Historically Democrats pull about 30% of the vote in District 65. We will need to find new votes from the non-voting qualified or take about 1/3 of the Republican vote or some combination thereof if we are serious about winning. I believe we can do it if we’re willing to compromise and to advocate for all members of the community. Above all, we have to keep in mind that our constituency is largely conservative. 

I’m a moderate when it comes to orientation and it will take a moderate for a Democrat to have any real chance with District 65.

I will take Republican votes and I will work to motivate new voters! 

Having worked child protection in Lawrence County for over the last six years, I’ve worked closely with the courts, the prosecutor’s office, and law enforcement. The judges I’ve come before and the detectives I’ve worked closely with know that I will go above and beyond when I believe it’s the right thing to do despite the inconvenience or personal sacrifice it may bring. 

My early campaign backers are conservative Republicans. My campaign manager and committee treasurer is a conservative. They are eager to back me because they believe in me and my desire to see mechanisms in place to ensure a higher level of accountability in the civil service. I have a path for taking Republican votes.

I’m not looking to settle for the nomination—I’m looking to win! I look back on the historical data and see that this is a monumental task but I believe with the right momentum and with respect and compromise for our Republican friends, we can do it.