Idaho families are working hard and still falling behind. That has to change.
““After careful consideration, I have decided to end my campaign for the United States Senate.
I entered this race because I believe deeply in what Democrats are fighting for across Idaho. A full week of work should be enough to pay the bills. Every family deserves affordable healthcare. Government should protect our freedoms, not dictate what books we can read, who we can love, or how we live our lives.
I have concluded that I can make the greatest difference by focusing my time and energy on helping Democrats win up and down the ballot and in communities across Idaho.
Republican leadership has driven up costs, cut healthcare, undermined our freedoms, and made government work better for the wealthy and well-connected than for working families. Idaho needs leaders at every level who will stand up for ordinary people and defend our democracy.
I have been proud to do that work as a volunteer, a candidate, a supporter of fellow Democrats, and Idaho’s Democratic National Committeeman.
I am also proud of the history we made. Being the first openly gay man to ever receive a federal nomination in Idaho is something I will always carry with me. I hope this campaign showed LGBTQ+ Idahoans, especially young people, that they belong in our politics, their voices matter, and no office should ever feel beyond their reach.
I am deeply grateful to every volunteer, donor, supporter, and Idahoan who believed in this campaign. What we built was never about one person or one race. It reflected our shared belief that Idaho can offer greater opportunity, stronger communities, and a government that respects everyone.
In the coming weeks, I will work with my team to meet our remaining financial obligations and complete the formal withdrawal process.
The campaign may be ending, but the work continues. I remain committed to strengthening our party and electing leaders who will fight for Idaho families.
I hope everyone who supported this campaign will stay involved, volunteer with their local Democrats, and help build a brighter future for our state.
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In 2022, I was the first openly gay candidate ever to receive a statewide nomination in the state of Idaho. It was only the second time a gay man has ever been nominated to the U.S. Senate.