Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

November 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Let’s win this thing

Hi John,  Tuesday is Election Day, and the future of our towns is on the line.  Municipal elections don’t grab national headlines, but they matter most for our daily lives. This is our chance to elect Democrats who will deliver for Connecticut families, but we can’t do it without you.  Can you chip …

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

October 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM

MAGA’s tricks are no treat...

Happy Halloween, John! We love a good scare. Haunted houses, spooky movies, even the occasional jump scare? We’re here for it.   But the tricks we’re seeing from MAGA Republicans? That’s no treat. They’ve brought bad ideas back from the dead more times than Michael Myers, but unlike the Halloween f…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

October 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM

Don’t agonize…

organize!Hi John,  Over the past few weeks our team has been across Connecticut, and the conversations have been energizing. People are showing up because they care about our communities, and it gives me hope.  The momentum is visible on every doorstep and with every call. Democrats like you, John, …

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  Roberto Alves · [email protected]

October 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM

One week left

John, We’re just one week away from Election Day, and the polls are already open for early voting! You can find your local polling station and ballot information below. FIND THE INFO YOU NEED TO CAST YOUR BALLOT Local elections shape the decisions that hit closest to home. The people elected decide …

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

October 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM

Why wait?

Early voting starts todayHi John, Dropping in to remind you that in-person early voting starts today! You can cast your ballot in your local municipal election now through November 2nd, or head to the polls on Election Day, November 4th. You can check your voter registration or find your local polli…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

October 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM

The GOP is playing games with your health care

but CT Democrats aren’t backing downDear John,  It’s day 17 of the Republican shutdown, and I have to tell you, the consequences of this one are truly stark. If Republicans continue to refuse to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, premiums could more than double for people buying insurance on the …

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  Sarah Locke, CT Dems · [email protected]

October 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM

CT schools can’t afford this

Trump’s cuts are hurting our schoolsDear John,  It’s no secret that the Trump administration has made it its mission to dismantle the Department of Education, and with the school year in full swing, the full impact of these cuts is showing.  Yale has experienced major losses in critical research gra…

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  Sarah Locke, CT Dems · [email protected]

October 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM

Tickets on Sale for the John Bailey Dinner!

Reserve your seat todayDear John,  Tickets are on sale now for our annual John Bailey Dinner on Saturday, November 15th at the Hartford Convention Center.  This year’s event will feature Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear as our honored guest. The John Bailey Dinner is an annual celebration uniting our …

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  Jimmy Tickey, CT Dems · [email protected]

October 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM

Every corner of our state

Hi John,  Over the past few weeks, I’ve been on the road talking with voters across Connecticut. Everywhere I go, I’m struck by the enthusiasm in every corner of the state. From headquarter openings and canvassing in West Haven, New London, and New Britain to candidate meet and greets in Middletown,…

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  Roberto Alves, CT Dems · [email protected]

October 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM

We only have one month

Are you ready?John,  In exactly one month, on November 4th, voters across Connecticut will elect mayors, selectmen, town councils, and school boards. These are the people who directly control your property taxes, your kids' schools, and your community's future.  And the stakes couldn’t be higher.  W…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith, CT Dems · [email protected]

October 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Our fall colors are worth fighting for

John,  There is nothing quite like fall in Connecticut, is there? Maple leaves blazing along the trails, crisp air by the shoreline, harvest colors across hillsides. These moments remind us just what makes this place home.  My family and I love to drive around the state and take in the breathtaking …

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

October 1, 2025 at 4:14 PM

SAVE THE DATE: John Bailey Dinner with Governor Andy Beshear

Dear John,  We are excited to invite you to the annual John Bailey Dinner on Saturday, November 15th, at 6:00 pm at the Hartford Convention Center, featuring special guest Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. This dinner is Connecticut Democrats’ signature annual event, bringing together elected official…

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  Roberto Alves, CT Dems · [email protected]

September 30, 2025 at 12:09 PM

Fwd: It’s crunch time

John, I just wanted to make sure you saw Mackenzie’s email from last week. We’re up against a midnight deadline, and we need your support. As the mayor of Danbury, I know firsthand how our local leaders shape the issues that matter most in our everyday lives. From school funding to libraries, affor…

