Signature Gathering at the Goshen Market (5/9) & O’Fallon Strawberry Festival (5/16)
We had two more successful weekends gathering signatures! We attended the Goshen Market in Edwardsville, IL on May 9th, and we attended the Strawberry Festival in O’Fallon, IL on May 16th.
Despite the rain, we still persevered and pushed forward as we gathered signatures, spoke with local voters, and engaged with local businesses.
People want a third-choice on the ballot not just for State Representative, but for all offices both state and federal.
Gathering Signatures at the Strawberry Festival & Local Car Shows! (5/2-3/26)
We had another successful weekend of gathering signatures! We attended several car shows throughout the district, and a local strawberry festival as well! In addition to gathering signatures, we also shared meals together and had fellowship! This is how grassroots campaigning is done!
“I am so thankful for the support of my friends, family, neighbors, and community! I cannot do this without you!”
– Andrew Cottingham
Gathering Signatures on Independent Book Store Day (4/25/26)
We spent the afternoon gathering signatures outside of Afterwords Books, an independent book store located in Edwardsville, IL.
Gathering Signatures at the 2026 Earth Day Festival in Edwardsville (4/18/26)
“We started our day circulating petitions and celebrating Earth Day at the Watershed in Edwardsville.
We spoke with local residents, small business owners, and nonprofit organizers who are passionate about the health of our community and environment.
After the Earth Day Festival wrapped up, we went out to lunch to celebrate our hard work and success, and then attended a local car show in Collinsville to gather more signatures.
Thank you Gary, Andrea, and Denise for helping me gather signatures! I cannot do this without such a team of dedicated supporters and volunteers!
I would also like to thank my donors for supporting me in this endeavor. Your donations have given me the resources I need to continue building this movement everyday, and I am very thankful for your generosity.”
– Andrew Cottingham
Gathering Signatures at the Land of Goshen Farmer’s Market in Edwardsville, Illinois (3/21/26)
“We had a great time circulating petitions in Edwardsville! I really enjoyed speaking with local voters! Not only did Democrats, Republicans, and Independents sign; but they were also intrigued by both bottom-up tax cuts, and top-down spending cuts! This is just the beginning!” -Andrew Cottingham