Hi, I’m Matthew Welde
I’ve spent most of my career protecting victims and survivors of domestic violence and holding their abusers accountable. In those difficult and sometimes heart-wrenching situations, I have seen the ugliness in this world but I have also seen the courage and grit shown by incredible survivors. Those experiences help me be grateful for the things that we do have and to embrace the opportunities to make hard choices.
We all know what the news channels want us – the people – to focus on: rage, conflict, pitting US against US. That is not how I will be as your next Representative to the U.S. Congress. My goal as your next Representative is simple: ensure that people have an easier time making ends meet so they can have a higher quality of life.
I’m running for Congress to focus on Possibility, Progress, and Solutions.
I’ll work to build access to more affordable housing, more affordable groceries, more affordable gas for their cars, and more affordable electric or heating bills. I’ll be a fighter for law enforcement and important priorities like public safety, firearm safety, proper law enforcement training, and more school resource officers. I’ll be a fighter for veterans to have access to health care both physically and mentally, and do all we can for Americans struggling to overcome opioid addiction. I’ll see to it that we maintain a healthy timber industry. And I’ll see to it that we have increased success helping the homeless population.
Time and time again, I’ve seen people in terrible situations make hard choices and create a better life for themselves. It’s not easy work but it keeps progress alive. I know that anything is possible and if we embrace the possible, we will create a better future.
About Matthew
Matthew Welde’s career in law has focused on public safety, delivering justice for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. In this difficult arena, Matthew has seen the ugliness in this world but, even more, he has seen the courage and grit shown by incredible people who escape difficult situations. The experience of working as a prosecutor helped Matthew be grateful for the things that we do have and to embrace the opportunities to make hard choices.
There are many policies that need to be legislated and implemented, but more importantly, there needs to be a culture shift in Washington D.C., where we get back to focusing on the good about America and getting things done – instead of finger pointing.
Priorities for Matthew
Public Safety
Matthew aims to enhance law enforcement training and foster police-community collaboration, promising increased support and resources for emergency services. He also intends to address illegal drug and firearm issues through collaboration with various levels of government.
Affordability
Matthew is committed to addressing income inequality and ensuring Americans can afford a high-quality life through policies aimed at wage growth, worker empowerment, and economic stability. He emphasizes the importance of strengthening supply chains and boosting domestic production to tackle inflation.
Reproductive Rights
Matthew staunchly supports reproductive rights, advocating for women’s autonomy in healthcare decisions without excessive governmental interference. He pledges to combat the Dobbs decision’s limitations and restore reproductive freedoms.
Healthcare
Matthew is committed to expanding access to health services and reducing bureaucratic red tape.