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  Mackenzie Bailey, CT Dems · [email protected]

September 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM

It’s crunch time

John,  We’re officially in crunch time with just over one month to the general elections. The primaries are behind us, and every volunteer hour and every dollar spent between now and Election Day will determine who leads our towns and cities in the coming years. Municipal elections are often decided…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith, CT Dems · [email protected]

September 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM

We only have one week…

Dear John,  Primary ballots have been cast, and now all eyes are on the general election this November. MAGA extremists aren’t just focused on Congress or the White House; they’re looking at our school boards, our town councils, and our mayoral races. That’s why these municipal elections matter so m…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

September 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Protecting your health, and your wealth

Dear John,  We are proud to report that Connecticut leadership is standing strong for our state.  On September 10th, there was an executive action to ensure every Connecticut resident who wants a Covid 19 vaccine can get one, without delay, and free of charge. While federal uncertainty has left fami…

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  Sarah Locke, CT Dems · [email protected]

September 17, 2025 at 8:05 PM

They want us divided. We know better.

John,  The story we are told every day is that America is hopelessly divided — that we are red or blue, rural or urban, one side or the other. But here’s the truth: there is no “other.” We are not strangers set against each other. We are neighbors, parents, workers, dreamers. We are human beings bou…

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  Jimmy Tickey, CT Dems · [email protected]

September 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Tales from the Trail

Hi John,  So often we focus on national politics, but it’s our local elections that have the greatest impact on our daily lives. They decide our local tax rates, how our towns grow and develop, the quality of our streets and sidewalks, the strength of our schools, and the protection of our open spa…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

September 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM

We carry the memory

John, Today, we remember September 11, 2001.  We remember the nearly 3,000 individuals who lost their lives in a cruel act of terrorism. The mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters who left for work that Tuesday morning, not knowing it would be their last.   We remember the families who carry these lo…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith, CT Dems · [email protected]

September 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM

There’s something left on your to-do list

Voting ends todayJohn, Today is primary election day, and if you haven’t had a chance to vote, now’s the time! Polls are open until 8 pm tonight. FIND YOUR POLLING LOCATION Today, we have the opportunity to choose who will represent our Democratic values against MAGA in November's municipal electio…

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  Jimmy Tickey, CT Dems · [email protected]

September 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM

TOMMOROW: Training & Roundtable with Young Dems

September Dem TrainingJohn,  We are heading into the heart of campaign season, with just two months to go until the general election. Every conversation you have between now and then makes an impact.  That’s why our next training session will be all about how to connect with voters and turn these co…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

September 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM

Early birds get the ballot!

Early voting starts todayDear John, Early voting for the Democratic primary begins today! You can cast your early vote today through Sunday, September 7th. There are Democratic primaries in Bloomfield, Chester, Hamden, New London, North Haven, Norwalk, and Stratford. There also primaries for distric…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith, CT Dems · [email protected]

September 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM

CT works because of you, John

Happy Labor Day Happy Labor Day, John!   Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, a time to celebrate with family and friends. But it is also a celebration of the working people who built this country and keep it running each and every day.  Generations of workers fought for the 40-hour work we…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

August 31, 2025 at 10:34 PM

We need your help John

Can you be the one to put us over the top?Dear John,  It’s the end of the month, which means we have a fundraising deadline tonight at midnight! Can you chip in to help us raise the funds we need?  We are building momentum for Connecticut’s upcoming municipal elections, and every dollar makes a diff…

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  Sarah Locke, CT Dems · [email protected]

August 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM

We need your help

Can you be the one to put us over the top?Dear John,  It’s the end of the month, which means we have a fundraising deadline tonight at midnight! Can you chip in to help us raise the funds we need?  We are building momentum for Connecticut’s upcoming municipal elections, and every dollar makes a diff…

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  Roberto Alves, CT Dems · [email protected]

August 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM

The Results Are In!

