Welcome to the Team Tedra Bulletin, a bi-weekly newsletter intended to share key campaign updates, media, and volunteer opportunities.
ELECTION UPDATE!
As of TODAY, New York state has officially expanded absentee voting for the November election. Now, any voter in New York can request an absentee ballot due to risk of illness, including COVID-19. Request your absentee ballot here and make sure your friends and family do too!
Election Countdown
74 Days!
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BREAKING: NY-21 in the News
Check out these articles and Letters to the Editor that talk about Tedra and our campaign. Be sure to share them on social media and send them to your friends/family!
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The Watertown Daily Times covered Tedra's Veterans' Voices event last week. Read all about it here!
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In this great Letter to the Editor, Ann from Saranac Lake wrote about how she knows Tedra will "always return home – to us" because the North Country "is where her roots are." Thank you, Ann!
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Tedra spoke to the Glens Falls Post-Star about the campaign and what she'll do to help the North Country.
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In another Letter to the Editor, Tom from Colton, urged voters to support Tedra and "Vote with heart." Thank you, Tom!
Cobb Catch Up
Tedra's been busy! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more updates. Be sure to spread the word about what Tedra's up to!
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COMMS UPDATE: Team Tedra has released TWO new ads! Be sure to check them out, share them, and let us know what you think!
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ENDORSEMENT ALERTS: We have FOUR new major endorsements!
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Both the New York State Young Democrats AND the College Democrats of New York have endorsed Tedra. In Congress, she'll fight for their future.
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Tedra was also endorsed by her former union, the Civil Service Employees Association! Tedra will always fight for our civil service workers and ensure their seat at the negotiation table.
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The AFL-CIO, the largest federation of unions in the United States, endorsed Tedra, joining the many other local and national unions who have endorsed her. Tedra is proud to have the support of unions like the AFL-CIO! #UnionStrong
Team Tedra in Action
Stay in the loop about what Team Tedra has been up to across the district. Tell your friends and family about our work and join us when you can!
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Team Tedra wished Tedra a very happy birthday this week! Check out our Happy Birthday Facebook post for a throwback photo and this sweet message from her book club.
- Tedra's friend Pete, a cancer survivor, spoke about prescription drug prices and why he knows Tedra will fight for people like him.
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The College Democrats of NY joined us for a young voters Day of Action. We called young voters to make sure they know to request an absentee ballot.
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Tedra launched a New York for Tedra phonebank with activists from across the state!
Action Center
Want to help elect Tedra and power her to victory in November? You came to the right place! These actions are the top priorities for HQ this week:
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If you're a grandma, a grandpa, or someone who's ready to fight for our seniors, join our Grandmas for Tedra phonebank! You'll get to hear from a very special guest grandma (hint: her granddaughter is your future Congresswoman!) Sign up here!
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We're also holding a Capital Region for Tedra phonebank next Saturday, August 29th. Tedra will kick off the phonebank and give you a campaign update! Sign up here!
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Next week is our last chance to hit our August voter contact goals! Can you sign up for two shifts so we can start September on track?
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Speaking of September...can you help us jump start our September voter outreach? Sign up for our very first September shifts here!
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Thanks to your support, we hit our original yard sign fundraising goal, but we've gotten even more yard sign requests than expected! We have to raise more to meet demand. Can you contribute to our Yard Sign Fund? Give here!
Direct from Tedra
"Thank you for all the birthday wishes! As August comes to a close, the election feels just around the corner. Less than 75 days, wow! These next two months will demand a lot from us, but I know you're up for the challenge.
Every day I'm reminded of how lucky I am to have such an engaged, passionate, and kind team. Thank you for always standing with me!"
- Tedra
P.S.: COVID-19 has reminded us all just how vital access to health care is. Stay safe. Be smart. Wear a mask!
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