Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 4:28 PM

We Need Your Support, John

Hi John,  I’m reaching out to you as we approach a critical juncture. In just a few hours, the first quarter will close, and the CT Dems are counting on your grassroots support to ensure we have the resources we need to defend our democracy.  The current administration has embarked on a path that…

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  MacKenzie Bailey · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Fwd: Our first quarterly deadline of 2025 is just days away

Hey John, I just wanted to make sure you saw this email!  We set a goal of 50 new monthly donors before our end-of-quarter deadline, and I’m so grateful to everyone who has already stepped up. Your support is what powers this movement and keeps Connecticut Democrats in the fight.  Every monthly dono…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

March 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Our Semi-Monthly Update

We've been fighting for Connecticut Dear John, With the news moving at a relentless pace, it’s harder than ever to cut through the noise. That’s why we’re rounding up the top headlines from the past few weeks to highlight how Connecticut Democrats are delivering results.  Senator Chris Murphy is …

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

March 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM

Our first quarterly deadline of 2025 is just days away

Help us reach our goals Dear John, If these first few months of a second Trump presidency have shown us anything, it’s that we need to be ready for whatever comes next. And Nutmeggers, you’ve stepped up. From packed town halls to protests, Connecticut Democrats are showing up and refusing to back …

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  Roberto Alves · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Making Universal Pre-K a Reality for Connecticut Families

HB 6867 is a game-changer for working families Dear John,  As a father of two young children, I know firsthand the critical importance of early childhood education. It lays the foundation for lifelong success, but too many families struggle to afford it. Your CT Democrats are leading the charge to…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

March 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM

Can’t rest? Neither can I

Make a difference in 2025 Dear John,  The damage from Trump’s dangerous agenda is unfolding before our eyes, and it’s hard to know what to do or where to start. I know I can’t rest these days, and if you can’t either, join us in engaging in some of these action items below. (And if you can rest, c…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

March 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM

St. Patrick’s Day

John,  St. Patrick’s Day is a time for traditions—wearing green, attending parades, and maybe hoping for a little bit of luck. But when it comes to protecting our democracy, we know luck isn’t enough but organizing is a start!  Connecticut has been a stronghold for Democratic values, but we can’t t…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

March 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM

Fighting for You: CT Democrats in Action

Lowering costs, strengthening education, and protecting our rights Hi John,  Despite the growing threats we face at the national level, Connecticut Democrats remain laser-focused on delivering real results for our communities here at home. We’re fighting for policies that lower costs, strengthen e…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

March 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Celebrating Women’s Leadership in Connecticut

Let’s honor the trailblazers who shaped our state Happy International Women’s Day, John!  Today, we celebrate the fearless women who have shaped our communities, our state, and our future. Here in Connecticut, women have long been at the forefront of progress, demanding justice, breaking barriers,…

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  Roberto Alves · [email protected]

March 1, 2025 at 1:52 AM

Another gift to Putin from Trump

Dear John,  Today, Trump and JD Vance subjected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to an egregious, unprovoked verbal ambush in the Oval Office, jeopardizing vital support for Ukraine and undermining our nation’s reputation on the global stage.  This fundamentally disrespectful attack on our …

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Legislative Session Update

What’s happening in Hartford… Hi John, The 2025 legislative session is underway, and your Democratic representatives are actively pursuing policies to enhance the well-being of all Connecticut residents. Here’s a look at a few Democratic priorities this session:Education Democratic leaders have de…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM

How CT Democrats are delivering for you

Hi John,  Across Connecticut, your Democratic leaders are leading the charge to protect fundamental rights, hold corporations accountable, and push back against MAGA extremism. As Republicans wage attacks on economic fairness, democracy, climate protection, and the most vulnerable people in America…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

February 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Great Leaders Start Here in Connecticut

From the Founding Fathers to today Hi John,  Did you know that Connecticut – the Constitution State – has played a key role in shaping American leadership? From the Founding Fathers to today, we’ve influenced those who lead with integrity, courage, and vision. That tradition is needed now more than …

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM

We’re in a committed relationship

(with Democracy!) Happy Valentine’s Day, John!  Today is about love - but with daily attacks on our democracy and freedoms, it is hard sometimes to stop and remember what true love is. Love is healthcare. Everyone deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare. Love is climate action.Leaving a be…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM

Black History Month

Hi John,  Every February, we take time to honor and celebrate the profound impact Black Americans have had in shaping our nation. This year's Black History Month theme, "African Americans and Labor," is a powerful reminder of the resilience, brilliance, and contributions of Black workers—especially…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM

The Results Are In!

Your priorities this legislative session Hi John,  A few weeks ago, we asked you to share your thoughts on the biggest challenges and opportunities ahead for Connecticut. Thank you for taking the time to fill out the survey, your input is shaping our work in 2025 and beyond.  Before we get to the re…

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  Roberto Alves · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Introducing myself

As CT Dem's new chair John,  I am honored to introduce myself as the new chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party.  I came to Danbury from Brazil when I was five years old, and I’ve seen firsthand the challenges and opportunities that come with starting a new life in this country. From being a memb…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 5:09 PM

Join the Immigrant Voters Caucus!