See what Democrats in our state care aboutDear John, Earlier this month, we asked you to share what’s most important to you. Thank you to every single one of you who took a moment to respond and let us know what you want to see from our state party. Here’s what we heard, loud and clear:Defending Dem…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith, CT Dems · [email protected]

August 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM

There are no off years

We’re gearing up for local electionsDear John,  Some people might call it on “off year” because it’s not a federal election year, but here in Connecticut, we’re gearing up for our municipal elections this November.  These local elections are the ones that decide who runs our schools, keeps our commu…

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  Sarah Locke, CT Dems · [email protected]

August 21, 2025 at 11:13 PM

Political Myth Busters

Think you can’t make a difference? Think again.John,  We've all heard them. The excuses that keep people on the sidelines while extremists organize and mobilize. These popular political myths convince Democrats to sit out elections and assume someone else will do the work.  Meanwhile, the GOP never …

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  MacKenzie Bailey, CT Dems · [email protected]

August 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM

FWD: What do we actually do at CT Dems?

Hi John, I wanted to forward this email to you again because we are just days away from hitting our mid-quarter fundraising goal. DON'T LET US FALL SHORT It’s easy to overlook the role of state parties, especially in an election off-year. But the truth is, a strong, well-organized state party is one…

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  Roberto Alves, CT Dems · [email protected]

August 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM

FWD: Have 3 minutes?

Hi John, I want to put this message from Jimmy at the top of your inbox.   Every year we ask supporters like you to weigh in on the issues that are top of mind. Your voice is an important part of shaping our work, and our platform.  Do you have 3 minutes to fill out this survey and help us out?  Th…

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  Roberto Alves, CT Dems · [email protected]

August 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM

What do we actually do at CT Dems?

John,  Have you ever wondered what exactly the CT Dems do? What’s the purpose of a state political party, and why does it matter?  Change doesn’t start in Washington. It begins in states like Connecticut, where a strong state party lays the groundwork for future wins, defends our progress, and ensur…

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  Sarah Locke, CT Dems · [email protected]

August 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM

CT Dems don’t take recess from responsibility

Your delegation in actionJohn,  August recess might be the longest congressional break of the year (and Speaker Mike Johnson made it an extra-long one this year), but your CT delegation must have missed the memo.  While we’re seeing GOP House members hitting the golf course or cruising around on the…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

August 7, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Texas Democrats are putting it all on the line

Help us support them!Dear John,  At 4:00pm on Sunday Afternoon, Texas Democrats hopped on a plane and fled their state to break quorum in order to stop Republicans from attempting to steal the 2026 midterm elections.  After Donald Trump demanded that Texas Republicans redraw their state maps to ensu…

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  Jimmy Tickey, CT Dems · [email protected]

August 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Have 3 minutes?

Share your thoughts with usJohn, As active Democrats in our state, we want to hear from you. What issues matter most, and what motivates you to participate with the CT Dems? Whether that’s forwarding an email, showing up to an event, or making a contribution, your opinion matters to us. Will you tak…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM

Connecticut Dems are standing up for emergency care rights

John,  On the very same day Trump rolled back federal protections on emergency care, Connecticut Democrats passed and Governor Lamont signed into law one of the strongest EMTALA protection bills in the country.  EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) is the federal law that requires hosp…

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  Sarah Locke, CT Dems · [email protected]

July 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM

What these 93 new laws mean for you

Lower bills. More child care. Stronger protections.Dear John,  Connecticut Dems are not playing defense. We’re making progress. With 93 new laws taking effect this month, our leaders are delivering real solutions to the challenges families face every day. And behind each of these laws is a real pers…

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  David Kostek, CT Dems · [email protected]

July 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM

Your Community. Your Candidates.

John,  When most people think about elections, they think of what’s happening in Congress or the White House. But the reality is that local elections matter just as much, if not more. These are the leaders who decide how our cities and towns run and make an impact on our day-to-day lives. This year,…

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  Roberto Alves, CT Dems · [email protected]

July 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Join us July 29th in Torrington for our next listening session!

I want to hear from youJohn,  We are headed to Torrington next Tuesday, July 29th, for the next stop on our statewide listening tour! Tuesday, July 29th at 6:30pmBad Dog Brewing Company in Torrington RSVP Across Connecticut, Democrats are gathering for our Statewide Listening Tour to talk about wha…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

July 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM

Connecticut leads on climate

John,  While Donald Trump was signing his nasty big “beautiful” bill, gutting clean energy investments, eliminating environmental tax credits, and weakening federal aid in the face of natural disasters, Connecticut is standing up.  In the face of record-breaking heat waves, rising sea levels, and de…

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  Jimmy Tickey, CT Dems · [email protected]

July 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM

Protest with purpose. Communicate with power.

