My friends,

With the primary election coming up in six weeks, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the path we've traveled since I launched this campaign and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

As I’ve told you many times, my story is not unique. I witnessed firsthand the neglect of working families by both major political parties. My family faced hardships, from economic struggles in coal mining communities to my own personal battles with addiction. But what I had that too many didn’t, is support from those around me. That support allowed me to find my way back and work to where I am now: running for Congress.

This campaign was never just about winning an election. Even when Lauren Boebert decided to carpetbag into our district, this was always about building a movement toward the future that would leave our children and our communities with a better world.

But with the retirement of Ken Buck and the emergence of Lauren Boebert, the stakes have never been higher. And we can't win this race alone. Your donations, your volunteering, your voices, and your passion are what have driven us and will continue to drive us forward to primary day and beyond.

I’m eternally grateful for your support so far, and I hope that I will be able to count on you for the next six weeks.

Sincerely,
John Padora