[upbeat music]
- Hi, I'm Kyle Kilbourn and I'm running to represent
Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District.
Let me start by telling a little bit about myself.
I grew up in a small town on a one-acre farm.
My dad works in construction and my mom was a waitress.
We weren't rich, but we worked hard,
looked out for each other,
and made the most of what we had.
Those experiences shape my values
and my belief in the importance
of community, hard work, and fairness.
I learned early on that when we invest in each other,
when we help our neighbors,
and we stand up for what's right, we all benefit.
Over the years, I've built a career
as a product designer and researcher.
My work has always been about finding solutions,
solutions to complex problems
and solutions that make life better for everyday people.
And that's why I'm running for Congress.
Because Washington is broken
and rural Wisconsin is being left behind.
We need fresh leadership to tackle the issues
that matter most to working families.
Right now, inflation and the rising cost of living
are the biggest concerns I hear from folks across the district.
Whether it's the price of groceries,
gas, or prescription drugs,
it feels like everything is going up,
and wages just aren't keeping up.
Families in rural Wisconsin especially
are feeling the squeeze.
We need to do more to help, and that starts with making sure
the government is working for you,
not corporate donors or big interests.
And that's why I'm focused on
capping prescription drug prices,
making health care more affordable,
and increasing Social Security benefits
so our seniors don't have to worry about making ends meet.
We need to talk about health care.
In rural areas like ours,
it's getting harder and harder to access quality care.
Hospitals are closing
and families are driving further just to see a doctor.
We need to invest in rural health care centers,
ensure that our veterans get the care they deserve,
and put an end to price gouging on prescription drugs.
No one should have to choose
between getting the care they need or going broke.
And let's not forget about Social Security and Medicare.
These are programs that people have paid into
their entire lives.
They're not handouts.
It's a promise we've made to our seniors,
and it's one we need to keep.
I'll fight to protect these benefits,
and I won't support raising the retirement age
or cutting benefits like we've seen proposed
by some in Washington.
Another big issue is reproductive rights.
I believe women should have the right
to make their own health care decisions.
My opponent, however, has supported extreme measures
that would restrict abortion access
and even limit families' access to IVF.
These policies are harmful and out of touch
with the values of our district.
This is about freedom.
Freedom for women and families to make the best choices
for themselves without government interference.
And then finally, we need to talk about climate change
and how we can protect our environment
while creating good-paying jobs.
Wisconsin's natural beauty is a big part of who we are,
and we need to protect our land and water.
But we can do that while also investing in clean energy,
creating jobs, and building an economy
that works for everyone, not just the wealthiest.
I'm running because I believe we deserve better.
We deserve a representative who listens,
who works hard, and delivers results,
not someone who plays partisan games
and looks out for big corporations.
I'm here for working families and our veterans
and our rural communities.
Thank you for listening.
I hope to earn your vote.
Let's build a better future together
for Wisconsin's 7th district.