Join us for a training on July 26 about taking actionJohn,  In moments like these, when our rights and freedoms are under attack, showing up matters. But how we show up, how we speak, how we organize, and how we protest matters even more. ATTEND OUR TRAINING That’s why I'm inviting you to join me on…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

July 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM

Women’s Leadership Brunch is this Sunday!

John,  We wanted to send one last reminder about our annual Ella T. Grasso Women’s Leadership Brunch, this Sunday, July 13th, at 10:00 am in Plantsville.   Ella T. Grasso Women’s Leadership BrunchAqua Turf in Plantsville Doors open at 10:00AM RSVP We’re honored to welcome Connecticut First Lady An…

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  Sarah Locke, CT Dems · [email protected]

July 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM

When Washington fails, Connecticut delivers

CT Democrats are protecting you from Trump’s budget bombJohn,  Trump’s so-called Big Beautiful Bill is nothing short of a disaster. It rips over a trillion dollars from essential programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and Pell Grants, jacks up energy costs, and dumps the burden onto states like Connecticut —…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

July 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM

Connecticut fired the first shot

Not in Lexington, but in the StatehouseJohn,  In 1775, Governor Jonathan Trumbull was supposed to serve the crown. Instead, he stood with the people of Connecticut and a year later became the only colonial governor to support the Declaration of Independence and choose America over England. George Wa…

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  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]

July 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM

A moment with Ella T. Grasso I’ll never forget

Join me July 13th for our Women’s Leadership BrunchDear John, Next Sunday’s Ella T. Grasso Women’s Leadership Brunch will be a special moment—not only for our party but also for me personally. This photo of me with Governor Ella T. Grasso captures an incredibly meaningful moment. Ella was the first…

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  MacKenzie Bailey, CT Dems · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM

Fwd: EOQ DEADLINE: Help us reach our goal

Hi John,  We’re so close! As of this afternoon, we’ve raised $3,365 toward our $5,000 end-of-quarter goal. That means we’re just $1,635 short with hours to go before the deadline.  Our quarterly fundraising goals are about making sure we have the resources to protect our progress, elect Democrats u…

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  Roberto Alves, CT Dems · [email protected]

June 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM

EOQ DEADLINE: Help us reach our goal

Connecticut delivers when Democrats leadHi John,  We’re proud to say that Connecticut proves that when Democrats are in charge, we deliver. And this quarter, we saw historic wins for our state, with Democrats passing a balanced budget that will expand free childcare, protect our climate, and support…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM

Join First Lady Annie Lamont at this year's Women’s Leadership Brunch

Join us July 13th!Dear John, We hope you can join us for the annual Ella T. Grasso Women’s Leadership Brunch, which will be held on Sunday, July 13th. Ella T. Grasso Women’s Leadership BrunchAqua Turf in Plantsville Doors open at 10:00AM RSVP Every year, we bring together community leaders, party …

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  Sarah Locke, CT Dems · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM

Delivering Results for Connecticut

Your Delegation at WorkJohn,  There is a LOT of noise in politics right now. Political stunts, shouting matches, and bad faith attacks. But here in Connecticut, our federal delegation is cutting through the chaos to deliver results for nutmeggers across the state.Here’s a round-up of what they’ve be…

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  Jimmy Tickey, CT Dems · [email protected]

June 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM

The organizing work we’re doing is what builds lasting change

John,  Here's what I know about the state of politics: the GOP is organized. They're funding local races. They're showing up to school board meetings and city council hearings. They understand that real power starts locally and builds up. But so do we. And the difference is we're not doing it for po…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

June 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM

Announcing Our 2025 Women’s Leadership Brunch Winners

Join us July 13 to honor this year’s inspiring award recipientsHi John,   We’re excited to invite you to the annual Ella T. Grasso Women’s Leadership Brunch on July 13th. This event is our annual opportunity to celebrate and recognize the inspiring Connecticut women who work tirelessly to make our P…

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