Hi there,

Democratic candidate for Congress (IL-17) and meteorologist, Eric Sorensen here. I hope that you’re enjoying a nice cup of coffee this morning. Beautiful day here in Moline, Illinois. High 70s and sunny, not a cloud in sight. 

For two decades, I was trusted to keep people ahead of both the daily and the severe weather that impacted our communities – not just when to grab an umbrella or throw on an extra layer, but when to bring the kids to the basement for a tornado, when to be careful on icy roads, and when to prepare for floods. I did this because I believed I worked for the people of my community, and it was my job to keep them safe. 

And that has been the foundation of this campaign: trust, science, and communication. It’s on that first pillar, “trust”, that I want to share a story from the trail. 

I was out knocking doors in Rock Island yesterday afternoon – meeting voters, talking with them about the challenges they’re facing, and listening to their concerns. A couple out walking with their kids waved me over as I was leaving their street. I walked over and introduced myself.

They were SO excited to tell me that they knew exactly who I was, and that they were planning on voting for me. I made a joke about how they should’ve been on my knock list to which they responded, “oh no, we always vote Republican, but you’re different. You’re the person we know, the real person, the down to Earth guy”. 

I asked if we had met before, to which they said we hadn’t, but after watching me on TV every day for nearly a decade they felt as if I was part of their family. They said they trusted me, they trusted me to represent them in Congress. 

Friend, that’s what it’s going to take to win what will be one of the most competitive seats this fall: the candidate that people know, that they trust, that there’s real excitement for. The stakes are too high and our Democratic majority is too important. Chip in to join the movement to bring more science, trust, and communication to Washington: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/es-june-em

Thanks for all that you do.

-Eric

P.S. Today is Juneteenth, where we commemorate the end of slavery. As we work to create a fairer, more just nation, I hope that you join me in taking the opportunity to learn more. It’s not just about the past, it’s also about our future!

P.P.S Wishing you a Happy Father’s Day!

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Eric Sorensen
Meteorologist | Candidate for Congress (IL-17)
309-306-1717
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