Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Sign Ben Ray’s get well card!

  Hi team, By now you may have heard the news that our boss, Ben Ray Luján, suffered from a stroke recently and has been recovering in the hospital. Yesterday, we got some great news that he is making significant progress and is being discharged to a rehabilitation program. He’s …

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

January 29, 2022 at 7:00 PM

The GOP is eager to undo our work

  In my first year as a Senator, I’ve worked with my Democratic colleagues to pass legislation that responds to the needs of New Mexicans and people across the country. We’ve been hard at work, and not only have Democrats helped the country recover from the damage of the Trump p…

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

January 29, 2022 at 12:37 AM

The Supreme Court

  Team, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced this week that he is retiring, and I’m grateful for his nearly three decades of fair and even-handed service on the Bench. It’s also a reminder how high the stakes were in 2020, and what we overcame together. Thanks to the vo…

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

January 26, 2022 at 5:28 PM

Mitch McConnell, Rick Scott, and the midterms

  Folks, One thing I’ve always liked about being a Democrat is that we don’t count on smear campaigns and misleading attack ads funded by right-wing mega donors that sow hatred and division. Instead, we win by coming together and building grassroots movements made up of real peop…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

January 24, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Fighting for reproductive freedom

  Last weekend marked the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that affirmed the constitutional right for abortion care for all women. But right now, reproductive rights are under threat. Ignoring nearly five decades of precedent, the Supreme Court has sig…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

January 22, 2022 at 6:07 PM

We're with Ben Ray

Hey team, Did you see what Ben Ray had to say after he gave a passionate defense of voting rights on the Senate floor? While the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act didn’t pass, we’re with Ben Ray — we can’t give into defeat. This fight will be long, but we’re not going anywhere unti…

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

January 19, 2022 at 11:45 PM

I just stepped off the Senate floor

  Team, I just stepped off the Senate floor, where I delivered a speech on voting rights pushing my colleagues to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act. Here’s the hard truth I spoke about: Republican senators are weaponizing the filibuster to stop us from passing critical …

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

January 15, 2022 at 7:00 PM

We're so close to our goal!

  Team, We just crunched the numbers, and with our first mid-month deadline of the midterm year coming up tonight at midnight, we’re so close to smashing our goal! No one is watching Senate Democrats’ fundraising goals closer than Mitch McConnell. That’s because he knows that if …

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

January 14, 2022 at 7:06 PM

Let me explain

  Team, My first fundraising deadline of the year is 24 hours away. In a minute I’m going to ask you to chip in to our campaign but first, let me explain why your support is so important: Now that we’re officially in an election year, it’s critical we hit every deadline so we can…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

January 13, 2022 at 9:40 PM

Ben Ray isn’t sitting this one out, and neither can we.

  Team — We’re reaching out because we’re up against our first fundraising deadline of the year in only two days — and unfortunately, our fundraising is off to a slow start. Ben Ray may not be on the ballot this election year, but he won’t be sitting this one out — and neither ca…

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

January 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM

“Democracy is not a state. It is an act.” – John Lewis

  John Lewis said it best — “Democracy is not a state. It is an act.” I think about those wise words often, but right now in Congress and across America, they ring more true than any other time I’ve been in Washington. In 2020, voters turned out in record numbers to reject the T…

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

January 8, 2022 at 6:18 PM

2022 Survey for [email protected]

  Folks, It’s a new year, so next week, my team will sit down to discuss our legislative priorities and strategy for the upcoming months. We rely on outspoken supporters just like you to let us know what matters to you and your community as we fight for progress in the Senate. Wi…

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

January 6, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Reflections on the one-year anniversary of January 6th:

  One year ago today, the January 6th riot at the Capitol shook the country — and our democracy — to its core. Just three days after being sworn into office as New Mexico’s newest Senator, and less than 24 hours after winning a Democratic majority in the Senate, a sitting presid…

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  Reverend Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

January 5, 2022 at 11:05 PM

1 year since my election in Georgia

  Friends: One year ago today, grassroots folks like you powered our historic victories in Georgia to take back the Senate for Democrats. Since then, we've taken huge strides to advance President Biden’s agenda, provide pandemic relief, kickstart our economy, and more. But our wo…

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

January 5, 2022 at 4:04 PM

NM-03 is on the GOP’s target list

I’m with Teresa all the way. Will you join me?   Before you elected me to the Senate, I proudly served New Mexico’s third district in the House of Representatives. My friend Teresa Leger Fernandez now holds that seat, and I’ve been grateful to have her by my side in Washington he…

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

January 3, 2022 at 7:01 PM

We did it!

