Every opportunity in my career has prepared me for this moment.

I’ve led security teams for senior Pentagon officials. I’ve walked the halls of Capitol Hill and the White House. I’ve sat across the table from foreign governments and seen firsthand how decisions made in Washington affect families here at home.

And I’ve learned something important: the U.S. Senate is not a place to learn on the job. It’s a place to get things done.

For more than two decades, I’ve been entrusted with life-and-death responsibilities. I’ve led under pressure, made difficult decisions, and been accountable for the outcomes. I understand what’s at stake because I’ve spent my career serving something bigger than myself.

That’s why I’m running.

The Montana I love and the country I’ve devoted my life to serving are facing serious challenges. Families are struggling to afford healthcare, housing, food, and gas. Our public lands are under threat. And too many politicians in Washington are more interested in serving special interests than the people who sent them there.

I was raised to believe that if you see a problem and you have something to contribute, you step up and help solve it.

That's exactly what i'm doing.