Sorry to hear that, Dylan
I hate that the race did not work out in your favor - you have a compelling story. I wish I lived in your district and could have cast a vote in your favor.
It's probably little consolation at this point, but you should hold your head up high. It takes stones to stand up for what you believe in. You invested time and effort into making your community / state / nation a better place. At some point during your campaign (knocking on doors, making a phone call, or even on this board), someone will be inspired by your efforts and decide to get involved themselves. If you ever find yourself in Nashville with some spare time, let me know and I'll buy you a beer for making this effort.
Once the dust settles and you can step back a bit, I hope that you view the experience positively. And maybe even run again...
Complete thread:
- Well guys -
Dylan,
2026-05-06, 03:20
- Thanks for walking the walk my man! - River, 2026-05-06, 15:18
- Damn. sorry, man. On the plus side -
Mike (bart),
2026-05-06, 14:23
- And "Hey, dad, remember that time you ran for Congress?" - Mike (Max), 2026-05-06, 16:50
- Don't be surprised if you get recruited for other races -- - omahadomer, 2026-05-06, 13:03
- To echo what others have said, bravo for fighting - BillyGoat, 2026-05-06, 12:12
- Well done and thank you - ndbk32, 2026-05-06, 11:31
- Thank you for stepping up. - Silk, 2026-05-06, 10:07
- You can be proud that you did your bit - IrishGuard, 2026-05-06, 09:47
- To quote John Lewis, thank you for causing “good trouble”
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Jack,
2026-05-06, 09:38
- Thanks for your efforts - Jeremy (WeIsND), 2026-05-06, 09:08
- Thousands of people voted for you - Aaron (Shakespeare), 2026-05-06, 09:07
- congrats - you've made a difference no matter what - Costa Rican, 2026-05-06, 08:57
- I know it stings -- - omahadomer, 2026-05-06, 08:32
- crummy result, but what an amazing experience - Jay, 2026-05-06, 08:20
- Kudos to you for stepping up. - Joe I, 2026-05-06, 07:59
- Hat tip my friend - MTIrish, 2026-05-06, 07:58
- It took guts and I don't think you'll ever regret it.
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Tim,
2026-05-06, 07:46
- Sorry bud - Greg, 2026-05-06, 07:27
- Can't say anything other than Respect. - hobbs, 2026-05-06, 07:13
- Plain & simple...Thank you.
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Chris,
2026-05-06, 07:09
- Thank you for busting your ass - KGB, 2026-05-06, 07:05
- Thank you for fighting the good fight. - Grantland, 2026-05-06, 06:08
- Sorry to hear that, Dylan - irishvol, 2026-05-06, 06:04
- You did a hell of a job. Left everything on the field. - San Pedro, 2026-05-06, 06:00
- I'm sorry it didn't work out, but good job anyway! - oviedoirish, 2026-05-06, 05:13