WHITMAN - A cattle rancher from Cherry County announced her candidacy for the Nebraska state legislature on Thursday.

Tanya Storer, Rep., launched her campaign for Legislature in District 43 last week.

“I’m running for the legislature because I believe District 43 needs a principled, conservative voice in Lincoln," Storer said in a press release. "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."

She's received support from U.S. Senator Deb Fischer, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood, State Senator Mike Jacobson and U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts.

“Tanya is committed to our shared conservative values, and I’m thrilled to support her in her run for Legislature,” Ricketts said. “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.”

Storer and her husband Eric share the day-to-day running of their cattle operation in the heart of Cherry County. They have three grown children: Braden, Hailey and Emmet.

"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,” Storer said.

Storer 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.

Distrct 43 includes Blaine, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Custer, Dawes, Garfield, Keya Paha, Loup, Rock, and Sheridan counties.