Kate Zabriskie

For more than twenty-five years, I have led a firm trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, hospitals, schools, and local businesses. They hire us to train leaders, tighten management, and put systems and customer service strategies in place that work for people, not just on paper.

Sometimes they bring us in when something isn’t working. Sometimes they call us to build skills, raise standards, and make sure what’s good can be even better. Either way, they know what they’re getting: clear plans, real experience, and solutions that work in the real world. That is exactly what I will bring to Congress.

Kate Zabriskie

What We’re Getting Now

Ask yourself:

When was the last time your Congressman held a public, in-person town hall?
Are there regularly scheduled mobile office hours near you that are advertised with plenty of notice?
Are you told what changes in Washington mean for your community?
Are you satisfied with the communication you receive from your Congressman after important votes?
Have you seen any meaningful legislation designed to help the Fifth?
If you are like most people in the Fifth, your answers are: A. I cannot recall.
B. I do not think so. C. No. D. No. E. No. And that’s not your fault — that’s the responsibility of our current representative.

The Pattern

Why does this keep happening? Because the Fifth is treated like a guaranteed seat. Those in power think that as long as they keep up the show — stoking conflict, stirring tempers, pledging loyalty — they’ll get re-elected, without facing their constituents and no matter what they deliver.

Meanwhile, people here keep this place running. We farm the land, run businesses, work in our schools and hospitals, serve in uniform, keep our neighborhoods safe, and raise families who stay when others leave. We pay for representation, and there’s little legislation or funding to show for it.

Instead of real work that brings home results, we get a performance — divisive posts and sign-waving photo ops.

We deserve better. It’s time for a change.

Simple Strength

My promise is Simple Strength. It doesn’t come from bluster — it comes from duty, details, and discipline. The kind of work that doesn’t make noise for the sake of likes or clicks, but shows up, answers the hard questions, and keeps this district moving forward.

Q: What team am I on?

A: I’m on Team America.

That means I believe in this country—not as a logo or a slogan, but as a promise.

A promise that the Constitution is still the backbone of a free society.
That laws should be clear, limited, and enforced fairly.
That freedom is ours by right—not granted by government, but protected by it.
That your land, your voice, and your choices matter.
That Washington should serve the people, not run their lives.

Team America means you do the job without showboating.

It means you serve everyone—whether they voted for you or not.

This country doesn’t need another performance. It needs steady hands and strong roots. That’s what I believe. That’s how I was raised. America: That’s the team I’m on.

Doing the Work for the F.I.F.T.H.

Doing the work means we stop settling for performance and start expecting real priorities, real plans, and real results for the Fifth. Even with recent deep cuts and all the distractions in Washington, we can’t afford to lose focus here.

Fix Broadband and Infrastructure

Reliable internet isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. Virginia has a plan to connect every remaining unserved home and business. In Congress, I’ll track how that money moves, press agencies and providers for updates, and call attention to delays or gaps before they turn into long-term problems. I’ll work with local leaders to troubleshoot roadblocks and help counties compete for future funding. Beyond broadband, I’ll support passenger rail where it makes sense—when it improves access, connects workers to jobs, and helps local economies grow.

Improve Local Healthcare Access

Nobody should have to drive an hour for a checkup or spend months navigating complicated systems for veterans’ care. I’ll back local solutions like mobile clinics, telehealth, and rural health centers that deliver care closer to home. I’ll push for common-sense updates to federal payment rules so small clinics and rural providers can stay open without getting buried in bureaucracy.

Fortify Small Businesses and Farming

Our local businesses and family farms don’t need handouts or slogans. They need less hassle, clear rules, and fair access to markets. I’ll work to streamline federal rules that slow down food processing, direct farm sales, and small manufacturing. I’ll push agencies to give faster answers so permits and approvals don’t drag on for months. I’ll stand up for practical crop insurance, disaster relief, and fair funding that helps our farms and small processors keep more value here at home.

Train the Skills for Tomorrow’s Jobs

From nuclear energy to trades and logistics, employers in the Fifth are ready to hire — but they need workers with the right skills. I’ll support practical training that helps people earn more, stay local, and build lasting careers in healthcare, the trades, and advanced manufacturing. Federal training dollars should be directed to what our communities actually need, and I’ll work with local schools and community colleges to connect people with real jobs — not just another piece of paper.

Help the Fifth Lead in Energy and Industry

This region has long-standing strengths in nuclear energy and advanced manufacturing, and new opportunities are emerging in batteries, data, and other industries. The challenge is not whether these sectors will grow, but whether they grow here. I’ll press for policies that tie federal support and tax breaks to real local value, so when companies expand, they look at the Fifth as the smart place to build. I’ll back counties that want fair agreements with developers and the power to keep more of the benefit close to home. The aim is simple: when opportunities are on the table, this region should be competing to win them, and I’ll work to give us every chance to do it.