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  Team Craig · [email protected]
April 18, 2024 at 7:35 PM

this race is heating up

  John, the governor’s race in New Hampshire is heating up and we know one thing for sure: We cannot lose to an anti-choice, Trump-aligned extremist like Kelly Ayotte. It’s important that Joyce knows how to win close races because of how critical this gubernatorial race is. Joy…
  Team Craig · [email protected]
April 17, 2024 at 5:45 PM

John's Response Needed:

  John, New Hampshire is a critical swing state in the upcoming November election. Democrats need to carry New Hampshire, otherwise Donald Trump is one step closer to victory. Here at Team Craig, we are doing everything we can to power Democratic turnout and prevent MAGA extremi…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM

running a campaign is an endurance sport

  John – When I’m on the campaign trail to be your next governor, it can definitely be an endurance sport. Luckily, all the strengths you need to win a campaign: hard work, discipline, and focus are all things I know a lot about. My husband, Mike, and I ran the Boston Marathon t…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
April 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM

$5 →

  John, Our mid-month deadline is tomorrow at midnight, and I’m humbly asking you to contribute $5. CHIP IN $5 >> Here’s why: Early investments are critical to this neck-and-neck campaign. Our April fundraising numbers will determine the scale of our organizing an…
  Team Craig · [email protected]
April 13, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Three Quick Things

  John, We wanted to bring three important quick things to your attention. Donald Trump and Kelly Ayotte are determined to flip New Hampshire red. They will ban abortion rights, cater to greedy corporations, and rollback common sense gun safety laws. Joyce won’t let extremists …
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Trump’s strategy to ban abortion in New Hampshire

  Donald Trump has rolled back our reproductive freedom more than any politician in history. We know that if Trump is re-elected as president, he’ll support abortion bans in every state — including here in New Hampshire. Please John, make a donation today to elect a Governor w…
  Team Craig · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 7:40 PM

Donald Trump & Kelly Ayotte

  John, Donald Trump and Kelly Ayotte pose a serious threat to the future of our state. If you already believe that we need to stop them, please rush a donation right away. ⭕ Trump has held five rallies in New Hampshire just this year — all to garner more support for his re-el…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM

fired up

  John, something special is happening here in New Hampshire. No, I’m not talking about another big snowstorm or this week’s solar eclipse. I’m talking about our campaign for Governor! We’re reaching greater heights than we ever thought possible, and I’m so excited about it. T…
  Craig Brown · [email protected]
April 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM

About the solar eclipse today →

A little before 3:30 PM, the solar eclipse will peak throughout New Hampshire — especially up in the North Country.   John — Craig here. On Team Joyce, we usually spend Mondays in meetings or on the road prepping for the election. But this morning, we’ve got something else on ou…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
April 6, 2024 at 3:30 PM

$5 = real resources for our campaign

  John, Joyce here. It’s no secret that grassroots supporters are at the heart of our campaign for governor. That’s because unlike my opponent Kelly Ayotte, we’re not relying on dark money donors and Super PACs to get over the finish line. We’re relying on donations from ordinar…
  Team Craig · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Let’s talk about Kelly

  John, let’s talk about Kelly Ayotte’s record. In case you’re just tuning in, she’s our far-right opponent in the neck-and-neck race for Governor of New Hampshire. And she’s proven time and time again that she’s the wrong leader for Granite Staters: ❌ FIRST: Kelly Ayotte fough…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
April 4, 2024 at 9:25 PM

our campaign is on fire!

It's humbling knowing that incredible public servants – heroes – like the men and women of Manchester's Fire Department endorse me as the next Governor of New Hampshire.   John - Yesterday, I got to spend time with the Manchester firefighters, following their endorsement of our c…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
April 3, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Huge for a grassroots campaign like ours

Wow. I’m so appreciative of the folks who have given a few bucks at a time — all because they believe in our vision for a better New Hampshire.   John, I want to say a huge thank you. March 31st was an important quarterly deadline for our campaign. For a campaign like ours that’s…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
April 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM

I am the only candidate with a plan

That’s why I have announced a comprehensive plan to protect and expand reproductive rights the second I am sworn in as Governor.   Hi John, It’s no secret that since the reversal of Roe, millions of individuals across our country have been living under extreme abortion bans, and …
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 31, 2024 at 6:00 PM

I don’t take this campaign lightly

I entered this race because I want every Granite Stater to have the opportunities they deserve to thrive .   John, I don’t take running for governor lightly. I entered this race because I want every Granite Stater to have the opportunities they deserve to thrive. And not only di…
  Craig Brown · [email protected]
March 31, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Joyce’s anti-choice opponent

Joyce is running for Governor because she can build a better future for the families, small businesses, students, and people of New Hampshire.   John, Craig Brown, Joyce’s Campaign Manager, here with an important update: Joyce is running for Governor because she can build a bette…
  Team Craig · [email protected]
March 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Sign Joyce’s Birthday Card

  John, Today is Joyce’s Birthday and we want to celebrate her and all the fantastic work she has done for Granite Staters. Joyce is the first woman to serve as Mayor of Manchester where she attracted hundreds of millions of dollars in economic development, strengthened public s…
  Mike Craig · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 5:45 PM

Joyce’s Birthday is tomorrow!

