I just wanted to write a short note of thanks to the attendees of the Box Elder Lincoln Day Dinner who participated in the Straw Poll event on Saturday night.
We won the straw poll handily with 121 votes.
Our opponents worked as hard as possible to pull off an upset by bringing in people from outside the county to inflate their vote totals, but they were ultimately unsuccessful. Our campaign made no effort to stack the deck, and we were heartened by the fact that the residents of Box Elder County demonstrated their confidence in me, despite the efforts of my opponents to drag in their supporters from across the state to artificially manipulate the result.
It was also a great opportunity to visit with the party faithful one-on-one, where we can discuss the issues that matter and tune out the noise of the campaign. Those who make the effort to attend these events are committed, knowledgeable participants in the political process, and I’m grateful for the chance to get their insights and hear what they have to say.
I’m grateful for your support, and I look forward to visiting with you in the weeks ahead.
