The highlight of my many calls was to Holly Sweeten. I asked her questions that required more than just reciting campaign talking points. I found Holly honest, direct, and willing to discuss substantive issues that are on MY mind, which told me she’d actually listened and understood my concerns.

She voiced her views and her values without apology or condescension. When we talked about everyday challenges it was clear she has lived some of them in her own life. Holly told me that someone had just stolen many of her most expensive campaign signs. Who would steal someone else’s campaign signs? I asked. Her reaction revealed a resilient “don’t worry, we can fix this”, eyes to the future sort of woman with great character.

She told me about her family, her faith, her youth and her hope for a bright future. We discussed her commitment to the constitution and her desire to help folks understand and appreciate it. In the end I was amazed how approachable she was and how comfortable she made me feel as I shared my current worries about our state and our nation.

Her passion for life is evident, her enthusiasm contagious, her sense of humor just marvelous, and her love for those she would like to represent is clear.

I hope voters can find the time to visit her website …sweetenforutah.com to feel her charisma, how down to earth she is, and to sense her love for our great State. … After my call I can honestly say… “Mom, ‘this lady is the real deal’ She deserves your vote.”

Russ Schneider, Provo