I read an article about Darshan Rauniyar, one of the five Democratic candidates in the 1st Legislative District, in the Bothell Reporter last fall. I was so impressed with what I read that I volunteered to work in his campaign (the first time I have ever volunteered in a political campaign in my 45 adult years).

I continue to be impressed with him, but as the only non-career candidate and the only candidate not accepting special interest money, he hasn’t gotten the attention that the other candidates have.  Darshan is originally from Nepal. He came here to go to college, stayed and started a family and built a successful business. He is acutely aware of the American Dream, how unique and precious it is, and how it is being eroded.

As an independent thinker, a successful business and family man, and someone with a valuable global perspective, he is exactly what our Congress needs! At a time when partisan politics is dividing and immobilizing our government (and thereby, our nation), we need someone who is guided by his ideals and his common sense. He deserves the consideration and support of every voter who truly wants a change in Congress.

Julia Craig