This year is a little different, because Joyce is running for governor. We've gone through eight campaigns together, but none as exciting and important as this one. So, I am celebrating her birthday a little differently too.   Hey there, it's Mike Craig, Joyce's husband of 29 year…
  Katelyn Rademacher · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 8:58 PM

you know Joyce

  John, I wanted to reach out with an important update on our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline: Unfortunately, we are behind our goal. Joyce runs people-powered campaigns, so every dollar to reach our goal comes from supporters like you. CHIP IN: HELP US REACH OUR GOAL >…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 27, 2024 at 7:15 PM

the foundation of our entire campaign

  John, We are just four days away from our end-of-quarter deadline and a contribution of $5 would make all the difference. CHIP IN $5 >> Early money is the foundation for our entire campaign. Without sufficient resources early on, we will be playing catch up for…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 26, 2024 at 8:15 PM

just $2 →

Two quick things I wanted to bring to your attention.   John, Two quick things I wanted to bring to your attention. We have the chance to supercharge our campaign early on – when it matters most – with a huge March fundraising haul. My finance team and I crunched the numbers and…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 7:55 PM

the pro-labor candidate

  John, My family is a union family. My dad was an IBEW electrician, and my daughter is a public school teacher. I know firsthand the impact the lack of local jobs has on families. When I was young, my dad had to move to Wisconsin for over a year because there were no local union…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM

We all have a part to play >>

It’s an election year, which means it’s all hands on deck. Whether it’s knocking on doors, double checking your voter registration, or chatting with your neighbor about the issues, we all have a part to play to defeat extremism in November.   John, It’s an election year, which mea…
  Team Craig · [email protected]
March 23, 2024 at 4:15 PM

John's Response Needed

  John, New Hampshire is a critical swing state in the upcoming November election. Democrats need to carry New Hampshire, otherwise Donald Trump is one step closer to victory. Here at Team Craig, we are doing everything we can to power Democratic turnout and prevent MAGA extremi…
  Team Joyce · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 6:45 PM

Happy March Madness!

  John, Happy March Madness! Today is the second day of March Madness. We love watching the games, and this year UConn was the favorite to win it all in our office’s bracket competition. 🏀 But we're a competitive crew, and it’s always hard to watch knowing you can’t do anything …
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 20, 2024 at 7:55 PM

I run every morning I can🏃‍♀️

Hey John, it's Joyce! I love running. I run every morning I can, I ran for mayor (and won!), and now I'm running for governor. But I'm not just running for myself. I'm running for every Granite Stater who would be denied abortion access if we let anti-choice Ayotte win.  I'm running for our public …
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 19, 2024 at 7:10 PM

President Biden in the Granite State!

Our team was excited to rally around the President and stir up excitement about the election:   In case you missed it, John - Joe Biden was recently on the campaign trail in New Hampshire! Our team was excited to rally around the President and stir up excitement about the election…
  Kathryn Craig · [email protected]
March 18, 2024 at 7:55 PM

the only thing on my wishlist

I’m Joyce’s youngest daughter, Kathryn, and today is my 20th birthday! 🎉🎉🎉   John, I’m Joyce’s youngest daughter, Kathryn, and today is my 20th birthday! 🎉🎉🎉 Growing up, campaigns were a family activity. I learned how to launch canvasses and train volunteers when I was just 11. I…
  Craig HQ · [email protected]
March 17, 2024 at 4:30 PM

🍀🌈 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🌈🍀

We hope you’re wearing green and keeping an eye out for a four leaf clover– because it is a very lucky day!   John, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We hope you’re wearing green and keeping an eye out for a four leaf clover– because it is a very lucky day! The truth is, the race for New…
  Team Joyce · [email protected]
March 16, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Joyce can win with your support

Without a wave of grassroots support, we won’t have what it takes to meet our mid-month goal and defeat MAGA extremism in New Hampshire.   John, contributions from emails like these are what fuel Joyce’s people-powered campaign. So, we were disappointed to see that not all of our…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM

the sky is not falling

  John – we get it. Sometimes, fundraising emails can sound over the top. We NEVER want to mislead folks in search of a quick buck. Instead of telling you that the sky is falling, we’ll give it to you straight: the honest truth is that we’re a little off track to reach our month…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 6:10 PM

$5 →

  John – our mid-month deadline is this Saturday, and I’m humbly asking you to contribute $5. Here’s why: 1. Early money is crucial for a race this close. What we raise in March will make an impact on the organizing and advertising strategy for the months ahead. 2. My finance t…
  Team Craig · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 7:30 PM

full-court press 🏀

Every door we knock and every phone call we make puts us one step closer to electing Joyce Craig and flipping New Hampshire blue in November – but out-organizing Ayotte and her corporate donors is going to take a wave of grassroots support.   John, all eyes are on New Hampshire. …
  Team Joyce · [email protected]
March 11, 2024 at 9:30 PM

we can’t come up short if we want to beat Ayotte

  John, FIRST: The New Hampshire Gubernatorial race officially became a toss-up and Democrats' best chance to flip a governor’s seat this year! THEN: MAGA extremist Kelly Ayotte entered the race and took a lead in the polls! The Granite State is a swing state, so it will take ev…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM

we all have a part to play!

