Gary Click is panicking, and everyone can see it. He’s defensive, he’s lashing out, and he’s resorting to twisting the truth about me and this campaign because he knows he’s losing his grip.

When a politician starts making things up instead of talking about their record, that tells you everything you need to know. While he’s busy throwing punches online and hiding behind the same old insider network, I’m out here every single day, across Seneca and Sandusky counties, talking to hundreds of voters face to face. Listening. Learning. Earning support the right way. That’s the difference.

One of us is with the people, and one of us is trying to hold onto power. Gary is still running the same tired playbook. Parading around with big names, calling in backup from Columbus insiders, trying to convince you that endorsements matter more than your voice. I don’t want their backup, and I don’t need it.

The people of this district have my back, because up here, we take care of each other. We don’t answer to insiders. We answer to our neighbors.

And I’ll say this clearly. I don’t care if you’re a Republican, an Independent, or a Democrat. You deserve a representative who actually represents you. Not someone who talks down to you, not someone who blocks people when they ask real questions, not someone who calls their own constituents names when they disagree. You deserve better than that. I am ready to serve every single person in this district. And unlike the polished politicians who say whatever they need to say to win, I’m asking you to hold me accountable. Every promise. Every decision. I’ve told the same thing to the people who have stood with me and endorsed this campaign. Transparency and accountability aren’t slogans to me. They’re a commitment. And they are long overdue.

Now let’s talk about the issues, because that’s where the real contrast is.

I am the only candidate in this race who will take a real stand against AI data centers coming into our district and driving up costs on our families. I am the only one fighting to abolish property taxes.

I am the only candidate who has been firm on the Second Amendment.

I am unapologetically pro life and committed to equal protection for unborn children.

I don’t flip flop. I don’t shift depending on who I’m talking to. I stand where I stand.

I fully expect to beat Gary Click in this primary, because people see through the noise. And in the general election, I expect a real race. I may not agree with Aaron Jones on the issues, but I respect that he served this country and is stepping up to run. That’s more than can be said for a lot of career politicians hiding behind connections and endorsements.

The people deserve a real debate, not another staged performance. This is about more than one election. This is about who this district belongs to. Does it belong to the insiders who think they own it, or to the people who live here, work here, raise their families here, and believe in something bigger than politics? I believe it belongs to you.

We are going to restore transparency. We are going to restore accountability. And with your support, we are going to take this district back.

Gary Click’s time is up.