John Walz, (Courtesy)
HASTINGS — A Hastings man announced his plans to run for the third congressional district of Nebraska in the U.S. House of Representatives against incumbent Adrian Smith.
John Walz describes himself as a “strict constitutional candidate,” on his campaign website. He stated that he is a Marine Corps veteran and he and his wife ventured into the discount grocery business in 2014.
Walz is the owner of the Food Cupboard discount grocery stores, located in Hastings and Grand Island.
His vision, as stated on his website is, “To return the United States to its founding ideals as envisioned by our forefathers – a Christian constitutional republic, where the sovereign states formed a very limited federal government, with very limited enumerated powers.”
He states he stands for strict constitutional adherence, challenging the status quo of political leadership, demanding accountability from federal and state officials, promoting fiscal responsibility by eliminating the Federal Reserve, eliminating the “unconstitutional U.S. Department of Education,” and promote national sovereignty.
“It distresses me greatly to hear people talk of surrendering our sovereignty to globalists that have no interest in anything about our heritage. Globalists that want to steal our wealth and obtain power,” Walz’s campaign website states.
Walz has until March 1, 2024, to formally file for election.
Adriam Smith has represented the third district in the House since 2007.
