John,

 

This National Coming Out Day, let’s honor the LGBTQ+ community and salute those pioneers who dared to live authentically when society was far less accepting.

 

Back in '87, our community and allies took to the streets of D.C., demanding equal rights. Their courage paved the way for the progress we've seen - progress that allows me, a single gay dad, to run for Congress.
An image of David Roth at Latinx Pride, wearing a blue polo shirt and a David Roth for Congress pin on his shirt as well as a Pride pin on his sleeve.

But let's be clear: we're facing a backlash, and it’s getting worse. The LGBTQ+ community, including our trans youth, is under siege. Recent findings from The Trevor Project are alarming - nearly 4 in 10 LGBTQ+ young people contemplated ending their lives last year. 

 

This isn't just data; it's a desperate plea for help.

 

I've walked in those shoes. Growing up gay in a conservative area, I attended one of those private schools. You know the type - they aim to "protect" kids from "unconventional" ideas, treating diversity like a disease to be cured.

 

Try as they might, they couldn't alter my identity. But their efforts left me feeling flawed and isolated.

 

It's one thing for a child to fret over getting a bad grade on a report card. It's entirely another to fear rejection for simply being yourself. That kind of stress leaves lasting scars.

 

While my family embraced me, the dread of societal rejection was crushing. I worried about losing friends, future opportunities, and any chance at a fulfilling life. Those fears still echo within me today.

 

This is precisely why LGBTQ+ voices need to be heard in the halls of power. We must be visible in politics, not just participating but succeeding. It's the driving force behind my congressional run.
A Pride pin that says, “It’s About Time” and DAVID RothForIdaho.org.

As Election Day approaches and assaults on LGBTQ+ rights intensify, our cause grows more urgent. My rival, Mike Simpson, has a track record of opposing LGBTQ+ rights in ID-02. We can't endure another term of his detrimental policies.

 

This National Coming Out Day, I'm reaching out for your support to flip this seat and spark real change for LGBTQ+ youth in Idaho and beyond. Can you contribute $25, $50, $75, $100, or any amount you're able to help us connect with more voters and champion our message of inclusivity and equality?

 

Your backing does more than fuel our campaign - it broadcasts a powerful message to LGBTQ+ youth that they matter, they're valued, and they're worth fighting for.

 

Your next congressman,

 

-David

         

David Roth is a single, gay dad running for Idaho’s Second Congressional District. We’re going up against a GOP incumbent who has been in this seat for 25 years. It’s time for change in Idaho, and our grassroots campaign is building on the momentum that began in David’s race for U.S. Senate last cycle. The GOP is not planning to defend this seat, so we plan to take it from them and help Democrats retake the House majority next year. We’d love your support to build a solid campaign to bring progress to Idaho and the country.

 
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