Susan Swecker · [email protected]

October 15, 2023 at 6:12 PM

A secret battlefield

With less than a month to go before the most important Virginia election in recent history, conservative extremists are waging hidden war on a secret battlefield.   Friend, With less than a month to go before the most important Virginia election in recent history, conservative extrem…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 4:15 PM

no regrets

With less than a month to go before Virginia’s upcoming election, we need to make sure we do absolutely everything in our power to avoid waking up on November 8th wishing we’d done more.   Friend, With less than a month to go before Virginia’s upcoming election, we need to make sure …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 8:40 PM

4 weeks

Virginia’s upcoming election is exactly 4 weeks from today, and right now we’re worried. With the absurd money that billionaire MAGA donors are dumping into Governor Youngkin’s PAC, Republican extremists are gaining ground. And we need to stop them before it’s too late!   Friend, Vir…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

October 8, 2023 at 5:48 PM

threat to national security

Last week the Washington Post reported that Governor Youngkin accepted a $2 million political donation from a donor with a multi-billion dollar stake in a company that he previously referred to as “a channel to the Chinese Communist Party” and a “threat to national security, the intelligence com…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 3:34 PM

yes, abortion is on the ballot...

We’re in the final stretch of election season, and we need to be doing more. MAGA extremists have made it crystal clear that if Republicans win in Virginia’s November election, they will make a 15 week abortion ban the law. Republican extremists are doing everything they can to take over the Vir…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

October 3, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Thank you all!!!

As we continue the final stretch towards Virginia’s election, we wanted to express how thankful we are for you all! We know that Virginia Democrats do best when we work together, and right now it feels like we’re on the winning team. Republican extremists are doing everything they can to take ov…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 2:32 PM

one vote

MAGA extremists failed to pass a Virginia abortion ban by just one vote. They want to take over Richmond and take away our rights. They’ve done it in every other southern state, and our Commonwealth is next if we don’t stop them.   Friend, MAGA extremists failed to pass a Virginia ab…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 3:35 PM

Republican extremists

We’re in a race to reach our end-of-quarter fundraising goal, and we need your help! Republican extremists are doing everything they can to take over the Virginia statehouse. They were just one vote away from passing a Virginia abortion ban, and if they succeed in November they won’t stop there.…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 3:12 PM

MAGA

We’re reaching out today because we’re scrambling to reach our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline.   Friend, We’re reaching out today because we’re scrambling to reach our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline.   Can you rush a donation right now and help?   Within just a few weeks t…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

September 25, 2023 at 5:36 PM

we have to

When MAGA Republicans took control of the VA House and Governorship in 2021, progress came to a halt. A small Democratic majority in the VA Senate became the ONLY thing protecting our commonwealth from an extremist GOP agenda. We are currently $8,470 away from our mid-September goal, can you ple…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 3:42 PM

We need $6,450

We’ll keep this short. With less than 7 weeks left before the Virginia Election, the DPVA is doing absolutely everything in our power to mobilize more Democrats. We’re investing resources as quickly as we raise them because we can’t afford not to.   Friend, We’ll keep this short. Wit…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

September 19, 2023 at 4:51 PM

building an army

With Virginia’s upcoming election just around the corner, it’s become clear just how important our on-the-ground efforts are. Youngkin says he needs to build an ‘army’ on the ground to defeat the Democrats. Which is exactly what the DPVA has been doing for months. Our on the ground army is growi…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 3:47 PM

when it matters

I’m emailing you today because the DPVA needs more resources as we head into the most important Virginia Election in recent history. We are currently $8,470 away from our mid-September goal, can you please donate today and help us?   Friend, I’m emailing you today because the DPVA ne…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 2:41 PM

8 weeks

We have just 8 weeks left until Election Day here in Virginia, and right now we need your help more than ever before. Our on the ground army is growing, our programs are working, our voter outreach and mobilization efforts are in full swing – and all of these things come with costs. Will you ple…

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  James Carville · [email protected]

September 10, 2023 at 6:03 PM

no regrets

Virginia is the ONLY southern state that has not banned or restricted abortion since the overturning of Roe despite the fact the Republicans are only 1 vote away in the State Senate from banning abortion   Friend, I know you get a lot of requests to donate this time of year. But let …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 3:45 PM

This is how we win

August’s end-of-month fundraising push is exactly how Virginia Democrats are going to win this November. The grassroots support we are seeing across the Commonwealth right now is exactly what we need to be successful.   Friend, August’s end-of-month fundraising push is exactly how Vi…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 2:24 PM

what’s at stake in Virginia

I’m reaching out today to ask for your help. We saw Ohio Democrats band together to stop legislation that would be devastating to reproductive freedom in their state. This November Virginia Democrats must do the same.   Friend, I’m reaching out today to ask for your help. We saw Ohio…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Fall is coming...

