06/19/2026
As we get to next Tuesday’s runoff, I am told that the Reddy supporters are disillusioned with the choices they have.
I have come under some pressure to endorse one candidate or the other as every one of the other gubernatorial candidates have done.
However, during the campaign I was very clear. One politician endorsing another politician and asking citizens to follow the endorsement is an assault on self-governance. As a constitutionalist, I oppose this on principle and I told you that I will never compromise principles no matter the pressure. I love this country and its amazing foundational principles too much.
So, while I will encourage you to vote, I will not tell you how to vote. The two governor candidates have about 25 years in government. I would encourage you to study their record in office and vote your conscience.
The endorsement game is a dangerous one. One politician telling you how to vote for another slowly erodes citizens having to do their homework and making up their own minds. Thomas Jefferson said “You cannot be ignorant and free". It is as true now as it was then.
Federal endorsement of state candidates is an assault on the 10th amendment of state sovereignty and should be discouraged. Having leaders at the state who are subservient to the Federal government is exactly the opposite of our foundational principles. Let’s speak up against this regardless of which party or individual is involved.
Renee and I love all of you and stay tuned for the next phase of our movement.
Rom Reddy