  Happy New Year! Once again, this team stepped up and did the incredible: thanks to grassroots support from folks just like you, we surpassed our end-of-year goal! This team’s grassroots investment powers my work in Washington — delivering change and bringing progress to New Mex…

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

January 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM

one final email

  Hey folks, I’m willing to bet that your inbox is as full as mine right now, so I wanted to send just one final message before our midnight end-of-quarter fundraising deadline expires. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to join our fight to protect and expand our Democrat…

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

December 30, 2021 at 10:01 PM

one more day

  One more day, folks. I just looked at our ActBlue dashboard, and we are at risk of missing our fundraising deadline tomorrow night. I would really appreciate it if you could toss in a quick donation of any amount to help catch up: We cannot let Mitch McConnell and the Republica…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 7:01 PM

What does the FEC deadline *really* mean, anyway?

  Every three months, our team maps out our fundraising goals so that we can continue to focus our time and energy on doing the best we possibly can for New Mexico’s communities. At the end of the quarter, the Federal Election Commission reports our fundraising totals out to the…

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

December 28, 2021 at 11:08 PM

The final FEC fundraising deadline of the year.

  Folks, in just a moment, I am going to ask you to make a contribution ahead of our last FEC fundraising deadline of the year. But first, I want to explain the situation: I know you probably hear this all the time, but next year’s election is going to be one of the most importan…

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

December 23, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Inside: my favorite holiday recipe

  The holidays are a time to relax with loved ones, share stories, pass down traditions, and, of course, eat delicious food. One of my favorite things about the holidays are the smells that fill our kitchen like posole simmering on the stove, or biscochitos baking in the oven. I…

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

December 22, 2021 at 4:33 PM

Our power lies in the grassroots

  Friend, Our work has always been about the people, and Democrats in Congress are working hard to respond to the everyday problems that impact communities across New Mexico and the country. But we’re facing a big problem going into 2022. Mitch McConnell has raised over $76 milli…

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  Mark Kelly · [email protected]

December 20, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Please give me a chance to explain

  Team, In just a moment, I am going to ask you to split a contribution between my re-election campaign and Ben Ray Luján’s. Please give me a chance to explain why this request — especially today — is so important. Here is the truth: At midnight on December 31st, we close the boo…

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

December 18, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Stopping Spanish-language misinformation on social media

  Social media companies have made some progress in stopping the spread of harmful misinformation and disinformation on their platforms. But little to nothing has been done to tackle misinformation in languages other than English, and that’s allowing pernicious lies about everyt…

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  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 7:54 PM

The first

  Friends, When I was growing up, I never could have imagined I’d become the first Latina ever elected to the Senate. My parents taught me that I could accomplish anything with hard work, honesty, and respect for others. I took that lesson and dedicated my life to public service…

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

December 15, 2021 at 6:46 PM

Hours away

  Friend, Representing the people of New Mexico is one of the greatest privileges of my life. Ever since I decided to run for public office, I committed to fighting for the best interests of my constituents — no matter the cost. It’s why I don’t accept contributions from corporat…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 11:30 PM

Our final mid-month deadline of the year

  Folks — We just ran the numbers for this month — and if we’re being honest, donations are slowing down to a trickle. That’s why we set a goal of raising $5,000, through emails just like this one, by tomorrow at midnight. Our final mid-month deadline of the year is less than 48 …

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  Michael Bennet · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 9:14 PM

the sky is *not* falling

  Hi there, folks, I’m reaching out today because our race just got moved closer to being a toss-up. Ben Ray suggested I shoot you a note because this race is even less secure than we originally thought. Look, we never thought this was going to be an easy race. But, with our Repu…

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

December 8, 2021 at 10:00 PM

The DOJ is suing Texas over unfair maps.

  On Monday, the Justice Department sued Texas over the state’s proposed redistricting maps, in part because it “denies Black and Latino voters the equal opportunity to participate in the election process.” It’s not a coincidence that Republican-controlled legislatures across th…

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  Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

December 6, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Worried we could be outspent

  Folks, I have an urgent update and I wanted you to hear it from me directly. GOP super PACs have MASSIVELY outspent us on the airwaves with attack ad campaigns – and now, polling shows our race as a “Toss-Up” between myself and Donald Trump’s hand-picked candidate. Experts at P…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

December 4, 2021 at 4:01 PM

quick update

  We know you’re out enjoying your Saturday, so we’ll keep this quick. Ben Ray is working nonstop to deliver for New Mexico families and has a lot to accomplish this month — from this week’s vote to keep the government funded, to passing immigration reform, creating clean energy…

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

December 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM

re: SCOTUS and abortion rights

  Before we get into yesterday’s hearing in the Supreme Court, we wanted to say thank you for helping us hit our November goal! With a huge month ahead in the Senate, you’ve given us the resources to hit the ground running, and that work continues right now. Yesterday morning, t…

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  Michael Bennet · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 11:08 PM

Tonight's big deadline

  Folks, In just a minute, I will ask you to split a contribution between my re-election campaign and my friend, Senator Ben Ray Luján, to help us protect the Senate majority. But first, I’d like to explain why your support is so important — especially now. You might be surprised…

