Eight months ago, when I decided to run again for Congress, I did so because I believed that Americans were ready for change. That we could rise above our differences and come together as one nation. Despite the narrow loss in my own election, my faith in the American people was vindicated on Tuesday night.

Though we came up short once again, I am proud of the effort we made. From the volunteers who fueled our grassroots effort two years ago, to the caucus-goers who inspired me to get back in the race, and my friends and family who have been supportive every step of the way, this campaign belonged to all of you. Without your support, we would have never come this far.

This campaign may be over, but the work to change our country is just beginning. Get involved, stay involved, hold our elected officials accountable, and never doubt the power of ordinary people to bring about change.

Thank you again,

Jim Esch

With only two days left until Election Day, we need every volunteer to get involved and get out the vote. This is an incredibly close election, and every door knocked and phone call made, every voter we reach and get to the polls on Tuesday, brings us closer to electing Jim Esch as our next Congressman.

Show up to volunteer at our office at 2529 S. 90th Street, our Bellevue office at Southroads, the Campaign for Change office at 50th & Ames, or call (402) 991-3050 for the staging location nearest you.

Several restaurants in West Omaha were stops in our Breakfast Tour today. The first stop was the LePeep restaurant on 156th & Dodge. There was a great crowd there and the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. A reporter from the local paper was there following us around and got to talk with Jim and the customers as well. Jim met several Republican voters that expressed their frustration with Washington…and said they are voting for Jim!

Our second stop was the Summer Kitchen Café on West Maple Road. Most of the customers inside had already voted and seemed excited about next week. Seniors talked to Jim about their concerns with protecting their Social Security, and a grandmother told Jim she worried her grandkids would not be able to afford college. Overall, people wished Jim luck and showed a lot of support.

The third stop was another LePeep location, the restaurant on 120th & Blondo. Jim spoke to several people there about the need for change among leaders and reform of the system overall. The day was another great day!