How do you feel about running against someone you work with every day?

Honestly -- it's uncomfortable. I'm not going to pretend otherwise. I also, don't want to put any of my coworkers, the customers that come to the courthouse, or anyone at the office to make the uncomfortable decision on who to support.

I work in this office. I show up every morning, do my job, and work alongside people I respect. Filing to run for the top seat in that building was not a casual decision. I thought about it for a long time before I did it. Regardless of outcome, I support the work we do, the people in it, and I hope that by the end of this journey our office becomes a better place. At the very least I hope I can inspire a few people to pay closer attention to the back of the ballot races and show up to vote like its as critical as any federal position. But ultimately, I got tired of waiting for someone else to solve a problem that I have the skills and the ability to do myself.

Here's where I landed. The discomfort I feel is real. The problem I'm trying to solve is also real. And I've watched enough people stay quiet about real problems because the timing was inconvenient or the relationships were complicated. I decided I didn't want to be one of those people.

I'm not running a campaign built on tearing anything down. I'm running on what I would build -- a more transparent office, a more accountable one, better resources for the residents who need this office most. The case I'm making is about what I bring, not what anyone else lacks.

The people in this office show up every day and do meaningful work. That doesn't change regardless of what happens on August 4th. What I'm asking voters to consider is whether this office could be doing even more -- with different leadership, a fresh perspective, and someone willing to ask hard questions. I think the answer is yes. That's why I'm running.