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Real Stories. Real People. Real Change

This isn’t about politics. It’s about people.

This page is a collection of real stories, shared by people who’ve had enough.

Stories of being ignored, mistreated, overcharged, left behind, or just stuck in a system that wasn’t built for them.

For every story shared here, Eli reads it and responds.

Because this campaign is about more than ideas. It’s about listening. It’s about rebuilding trust.

And it’s about finally fixing a government that’s been working for the rich and powerful instead of the rest of us.

We can’t fix what we don’t see. So thank you to those brave enough to share. These stories help light the path forward.

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Mark, Veteran, 37 Spokane, Washington

I’m Mark. I served eight years in the Army, did two tours overseas. When I finished and left, I had to take a job at a lumberyard but it didn't pay much. That’s when I began noticing I was having trouble hearing people. After years of VA appointments, they told me I had a disability from the work I did at a firing range. They said there would be some payment for it, but I’ve never received anything. In the meantime, I’ve been trying to get by with a hearing aid so I can do my

Kathy, Family Caregiver, 51 Las Vegas, NV

I don’t usually write letters like this, but I saw your post and wanted to share my story. It’s rough, and I don’t think it’s my fault. Two years ago, my mom had a stroke. I used all my FMLA time trying to take care of her, hoping she’d recover enough to live on her own again. She didn’t. When the leave ran out, I lost my job. Now I’m making about half of what I used to, and my husband’s income hasn’t gone up in years. We had to move her into our house, but we can’t give her

Jason, Lineman, 42 Colorado Springs, CO

My name’s Jason. I was married once, now divorced, and I’ve been a lineman almost 15 years. I usually take “storm call” and travel to other states during emergencies, like bad ice storms, and hurricanes, because it pays more. Even with that, I’m still not breaking even these days. The time away is unpredictable, but if I don’t do it, I’m barely making enough to cover my own expenses. It was during one of those long stretches away that I noticed the cell phone bill didn’t look

Eli C. Owens
For US House

Real Stories. Real People. Real Change

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Mark, Veteran, 37 Spokane, Washington

Kathy, Family Caregiver, 51 Las Vegas, NV

Jason, Lineman, 42 Colorado Springs, CO

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