Here’s my story: I grew up on a dairy farm in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where I hauled hay, participated in 4-H, and learned that you don’t stop when you’re tired — you stop when the work is done.
I put myself through school waiting tables, where I learned how to listen to people, stretch a dollar, and show up for others. I’m still serving customers at night, while running for Congress during the day.
In 2024, I came within striking distance of defeating one of the most extreme Republicans in Washington — a margin of less than 5,628 votes. Our campaign outperformed the top of the ticket in this district.
I’m running because Washington needs more people who know what it’s like to work a double shift, worry about the price of groceries, and count every dollar.
We proved what’s possible last year — and that momentum happened because people like you believed a working-class voice belongs in Congress. Now we need that same grassroots support to win this district in 2026.
Blue Dogs are normal people in Congress who want to get sh*t done. We believe in freedom and we’re fighting to protect yours. We’re pro-America, pro-democracy, and working to pass fiscally responsible policies that benefit everyday, hard-working Americans.
