Thank You. -Pai for Congress

March 18, 2024 - Brea, CA

The results are still coming in, but it’s clear that the outcome of this election is not what we hoped for.¹

We got into this race with clarity that voters were looking for something different than what’s on offer in American politics today. A focus on economics — not identity. A passion for country — not party. A commitment to Service Over Politics.

My involvement in politics endures, and this only deepens my commitment to service. Since I came to this country at 9 years old, my family has been fortunate to live the American Dream. We have so much work to do until it’s real for every family in OC.

I am so proud of the race we ran. The first of many. And a strong beginning.

A few things we accomplished this cycle:

• Voter Voices: an innovative YouTube pilot centering the concerns of local residents — not the circus in DC — wherein I listen more than I talk.

• #WTFCongress: an IG/TikTok/LinkedIn spotlight on what’s broken in Washington + how to fix it. Relatedly, the most aggressive anti-corruption plan of any congressional challenger in ‘24, echoed by ongoing proposals in Congress.

• Chai with Pai: warm, intimate, interactive town halls across CA-45.

• ‘Finding Joy’: a unique documentary about the political process that we’ll likely disseminate more widely soon. The first ever by a federal candidate released before an election. Several voters told me it informed their vote for the better.

• Most important, testimonials from local residents we’ve helped with legal cases, pro bono, and the trust of voters who believe in our brand of direct service.

Double-click the links above to watch what you can. It made a difference.

To our donors, supporters, volunteers, team members, mentors, and the 7,000+ voters who marked my name on a ballot, with faith in my leadership: 

Thank You.

It has been the honor of a lifetime to run this race for you. 

The journey continues 🇺🇸

-pai