Over the course of this campaign, I have learned a lot about the people of this district, their values, their beliefs and the kind of change they want to see in Washington. None of what they want is outlandish or unreasonable, what they want is simple – a leader who will listen, stand up for their convictions and do the hard work necessary to actually get something done in Congress. The people of this district are tired of typical Washington politics that’s made up of partisan bickering and political games. They want change and a leader who is committed to bringing that change to Washington as their representative.

I want to congratulate Ashwin Madia, his staff and incredible supporters for their efforts in this hard-fought campaign. Running in this race has been a privilege, one that I am truly grateful to have had. Now, though, is the time to turn our focus to November and doing the necessary work it will take to beat Erik Paulsen and elect the first Democrat to Congress from the 3rd in 50 years.

I want to thank my family, my staff and my supporters for their work over these past several months. I will hold your support in my heart forever, and trust that our work to improve our community and our state will never end.

As we work together this Fall, I ask that we remember the principles we all hold dear – that health care be a right for all our citizens, that we have a responsibility to protect our planet and address global warming for the crisis it is, that we do the work needed to restore our economy, that we make education a top priority in this country, and finally, we bring our sons and daughters home from Iraq and end this war.

Now is the time. It is time for us to take back the third district seat in Washington. Now is the time for us to stand united as Democrats and begin the battle ahead so that we win in November. Now is the time to lead America back to prosperity. Now is the time!

Sincerely,
Terri