My Campaign
I am running as an independent candidate for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District. Unless we change the way we approach politics, I fear the opportunities our generations have experienced may not be there for our children. We can do better. We must do better.
My campaign is focused on three ideas.
1- Moving away from partisan politics 2- Removing monetary influences in politics 3- Serving the people of Southwest Washington
If we can commit to these three ideas; I believe we can all sit down, debate, compromise, and find the best possible solutions to the issues that are facing both our local communities and our nation.
Unlike other campaigns, I am not looking for political donations. I believe the amount of money in politics has a negative effect. Instead, spend your money elsewhere; local businesses, charitable organizations, tip your servers a little extra, etc. Let's change things for the better.
If this message resonates with you, please spread the word.
My campaign is focused on three ideas.
1- Moving away from partisan politics 2- Removing monetary influences in politics 3- Serving the people of Southwest Washington
If we can commit to these three ideas; I believe we can all sit down, debate, compromise, and find the best possible solutions to the issues that are facing both our local communities and our nation.
Unlike other campaigns, I am not looking for political donations. I believe the amount of money in politics has a negative effect. Instead, spend your money elsewhere; local businesses, charitable organizations, tip your servers a little extra, etc. Let's change things for the better.
If this message resonates with you, please spread the word.
Media
News
"WA-3 voters have a chance to make history by rejecting political polarization and monetary influences in politics."
-The Reflector; Letter to the Editor, 7/18/22
"Byrd, who registered as an independent, said any decision he makes will be a pragmatic one, void of any political rhetoric that places him in a red or blue box."
"Byrd, quickly denounced the claim and said there is no evidence to support it."
"Byrd said there should be a thorough cost-benefit analysis to see whether it’s in America’s best interest to influence other regions."
"Byrd... said there are commonsense measures that can reduce incidences of gun violence, such as bolstering background checks."
-The Columbian, 7/17/22
"I would support a temporary gas tax holiday at both the federal and state level."
"...strengthen background checks to support laws designed to keep guns out of the hands of those who have broken laws related to threats or acts of violence."
"What happened on Jan. 6, 2021, was not normal or acceptable for our nation. The peaceful transfer of power is a cornerstone of the United States."
"We need small and local businesses to be able to flourish."
"The biggest concern for people in (the district) currently are gas prices and inflation."
-The Daily News, 7/17/22
"Kudos to history teacher and Congressional candidate Chris Byrd for showing his students how to participate in democracy."
-The Daily News; Letter to the Editor, 7/8/22
"Byrd is running as the only independent candidate in the race. Fitting with his lack of a political party, he said he tries not to see issues in black-and-white terms."
-The Reflector, 6/20/22
"Chris Byrd of Toutle, an independent running to represent the 3rd Congressional District, decided to toss his name into the candidate pool after being exhausted by its extreme political polarization." "Byrd wants to completely extract money from politics, going as far to not host fundraising events for his campaign."
-The Columbian, 6/16/22
"In addition to candidates who have been active on the campaign trail — Republicans Joe Kent, Heidi St. John and Vicki Kraft and Democrat Gluesenkamp Perez — several lesser known candidates have joined the race. They include Democrat Davy Ray, Republican Leslie French, Independent Chris Byrd and “American Solidarity” party member Oliver Black."-The Chronicle, 6/3/22
"Three more candidates joined the growing list of rivals for the 3rd Congressional District seat currently held by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler. Toutle resident Chris Byrd, an independent, filed late Wednesday evening. Originally from Rainier, Ore., it’s Byrd’s first run for office in Washington."
-The Columbian, 5/19/22