John,

Over the weekend, I was informed that my name appeared on a list found in the vehicle of the man who shot and killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounded Senator John Hoffman and his wife.

Several other public officials were also on his list because of the values we stand for.

First and foremost, my heart is with the families grieving the loss of Melissa Hortman and her husband, and with Senator Hoffman and his wife as they recover.

This act of violence was horrifying and deeply personal to all of us who believe in public service. The Hortmans were people who dedicated their lives to their communities. They should still be with us.

Let me be very clear: Political violence has no place in our country. It is an attack on our democracy itself, and we cannot allow it to be normalized or ignored.

Out of an abundance of caution, my team and I made the difficult decision to postpone our planned town hall in Muskegon yesterday. That decision was about protecting public safety and law enforcement resources, not about backing down.

Because I am not backing down.

I will continue to serve West Michigan. I am steadfast in my commitment to fight for the values that brought me to Congress.

But this moment isn’t just about one district or one voice. It’s about whether we allow extremists to scare us into silence, or whether we rise up and organize to take back the House and put power back in the hands of the people.

Michigan is the tipping point. And holding this seat is essential to flipping the majority. We cannot allow threats to derail the urgent work ahead. There’s too much at stake.

If you’re with me in this moment, I hope you’ll show your support.

Together as a community, we can continue to remain strong.

— Hillary