In today’s polarized political environment, too many urban Democrats have written off rural America as unwinnable MAGA Country. That’s simply untrue: there’s a lot of us Democrats out here in rural areas who can be turned out to vote with a great message and robust campaign infrastructure. While our district contains some small cities such as Flagstaff and Prescott, the overwhelming majority of voters live in very rural areas. That means there are a lot of us “Dirt Road Democrats”, and we’re tired of business as usual from politicians like Eli Crane, who don’t represent our interests or even live in our district!
I know what our rural and tribal communities struggle with, because I’ve shared our challenges for my entire life. We need a voice in Washington that will fight for better jobs, infrastructure for running water and paved roads, and healthcare services closer to home.
If you’re ready to strengthen rural communities in Arizona and across the country, I would be grateful for anything you can chip in today to help this Dirt Road Dem out.
Our issues might not exactly be the same as in the city: so much of the work I did as the President of the Navajo Nation involved improving access to electricity, high-speed internet and running water. But there’s one thing that us Dirt Road Democrats definitely share with our urban counterparts: we’re sick and tired of an economic system that has left too many folks behind. People in rural areas are struggling right now: businesses on main streets are boarded up and too many of our young people leave for jobs in the city. It’s time for an agenda that prioritizes our rural areas: if you’re with me, I’m very grateful for anything you can donate today.
Thank you,
Jonathan Nez
