Training and Experience
Keith Castillo Libertarian Central Committee Canidate CD-13 Akron, OH 44302 | +1 330 604 9690 | castillo.faulkner.keith@gmail.com Professional Summary Air Force veteran with a proven track record of maximizing campaign impact through strategic outreach, persuasive communication, and volunteer development. Skilled in coalition building, grassroots organizing, and driving key initiatives to completion. Recognized for strong networking abilities, creative problem-solving, and motivating teams to ex
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Caring for wife who is being treated for type 3 thyroid cancer.
The State Central Committee (SCC) is the strategic backbone of the party. Its primary functions are: 1) Defending Ballot Access, ensuring voters have a choice beyond the "District Royalty"; 2) Candidate Vetting, maintaining the integrity of our liberty-focused platform; and 3) Resource Allocation, providing the data and tools needed for grassroots victory. The SCC exists to empower the "Maker Class," ensuring that movements like the 1776 Challenge have a legal and organizational shield against establishment overreach.
"I’m not running to join the District Royalty; I’m running to tear down the walls they’ve built around our economy and our liberty. My priorities are radical transparency, ending the inflationary theft of our paychecks, and returning power to the individuals and families of the 13th District. Through the 1776 Challenge, we are proving that a movement of the people is more powerful than a machine of the state."
"Voter apathy is a symptom of a rigged system. To promote participation, I will: 1) Advocate for Equal Ballot Access, ensuring minor parties and independents aren't buried by restrictive signature requirements; 2) Support Independent Redistricting, so voters choose their politicians instead of 'District Royalty' choosing their voters; and 3) Champion Transparent Elections, utilizing the 1776 Challenge model to show that small-dollar, grassroots involvement is more powerful than corporate PACs. When people see a path to real change, they participate."
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The state central committee is the governing body of a state-level Libertarian party, responsible for managing party operations, setting policy, fundraising, and recruiting candidates.
Key duties include recruiting candidates, filling vacancies in public office or on the ballot, appointing precinct election officials, and endorsing party candidates.
Barriers to voting in Ohio include strict ID laws, limited polling access, and socioeconomic factors affecting participation.
Innovative technologies should be used to address voting obstacles, particularly for vulnerable populations, such as individuals with disabilities.