With leaves falling and temperatures dropping, it’s clear that September is just around the corner. That being said, we still haven’t met our August fundraising deadline. So we’re asking. Will you please donate today and help us reach our end-of-August goal? We have until midnight tomorrow.   …

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

August 27, 2023 at 5:28 PM

Abortion is on the ballot in VA

What this year’s Virginia elections are really about is abortion. DPVA Chairwoman Susan Swecker was just quoted in an article published by The New Republic stating that, “The Senate blue brick wall was the only thing that stopped us in the last two years from banning abortion in Virginia. We can…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 3:12 PM

how to stop Youngkin

With early voting less than a month away, this election is no longer something to think about in the future. It’s here. And if we don’t ramp up our efforts across the commonwealth, there is a real risk that Virginia’s future could be decided by a bunch of MAGA Republicans.   Friend, …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

August 22, 2023 at 2:58 PM

Voting starts in one month

If you’re as fired up about this election as we are, you’ll be thrilled to learn that early voting starts one month from today! It's no secret - this election is going to decide the fate of the ENTIRE Virginia Legislature, and that means that Virginia Democrats need to show up.   Fri…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 2:32 PM

our supporters

Something that we try to never take for granted at the DPVA is how incredible our supporters are. When we need help, you all show up. Whether it’s volunteering and knocking on doors, or something as simple as donating to one of our fundraising emails. Instead of focusing on making sure our child…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 3:48 PM

running out of time

We have less than three months before the fate of Virginia’s Legislature is decided. Which means we have less than three months to raise the resources we need for critical election infrastructure, and right now our August numbers are falling short! Instead of focusing on making sure our children…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

August 13, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Virginia Public Schools

The Commonwealth of Virginia boasts some of the best public schools in the nation, but if MAGA Republicans get their way that could all change. Instead of focusing on making sure our children have every resource available, the GOP is shrieking about which bathroom a trans kid can use. Instead of…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

August 9, 2023 at 6:27 PM

Ohio

As our nation grapples with the ramifications of the Supreme Court’s decision to end federal protection of reproductive freedom, we are witnessing in real time how voters are responding. Yesterday’s vote in Ohio was a HUGE win. Republicans were pushing legislation that would make it significantl…

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  Donna Brazile · [email protected]

August 6, 2023 at 6:48 PM

never before

I’m reaching out today asking you to join me in supporting the Democratic Party of Virginia. As a former chair of the DNC I’ve seen a lot, and never before have I seen the level of division and misinformation being perpetuated by our MAGA adversaries.   Friend, I’m reaching out today…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

August 3, 2023 at 7:37 PM

TBTL funded!!!

We’re thrilled to announce that because of all of your support, we’ve fully funded our Take Back The Legislature digital program. This is exactly what Virginia Democrats coming together looks like, and this is how we’re going to win back the legislature this November!   Friend, We’re…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 5:05 PM

We’re within reach!

Right now we’re within reach of fully funding our Take Back the Legislature program. If we can raise another $8,390 by midnight tonight, we’ll be there! Can you please make a donation today and join us? The ENTIRE Virginia legislature is up in the air this November. Regardless of which party tak…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

July 30, 2023 at 5:51 PM

We’re running out of time!

Funding our Take Back the Legislature program will be critical to our efforts to win back the majority this November. We had hoped to achieve this by the end of July but we’re running out of time fast. The ENTIRE Virginia legislature is up in the air this November. Regardless of which party take…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 2:52 PM

What AI is saying about our TBTL program

Technology is playing an increasing role in almost every aspect of life. We as an organization can choose to lean into that fact, or resist. Which is exactly why we created our Take Back the Legislature (TBTL) program. We’re using cutting edge technology to communicate with Virginia voters throu…

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  Ralph Northam · [email protected]

July 25, 2023 at 7:15 PM

The Democratic Party of Virginia needs our help!

It is with great urgency that I’m reaching out to you today. I know you remember the joy Virginia Democrats shared in 2019 when we won back the General Assembly for the first time in over twenty years.   Friend, It is with great urgency that I’m reaching out to you today. I know you…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 20, 2023 at 3:28 PM

Take Back the Legislature!

As we get closer and closer to Election Day, it’s becoming clear just how tight these races are going to be. A single Delegate seat could determine whether the Virginia Legislature is held by a Democratic majority or a Republican majority.   Friend, As we get closer and closer to Ele…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

July 16, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Why us?

I’m about to ask you to make a donation towards our mid-July fundraising goal, but first I’d like to explain why. The ENTIRE Virginia legislature is up in the air this November. Regardless of which party takes control, it will be by a razor thin margin. Which means we need to be as impactful and…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 2:23 PM

Let’s get with the program!

