Like many Americans, I watched the entire 2016 election process unfold. But I watched from an outsider’s perspective. Politically, nothing offends me. I love hearing different ideas and hearing the personal beliefs of those around me. I want to understand how people see the world and what experiences led them to hold such beliefs.
I was amazed by all of the divisiveness in the country – which has arguably only continued to grow. Neither side cared to understand the other. Whatever side people stood on, the mindset seemed to be: If you weren’t “with them” then surely you were “against them.”
As the unrest spread, I began having serious talks with my wife, Leah about the possibility of running a campaign. In the summer of 2017 I decided that I was going to get involved with politics. I sent out messages to some of my closest friends with an early version of my platform. The responses were positive and encouraging. I contacted the Libertarian Party of Missouri in October and began my journey to today, as the Libertarian candidate for Missouri State Senate, District 22.
– Richie Camden