya Storer announced on Thursday her candidacy for the Legislature in District 43 which includes Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Custer, Dawes, Garfield, Keya Paha, Loup, Rock, and Sheridan counties. Storer launches her campaign with strong support from Nebraska’s conservative leaders including U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood, and State Senator Mike Jacobson.
“I’m running for the legislature because I believe District 43 needs a principled, conservative voice in Lincoln. I am committed to reducing the tax burden on our farmers, ranchers, businesses, and families and on continuing to develop economic opportunities that can bring our kids and our grandkids, back to our communities,” said Storer. “My husband and I have built our life here, raised our family here and served our communities here and we understand how important it is to have a committed conservative fighting for us.”
“Tanya is committed to our shared conservative values, and I’m thrilled to support her in her run for Legislature,” said Senator Ricketts. “I know she will fight for real tax relief and work to expand economic opportunities and improve infrastructure throughout Nebraska. She will be a tireless voice for rural Nebraska values, and I look forward to seeing her serve the people of District 43 in Lincoln.”
In addition to support from Nebraska elected officials Tanya launches her campaign with the support of leaders from across the district. “I’m excited that Tanya is running, and I know she will be the strong, conservative voice that we need in the Legislature.” said Steve Cleveland, former President of First National Bank of Chadron.
Tanya and her husband Eric share the day-to-day running of their cattle operation in the heart of Cherry County. She served as a Cherry County Commissioner for 8 years and has served as vice-chairman of the Nebraska Brand Committee, chair of the Niobrara Council, as well as serving on the Blueprint Nebraska Board, the Nebraska DOT Innovation Task Force, the UNMC Advisory Board, and the Region 4 Behavioral Health Board. Tanya and Eric have three grown children, Braden, Hailey, and Emmet.
To learn more about Tanya please visit www.TanyaForLegislature.com and follow the campaign on Facebook @TanyaStorerForLegislature.