At the end of the day, control of the Virginia Legislature comes down to numbers. It has nothing to do with which races get the most press, or which races raise the most money.   Friend, I’m reaching out today to talk about our new TBTL program!   Our Take Back the Legislature (or TB…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 5:40 PM

we’re thrilled

We wanted to reach out to say a big THANK YOU for your response to our end-of-quarter fundraising efforts. The road to November is going to go by fast, and we know how important it is to have such dedicated Democratic supporters in our Commonwealth.   Friend, We wanted to reach out t…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 2:18 PM

BBQ Chicken

I’m sure you’re tired of receiving end-of-quarter fundraising emails, so today I’m sending you a step by step recipe for BBQ Chicken instead. If you’d like to donate, please click here.   Friend, I’m sure you’re tired of receiving end-of-quarter fundraising emails, so today I’m sendi…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Less than 48 hours

We are now just $2,880 away from our end-of-quarter goal, but we have less than 48 hours to reach it. Consistently meeting our fundraising goals is absolutely necessary for us to continue the work we do throughout Virginia – so I’m asking, can you help?   Friend, We are now just $2,8…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 3:28 PM

EOQ update

With the Primary and Blue Commonwealth Gala behind us, we must now shift all of our focus to winning in November. I’ve heard rumors of an unprecedented number of out-of-state GOP donors trying to sway the results in our Commonwealth, and it’s critical we do everything we can to prevent them.   …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 3:21 PM

Don’t forget to vote today!

Today is the Virginia Democratic Primary Election, and we wanted to make sure you had a plan to vote if you haven’t already. If you have any questions about where to vote, how to vote, or what type of ID you can use click here.   Friend, Today is the Virginia Democratic Primary Elect…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

June 16, 2023 at 3:41 PM

One week!

It’s almost here – the Blue Commonwealth Gala hosted by the DPVA is next Friday and we only have 50 seats left! If you haven’t already reserved a ticket, click here. We’ve put a lot of effort into making this an event that you don’t want to miss. After Tuesday’s Primary, this will be a great way…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Staying on track

The staff and I are working around the clock but we sure could use your help. Right now we’re $2,480 behind our mid-June goal, and we only have until midnight tonight to reach it! Can we count on your support?   Friend, The staff and I are working around the clock but we sure could …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 4:43 PM

It’s not too late!

With our Blue Commonwealth Gala just around the corner on June 23rd, we wanted to reach out and remind you that it’s not too late to reserve a ticket!   Friend, With our Blue Commonwealth Gala just around the corner on June 23rd, we wanted to reach out and remind you that it’s not to…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

June 8, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Gala speaker update!

June 23rd will be here before you know it, and we wanted to give you all an update on the Blue Commonwealth Gala speaker slate!   Friend, June 23rd will be here before you know it, and we wanted to give you all an update on the Blue Commonwealth Gala speaker slate! If you haven’t al…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

June 6, 2023 at 5:47 PM

Two Weeks!

This November we choose the fate of our Commonwealth, but first we must choose our candidates. We are now just two weeks away from the Democratic Primary on June 20th, and it’s absolutely critical that we show up and vote.   Friend, This November we choose the fate of our Commonweal…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 5:26 PM

one more nudge

We’re thrilled with the outpouring of support we’ve received headed towards our May fundraising deadline. This is what Virginia Democrats coming together looks like, and this is why we are going to win up and down the ticket this November.   Friend, We’re thrilled with the outpouring…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Everything we can

Simply put, we can’t afford to let Republicans win this November. We’ve fought too hard to allow our progress to be thrown out with the bathwater. I’m reaching out today hoping you will help the DPVA reach our May fundraising goal, because without your help we won’t succeed.   Friend…

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  Susan Swecker · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 5:26 PM

I’m worried

I’ll keep this incredibly short. I’m reaching out to ask for your help because I’m worried about our May fundraising numbers still. With all the incredible staff and programs we have at the DPVA, I cringe at the idea of having to make any cuts – and I cringe even more at the idea of Republicans …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

May 22, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Special Guest Congressman Thompson!

Mississippi Congressman Bennie G. Thompson will be joining us at our Blue Commonwealth Gala as a guest speaker next month!   Friend, Mississippi Congressman Bennie G. Thompson will be joining us at our Blue Commonwealth Gala as a guest speaker next month!      A longtime leader in D…

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

May 18, 2023 at 6:28 PM

BIG news!

We are thrilled to announce Paul Begala as a guest speaker at our Blue Commonwealth Gala next month!   Friend, We are thrilled to announce Paul Begala as a guest speaker at our Blue Commonwealth Gala next month!     Paul’s experience and credentials speak for themselves. From being …

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  Team DPVA · [email protected]

May 17, 2023 at 4:57 PM

building programs

When we email asking for resources, it’s because we need them. While top of the ticket candidates traditionally receive the most attention, we believe that every race from school board to city council is critical to shaping our Commonwealth’s future.   Friend, When we email asking fo…

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