Party: Republican
Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives D-2
Occupation: Secretary of State
Address: 110 Plantation Dr., Carson City
Phone number: 882-2924
Family: Wife, Lynne, and four children, Hilary, who attends Arizona State University, Harris, 17, Drew, 15 and Emmy, 10.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, specializing in finance and securities analysis, from the University of Southern California in 1985.
Previous experience: Deputy Treasurer, Assembly two terms, Secretary of State 12 years.
Reason for running: Platform includes: 1) lower taxes; 2) less regulation; 3) more competition; and 4) meaningful tort reform. Would oppose changes to social security, work to strengthen pensions, and work to expand 401ks and IRAs. Would work to permanently end the marriage penalty and death taxes. Says Congress needs to regain control of spending and wipe out the federal deficit. Would work to increase efforts to defend America's borders. Opposes amnesty for those that enter America illegally.