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Hi friend,
I wanted you to be one of the first to know I'm ending my campaign for CA-47 today. I recently suffered a moderate traumatic brain injury, and on the advice of my doctors and talking with my family, I’ve decided to end my campaign.
First and foremost, I want to say thank you.
It has been an honor to represent Orange County in Congress and to continue fighting for common sense governance. I'm so proud of what we have accomplished — and none of it would be possible without support from folks like you.
While I won't be returning to Congress in 2024, my work for our country won't stop here. I will continue to fight for our environment, working families, and economy as a private citizen. I ran for Congress in 2018 believing that we can set aside what separates us to fight for a better tomorrow — and I still believe that to be true today.
Thank you so much for joining me on this journey. You can read my full statement below:
Late last month, following an unfortunate fall, I was transported to a nearby hospital. Tests revealed that I suffered a moderate traumatic brain injury with two intraparenchymal hemorrhages - a concerning diagnosis to say the least.
Thankfully, my doctors say that I have started on the path to a full recovery. I want to thank the incredible nurses, doctors, and medical staff who made this possible, and whose professionalism and care was a comfort during this trying time.
But on their advice, I am ending my campaign for California’s 47th congressional district today. This is not the outcome I wanted. But my family comes first, and to be there for them, I need to focus fully on my recovery in the months ahead.
I love this community and this district. I still believe today that we need moderates in office who will reach across the aisle and actually do the work of governing. I believe we need to elect people who don’t care for antics, props, and sound bites, but care about serving the greater good. People who run for office to actually serve the people who elected them.
In 2018, we made history and defeated Dana Rohrabacher, a career politician, by focusing on commonsense solutions and bipartisanship - not catering towards the extremes of either party. I wanted to make our district and our country a better place. And I will continue to do as much as I can as a private citizen.
To all of you who have supported me, thank you. I apologize for not being able to fight on. And to my family and close friends, who have been behind me no matter what, you are what is most important to me.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you, it has been a true honor.
— Harley
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