Today I filed to run for state representative in the 113th district in Kansas

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The only thing I've run for is precinct delegate. It was a contested race and a lot more work than I expected. Thanks a lot for running--I'm sure it's a big sacrifice for yourself and your family. I hope everyone here will back you if you win today.

 

[Swordsmyth]

GOD speed Brett!

 

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Kansas House of Representatives 113 (R)
Precincts Reporting: 15 of 55

R-Brett Fairchild 529 33%
R-Greg Lewis 1057 67%

Read more here: https://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/election/article216277325.html#storylink=cpy

 

[AuH20]

33% is good for a first timer.

 

[Swordsmyth]

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Kansas House of Representatives 113 (R)
Precincts Reporting: 15 of 55

R-Brett Fairchild 529 33%
R-Greg Lewis 1057 67%

Read more here: https://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/election/article216277325.html#storylink=cpy

Hopefully the remaining precincts will go the other way.

 

[Swordsmyth]

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R-Greg Lewis

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Drat!

At least you tried, better luck next time.

Dannno and AF will have to settle their bet some other way.



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[Brett85]

I certainly thought my campaign would go much better than that. I knocked on every door twice, except for the houses in the country. I can't see anything I could've done differently. I certainly appreciate the support that everyone here gave me. I may still consider running for office in the future. We'll see.

 

[eleganz]

I certainly thought my campaign would go much better than that. I knocked on every door twice, except for the houses in the country. I can't see anything I could've done differently. I certainly appreciate the support that everyone here gave me. I may still consider running for office in the future. We'll see.

Absolutely no regrets, you knocked on every door twice, that is amazing itself. Don't get knocked down, try again, perhaps another position this time and build your name.

Were there any slate mailers going out from the party? That could probably be why. Aside from knocking on doors, people have to talk about you too and there needs to be some local news buzz somehow.

Anyways, great effort. Keep it up!

 

[Brian4Liberty]

I certainly thought my campaign would go much better than that. I knocked on every door twice, except for the houses in the country. I can't see anything I could've done differently. I certainly appreciate the support that everyone here gave me. I may still consider running for office in the future. We'll see.

Good effort. Incumbents rarely lose. Human nature to just go with the status quo, plus ignorant voters just go with the name they have heard before.

If the incumbent retires, you’ll have more name recognition.

 

[Brett85]

Absolutely no regrets, you knocked on every door twice, that is amazing itself. Don't get knocked down, try again, perhaps another position this time and build your name.

Were there any slate mailers going out from the party? That could probably be why. Aside from knocking on doors, people have to talk about you too and there needs to be some local news buzz somehow.

Anyways, great effort. Keep it up!

The only mailers that went out were from outside groups, both for and against my opponent, and also my opponent put out mailers. I mostly ran radio ads rather than putting out mailers. I'm not sure if that was a good idea or not. Maybe people don't listen to the radio anymore.

 

[Swordsmyth]

The only mailers that went out were from outside groups, both for and against my opponent, and also my opponent put out mailers. I mostly ran radio ads rather than putting out mailers. I'm not sure if that was a good idea or not. Maybe people don't listen to the radio anymore.

I think mailers are more effective than radio but I doubt that made too much difference.

 

[eleganz]

The only mailers that went out were from outside groups, both for and against my opponent, and also my opponent put out mailers. I mostly ran radio ads rather than putting out mailers. I'm not sure if that was a good idea or not. Maybe people don't listen to the radio anymore.

In my opinion, mailers definitely do more, especially if your slate looks legit and has some known names. Party support is also very important. If you are looking to go at it again in the future, definitely get involved in the party and get to know the people who run the local activism. 99.9% chance they already know you before you introduce yourself, these old biddies are quite sharp and their flags go up when someone tries to get in the game without their blessings.

 

[Brett85]

In my opinion, mailers definitely do more, especially if your slate looks legit and has some known names. Party support is also very important. If you are looking to go at it again in the future, definitely get involved in the party and get to know the people who run the local activism. 99.9% chance they already know you before you introduce yourself, these old biddies are quite sharp and their flags go up when someone tries to get in the game without their blessings.

Well, my dad is the party chairman where I live.

Those who are involved with the party aren't really supposed to get involved with helping either candidate. I know the state party certainly doesn't get involved.

 

[Matt Collins]

33% is good for a first timer.

No, not really. It is what anyone gets just by being on the ballot in a 2 way race.

I knocked on every door twice, except for the houses in the country. I can't see anything I could've done differently.

Did you take any of the classes I suggested on the first page?



Regardless, this is why you don't run for state leg your first time out. Chances are you won't win.

So, what you do, is take what you have learned and next time run for the lowest office you can, county commission, city council, etc, and if you do it right, you might have a good chance of winning.

 

[Swordsmyth]

No, not really. It is what anyone gets just by being on the ballot in a 2 way race.

I have seen lots of candidates get less in a 2 way primary.

Did you take any of the classes I suggested on the first page?

Those who can do, those who can't teach.

Regardless, this is why you don't run for state leg your first time out. Chances are you won't win.

So, what you do, is take what you have learned and next time run for the lowest office you can, county commission, city council, etc, and if you do it right, you might have a good chance of winning.

That is defeatist talk, the lower you start on the ladder the longer it will take you to move up to a significant office, many people never advance beyond the level they start at and many start higher up the food chain and succeed, I will leave it up to Brett to decide what his best next
move is and so should you since he knows his area better than either of us but under the right conditions he might have a good shot at US Rep.

 

[Brett85]

No, not really. It is what anyone gets just by being on the ballot in a 2 way race.

Not exactly. The previous candidate to run against my opponent only got 26% of the vote. I ended up with 34%.

 

[eleganz]

Well, my dad is the party chairman where I live.

Those who are involved with the party aren't really supposed to get involved with helping either candidate. I know the state party certainly doesn't get involved.

County party chairman or chairman of your district? The county can do party endorsements, did you get one?

For example, my local local gop can make or break a primary candidate just by liking them and spreading the word but incumbents tend to be safe as long as they tow the line.

What did your dad say about the race before you entered?

 

[Brett85]

County party chairman or chairman of your district? The county can do party endorsements, did you get one?

For example, my local local gop can make or break a primary candidate just by liking them and spreading the word but incumbents tend to be safe as long as they tow the line.

What did your dad say about the race before you entered?

County Party Chairman. Obviously my dad supported me. He helped me put up 4x8 signs. Anyway, my main point was that the Republican Party in general doesn't get involved in primary races in Kansas.

 

[William Tell]

Thanks for running.

 

[Matt Collins]

Those who can do, those who can't teach.

False. The LI and FACL are made up of people who work in the industry full time. None are full time instructors.

That is defeatist talk, the lower you start on the ladder the longer it will take you to move up to a significant office,

You've obviously never done a serious election. Try educating yourself instead of staying an ignorant backwoods yokal. If you do that, then you might learn to win.