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    What the Last Election Taught Me

    I’ve stayed quiet for a while, but I think it’s time to share what the last election really taught me. I ran for Councilor despite being on dialysis three times a week. I knew I couldn’t do house-to-house campaigns like before. But my wife and sister encouraged me to stay in the race. They believed we could still win, especially with my brother—a doctor—leading the campaign on the ground. They told me people were surprised and touched that a doctor was campaigning for his brother, and many of his patients promised their vote. I did my best. I campaigned hard on Facebook. I called friends and supporters. We printed posters,…