Colby Watson

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Over the decades, big money has flooded our political system and our election cycles, reducing the power of the American people's voices. Decisions like Citizens United opened the door for unlimited amounts of money to flow into our elections, giving special interests greater influence over our government. Too many members of Congress accept money from large corporate PACs or organizations that represent powerful special interests, including foreign-aligned lobbying groups. When elected officials rely on that money, they inevitably become more responsive to those interests than to the people they are sworn to represent. That's why we need real campaign finance reform to limit the influence of special-interest money and return power to the American people.

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Fund strong local public schools.

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We need a secure border, modern technology, sufficient personnel, and an immigration system that is organized, efficient, and fair. We should stop illegal immigration while making the legal immigration process faster, more transparent, and easier to navigate for those who follow the law.

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Our first responsibility is to protect the American people, uphold our Constitution, and pursue peace whenever possible without compromising our national security.

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I will work to ensure the dream of homeownership remains a reality for every generation of Americans.

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Our Constitution exists to protect the freedoms of the American people, and I will always work to defend those rights. That includes protecting the First Amendment, the freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to peacefully assemble, and the right to petition the government.

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America has always been a nation of laws, but it has also been a nation of opportunity. We should protect both.

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I believe a strong economy is built from the ground up, with small businesses as its backbone. We need fair markets where hard work, innovation, and entrepreneurship are rewarded, not monopolies that stifle competition and opportunity. It's time to put our focus back on the real economy, where people build businesses, grow food, make things, and create something that lasts.

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I also support and will defend the Second Amendment and the constitutional right of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms.

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No one should be above the law. Whether you're a member of Congress, a corporate executive, or a private citizen, accountability should apply equally. We must once again hold those in positions of power accountable for their actions and restore the public's trust in our institutions.

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Protect the dignity and human rights of every person while enforcing our nation's laws.

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Parents are a child's first teachers. My own parents homeschooled me, so I know firsthand how important parental involvement is. I support strong public schools, parents' right to choose the educational path that's best for their family, and keeping students, parents, and local communities at the center of education.

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The rights and liberties guaranteed by our Constitution belong to every American, regardless of who they are, what they believe, or who they love. It is not the government's job to tell law-abiding Americans how they should live their lives. Government exists to protect our constitutional rights and liberties, not to take them away.

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Fully fund special education.

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Provide efficient case processing so asylum claims and immigration cases are resolved quickly.

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As your representative, I will work to uphold those freedoms equally and defend the constitutional rights of every American.

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Strengthen Title I support for high-need schools.