Kim Nelson for Congress | Democrat for South Carolina's 4th District

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  Team Nelson · [email protected]
July 14, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Our best fundraising quarter ever!

Our best fundraising quarter ever! Hey y'all! We have some exciting news to share - last quarter was our best fundraising quarter ever! We brought in over $42,000, far surpassing our previous record. William Timmons still hasn't announced his fundraising nu…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
July 8, 2020 at 6:16 PM

One year ago today

One year ago today Friends,  One year ago today, I announced my campaign for Congress. Surrounded by friends and family right here in my hometown of Greenville, I laid out my bold vision for the future of South Carolina’s Upstate. Thank you to all those wh…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
July 3, 2020 at 7:12 PM

My thoughts on this week

My thoughts on this week Hey y’all, I know that almost every email you’ve gotten from me over the past week has been asking for donations, but that’s not why I’m reaching out today. I want to start by saying a huge thank you to all of you that contributed…
  Clara Sandrin · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 11:13 PM

We're so close to reaching our goal

We're so close to reaching our goal Hi there! I'm Kim's Campaign Manager, Clara, checking in with a quick update about just how close we are to reaching our end-of-quarter goal. Since Kim first reached out this morning, so many of you have chipped in $10, $2…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 11:44 AM

Today's the day!

Today's the day! Good morning! We're less than 24 hours away from our most important Federal Election Commission (FEC) deadline yet, and we need a final fundraising push to make sure we out-raise GOP incumbent William Timmons again this quarter. We're just $2,882 away f…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
June 29, 2020 at 4:56 PM

I need your help to protect the Affordable Care Act

I need your help to protect the Affordable Care Act Friends,  Over ten years ago, Congress passed the Affordable Care Act. Republicans have made it their mission right from the beginning to repeal it. Why? It raised taxes on the wealthiest Americans and p…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 9:09 PM

Only a few days left

Only a few days left Hey there -  Next Tuesday, June 30th, is the most important Federal Election Commission (FEC) fundraising deadline we've had so far. We need to raise another $5,000 before Tuesday at midnight.  Can I count on you for a donation to ma…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
June 13, 2020 at 11:44 AM

A quick recap

A quick recap Hey y'all - Kim here. I just want to give you a quick recap of what the last couple of weeks have looked like for our campaign. We're now less than 5 months away from election day, so it's more important than ever that I keep you up to date.  …
  Kim Nelson HQ · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 7:19 PM

A big win in Greenville County

A big win in Greenville County Hey there - we've got some exciting news regarding yesterday's South Carolina primary. Kim wasn't on the ballot yesterday, but it was still a huge win for our campaign. Here's why: In Greenville County, more there were more…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
June 4, 2020 at 10:08 PM

We just out-raised a GOP incumbent for the first time in nearly 30 years

We just out-raised a GOP incumbent for the first time in nearly 30 years It's official. We just out-raised Republican incumbent William Timmons over the last filing period. That's the first time a Democrat has out-raised a Republican in SC-4 in nearly 30 ye…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
May 28, 2020 at 8:34 PM

Our first campaign ad

Our first campaign ad Hey y'all! We just launched our first campaign ad, and I couldn't be more excited to share it with you. Click here to watch our first campaign ad ->> I have been overwhelmed by the positive respo…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 5:39 PM

Join me for a virtual happy hour this evening!

Join me for a virtual happy hour this evening! Hey y'all! I'll be holding another virtual happy hour today at 6pm EST! Watch live on my Facebook page - I'll be joined by Greenville County Council candidates Farris Steele Johnson and Will Morin. Grab a drin…
  Will Donnellon · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 11:08 PM

A quick update

A quick update Hey y'all - Kim asked me to reach out with a quick progress update on tonight's big FEC fundraising deadline. Since Kim emailed you this morning, y'all have helped us raised nearly $1,800 (thank you!!). That means we're now just $1,200 away from our goal, …
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 3:40 PM

Less than 24 hours left

Less than 24 hours left Friends, I know you might get a lot of these emails, so I'll keep this short. Tonight at midnight is our next FEC filing deadline, and it's our most important one yet. We need to raise another $3,000 before midnight tonight. Our fun…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 8:37 PM

He voted against COVID-19 relief. Now he wants to bail out predatory payday lenders

He voted against COVID-19 relief. Now he wants to bail out predatory payday lenders - you need to see this. It's no secret that my opponent cares more about his wealthy campaign donors than he does about what's best for his constituents. Even so, it's shock…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Why I'm running

Why I'm running , When I was growing up right here in Upstate South Carolina, I never thought I would run for office. Even for most of my adult life, I didn't think that I would ever seek an elected position. Then, Republicans came after my family's health…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
May 8, 2020 at 3:46 PM

Join me for a Happy Hour with Dr. Dawn Bingham!

