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Public statement from the James Gore for State Senate campaign:

My friends,

I love this country, I love California, and I especially love the people and communities of Northern California. For the past 25 years, it has been the honor of my life to lead as a public servant through these chaotic times.  

Leadership comes in many forms, and it asks us to be honest with ourselves and with those we serve. After much reflection, I have decided that the State Senate is not the right path for me or my family at this time. I have worked relentlessly to embrace this campaign, but cannot commit to be everywhere all the time at the expense of my life as a father and husband. Therefore, today, I am stepping away from the campaign we have all worked so hard to build together.

I want you to know how deeply I value the trust you’ve placed in me and in this process. That trust is sacred. While I will not continue this campaign, I am not stepping away from service. I believe my greatest impact right now is to finish my full term as Supervisor of Sonoma County and to focus my energy on forging a new path to build a vibrant and resilient future for our community, our California, and our country. 

I will not seek reelection as County Supervisor. A new path awaits, but I will relentlessly pursue ways to bring people together, to solve problems with integrity, and to push forward the vision of a sustainable, prosperous future.

Thank you for walking beside me on this journey. Thank you for your belief in our shared work. Though this chapter closes, the story of service continues, and I look forward to all we will build together in the years ahead.