Today I had the opportunity to get out in the community at the Roanoke Valley gun show. I gathered some signatures for my petition to be on the ballot and fielded some questions from people who wanted to know more about me and my campaign. A lot of the questions asked were the same or similar, so I figured I would take the time to answer them here too:

• I was asked if I am a Republican or Democrat:
  • I am not a member of the Republican Party.
  • I am not a member of the Democratic Party.
  • I am a member of the Libertarian Party (at the national and state level).
• Any party can put my name on the ballot if they so choose.
• I am assuming the Republican incumbent, The Honorable Robert William “Bob” Goodlatte will choose to run for re-election despite his original decision not to. If he does, I will be running against him for the United States Congress House of Representatives seat for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District.
• I personally like Congressman Goodlatte. I classify him as a “moderate” on some issues and a “conservative” on others.
• I support the second amendment right to keep and bear arms.
• I am a concealed handgun permit (CHP) holder.
• Signing my petition does not necessarily signify your intent to vote for me in the election. It only signifies your support of having my name on the ballot.

For more information about my campaign platform, please click here to download the Stuart M. Bain for Congress Trifold. It was great to see you all out there today, and I will be there again tomorrow. Look for me at the Roanoke Tea Party booth.

Semper Fi,

– Stuart