Dear Baby Boomers,

I want to speak to you directly—because you vote, you pay attention, and whether we agree on everything or not, I respect that.

I was raised to believe in hard work, accountability, and showing up even when it's hard. My roots are in the labor movement—I’m a third-generation UAW worker who clocked in on the assembly line and served tables for over a decade. I’ve worked with my hands, stood on my feet, and raised two children through it all.

I’m not running for office because it’s a trend. I’m running because I’m tired of watching the country fall apart while politicians do nothing but protect themselves and their donors. I’ve lived paycheck to paycheck. I’ve faced real consequences for speaking up. And I’ve never had anyone bankroll my dreams—I’ve built them myself, with grit and faith in the people around me.

I know some of you have seen this country change more than any other generation. You've seen what leadership should look like—and you know we’ve drifted too far from it. I want to bring that back: responsibility, truth-telling, and a government that serves the people, not itself.

I'm not asking for your vote just because I'm running. I'm asking for your trust—because I’m not afraid to fight, and I’m not in anyone’s pocket.

Thank you for reading. I look forward to earning your support the old-fashioned way—by doing the work.

With respect,
Shelby Campbell