And check out our 9 other caucuses John,  America has always been a nation of immigrants. In Connecticut, one in four children has at least one immigrant parent, and immigrants comprise 16% of our state's residents. Immigrants have become valuable U.S. citizens, enriching our communities and contrib…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Our Special Elections

Your impact matters! John,  Next month, on February 25th, we are headed back to the voting booth for two special elections. This is our opportunity to demonstrate Democratic strength in Connecticut's first electoral challenge of the new Trump era.  The stakes have never been higher, further reinforc…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM

Trump’s budget cuts

Funding freeze threatens CT’s vital services Dear John,  The Trump Administration announced a shocking freeze on federal grants, programs, and loans, and the impacts are already being felt in Connecticut. From school meals for low-income children to housing support, and even crucial programs for vet…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

January 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM

The legacy we are fighting for

John,  Connecticut has long stood as a beacon of progressive values, championing equality and justice. On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as we reflect on the profound legacy of Dr. King, we also recognize Connecticut’s role in advancing the civil rights movement.  Nearly 15 years before the feder…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

January 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM

Mid-Month Update

Your CT Dems are making strides this legislative session Dear John,  Happy 2025! The legislative session is already underway, and Connecticut Democrats are hard at work.  Our leaders in Connecticut are focused on addressing the challenges and uncertainties our communities face, and advancing the pol…

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  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]

January 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Fwd: Do you have a minute?

John, I wanted to make sure you saw this survey.   With the legislative session less than a month away, your Democratic lawmakers are eager to hear what matters to you. Will you take 90 seconds to fill out our survey about what you want to see in the upcoming legislative session? Here is the link: h…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM

Celebrating our unsung heroes

John,  Every door knocked, every call made, every conversation that changed hearts and minds in 2024 – it all began with a volunteer choosing to show up.  As our party reflects on last year's victories, we've uncovered countless stories of extraordinary people who worked behind the scenes, never se…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

January 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Do you have a minute?

Tell your legislators what matters to you John,  Tomorrow, the proverbial sausage will be made as our legislators gather in Hartford to draft the bills that will shape Connecticut's future. These decisions will impact how we allocate resources, fund educational programs, and more—and we believe thes…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

January 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Our resolutions for 2025…

Let’s get to work! Happy New Year John!  We’ve officially turned the page on 2024, and we’re ready for a year of community building, local action, and lasting impact. Our resolution for the year is clear: fight against extremism, protect our rights, and create lasting progress for Connecticut.  Unli…

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  MacKenzie Bailey · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 2:58 PM

FWD: There’s one day left in 2024

John,  I just wanted to make sure you saw this email from Sarah yesterday about our year-end campaign. With only a few hours left in 2024, I wanted to send a final reminder to make your contribution before the clock runs out.  We are building the democratic infrastructure to withstand political head…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 7:17 PM

There’s one day left in 2024

Let's make it countJohn, With just one day left in 2024, we're asking for your support one last time this year to ensure we enter 2025 ready to tackle the challenges ahead.  Our work isn’t just about political strategy—it’s about protecting our rights to bodily autonomy, free speech, voting, and a c…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

December 25, 2024 at 11:14 PM

Happy Holidays

Wishing you a joyful dayHappy Holidays John! On this special day, as we celebrate both the first night of Hanukkah and Christmas, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you.  This rare overlap, which occurs only once every 20 years, is a beautiful reminder of the shared spirit that unites us. It al…

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  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]

December 24, 2024 at 12:30 AM

Our 2025 work begins now

Help us set the stage for successDear John,  As we approach the close of this year, we find ourselves reflecting on the challenges we’ve faced and the opportunities ahead. The issues confronting Connecticut and our nation in the coming year are going to demand bold action, strategic thinking, and an…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 6:49 PM

Despite uncertainty, CT is moving forward

Your leaders are preparing for the challenges ahead John,  As the conversation nationally swirls in speculation about what will happen under a second Trump presidency, Connecticut is moving forward. Our state leaders are taking bold, decisive action to safeguard the hard-fought rights now being thre…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

December 16, 2024 at 7:37 PM

Trump’s Cabinet: Elites, Not Experts

How local leaders can continue to move our country forwardJohn, We've arrived at a critical moment in American democracy. While Republicans try to transform our government into a playground for billionaires and special interests, Connecticut stands ready to show a better way forward. From unqualifie…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

December 12, 2024 at 11:37 PM

CT is the firewall

And we need your support! John,  The early indicators of a second Trump Administration suggest an even more destructive term than the first. But here in Connecticut, we've shown what's possible when we stand together in our fight for Connecticut’s working families.  Now more than ever, John, we need…

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  David Kostek · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 6:35 PM

Are you ready to get involved?

