Patriot, My name is Tiffany Smiley, and I wanted to tell you a little about myself and why I’m running for Congress in Washington. I grew up in Pasco, Washington, where I helped out on my family’s farm and learned the value of hard work. | | | I went on to play soccer at Whitworth College, where I also studied to become a nurse to pursue my passion for helping others in need. | I married my high school sweetheart Scotty, who went on to serve our country in the United States Army while I started my nursing career. | | | In 2005, I received a call that changed our lives forever; Scotty was severely wounded by a suicide bomber in Iraq, causing him to fall into a coma and permanently lose sight in both eyes. I immediately booked a flight for Walter Reed Medical Center to be by Scotty’s side. | | | When I arrived, Scotty was still in trauma care, and I was informed that he would never be able to serve his nation again in uniform. They even asked me to sign a document on the spot, consenting to Scotty’s immediate discharge from the Army. I refused. Since that day, I've made it my mission to ensure Scotty and every veteran gets the benefits and care they earned. | Scotty went on to serve as America’s first blind active-duty Army officer, breaking barriers for many who followed along the way. | | | It’s not every day you hear about American women going up against the U.S. Military. But we defied the government in a big way—and won. We stood up to a broken bureaucracy because it was the right thing to do. I will always stand up for our heroes and continue being an advocate for our veterans in Congress. | In 2007, we welcomed our first child. While Scotty will never be able to ‘see’ our children’s faces, he’s always been an incredible father and hero to our boys. | | | Now, our family is taking on a new challenge. I'm running for Congress to help families across the country achieve the American Dream and save our country from Joe Biden and the radical Left. I will take the same fight and optimistic spirit I’ve shown throughout my life to help Washington families secure a better life. I believe that now, more than ever, Washingtonians need a voice to solve their unique problems and end the partisan gridlock in Congress. | I know with your support we can win this. | | | Paid for by Smiley for Congress | | | |