ANDREWCYBURT

Thank you to everyone who supported this campaign. Whether you volunteered your time, donated, voted, or offered words of encouragement, you are the reason I stayed and fought so hard. Meeting so many of you in person and hearing your stories has been an incredible honor.

While this election didn't turn out as we had hoped, my candidacy ending does not mean my work is over. When I started this adventure, I was motivated by a vision of what politics could be. Seeing strangers come together at our community Potluck Assemblies to talk through important issues, listen to one another, and reach consensus brought that vision to life. That alone made this journey more than worth it.

My campaign ends here, but I do not. I am who I am, and my beliefs don't disappear with this election. Democracy doesn't just happen on Election Day. Because of that, I will continue holding Potluck Assemblies to ensure our community always has a united voice. Over the coming weeks, I will be exploring new, non-partisan avenues to engage politically and work with organizations across Metro Detroit and Michigan. I will update this website soon with more information.

I also want to extend my kudos to Ryan Nelson for his strong campaign, and congratulations to Veronica Paiz on her victory. Veronica is a strong candidate who cares deeply about this district. She will continue to serve our community well, she has earned my support, and I believe we should unite behind her in November.

On a personal note, to the many people who told me they want to see a better version of politics: I know the results are a let-down, but I plan to prove that I am not one to back away from challenges. I've overcome many obstacles in my life, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon.

Thank you for giving me a chance and for believing in me.

— Andrew Cyburt
Cyburt.Andrew@proton.me | (313)515-0960