Congressional District 8 - U.S. Representative · Kittitas County

I’m in Congress to fight for you and to put a check on this administration’s unchecked power. Right now, families are struggling to get by, let alone get ahead. That’s why I’ve introduced legislation to immediately suspend the gas tax through the end of the year, spur clean energy development, crack down on insurance company abuses, and create more affordable housing. Your tax dollars should work for you. That’s why I secured over $60 million for Community Projects across the 8th District: Graham’s school based health clinic, Ellensburg’s Veterans’ housing, Highway 2 improvements, multiple food bank expansions, North Central Washington firefighting and wildfire resiliency, and body cameras and a King County rapid DNA system to support law enforcement. I’m standing up for family farms, which are foundational to the 8th District, by reversing India’s apple tariffs, fighting the Albertson’s-Kroger merger, and getting support for foreign market access in the Farm Bill. Healthcare costs are too high, so I’ve passed bills to cap insulin costs, give Medicare the power to negotiate lower prescription prices, and cap out of pocket costs for seniors. But this Congress, my Republican colleagues slashed your healthcare to give a tax break to billionaires. That’s outrageous. I will always fight to lower costs and put doctors and patients back in the driver’s seat, not insurance companies. With over 130 town halls, I’m committed to listening, learning, and delivering for you in Congress. It is an honor to serve you, and I humbly ask for your vote. Endorsements: Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Washington State Labor Council, League of Conservation Voters, and mayors across the district including: Mike Poirier of Wenatchee, Rich Elliott of Ellensburg, Dan Rankin of Darrington, and Nancy Backus of Auburn.

I’m running for Congress because too many Washington families feel like the American Dream is slipping away. The cost of housing, groceries, fuel, insurance, and everyday life keeps rising. Small businesses are closing at alarming rates, and many people feel ignored by career politicians who have never experienced the challenges facing working families. I’m honored to have earned the endorsements of both the King County Republican Party and the Snohomish County Republican Party. Their support reflects the growing momentum behind our campaign and our message of restoring opportunity for working families across Washington. I’m not a politician. I’m a husband, father, and small business owner who built businesses from the ground up. I know what it means to meet payroll, manage rising costs, and work long hours to provide for a family. I believe we need leadership focused on lowering costs, strengthening small businesses, supporting family-wage jobs, protecting our communities, keeping our border secure, and responsibly managing our public lands for future generations. I’m running to bring a real-world perspective to Congress and fight for the people who work hard, play by the rules, and want a fair chance to build a better future.