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Hard Things Are Hard

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If 2018 taught me anything, it’s that hard things are hard. On the surface that may sound simple and maybe even a little cliche. To me, though, it symbolized everything that 2018 encompassed. At the start of the year, I made the tough decision to run for office at 18 years old. I knew that running would entail late nights, little sleep, and lots of hand shakes. But after it all ended a little over a month ago, I had time to reflect on all that this last year has taught me. Long before the final tallies came in on November 6th, I was reminded of what loss can teach a person. What made the decision to run so easy for me was the unyielding support I had from those around me. When I was trying to get myself oriented in the political world, I leaned heavily on those around me. I started to get more comfortable with the political side of life, but other parts of my life drastically changed, and for those that know me best, unexpected change takes its toll on me. There was a string of a fe...
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Endings

Good evening those of you watching in Great Falls, in Montana, and my family from around the country. With just a few nights left until Election Night, I have found myself reflecting on this incredible journey. While I hopeful that our story and our ideas will win out in just five short days, I can’t help but be a little woeful that our time together on the campaign trail is coming to an end. Everything in life-good and bad, comes to an end whether we like it or not. Things change and life goes on. That’s how this whole thing works. But anybody who knows me, or who has spent time with me knows that I lament change. I am fully aware that campaigns end and elections are won and lost, but this campaign has taught me a lot more than I ever dreamed it would. It taught me love and compassion for not just those around me, but those that feel ignored, or those that feel hurt by past ills. The campaign has taught me to take risks and be more self confident. But above all, these last twelve ...
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