I would like to express my deep appreciation for the opportunity to work with so many wonderful individuals and entities during my campaign for United States Congress. Over the past seven months, it was a privilege to travel throughout the 50,000 square miles of the 3rd Congressional District, talking to voters and listening to their specific concerns about the things that mattered most to them.

I kept my promise to campaign on the issues and to show up throughout the district, consistent with my motto as a state senator and public servant: “No one will ever work harder to represent you.”

Along the way, we did our best to inspire confidence and hope, and I was humbled to earn the endorsements of nine out of the 10 newspapers in the district that chose to endorse in this race. The newspaper endorsements were consistent: People felt the need for stronger representation to deliver results and diversify economic opportunity in our region.

My thanks go out to all those who supported me and also to those who were willing to listen. It was an honor to run to represent the residents of the 3rd Congressional District in Congress, and I won’t forget the experiences and stories we shared. I pledge to continue my ongoing work to make Western and Southern Colorado the best possible place to live, work and raise a family.

Upon the conclusion of this historic, and often times divisive, election cycle, I maintain my faith in a promising future. I believe in the strength of the communities in this district and our ability to move beyond partisanship, because I appreciate how deeply we all feel about the issues facing our state and our nation.

Gail Schwartz

Crested Butte