Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 8:04 PM

The mail is too slow. We need action.

  Earlier this month, Trump-appointed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy moved forward with a plan to intentionally and permanently slow down first-class mail services — a concerning move, to say the least. This has a huge impact on all of us, but it especially hurts those who rely …

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 5:42 PM

This will only take a minute, but is extremely helpful as we plan out the rest of the year.

  Once a quarter, my team sits down to discuss our priorities and strategy for the upcoming months, and we rely on outspoken supporters like yourself to let us know what matters to you and your community as we fight for progress in the Senate. This grassroots team is where our s…

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  Mark Kelly · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 3:35 PM

I remember

  Team, I’m about to ask you to split a contribution between my campaign and Senator Ben Ray Luján, but first, I want to share a story. I remember when I first launched my campaign for Senate more than 2 years ago. I wasn’t sure what to expect. One of my biggest concerns was whet…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 3:57 PM

Pass the Freedom to Vote Act!

  Today, I plan to cast a vote in the Senate as important as democracy itself. I am proud to support and will be voting in favor of the Freedom to Vote Act — because you deserve to have your voice heard, counted, and protected. The Freedom to Vote Act will expand access to the b…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

October 18, 2021 at 3:01 PM

The most effective way to support our work

  Folks, I’m about to ask you to make a monthly recurring contribution to help sustain our campaign. But first, I’d like to explain why your support is so important to our campaign. Last year, this team accomplished something that no one was expecting: We flipped the Senate, fina…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 4:14 PM

Running behind

  Folks, we need to explain something: Ben Ray has been busy working for the people of New Mexico, fighting Mitch McConnell and GOP obstruction at every turn, and passing historic bills that have already helped millions of people throughout the country. But unfortunately, we’re f…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 4:16 PM

climate emergency

  We are in the middle of a climate emergency. The increasing intensity of wildfires and other natural disasters in New Mexico and around the world is a clear sign that we need urgent climate action. And we need it now. But while Republicans in Congress are still debating the ve…

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  Michael Bennet · [email protected]

October 12, 2021 at 7:48 PM

It was an accident

  In a moment, I am going to ask you to split a contribution between my campaign for the U.S. Senate and that of Senator Ben Ray Luján. But first, can I explain something, folks? In 2009, I was appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate for Colorado. Polls pegged my name reco…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

October 11, 2021 at 4:08 PM

Honor Native communities

  Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, where we recognize the strength, vibrancy, and resiliency of all Native communities, including the 23 Tribal Nations and Pueblos in New Mexico. As we honor the culture of Native peoples in our communities, we must also acknowledge the history …

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

October 8, 2021 at 3:08 PM

Big Tech needs transparency

  Folks, Earlier this week at a committee hearing, Ben Ray questioned former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen, who revealed startling and concerning research that Facebook conducts internally and refuses to release to the public. This includes studies like how I…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Add your name: pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!

  Folks, It’s not a coincidence — Republican-controlled legislatures across the country are proposing and enacting new voter suppression laws after record-breaking turnout in 2020. The Brennan Center for Justice reports that so far this year, 19 states have enacted 33 laws that w…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

October 4, 2021 at 8:44 PM

Thank you

  Team, I wanted to let you know that thanks to a groundswell of grassroots support, we hit our fundraising goal ahead of the FEC end-of-quarter deadline. Once again, this team stepped up and helped us keep our campaign going, and that support is what powers my work in Washington…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 5:06 PM

hey team

  Hey team, I know we send a lot of emails, but I wanted to send one final message before our midnight FEC end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to contribute to the fight to protect and expand our Democratic majorities — now is the time…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 3:59 PM

It's a big week

  We’ll keep this quick. With just over a day to go before our end-of-quarter deadline, we need to pick up the pace to hit our fundraising goals. Ben Ray is working in Washington to deliver for New Mexico families and negotiating massively important legislation this week: from k…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Let me explain

  In just a moment, I am going to ask you to contribute before Thursday’s end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. I hope that you’ll let me explain why this request is so important. Democrats have been working day in and day out in Washington to address the greatest challenges brou…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

September 27, 2021 at 5:58 PM

Right around the corner

  Hi folks, Each quarter, our team sits down to map out our fundraising goals. These goals help fund our budget and power our efforts to work on behalf of people across New Mexico. At the end of the quarter, we report our fundraising numbers to the FEC and that information is the…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

September 24, 2021 at 4:12 PM

Update on immigration reform

  This past weekend, I sent you a message on our efforts to reform our broken immigration system, and I wanted to send a quick update on our work. In a late night ruling last Sunday, the Senate Parliamentarian blocked the inclusion of immigration in the Democrats' budget reconci…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Did you see yesterday's message from Ben Ray?

