Over ten years ago, when I was a freshman at Randleman High School, I ran a mock Congressional campaign for Clayton Ballentine for Congress 2024. During that time, over ten years ago, I had the support of many people in Randleman. The support was so overwhelming that I still get asked if I will run for Congress to this day. The outpouring of support was and continues to be humbling.
As I became older and wiser, I discovered various ways to get involved. Since signing up to volunteer with the Randolph County GOP I worked my way from a nobody to the Digital Director of two campaigns and the digital and social media advisor to many other campaigns.
I have gone from complaining about the political process to getting involved in the political process, from complaining about not seeing change to making change happen.
My journey from a 4-year high school freshman dropout to who I am today has been nothing short of remarkable. I owe it all to God and my family - especially my late father. Throughout the journey, I have always asked myself, would I ever run for Congress like people keep asking me?
Randolph County is responsible for sending some of the best stewards of Conservatism to Raleigh, Washington, Asheboro, and beyond. My home county's impact on national, regional, and local politics has been outstanding. Through it all, over the last seven years, I have had a front-row seat to see it all happen.
Many great people represent Randolph County. Therefore, my place in the political world is right here, at home, in Randolph County. As humbling as it is to hear the fantastic support I received, and will hopefully continue to receive, I will not be running for Congress.
I will continue to support Republicans throughout the country to ensure that the Republican Party remains on the front lines of protecting your rights from the predations of the Authoritarian Left. Although I will not represent my three-stoplight hometown in Washington DC as Congressman come 2025, know that I will always represent our hometown's values wherever my political journey takes me.
I will always be committed to improving the United States' future. This is a commitment that I will never abandon. No matter where I am, what I am doing, or whom I am working for, I will always be humbled and proud of the people who stood by and supported me. I appreciate your support, and I look forward to continuing to earn your friendship and support as I continue to preserve the beacon of freedom that our country is.
"America is, and always will be, a shining city on a hill.” – Ronald Reagan
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