Squire is one Democrat who could play a little better in the conservative 58th District. He’s not a progressive Democrat but a supporter of the Second Amendment, although he says he is open to some restrictions on where and when guns are allowed and who can have them. He says he’s pro-life but is adamant about keeping abortion legal and improving women’s health care, including pre-natal and reproductive health.

“I never really thought that much about my political views and how it fits in; I’m really just me,” Squire said. “I’m from that old school where you may not agree on every view of your elected representatives, but you know you can trust him because you share similar values.”

Squire said he decided to enter the political arena after November’s presidential election.