Join me for a Happy Hour with Dr. Dawn Bingham! Friends - I'll be live on Facebook at 5pm EST with Dr. Dawn Bingham, candidate for State Senate here in Upstate South Carolina. Join to hear our thoughts on how we can coordinate local and federal efforts to …
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 2:51 PM

A new record!

A new record! To everybody that donated to our campaign last month - thank you!! April was our best fundraising month EVER, and we couldn't have done it without so many of you stepping up and giving. We are now one big step closer to unseating William Timmo…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 5:37 PM

We're counting on grassroots supporters like you

We're counting on grassroots supporters like you Hi all,  I want to give a huge thank you to everyone that donated after yesterday's message - we're now just $850 short of our April goal.  I'll keep this short - If you can chip in even just $5, we will be …
  Clara Sandrin · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 9:05 PM

why tomorrow's deadline is so important

why tomorrow's deadline is so important Friends -  I know Kim has already reached out to you about tomorrow's end-of-month fundraising deadline, but I want to fill you in on why it's so crucial. As our campaign has shifted to being fully digital, we're preparing for a h…
  Team Nelson · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 3:36 PM

Sign up to phone bank for Kim ➡

Sign up to phone bank for Kim ➡ Friends -  The coronavirus pandemic has put our door-knocking plans on hold, and as we have transitioned into a fully-digital campaign, the best way that we can reach voters is through phone banking. We're looking for volunteers to sig…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 8:20 PM

We need to flip this seat from red to blue

We need to flip this seat from red to blue Hi all -  We're coming up on a critical end-of-month deadline this Thursday, and I need your help to raise another $3500 before midnight on 4/30. I'm ready to win in November and get to work in my fight for higher wages, health…
  Team Nelson · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 7:11 PM

wish Kim a happy birthday! 🎉

wish Kim a happy birthday!  🎉 Hey y'all - Team Nelson here! It's Kim's birthday today!! We are so proud of how hard Kim is working to #FlipTheFourth and we know that she is the leader Upstate South Carolina needs. Kim's turning 35 today - chip in $35 to wish her a …
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 8:10 PM

Sign up to start phone banking this week!

Sign up to start phone banking this week! Hi all! For those of you who missed Sunday's volunteer kick-off, here is the link to sign up to start phone banking this week:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd03-1EKmTXjABtUDEyAYvQ-DYlgmQvjScXj1G2LITVq_890g/viewform?v…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 4:10 PM

Digital Volunteer Kick-Off this Weekend!

Digital Volunteer Kick-Off this Weekend! Friends,  This Sunday (4/19) at 3pm EST, I'll be hosting our digital volunteer kick-off! We'll be live on Zoom to show you how to get involved with our campaign through phone banking & more - I hope you'll join u…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 3:18 PM

public health needs to be represented in Congress

public health needs to be represented in Congress Friends - Now more than ever, we are seeing why public health needs to be represented in Washington. The Trump administration has been cutting public health budgets for years and even eliminated the NSC's pa…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
April 6, 2020 at 3:46 PM

We just got a huge endorsement!

We just got a huge endorsement! Friends -  I'm excited to announce that my campaign has just been endorsed by Square One Politics! Square One is a non-profit that endorses and supports young, diverse candidates for Congress in districts that tend to be ove…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 5:50 PM

Join me for a virtual happy hour with Jaime Harrison & other SC congressional candidates!

Join me for a virtual happy hour with Jaime Harrison & other SC congressional candidates! Hi all,  This evening at 5pm ET, I'll be joining US Senate Candidate Jaime Harrison and fellow congressional candidates Adair Ford Boroughs, Melissa Watson, and Mo…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 6:43 PM

keeping you up to speed

keeping you up to speed Friends,  I hope this message finds you well, and that you are staying safe during these uncertain times. I want to be completely transparent with you about the state of our campaign. Midnight tomorrow is our first FEC fundraising deadline of 202…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 9:58 PM

An update on the coronavirus pandemic

An update on the coronavirus pandemic Friends, As of today, March 24th, there are 342 confirmed cases of the coronavirus here in South Carolina. 39 of these cases are in Greenville County, and another 4 are located in Spartanburg County. This number continues to rise ver…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Latest Coronavirus Update in SC

Latest Coronavirus Update in SC Hi all,  I'm reaching out again with an update on the coronavirus pandemic here in South Carolina. There are currently 60 confirmed cases across the state, including 3 in Greenville County and 1 in Spartanburg County. We expect that there …
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 10:15 PM

Digital Coffee with Kim this Weekend

Digital Coffee with Kim this Weekend Friends,  To make sure we're keeping the Upstate community safe during the coronavirus outbreak, we have cancelled all future in-person campaign events. This Sunday, March 15th, we'l…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 9:15 PM

Staying up to date on Coronavirus in SC

Staying up to date on Coronavirus in SC Hi all,  I want to continue to keep you informed about the coronavirus outbreak to the best of my ability. As of right now, there are 2 CDC confirmed cases in South Carolina and 7 presumptive positives (meaning that that local heal…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
March 7, 2020 at 2:32 AM