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

November 29, 2021 at 8:55 PM

Our November deadline is approaching

  I’m so proud of this movement that we’ve built. In 2020, voters helped us win our race in New Mexico, take back the White House, flip the Senate, and hold the House. Despite Republican obstruction at every turn, we’ve been able to pass legislation that responds to your concern…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

November 27, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Next week’s deadline

  Team, Ben Ray is working hard to respond to the everyday challenges the people of New Mexico face — like bringing in billions to help fix our roads and bridges, in addition to doing everything he can to protect our Democratic majority in the Senate. But we're facing an end-of-m…

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

November 25, 2021 at 9:00 PM

What I’m thankful for today

  Hi there, I know you’re about to sit down with family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner, but before you do, I wanted to share my thoughts on today. In New Mexico, we have a lot to be thankful for — from the sweeping majesty of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, to the ri…

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

November 23, 2021 at 7:22 PM

Michelle Lujan Grisham

  Michelle Lujan Grisham has been a champion for our beautiful state: working to preserve our sacred lands and our air and water, fighting for workers by bringing good paying jobs to our state, and investing in our future by supporting our public schools. On top of that, she led…

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

November 19, 2021 at 3:45 PM

BREAKING: Build Back Better passes the House!

  Folks, Some breaking news for your Friday: the House passed the Build Back Better Act! This is what progress looks like: Extending the Child Tax Credit. Free universal pre-K. Lower prescription drug costs. Strengthening agricultural and farm resilience against climate change. M…

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

November 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM

The infrastructure bill, and what’s next

  On Monday, I watched proudly as President Biden signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. It’s a huge step towards a brighter future for New Mexicans — it invests in cleaner air and water, creates access to affordable internet, supports minority-ow…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

November 15, 2021 at 9:21 PM

We're still a bit short

  Team, We’re reaching out today because we’re running up against a mid-quarter fundraising deadline, and fundraising has slowed down over the month. Ben Ray is hard at work fighting for families and workers across the country, and it’s our job to make sure he has the resources …

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  Mark Kelly · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 6:43 PM

A humble request

  Friends, In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a split contribution to my re-election campaign and my colleague Ben Ray Luján. Please give me a chance to explain why this request — especially today — is so important. Here’s the truth: We’re just under one year out from…

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

November 11, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Build Back Better for our Veterans

  Happy Veterans Day! Service members and their families risked everything for our freedom. It’s our job to keep our promises to them when they return home. But despite reforms and new investments, veterans still face unacceptable delays when seeking treatment and medical care at…

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

November 8, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Midterm elections start now

  In August, I voted for the most significant investment in our nation’s infrastructure in generations in the bipartisan infrastructure bill. On Friday, the House of Representatives voted to send it to President Biden’s desk to become law. That is real progress on our agenda tha…

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  Sen. Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 7:13 PM

We just got downgraded

  Folks — Georgia is ground zero for our fight to keep the Senate blue, so I need you to read this critical update about where things stand: FIRST: Our people-powered movement defied the polls and pundits by turning out in historic numbers to flip Georgia and the Senate for Democ…

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

November 2, 2021 at 5:08 PM

Thank you

  Folks, I have some great news to share — we hit our October fundraising goal! Time and again, folks like you have come through for our campaign in the most critical moments by stepping up and chipping in what you can, when you can. That’s exactly what we needed to catch up to a…

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

October 31, 2021 at 6:57 PM

Please let me explain why just $3 helps our campaign

  I’m about to ask you for $3 to support our campaign and defend the Senate for Democrats. Here's why: In just a few hours, we will close the books on our end-of-month fundraising deadline — and in the Senate, we’re closer than ever to passing the President's Build Back Better a…

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  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]

October 30, 2021 at 3:12 PM

URGENT POLL: I'm losing by 2 points!

  Folks, I wish I was reaching out with good news, but a new poll shows me losing by 2 points to my Trump-endorsed opponent — and CNN is calling me one of the most vulnerable senators in the nation. GOP outside groups have already spent over $2 million to flip this seat – and The…

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  Ben Ray · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 6:03 PM

I know we can catch up, but it's going to be close.

  With two days to go until our October fundraising deadline passes, we’re short of where we need to be to hit our goal for the month. Every time someone like you gives — no matter how big or small — it powers our work to keep the Senate blue, and continues our momentum so we ca…

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  Team Ben Ray · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 5:03 PM

Sunday’s fundraising deadline

  Folks, Ben Ray would be grateful if you could give a small donation to our campaign before Sunday’s end-of-month fundraising deadline. McConnell only needs to win one seat to retake Senate control for the GOP, and he’s not wasting any time. Neither can we. Click below to make a…

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

October 27, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Republicans' best shot at picking up a big win in 2021

  Right now, Terry McAuliffe’s campaign for Governor of Virginia is the most competitive race of 2021. But with less than a week to go before election day in Virginia, recent polls are showing a statistical TIE between him and his opponent, and it’s Donald Trump and the Republic…

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