[1]Bowman for Congress

John, it's
official.

I'm running for re-election to represent New York's 16th Congressional
District in the House of Representatives.

I'm humbled to ask my neighbors in NY-16 for their vote so we can continue
causing problems for the status quo and fight for the progressive values
we all deserve.

[ [link removed] ]If you're ready to go and fired up just like I am — please consider
becoming a Founding Donor by contributing $3 or more to our
movement today. We need at least 500 Founding Donors by midnight tonight
if we want to make sure that our campaign is in the best place to win our
re-election.



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I'm fired up to go back to Congress,
John. Because the truth is,
people like me aren't often elected to Congress.

People like me — people who are Black, people who grew up in public
housing, people who've been arrested, public school educators — aren't
typically given positions of influence and power.

We're not given this power, even though we're the ones closest to the
pain.

For decades, white lawmakers and leaders have often excluded people who
look like me from key decisions that often negatively impact us. As a
result, Black and brown communities have suffered at the hands of
politicians who put politics and profits over the needs of the people.

As a Black educator from New York, I've experienced the same struggles as
many of those who voted for me. I grew up in public housing and
experienced firsthand the result of greedy landlords and failing public
housing infrastructure. I've seen first hand how gun violence affects our
communities, our schools, and our children. And to this day, I myself am
dealing with the crushing weight of student debt loans.

I say all of this to simply explain that I understand. And that's not
something that many of our current representatives in Congress can relate
to — which leads to unjust and out of touch leadership and legislation.

[ [link removed] ]Jamaal at a Faith for Fair Pay for Homecare Workers

Delivering for NY-16 is my top priority. In just our first term, we have
made strides for NY-16 and communities that look just like ours. I've
dedicated 100% of my time in Congress advocating for the marginalized
communities that are all too often forgotten. I truly believe that only
when everyone has a voice at the table are we able to build a more
compassionate community and a successful multiracial democracy.

This past year, we have watched as conservative and Republican leadership
have exposed the true depths of injustice that run rampant in our
government systems. And we've watched our democracy crumble as the rich
get richer, the poor get poorer, and the sick get even sicker.

Enough is enough,
John.

I am ready to continue our fight to cancel student debt loans, end the
filibuster, secure voting rights and protections for all, and advance key
policies like the Build Back Better agenda in its entirety.

We still have so much more work to do to fully address the racial, social,
economic, and environmental inequities that exist in our communities and
in our government.

As one of very few progressive leaders in Congress, I deeply recognize the
gravity of our decision-making — the lives of thousands depend on our
ability to find solutions to the issues we face each and every day. And
unlike many representatives in Congress today, I refuse to be pressured or
swayed into making compromises for my constituents.

With three challengers poised against our campaign, and a voter landscape
that has shifted dramatically from the one I was elected to in 2020 due to
redistricting, we cannot afford to lose our momentum or we lose our
opportunity to continue fighting for change in Congress.

[ [link removed] ]As a grassroots funded campaign, our power is built and sustained by
supporters like you — so, I need your support now more than
ever, John.
Please help us demonstrate the true strength of our progressive grassroots
movement by helping us reach our 500 contribution goal by midnight tonight
with a founding donation of $3 to our campaign today.

Thank you for your support, and I can't wait to see what changes we
continue to make together.

Peace and love,

Jamaal Bowman


 


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