Why I Believe We Will Win

Every election ultimately comes down to one question: Does a campaign truly understand the people it is asking to represent? In Washington’s Third Congressional District, that question matters more than most.

Our district stretches from the Pacific Coast to the forests of the Columbia River Gorge and from working river towns to one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the Pacific Northwest. It includes fisheries, forestry, agriculture, manufacturing, ports, tourism, technology companies, and the state capital. It is a diverse and complicated region.

And the people who live here tend to think about politics in practical terms. They are not looking for ideological fights. They are looking for leadership that helps their communities move forward. That reality is the foundation of this campaign.

1. This District Is Practical, Not Ideological

Washington’s Third District is often described using partisan labels like R plus three. But those labels do not explain how voters here actually behave. The defining characteristic of this district is moderation. Voters consistently support candidates they believe are practical problem solvers.

When you talk to families across Southwest Washington, the questions they ask are simple:

• Am I earning more than I was five years ago?

• Am I able to afford to buy a home or upgrade the one I have?

• Can I get to work without spending hours sitting in traffic?

• Are there good jobs here for my kids when they graduate?

• Is the cost of living rising faster than my paycheck?

2. The Winning Coalition Is the Center

Winning in Washington’s Third District does not require capturing every Republican or every Democrat. It requires building a coalition of voters who share a practical outlook on government:

• Practical Republicans who want results rather than political drama.

• Independent voters who believe both parties have drifted too far into ideological conflict.

• Moderate Democrats who care more about economic stability and opportunity than partisan arguments.

3. I Am Running as a Builder, Not a Politician

For more than thirty five years I have worked in the private sector. I have founded companies. I have scaled companies. I have worked with both small businesses and major global brands. Today I also work as a regenerative oyster farmer in Willapa Bay, participating directly in one of the most important natural resource economies in our region.

In business, success is measured by outcomes. Did we create jobs? Did we build something valuable? Did we solve the problem? My career has been spent building and managing those kinds of systems. That perspective is what I will bring to Congress.

4. Our Campaign Is Built Differently

5. Our Ground Game Is Built for This District

The most powerful force in politics is still a personal conversation. That is why we created Team 1655: Voices of the 3rd. If 1,655 volunteers each speak with one voter every day, we can reach every voter in the district through trusted personal conversations.

6. Independence Matters

Our campaign has chosen a different path. We are not relying on large political donations from ideological organizations operating outside federal individual contribution limits. That independence allows us to focus on the people who actually live in this district rather than outside political interests.

Most political campaigns follow a familiar formula. They rely heavily on consultants based in Washington, D.C. and spend enormous amounts of money on television advertising. That approach is increasingly disconnected from how voters actually engage with politics.

Our campaign is being run more like a modern organization. We use data to better understand voter concerns. We focus on direct voter engagement rather than expensive broadcast advertising. The result is a lean campaign built around accountability, efficiency, and real interaction.

The Bottom Line

This campaign is not built around ideology. It is built around something far more powerful: Results.

Southwest Washington deserves leadership focused on improving the daily lives of the people who live here. If we strengthen local economies, expand opportunity, and build a future where families can move forward again, the politics will take care of itself.

"Do not wait for permission to build something better."