I’m Ihssane Leckey, and I’m running for Congress because I’ve seen what happens when systems fail people — and when leaders avoid responsibility for the consequences of their decisions.

People are not broken; systems are. Massachusetts has the opportunity to lead the country in showing what America First really means: accountable leadership, shared prosperity, and institutions that sereve the public interest, not just those with power or access.

I served in federal financial oversight roles responsible for protecting consumers, monitoring systemic risk, and holding powerful institutions accountable for decisions that affected families nationwide. Working inside these systems, I saw firsthand how power operates in Washington — and why judgment, restraint, and accountability matter when decisions shape lives far beyond the headlines.