John,  We know the most meaningful change doesn't happen on national stages or in capital cities. It happens right in our own communities, through individuals who decide to stand up and take action.  In the aftermath of the election, many of us are seeking ways to channel our anger, disappointment,…

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  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 6:19 PM

Thank you

We reached our goal Hi John,  I want to extend my sincerest gratitude to everyone who contributed to our Giving Tuesday campaign. Thanks to dedicated supporters like you, we reached our $2,500 goal!  By supporting your Connecticut Democrats, you're helping us strengthen a political infrastructure th…

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  MacKenzie Bailey · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Fwd: It’s Giving Tuesday!

Hi John!  I wanted to make sure you saw Jimmy’s email earlier about Giving Tuesday and the important work your local cities and towns play in defending Connecticut values, especially with a second Trump administration looming.  We know that supporters like you will stand with us to resist the dange…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 2:17 PM

It’s Giving Tuesday!

We’ve got work to do - will you help us? John,   Today marks Giving Tuesday, a moment when communities come together to strengthen the causes we believe in.With the second Trump administration on the horizon, our work in Connecticut's cities and towns is more crucial than ever. Local government is o…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

November 28, 2024 at 1:16 PM

Giving Thanks

John,   As the bustle of the holiday season starts to pick up and our schedules become jam-packed with holiday shopping, family gatherings, and school performances, we always appreciate the pause of Thanksgiving for the opportunity to say thank you. This year, we are more grateful than ever to our …

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

November 26, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Giving Tuesday is Next Week

Help us get a head start John,   Giving Tuesday is just one week away! We know that there will be challenges ahead so in order to finish the year off strong for the CT Dems we have set a goal to raise $2,500. Our party is working hard to combat the MAGA movement on the state and local levels. It’s a…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

November 22, 2024 at 2:35 PM

All you accomplished

John,   We have been compiling our numbers from the election cycle and we are in awe of all we accomplished together for Connecticut. Your support made action possible in challenging districts and close races, getting out candidate information, knocking on doors, and reaching voters across the stat…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

November 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Connecticut’s New Abortion Hotline

Call for confidential care options Dear John,   We don’t know what the future holds in light of a second Trump administration, and while we are hoping for the best, we are preparing for any challenges ahead.Connecticut has long been a leader in reproductive rights, setting an example for the nation.…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

November 14, 2024 at 2:31 PM

A major win

Expanding Voting Rights in CT John,   As we continue to process the events of last week, it’s important to stay focused on what we were able to accomplish here in Connecticut. We have so much to be proud of, and we should take time to recognize the wins and progress we’ve made together this year. On…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

November 12, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Election Reflections

Wins, losses, and the way forward John,   How are you doing? I know it’s been a tough stretch in the aftermath of last week’s elections across the country. There’s no sugarcoating it, the Vice President and Democrats across the country underperformed significantly. And now, we all have some reflecti…

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  CT Democrats · [email protected]

November 11, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Happy Veterans Day

Thank you to our brave service members John,  Happy Veterans Day! Today we are honoring Connecticut’s proud military legacy, and extending our sincere gratitude for the many Nutmeggers who have served our nation in uniform.  The people of Connecticut have served in uniform from the founding of the …

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  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]

November 7, 2024 at 1:27 AM

My sincere thanks

John,  I know we are all processing the events of Election Day. There’s no sugarcoating what happened at the national level. While we grieve and take time for ourselves, know there is a community for you to provide support, warmth, and love.   Here at home, we kept CT blue. I want to extend my deep…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 4:37 PM

Polls are open!

Have you done your civic duty? John,  Election Day is finally here after a long and grueling year of campaigning, and we want to make sure your voice is heard. CT Democrats up and down the ballot are working hard to protect our freedoms, our climate, and our democracy.  We know it’s a familiar refra…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

November 2, 2024 at 3:01 PM

One final update from the trail

These last few days are critical John,  “Did you take advantage of early voting this year? Or are you still waiting to cast your ballot?”  This is the question I’ve been asking voters the last few days as I go out canvassing with dedicated volunteers getting out the vote for our Democratic candidate…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

October 31, 2024 at 6:01 PM

What’s scarier than Halloween?

A Trump victory Happy Halloween, John!  Typically, today is considered the scariest day of the year, but this year, there’s another day that could be even more horrifying if we don’t do everything in our power: Election Day.The most terrifying thing we can imagine is another Trump victory.  The poll…

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  Rep. Jim Himes · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 2:01 PM

We have ONE WEEK

Just one week left to get out the vote John -  We have just ONE WEEK LEFT to Election Day, and we want to make sure you have all the information you need to cast your ballot.  Here’s what you need to know:Early voting: Avoid any election day lines and vote when it’s most convenient for you. Click th…

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  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]

October 26, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Help us celebrate Adrienne and Sarah!

Join us in wishing them a happy birthday John,  Your CT Dems are celebrating two birthdays this week (three if you include Kamala Harris last Sunday!) – today is Vice Chair Adrienne Billings-Smith’s birthday and tomorrow is Executive Director Sarah Locke’s!  We couldn’t be more grateful for their st…

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