Hi, We wanted to make sure you saw yesterday’s message from Ben Ray about the Democratic budget plan to invest in working people everywhere. It may not seem like a lot, but when you chip in whatever you can to our campaign, you are joining a huge movement of everyday people who supp…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 2:20 PM

Dark money is drowning out the voices of ordinary Americans

  From enacting harsher voter ID requirements to purging hundreds of thousands of voters from voter rolls, Republicans — overwhelmingly funded by right-wing dark money groups — are doing everything they can to restrict the fundamental right to vote in states across the country. …

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

September 18, 2021 at 3:55 PM

Immigration reform is within our reach

  Immigrants are our friends, our neighbors, and our coworkers. They are first responders, doctors, nurses, teachers, military service members, and their presence in New Mexico and beyond enriches our lives for the better. But Republicans in Congress and legislatures across the …

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 6:53 PM

McConnell and the GOP are obstructing progress

  Hi team, I’m writing to ask if you can give a small donation to my campaign as we gear up for our crucial end-of-quarter FEC fundraising deadline. In Congress, Mitch McConnell and his right-wing allies are doing everything they can to block our progress toward creating an econo…

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  Mark Kelly · [email protected]

September 14, 2021 at 5:04 PM

Please give me a chance to explain

  Friends, In just a moment, I am going to ask you to split a contribution between my campaign for the U.S. Senate and Senator Ben Ray Luján. Please give me a chance to explain why this request — especially today — is so important. Here is the truth: When I launched our campaign …

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

September 13, 2021 at 5:06 PM

Can't fall behind now

  The Senate returns to Washington today, and Ben Ray is working tirelessly to build an America that works for everyone, including passing a historic infrastructure bill that will empower our economic recovery and support local jobs. Unfortunately, Republicans are doing everythi…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

September 10, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Re: Our mid-month goal

  I’ve been working hard with my fellow Senate Democrats over the past year to do right by New Mexico families and provide a just recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Will you chip in a small donation to help us meet our mid-month fundraising goal and continue to power our work?…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Unacceptable

  Last week, the Supreme Court allowed Texas to pass a law that would functionally ban abortion. It is a profoundly unconstitutional law and is the latest example of the continued effort from Republican-led states to undermine Roe v. Wade. I am deeply committed to protecting a w…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

September 6, 2021 at 1:33 PM

He was a union ironworker

  Hi there, Happy Labor Day! I hope you and your family are enjoying a well-deserved day of rest. If you’re spending the day as one of the millions of essential workers keeping our country running, thank you for your service. Growing up, I learned about the importance of worker p…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 2:59 PM

The Tribal Wildlife Corridors Act

  Every day I reflect on how grateful I am to represent the great state of New Mexico. We are lucky enough to be home to many diverse and unique species. Unfortunately, many animals are struggling more than ever due to a lack of adequate and equitable funding for wildlife conser…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

September 2, 2021 at 4:28 PM

It means a lot

  I wanted to send a short note to say thank you. Month after month, grassroots supporters like you have stepped up to help our campaign reach our fundraising goals. Even when the deck is stacked against us, donors, volunteers, and supporters have come through to level the playi…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 7:59 PM

One small request

  I’m sending one final email before tonight’s end-of-month fundraising deadline expires. Our team has been crunching the numbers, and it looks like we’re slightly behind on our goal with just a few hours to go. Last year, grassroots supporters were instrumental in helping our t…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

August 30, 2021 at 8:27 PM

re: Tomorrow

  As Ben Ray continues fighting in Washington to deliver critical relief for New Mexicans and families across our country, our team is preparing for our huge August fundraising deadline tomorrow night. It’s imperative that we hit our fundraising goal — falling behind could jeopa…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

August 25, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Sustaining our majority

  We must address the ongoing climate crisis. We’ve already started to experience the impact of the worsening climate crisis through record-high temperatures, drought, and a decrease to our overall precipitation levels. If we don’t act now, the situation will only get more dire, …

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Add your name to support NAVRA

  I believe that our democracy is strongest when every American has the ability to exercise their right to participate in the electoral process. As New Mexico’s Senator, I am honored every day to have the opportunity to fight for the diverse communities across our state and ensu…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

August 21, 2021 at 3:32 PM

Improving our infrastructure

  We need to repair our roads and highways. We must modernize our infrastructure and create new jobs and opportunities. That’s why I voted to pass the $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill that would benefit New Mexicans in every corner of the state. The ongoing pandemic has m…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 2:59 PM

re: midterm elections

  Since taking back control of Washington, Democrats have been hard at work delivering critical relief from COVID-19, putting money back into the pockets of hard-working Americans, and creating new jobs to get our economy back on track. To be honest, we still have a lot of work …

