This month I attended the Brand New Congress Summit for the 2020 slate. In addition to wonderful workshops, informational panels and presentations, we took some time to gather and reflect upon our campaign journeys so far.
Surrounded by passionate leaders who are brave enough to run for office and become champions of the people, I felt a rush of emotions: pride, gratitude, and determination. I attempted to put what running for office has meant to me into words.
You can read the full piece on Down with Tyranny in their endorsement blog post. I've included part of it below. With Thanksgiving on Thursday, it felt like the perfect time to share my thoughts with you.
I hope you and your loved ones have a safe and peaceful holiday!
Sincerely,
“If I had to summarize what it’s like to run for Congress in one sentence, I would say that it’s already the greatest privilege of my entire life.”
Imagine having the honor of being invited into all of your neighbors’ homes, one by one, and having them open their hearts by sharing their stories and concerns with you. And then imagine that you had a plan to improve every one of their lives, and you could actually make it happen because your community is standing with you. Continued on Down with Tyranny.