Coronavirus Update

Coronavirus Update To My Future Constituents:   Like many of you, I have been watching stories of the novel coronavirus and wondering about its impact on SC-4.    As of this writing, there are 2 cases in South Carolina but none in the Upstate. Let’s break it down:   What …
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 6:54 PM

Brewery event in Spartanburg this weekend

Brewery event in Spartanburg this weekend Hey y'all! I'll be at Ciclops Cyderi & Brewery in Spartanburg this Sunday (3/8) from 2-4pm! Here are some more details on the event: Hope to …
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
March 1, 2020 at 1:12 AM

Now that the presidential primary is behind us

Now that the presidential primary is behind us Hi all,  Polls just closed across South Carolina - I hope you all had the chance to vote in today's Democratic presidential primary! Now that the presidential race has moved on from our state, it is time to focus on the ama…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Saturday's deadline

Saturday's deadline Friends,  We have until midnight this Saturday, February 29, to make sure we hit our February fundraising goal. It's a lot to ask, but I need you to help me raise another $3,250 by then. That's what is going to make sure that we can keep up with Willi…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
February 23, 2020 at 12:23 AM

Brewery event in TR tomorrow!

Brewery event in TR tomorrow! Hey y'all! I'm going to be at Swamp Rabbit Brewery in Traveler's Rest from 3pm-5pm tomorrow (2/23) and I would love to see you there! Also, we're now just one week away from our end-of-mo…
  Will from Team Nelson · [email protected]
February 19, 2020 at 4:29 PM

Kim needs our help

Kim needs our help Friends, It's becoming more and more clear that the GOP and Rep. Timmons are scared of our campaign. Rep. Timmons has actually started hosting in-district events (which he failed to do during his first year in office), and he even responded to one of K…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
February 16, 2020 at 6:45 PM

You can make a difference

You can make a difference Hey y'all!  We're now just over halfway through February, and I want to check in and give you a little update on the campaign. We have had some amazing turnout at our in-district events over …
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 8:13 PM

Guess who the single largest donor to William Timmons' campaign is...

Guess who the single largest donor to William Timmons' campaign is... Hi all, Earlier this week, my opponent, GOP Congressman William Timmons, took the time to respond to me on Twitter -- so he could brag about his inher…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 4:13 PM

Help us make one final push!

Help us make one final push! Friends,  I'll keep this short. We need to raise another $1,500 before midnight tonight to stay on track for our January fundraising goal. I know we can win this election, but I'm counting on grassroots supporters like you to help us do it! I…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 10:53 PM

We have just over 24 hours to go!

We have just over 24 hours to go! Hey y'all! We're coming up on our first fundraising deadline of 2020, and I need you to help me raise another $2,200 before midnight tomorrow! It's time to make sure that Upstate South…
  Will Donnellon · [email protected]
January 29, 2020 at 6:32 PM

Fwd: We can do this!

Fwd: We can do this! Hi all, I'm reaching out to some of our supporters to make sure that you saw the email Kim sent out yesterday. We are now in 2020, and I am counting on y'all to step up and help us win this race. Here's the link to donate: https://secure.actblue.com/…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 6:11 PM

We can do this!

We can do this! Friends, I have been overwhelmed with all the support we have received over the past few months - we are showing the GOP that SC-4 is not a seat that it can afford to take for granted. Meanwhile, William Timmons continues to take tens of thousands of dol…
  Kim · [email protected]
January 23, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Listening Session this Sunday!

Listening Session this Sunday! Friends, This Sunday, January 26th, I am holding a listening session with members of the service industry - that's anyone that works in Food & Bev, retail, hospitality, etc. I spent ye…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
January 22, 2020 at 6:41 PM

We've got work to do

We've got work to do Hi all,  I hope the new year has treated you well so far! We've been hard at work, engaging with voters and fighting for a brighter future for Upstate South Carolina.  Meanwhile, William Timmons h…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
January 16, 2020 at 6:28 PM

This Saturday

This Saturday Hi friends,  I am really excited to be speaking at the Greenville Women's March this Saturday! The rally is from 12pm to 3pm at One City Plaza - I hope to see y'all there. I want to see everybody rocking…
  Kim Nelson · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 11:40 PM

Tonight is a critical deadline for our campaign

Tonight is a critical deadline for our campaign Friends, I want to first give a huge thank you to everybody that has given to this campaign over the last 24 hours - we are SO close to hitting out goal for the quarter! I know you're getting a ton of these emails, so I'll…
  Will Donnellon · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 10:12 PM

Fwd: We're falling behind

Fwd: We're falling behind Hi all, I want to make sure you have a chance to see the email Kim sent out yesterday. We have just over 24 hours until our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline and we're still behind on our goal.  Click here to donate before tomorrow's deadline…