Larry Suckla

Larry Suckla earned a high school diploma from Montezuma Cortez High School and a degree from Indiana University in 2011. Suckla's career experience includes working as a farmer, rancher, auctioneer, small business owner, cook, and truck driver. He also has experience in mining, logging, construction, and landscaping. As of 2024, Suckla was affiliated with R-Calf and the Southwest Cattlemens Association.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Defender of the people from government over reach.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Meet and talk with the people in my district about things the government has done that directly affects them. If there's something I have the authority to do on their behalf, I do it.Repeal bad laws.De-regulate.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Private property rights and the first and second amendment.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

My grandads

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Follow Thomas Massie

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Do things in the best interest of the people.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

High Energy

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The answer above plus no back room deals.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I did what's right

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Challenger Space Shuttle explosion

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

chores on the farm still going

What is your favorite book? Why?

Portable Pep Talk

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Strawberry Roan

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Talking too much

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Making the right decisions for the people.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Not turning into California.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

No

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Yes

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Ken Degraff

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Undecided

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Too many to list

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Yes

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

Undecided

What committees interest you?

Agricultural, Judicial, Medical

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Sunshine Law to the fullest and no overspending, a balanced budget. Overspending is just a tax on the next generation.

Do you support or oppose changes to the current state ballot initiative process? If so, what kind of changes would you consider?

No Changes