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