About two dozen people crowd the front steps of a building in bright sun, many waving small American flags; several wear ball caps, and one woman wears a stars-and-stripes sweater.

"I am involved & running for public office because I believe in public service for my community. In serving my community, I hope to bring my business knowledge, military/gov't work experience & my passion to be a voice for our citizens."

— MJ Golder

Two men stand on either side of a large sculpted elephant indoors, in front of window blinds; the elephant's raised trunk holds a small American flag. The man on the left wears a sweatshirt printed with a map of the United States and the words “shall not be infringed”; the man on the right wears a black T-shirt. Neither is identified on the page.

"I don't like bullies and was tired of watching the government pushing people around."

— Rob Taylor

"I got involved because something finally clicked in me and my inner voice said NO MORE. I'm always hopeful that by spreading the word that more folks will come to that same place of NO MORE and get involved in whatever way they can. Patriots need to stay unified and strong. America First Always!"

— Lynda Johnson

"I didn’t get involved in politics — politics got involved in me, and it only felt natural to fight back."

— Chris Castleman

A bearded man in a black T-shirt with an elephant graphic holds a small American flag beside a star-decorated box marked “COOS COUNTY”, in a parking lot outside a low building, with more people gathered behind him.

"We got involved in activism to encourage others to be accountable and see that ideas have consequences. We must live our values out loud in the community."

— Doug & Gayle Farrel

"I got involved to address the problems inept leadership created during the “pandemic”. I didn’t get involved in politics, I was ignited to make a difference to repair the damage caused by years of poor leadership."

— Steve Nye

A smiling woman in a knitted stars-and-stripes sweater and star-shaped novelty glasses holds small American flags in each hand, standing in front of a wooden wall.

"I got into politics after meeting a very impassioned new comer to our county. I was raised in Coos County most of my life. A third generation here. I never thought about getting into politics. I was content to play the arm chair quarterback and bitch from the sidelines. That all changed when I met Chris Castleman. He inspired with his passion for our area. Talking with Chris made me realize that the way to affect change was to get involved. He inspired me to run for county commissioner. I never would’ve dreamed of doing that. I have gotten more involved with the local Republican Party as well. I figured if a guy from outside of Coos County could choose to stay here, want to raise a family, and see this area is worth fighting for, then damn it, so could I. Thank you Chris Castleman for your passion, support, dedication,and most of all making me realize that I can make a difference!"

— Rick Coleman