Meet the two candidates want to represent District 21, in Meridian, as Senator.
- Libertarian Mike Long’s campaign website and Facebook page .
- Senator Treg Bernt’s campaign website and Legislature page .
( Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
One-term Incumbent Senator Treg Bernt is running for re-election in District 21.
“I’m a conservative business Republican, I will always stand up for conservative principles, and I will always stand up for less regulation and more transparency,” said Bernt.
Mike Long with the Libertarian Party wants to represent the district… in hopes of bringing more freedom to its residents.
“One of the issues we could deal with right away is reducing the regulatory burden on occupational licensing,” said Long.
After serving in the Marines, Long says he experienced homelessness before starting fresh here in the Treasure Valley and even becoming a homeowner. Outside of work, volunteers with the local Masonic Lodge.
“My main priority in being elected to the senate, is to stop the growth of government. And reduce the expense of the government.,” said Long.