In 1801, one of our great founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson, wrote:

"The greatest good we do our country is to heal its party divisions, and make them one people."

These powerful words hold true today as our country faces unprecedented problems at home and abroad while our elected representatives concern themselves about party politics rather than the needs of their constituents.

My name is John Saulie-Rohman, and I am announcing my candidacy for the United States House of Representatives from Washington State's 3rd Legislative District as an Independent. As an Independent, unbound by party politics, rising above the polarization gripping this body, I will always put the needs of our district and country first.

The focus of our campaign and my work in Congress will first be to address the growing economic challenges we face today. As we continue to commit vast sums of support for military interventions abroad, our already unsustainable national debt continues to grow, and we’re left footing the bill.

Our representatives on both sides of the aisle are gripped by a polarization along party lines so strong that the American people have lost faith in this representative institution. This gridlock and unwillingness to prioritize the needs of our fellow countrymen and women is having profound impacts on the very fabric of our society.

Our families are facing pressing economic issues, as the costs of food, energy, housing, education, healthcare, and childcare continue to soar. However, it is clear, our representatives are more interested in funding wars abroad, serving the needs of special interests, and following the directives of their party leadership. This lack of focus on the fundamental needs of the people is exacerbating the challenges faced by ordinary Americans and further eroding trust in our democratic system.

As we are faced with increasingly divisive issues, both nationally and abroad, partisan politics has only entrenched our positions and intensified the bitterness we harbor for opposing viewpoints. We are losing the ability to discuss matters of great importance facing our country and district.

I invite you, the people of Washington's third district, and all citizens of this great nation, to rise above the political divide. Join me in discussing the matters affecting our everyday lives, leaving aside the gaslighting soundbites and character assassination, which are currently dominating our political discourse. I encourage you to join me in debating our disagreements on policy. Our ability to debate these critical issues is foundational to a thriving democracy.

Until we re-establish our ability to communicate and debate in a constructive manner, from a place of honesty and integrity, we will always remain disdainful of one another's perspectives. Moreover, this failure to engage in meaningful dialogue hinders our ability to recognize the essential points on which we actually share consensus. It is imperative that we strive to understand one another by approaching discussions with an open mind and a willingness to listen. By fostering an environment where diverse opinions are heard and respected, we can bridge the gaps that divide us and find common ground. Only then can we truly make progress as a society and work towards solving the problems that affect us all.

The path ahead seems uncertain, but it is crucial that we reclaim our role as the catalyst for change and demand a government that truly serves the interests of its citizens. Anything less would be an affront to the principles upon which our great nation was founded.

Our congress, entangled in the complex network of financial support from special interest groups, no longer places our interests as a priority. Instead, substantial sums of campaign donations flow into the pockets of our elected officials, securing their re-election and influencing the passage of laws that favor their benefactors.

Throughout this campaign and if elected to represent the people of Washington's 3rd district, I commit to never accepting any contributions from PACs, super PACs, or special interest groups. My pledge is to solely rely on contributions from individual citizens. I am fully aware of the challenges this will pose in competing against well-funded interests, but my dedication lies in prioritizing my integrity and serving my constituency above all else.

Let me be clear. This is a movement, a movement “Of, By, and For The People”.

My message is for the workers, grinding out long hours, often unsure how their rent or mortgage will be paid at the end of each month, struggling to put food on the table and clothes on their backs.

My message is for the teachers, struggling every day to ensure our future generations have the tools necessary to chart their own path forward, as independent thinkers, and problem solvers.

My message is for the small business owners, struggling everyday to realize the American Dream. Constrained by inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, and struggling to make payroll while ensuring their employees are able to make it themselves.

I look forward to traveling throughout Southwest Washington, and meeting with people in their homes and neighborhoods, cities, suburbs, and rural areas. As I said before, this campaign is a campaign of the People. Please go to www.saulierohmanforcongress.com to see how you can help.

Together, we can restore the confidence and trust in this great institution by reviving the founding principles of a truly representative government “Of, By, and For the People”.