Justin Early, U.S. Army veteran and cybersecurity architect, officially filed as a candidate in the Democrat primary for U.S. Congress in Texas’ 31st Congressional District, pledging to fight for working class families and veterans in Washington. Early said he is “focused on delivering lower costs, higher wages, and compassionate, comprehensive support for all.” A cybersecurity specialist with real experience protecting our digital infrastructure, Early said he “brings a unique perspective to the issues of national security, data privacy, and tech innovation.” “Serving my country was the honor of my life,” said Early. “I grew up in a military and working class family where my parents taught me that leadership means listening first, leading from the front, and working across divides to get things done. That is exactly the kind of leadership missing in Congress, and that is what I plan to bring to the people of Central Texas.” “I have seen firsthand how rising costs are affecting families, how veterans are left behind by broken systems, and how small towns are overlooked by career politicians more interested in soundbites than solutions,” Early said. “Congressman John Carter has voted to strip healthcare from 17 million Americans, including 1.6 million Texans, slashed Pell Grant Funding, defunded SNAP food assistance, affecting 3.6 million Texans, and ignored veterans, while VA offices in Central Texas faced layoffs due to the current administration. Early earned a key endorsement, receiving the endorsement of the Texas State Council of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. “This campaign isn’t for the lobbyists or the boardrooms”, said Early. “It’s for the single parent working two jobs to stay afloat, the teacher struggling to afford rent, and the veteran battling red tape at the VA. I am honored to have the support of the Texas State Council of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. I am ready to go to Congress and take our fight straight to the people who think they can buy our democracy and walk all over working people.”