Andy and I install a 4 x 8 sign in Miller County

Thanks to many of you, our campaign to put a fresh face with a small business background and common sense approach in the state Capitol is going very well.  We continue to make strides in the race by leading in many key indicators.  With assistance from many of you, we have outraised our competitors and led in total donors in all 3 quarters (since July announcement), our phone bank volunteers have reached out to over 12,000 voters, our 4×8 sign locations are popping up everywhere and we are excited to see clear indications of the support our campaign continues to receive.  With your help, we will make the important final step and move from being listed last on the ballot to being first in the vote count on August 3^rd.

I get lots of comments as I am out and about EVERY DAY, and I can assure you that our team of volunteers and I are working tirelessly to make sure the people in the 6^th District know that I am genuine in my efforts to communicate who I am and what I am about.  I keep saying that this is not about needing a job – I have a wife of 20 years, 4 kids, a business – you know the drill.  This campaign is about answering the call for a voice from outside the political arena that is a citizen legislator representing a balanced view connected to communities, businesses, and families as our founding fathers envisioned.

Still the question comes dozens of times every day: “Why are you doing this?  One person can’t make a difference, the system is too far gone.”  I’m not on this mission for me – I’m on it for our kids and grandkids.  One person can make a difference!  My Christian faith and life experience have taught me that if I think things could be done better then I should roll up my sleeves and get to work. 

I am traveling about 200 miles daily, and averaging 3 to 4 visits a day with folks all around this massive District which encompasses 2,838 square miles and 1,816,320 acres.  I have met thousands of people, and plan to meet thousands more.  I’ve traveled from Hatton to Portland in Callaway County, St. Thomas to Elston in Cole County, Iberia to St. Elizabeth in Miller County, High Point to Jamestown in Moniteau County, and from Barnett to Stover in Morgan County and many points in between.  In every corner of every county our simple message has been well received.  Mid-Missourians want to see a fresh face with a new perspective, low taxes, and a strong focus on job creation to get the economy back on track. 

I am humbled by the support and encouragement I receive every day from people like you – and many of you have expressed a desire to get involved.  Something as simple as a bumper sticker on the back of your vehicle can make a difference.  Let us know if you need one or have a desire to do more for our campaign.  The little things will go a long way toward helping us achieve victory in the August 3^rd Primary.

I appreciate those of you who have already expressed your willingness to offer your prayers and support.  To those of you who are trying to decide how you will vote in August, I hope to earn your vote.  Together, we will make a difference for the good of our state and nation.