Happy Mother’s Day to every mom across New York. To the mothers working two jobs and still making dinner. To the grandmothers raising grandchildren. To the single moms carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. To the women holding families together while trying to keep food on the table, bills paid, and hope alive. You are the backbone of this state. Too many New York families are struggling right now. Housing costs are crushing people. Childcare is unaffordable. Groceries, utilities, taxes — everything keeps going up while families are expected to somehow keep absorbing the pressure. Mothers feel that pressure first. Today shouldn’t just be about flowers and cards. It should also be a reminder that New York must become a place where families can actually afford to live, grow, and stay together. To every mother who sacrifices quietly every single day: Thank you. You deserve better than what this state has become. Happy Mother’s Day, New York. ❤️ — Jason S. Arnold Write-In Candidate for Governor of New York 2026 “I’m not a good candidate. I’m the right one.” #MothersDay #ANewNY #NYGov2026

BOOK III — RESURRECTION Chapter IV — Of the Quiet Builders (The Veil Version — VV) 1. Not all who see will speak, and not all who understand will declare it. 2. There are those who move without announcement, and act without seeking witness. 3. They do not gather in crowds, nor do they wait for agreement. 4. For what they build is not dependent on recognition. 5. While many remain fixed on what has fallen, these turn their attention to what may stand. 6. They are not driven by reaction, but by clarity. 7. And where others seek permission, they begin. 8. Their work is not loud, yet it does not cease. 9. What forms through their hands takes shape slowly, but does not break easily. 10. Few will notice at first, for what is lasting rarely appears urgent. 11. Yet over time, what was built in quiet stands where noise once dominated. 12. So it was written: those who build without need of witness create what endures beyond the reach of those who only speak.

BOOK III — RESURRECTION Chapter II — Of the Dividing Line (The Veil Version — VV) 1. The line was not drawn in a single moment, nor placed by the hand of one. 2. It appeared gradually, revealed through choice, and made visible through action. 3. Many did not see it at first, for it was not marked in plain sight. 4. Yet over time, it became clear that not all stood in the same place. 5. Some remained where they had always been, unchanged by what had passed. 6. Others moved, not by command, but by recognition. 7. For understanding creates distance where agreement once existed. 8. And what was once shared begins to separate without conflict. 9. No force was required— only clarity. 10. Each stood according to what they accepted, and walked according to what they believed. 11. Thus the division was not imposed, but revealed. 12. So it was written: when truth becomes clear, separation follows— not by decree, but by alignment.

BOOK II — THE COMING Chapter VIII — Of the Unyielding (The Veil Version — VV) 1. Many believed strength belonged to the great, to those surrounded by banners and noise. 2. Yet the small often carry the heavier resolve, for they begin with nothing but purpose. 3. The road before them is rarely cleared; it must be walked before it appears. 4. Doubt greets them first, for the world measures power by size. 5. But persistence answers quietly, step after step, day after day. 6. The crowd may pass them by, mistaking patience for weakness. 7. Still they continue, guided more by conviction than applause. 8. And when the summit finally shows itself, it is not sudden glory that greets them, but the recognition of every mile endured. 9. For conquest is not merely taking ground; it is refusing to surrender the path. 10. Those who begin as the smallest often learn the deepest strength. 11. Their triumph is not over others, but over the doubt that once surrounded them. 12. So it was written: the one who endures the longest often arrives where the many believed no arrival was possible

Independent Isn’t a Party — it’s a mindset. I just launched a new podcast focused on something missing from politics today: accountability from both sides. No party talking points. No media spin. Just real conversations about what Democrats and Republicans are doing — and how it actually affects New Yorkers. If you’re tired of choosing between two sides that don’t always represent you, this show is for you. 🎧 First episode is live now: 👉 independentinstaparty.com Join the movement, not the machine. #IndependentVoice #NYPolitics #JSA2026 #AccountabilityMatters #IndependentVoters

Today we honor George Washington. Not just a general. Not just the first President. But a man who chose principle over power. Washington could have ruled for life. He could have made himself king. Instead, he stepped down — proving that leadership in America belongs to the people, not to a throne. That decision shaped our Republic. Presidents Day isn’t about parties. It’s about restraint. Integrity. Duty. It’s about remembering that government answers to citizens — not the other way around. In 2026, New Yorkers face a simple question: Are we voting out of habit? Or are we voting with purpose? The Great Write-In isn’t about rebellion for rebellion’s sake. It’s about restoring the idea that power flows upward — from everyday people — just like Washington believed. He warned us about factionalism and political parties dividing the nation. Maybe it’s time we listened. 🇺🇸 Jason S. Arnold Write-In Candidate for Governor JSA2026.com #PresidentsDay #GeorgeWashington #TheGreatWriteIn #NYGov2026 #WriteInJason

BOOK II — THE COMING Chapter IV — Of the Narrow Way (The Veil Version — VV) 1. Two paths lay open, both visible, neither hidden. 2. One was smooth, well marked, and crowded with reassurance. 3. The other bore no sign, offered no promise, and required attention at every step. 4. Many chose the first, not out of malice, but from relief. 5. For ease speaks quickly, and difficulty remains silent. 6. Those who entered the narrow way did not do so confidently; hesitation accompanied them, and doubt walked beside them. 7. Progress was slower there. Losses were felt sooner. Companions were fewer. 8. Yet the ground held firm, and each step, once placed, did not betray them. 9. On the wider road, speed increased, but direction blurred, and distance was mistaken for progress. 10. When the paths finally diverged beyond return, recognition arrived too late for comparison. 11. For the reward of the narrow way was not found at its end, but forged along it. 12. So it was written: the greater reward was reserved not for the chosen path, but for the choosing.

