Democrat and Shoshone Tribe leader Darren Parry announced Thursday he is running to represent Utah’s 1st Congressional District.

Parry, who lives in Logan and serves as the chairman for the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, said in a statement announcing his campaign that people seem “divided as ever," and either don’t care or only care for people like them. He wants to change that.

“Our country was founded on the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all of its people ... even the marginalized,” he said. “It’s time for good people to stand up and make a difference in their communities and that’s why I am proud to announce my candidacy for Utah’s First Congressional District.”

Well I did it. Candidate for Congress in District 1. I. We’d your help. You can donate at any Zions Bank. Darren Parry for Congress or Venmo at the same address. Let’s all do this together. #Compassion #Integrity #DoWnatIsRight #utpol pic.twitter.com/aJ5iZaoxfO — Darren P (@shoshoneelder) February 21, 2020

The seat, currently held by Republican Rob Bishop, hasn’t hosted a Democrat since Rep. K. Gunn McKay’s tenure ended in 1981. It represents the northernmost portions of Utah.

Bishop has served in the position for nine terms and announced last month that he would be Utah gubernatorial candidate Thomas Wright’s running mate in 2020.