It's officially campaign season

It has been for a while now, but now that it's September, it's officially official already

Every couple years, I go through a sort of mental exercise before ramping up a campaign for the Kansas House of Representatives. 

I ask myself why.

Why do I want to do this? Why am I willing to put my neck out, take on the work and effort of running a campaign - and then, if I’m successful, go to a place that is for the most part filled with people who, if we’re honest, kind of wish I wasn’t there? 

I have to go through the process of remembering my why. Because if I can’t identify why I’m doing this, I probably shouldn’t be doing it. 

So what’s the why?

I keep doing this because I love my community and the people who live here. And I don’t believe my opponent’s values, positions, and rhetoric reflects the people of Hutchinson, or the hopes we have for our town. 

I keep doing it because I think there’s a disconnect between the people who are in the legislature and the people of Kansas. We deserve people in government who care about the challenges in our lives more than they enjoy fanning flames of division. 

I keep doing it because I believe at its best our representative government can and does solve problems. Infrastructure, public education, reliably clean water - all found solutions through representative government. And solving these core issues has allowed our country to thrive. We face another generation of challenges, and our action or inaction will set our future course.  

I keep doing it because I believe we all get to enjoy the rights and protection of the Constitution.

I keep doing it because I believe in the power of information. And by experiencing Kansas government up close, I’m better able to relay information to you. I can highlight and explain the faults in our system, the people who have their hands on the levers, and the ways in which your well being is being sacrificed and compromised to maintain the status quo. 

I keep doing this because I believe we can do better. And because if we keep letting the extremists push out legislators who think independently and act thoughtfully, in a manner that serves the public, we’ll continue to see deterioration and degradation in state government. (A lot of good people left last year disheartened by the process and anticipating it will likely grow worse.)

And I keep doing this because I care. Because I still believe in this. Even though the flaws and dysfunction are at times painfully clear. I still believe that people want better, expect better, and deserve better. So long as the voters of the 102nd District trust me to do better for them, I’m willing to keep trying. 

Now for some exciting campaign news! 

We have a new website that is pretty darned nice. I hope you’ll check it out.

We’re looking for help - from hosting a yard sign to knocking doors, there’s a job for everyone. You can sign up here. 

Campaigns are expensive, so donations are always welcome. Here’s how you can help. 

Merch is cool! You can buy t-shirts and hoodies here. My campaign gets a little money and a friendly locally-owned business gets some money, too. 

If you want to follow along, here are all the links to all the things, all in one place.

Some dates to put on your calendar! 

Video recording event - Friday, Sept. 23 5-8 p.m. - Sandhills Brewing

We’re looking for people to record a 1-2 minute video about why they support Jason and the Probst for Kansas campaign. If I’ve ever helped you out, done something nice, or told you a funny joke, I hope you’ll come say it on video! 

One Month Left fundraising event - Saturday, Oct. 8 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Sandhills Brewing

Join us for craft beer, good conversation, and a fun evening as we mark the home stretch of the 2022 Probst for Kansas Campaign.

Coffee and Conversation

Crow & Co - 10 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 1, 15, and Nov. 5

Metropolitan Coffee - 8:30-10 a.m. on Sept. 24, Oct. 8, 22, and 29

Election Night Victory Party! Sandhills Brewing, Nov 8, 7-9 p.m.

This post was paid for by Probst for Kansas, Erin Swearer, treasurer. But it actually cost zero dollars to post this, so it was actually not paid for. But I have to say who paid for this. Unlike the postcards or digital ads you’ll invariably get this year that are going to try and “educate” you about all the ways I’m (insert scary political boogeyman buzzword here) yet don’t have fully disclose who’s behind it. :)

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