How to Write In a Candidate — And Why It Matters Now New York elections are supposed to be about choice. Too often, they aren’t. Every cycle, millions of New Yorkers stay home—not because they don’t care, but because the ballot doesn’t reflect them. The same party-approved names. The same donors. The same outcomes. That’s where a write-in vote matters. 🗳️ How to Write In a Name (It’s Simple) 1. Go to your ballot on Election Day 2. Find the “Write-In” line for Governor 3. Clearly write: Jason S. Arnold 4. Fill in the oval or box next to the write-in line That’s it. Your vote counts the same as any other. Why This Movement Matters Right Now We’re living through a moment where: • Trust in government is at historic lows • Voters feel trapped between two parties that answer to donors first • Real issues—affordability, safety, energy, housing, childcare—are talked about endlessly but fixed rarely • Accountability disappears once elections are over A write-in campaign isn’t about symbolism. It’s about restoring leverage to voters. It says: • We don’t accept pre-approved choices • We don’t need permission to participate • We expect transparency, execution, and accountability New York has a long history of protest elections—moments when voters reminded the system who it works for. The Great Write-In of 2026 is about doing that again, peacefully, legally, and clearly. No corporate money. No party gatekeepers. Just people using the power they already have. If you’ve ever said “there has to be a better option”—this is how you make that real. Write it in. Make it count. 👉 Learn more at JSA2026.com #WriteInJason #TheGreatWriteIn #NYGov2026 #TakeBackNewYork

Statement on New York Redistricting and Gerrymandering The recent court ruling declaring New York’s 11th Congressional District unconstitutional highlights a problem that goes far beyond any single district or political party: gerrymandering undermines trust in our elections. District lines should never be drawn to protect politicians or predetermine outcomes. They should reflect real communities, respect geographic continuity, and give voters a fair chance to choose their representatives—not the other way around. While this ruling is an important corrective step, it should also serve as a reminder that “independent” processes are only meaningful if they are transparent, accountable, and insulated from partisan pressure. Fair maps are not a Democratic issue or a Republican issue—they are a democracy issue. New Yorkers deserve congressional districts that are constitutional, competitive, and honest. Anything less weakens confidence in government and fuels the belief that elections are rigged before the first vote is cast. Real reform means drawing maps that serve voters, not power

Ending Sanctuary Chaos in New York — The Right Way New York needs to calm this down and get back to law, order, and humanity — not chaos from either side. I just released my full policy on Ending Sanctuary Cities in New York, and I want to be crystal clear about what this is and what it is not. 🔗 Read the full policy here: https://jsa2026.com/jsa2026-nys-ending-sanctuary-cities-in-new-york-upholding-the-rule-of-law-and-protecting-our-communities/ This plan does three things at once, which most politicians refuse to even try: 1️⃣ Protects New Yorkers from Lawless Enforcement No masked agents. No unmarked vans. No people being snatched off the street without warrants. If ICE wants to act in New York, they will do it through courts, with warrants, and with transparency. Period. 2️⃣ Ends Criminal Sanctuary Policies If you are in New York illegally and you commit a crime, you will not be protected by politics. Criminal offenders will be turned over to ICE from jail, not released back into our communities. That’s not cruelty — that’s accountability. 3️⃣ Restores Order Without Fear Enforcement belongs in the system: • Courts • Warrants • Precincts • Jails Not in neighborhoods. Not in schools. Not in front of children. This approach reduces violence, protects officers, and keeps families from living in constant fear. ⸻ This is not a far-right plan. This is not a far-left plan. This is a New York plan. You can protect civil liberties and enforce the law. You can reject chaos and reject lawlessness. You can be humane and serious. Albany refuses to do this because chaos is good politics for them. I’m running to end it. 🗽 Order. Safety. Dignity. New York First. “I’m not a good candidate — I’m the right one.

Movements don’t start loud. They start lonely. January 3, 2026 Every real movement begins the same way: with one person willing to stand before there’s a crowd. Before the applause. Before the endorsements. Before it’s safe. Loneliness isn’t a failure of a movement — it’s proof that it hasn’t been captured yet. Most people don’t resist change because they love the system. They resist it because stepping off the bandwagon is scary. It costs comfort, access, and approval. So they complain quietly and wait for someone else to go first. That’s how nothing ever changes. I didn’t step into this because it was easy, popular, or supported by a machine. I stepped in because I’ve lived what happens when systems stop serving people — and because I refuse to believe the answer is silence or surrender. If you’re feeling alone in wanting something better, you’re not broken. You’re early. Movements don’t start with permission. They start with conviction. And they don’t grow because everyone agrees — they grow because someone refuses to quit when it would be easier to fold. Still standing. Still building. Still believing. — Jason S. Arnold Independent Candidate for Governor of New York (2026) Founder, BETTR

December 19, 2025 A Note on Leadership, Service, and What Comes Next To Elise Stefanik, Stepping away from a race doesn’t erase the work you’ve done or the people you’ve represented. Public service is rarely clean, rarely simple, and almost never appreciated in real time. Anyone who’s been in the arena knows that. New York is at a moment where pride, party lines, and old habits can’t be the priority anymore. What matters now is whether those with experience and influence are willing to put New Yorkers first—together, even when we don’t agree on everything. This isn’t a goodbye. It’s an open door. If the goal is a stronger, more stable New York—one that works for families, workers, and communities who feel left behind—then collaboration matters more than labels. BETTR exists because people are exhausted by division and hungry for honesty, accountability, and solutions. There’s real work to be done. And there’s room at the table for anyone willing to do it. — Jason S. Arnold Founder, BETTR Independent Candidate for Governor of New York (2026)