Why I'm running for State House in Berkeley County
I got into this race for a basic reason: the incumbent was not being seriously challenged, and I do not think Berkeley County should be treated like a district where voters are supposed to quietly accept whatever they get.
I have not held office before. Some people will use that as a talking point. Fine. I would rather be honest about where I am starting than pretend voters need another rehearsed speech from somebody who already knows how to survive the system.
This county is changing fast. Families are dealing with growth, traffic, school strain, rising costs, and the feeling that decisions keep getting made somewhere else. That kind of frustration builds up when people feel unheard. It gets worse when nobody is willing to run and make the case for something better.
I am running as a Democrat because I believe government should actually help people live decent lives. That means public schools worth investing in, healthcare access that does not depend on luck, infrastructure planning that catches up with reality, and a representative who remembers that the job involves answering to the district.
This campaign is not pretending to be something it is not. We are building lean. We are going to rely on volunteers, direct outreach, digital discipline, and a lot of work. If that sounds like your kind of campaign, I would be glad to have you with us.