I am Arthur Kohl-Riggs, and I am running for governor in the Republican primary to restore Wisconsin’s identity as a laboratory of democracy. Wisconsin, the birthplace of the national Republican Party and the home of “Fighting Bob” La Follette, is respected for its strong progressive Republican heritage. Scott Walker’s leadership has thrust Wisconsin into an era of dishonesty, regression, and polarization. Walker has implemented a radical, extremist agenda — driven by special interests — that strays far from the values of clean and open government, honest representation, and social equality upon which the party of Abraham Lincoln was founded. As governor, I will work to foster transparency in our legislative process, honesty with my constituents, and justice for the people of Wisconsin.

Walker sees Wisconsin as a business, and sees himself as its chief executive officer. I, on the other hand, intend to lead Wisconsin as a facilitator of a true representative democracy to highlight what can be accomplished when an elected official prioritizes the input and concerns of his or her constituents over those of big-moneyed interests.