It’s an election year, which means it’s all hands on deck. Whether it’s knocking on doors, double checking your voter registration, or chatting with your neighbor about the issues, we all have a part to play to defeat extremism in November.   John, It’s an election year, which mea…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 3:45 PM

the components of a winning campaign

Here at Team Joyce, we are working around the clock to win big in November. There are a lot of components of a winning campaign, but my favorite campaign activity is talking to voters!   John, Here at Team Joyce, we are working around the clock to win big in November. There are a …
  Team Joyce · [email protected]
March 7, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Joyce is the right woman for the job

  John -- in any campaign, it’s all about making a compelling case for why you’re the one for the job. Joyce is the best candidate to lead the Granite State, and we're going to explain why. But first, will you chip in today so we can secure a victory? CHIP IN NOW  >> …
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 10:45 PM

Kelly Ayotte Endorses Trump

Kelly Ayotte is showing us once again that she is too weak to stand up for Granite Staters.   CHIP IN NOW TO DEFEAT TRUMP AND AYOTTE >> John, My Republican opponent, Kelly Ayotte, officially endorsed Trump today following his Super Tuesday sweep. Kelly Ayotte i…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 5, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Donald Trump is set to sweep Super Tuesday

Now more than ever, one thing is clear: We can’t let Trump’s MAGA movement win in November.   John, Today, Donald Trump is set to sweep the Super Tuesday States, giving him an inevitable path to the nomination. Now more than ever, one thing is clear: We can’t let Trump’s MAGA mov…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 3, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Celebrating Women’s History Month

  John, As we step into March, I want to pause and recognize the significance of Women's History Month to celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of women throughout history. I am deeply moved by the stories, achievements, and unwavering strength of women who have s…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 2, 2024 at 8:50 PM

With strong supporters like you, I’m feeling confident.

  John, As we inch towards Spring, I wanted to take the time to reach out and thank you all for the support you’ve given me. Whether you made a contribution, retweeted a post, or talked with your neighbors about our campaign, I am immensely grateful. I’m determined to prioritize…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 12:15 AM

in a race like ours

February is especially important because it is a key opportunity to show I can beat my opponent, Kelly Ayotte, in November.   John, in a race like ours, every fundraising deadline is important. And February? February is especially important because it is a key opportunity to show …
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 9:30 PM

the single best chance for Democrats

The stakes of this race are high.   John, the stakes of this race are high. This is the single best chance for Democrats to flip a gubernatorial seat this cycle. Which means every single end of month fundraising deadline has huge implications for this campaign. If we win in New Ham…
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 11:15 PM

it means the world to have you on my team

I'm running for Governor because I know that with your help we can build a better future for the families, small businesses, students, and people of New Hampshire.   John, I am so grateful for your support as we inch closer to the critical November election. I'm running for Gove…
  Team Joyce · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 4:55 PM

fantastic news!

  Hi team, we’ve got fantastic news: Today, the New Hampshire AFL-CIO announced their endorsement of Joyce Craig for Governor! CHIP IN TO SUPPORT JOYCE → The New Hampshire AFL-CIO represents 40,000 workers across the state and is the largest labor organization in New Hamp…
  Team Joyce · [email protected]
February 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM

single best opportunity

  Hi John, When Chris Sununu announced his retirement last summer, the rating for the NH-Gov race went from "Solid Republican" to "Toss Up." This is the single best opportunity for Democrats to FLIP a gubernatorial seat in 2024! But GOP extremist Kelly Ayotte could win in Novembe…
  Team Joyce · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM

the stakes are high

With GOP extremist Kelly Ayotte running for governor, the stakes for this race are high. Here's why:   Hi John, we’re about to explain what’s at stake in this race, but if you are already all-in on helping Democrats take back the New Hampshire Governor seat – we’re asking: Can you …
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 3:30 PM

$2 →

Two quick things I wanted to bring to your attention.   John, Two quick things I wanted to bring to your attention. We have the chance to supercharge our campaign early on – when it matters most – with a huge February fundraising haul. My finance team and I crunched the numbers …
  Joyce Craig · [email protected]
February 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM

We can’t let anti-choice extremists win in November

  Hi John, reproductive rights are under attack across the country – and now more than ever we need to ensure that New Hampshire elects a pro-choice governor. Right now, polls show I am neck and neck with anti-choice Republican Kelly Ayotte in the race for New Hampshire governor. …
  Katelyn Rademacher · [email protected]
February 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Why we fundraise

  Hi John, When Team Joyce emails you asking for a contribution, I know it can feel like we are just one of countless candidates, organizations, or causes that need your support. So, today I want to personally share why we send emails like these and why your contribution is so im…