Dear Editor,

I have known Cathy McMorris Rodgers for much of my life, as my father, Perry Dozier, worked with Cathy when he was State officer for Washington Association of Wheat Growers, and later as Walla Walla County Commissioner. She is a leader that I have looked up to becoming one day. Her knowledge, attention to detail, innovation, and leadership make her the reasons why the 5th district needs her.

When it comes to being an advocate for education, Cathy is the leader of the charge. I was fortunate to interact with her when I was a leader at WSU on the student government. Cathy took th...