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 4:31 PM

re: student loan debt

  Earlier this month, the Biden administration announced that the moratorium on federal student loan payments would be extended again until January 31, 2022. This pause on student loan payments was originally intended to provide vital relief for Americans, including thousands of…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

August 13, 2021 at 4:18 PM

Halfway

  Here’s the bad news: We’re almost halfway through the month, but we’re not yet halfway to our August fundraising goal. Now, here’s the good news: Every time we’ve come close to falling short, this grassroots team has stepped up, chipped in, and made sure we were able to close …

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 5:01 PM

This is a brief message on where our fundraising is at. Please take a few moments to read it.

  We’ll be brief. We’re writing today to ask you to make a grassroots contribution to Ben Ray. Your donation goes directly towards powering our efforts to defend New Mexico’s Senate seats and elect Democrats across the country. If you’re ready to make the plunge, chip in here to …

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Investing in our children

  Let’s be clear: It’s time to invest in our children. One of the best ways we can support our kids is through critical investments in education at every level. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted what we already know — teachers play a vital role in the development of our child…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 3:18 PM

The Voting Rights Act

  Fifty-six years ago today, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law — expanding ballot access to millions in our underrepresented communities. The Voting Rights Act dramatically increased voter turnout and voter registration in cities and towns across America, particularly am…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Raphael needs our help

  I’m reaching out today because my friend Rev. Raphael Warnock is up for re-election in Georgia — and it’s going to be a tough battle to maintain this seat. Georgia Republicans have been working around the clock to restrict ballot access for voters across the state, even stoopi…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

August 2, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Grateful.

  Thank you. When you open these emails, sign on to support the important issues we’re fighting for, and chip in to fund our efforts to elect Democrats up and down the ballot, you’re making an incredible impact. I want you to know that the time you’ve put in to help out does not …

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 4:56 PM

We didn’t have much, but we had each other.

  I’m reaching out one last time because we are only a few short hours away from our July end-of-month fundraising goal. I never expected to run for Senate when I was growing up. My dad was a union ironworker and my mom retired from our public schools. We didn’t have much, but w…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 2:52 PM

electing more Democrats

  There are less than 48 hours until our July fundraising deadline, and we need to pick up the pace. Hitting tomorrow’s fundraising goal is crucial — it ensures that we have the necessary resources to combat inevitable Republican attacks against our campaign and Democrats everyw…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

July 28, 2021 at 5:30 PM

re: behind

  With just days to go before our critical July end-of-month fundraising deadline, it’s getting down to the wire. We’re slightly behind where we were hoping we’d be by now, so we’re reaching out to our top supporters with an important request: Can you chip in right now to help B…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 11:02 PM

re: recent emails

  I wanted to send along another email just in case you haven’t seen my recent emails. Our fundraising deadline is Saturday at midnight, and I would be so grateful if you could chip in a small donation before our deadline expires >> I am proud of the work I’ve been able to…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

July 26, 2021 at 3:56 PM

Fwd: Thank you for taking the time out of your weekend to read this email

Did you see Ben Ray’s email yesterday? We’re launching our urgent July end-of-month fundraising push, and we need all hands on deck to hit this goal before Saturday’s midnight deadline. Take a moment to read Ben Ray’s message below, and then — if you can — chip in $10 or more to kee…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

July 25, 2021 at 4:27 PM

Thank you for taking the time out of your weekend to read this email

  Bear with me — this is a longer email. You’ve stood by me and our campaign to move New Mexico forward in months past, and I’m reaching out today to ask for your support once again. Will you give me a chance to explain? Each month, our team sets concrete fundraising goals that o…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

July 23, 2021 at 5:11 PM

re: DACA

  For years, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — or DACA — has been a lifeline for thousands of young people to live and contribute to the only country they’ve ever called home. But last week, a Republican-appointed federal judge in Texas ruled that DACA was ill…

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  Ben Ray =?iso-8859-1?b?THVq4W4=?= · [email protected]

July 21, 2021 at 3:56 PM

Add your name: Protect voting rights

  Now more than ever, we must pass H.R. 1, the For the People Act, and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Last week, Democratic state lawmakers in Texas left the state to prevent their Republican colleagues from achieving a quorum to pass unprecedented voting restrict…

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  Mark Kelly · [email protected]

July 19, 2021 at 6:43 PM

humbly asking

  I have an important ask to make, and Ben Ray said I could reach out to you as one of his top supporters. I hope you’ll give me a minute to explain why this is so important. One Nation, a National Republican Super PAC, recently dropped another $1 MILLION on ads attacking me. It…

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