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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  Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz · [email protected]

October 21, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Early voting starts today!

Check one thing off your to-do list John,  Are you as excited as we are? Early voting officially starts today and we couldn’t be more excited to cast our ballots. You can be one of the first people in Connecticut history to do so!   Early voting is available from October 21st through November 3rd, g…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

October 20, 2024 at 2:51 PM

Join us in wishing Vice President Harris a happy birthday!

Give a gift in her honor today John,  Please join us in wishing Vice President Kamala Harris a happy birthday! In honor of this historic presidential run, and her birthday, will you contribute $10.20 to celebrate today to your CT Democrats? WISH VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS A HAPPY BIRTHDAY WITH A …

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

October 18, 2024 at 2:31 PM

There’s a MAJOR perk to voting early

Open this email for an insider pro tip John,  Are you receiving calls from candidates asking if you plan to vote this November? We know it can be a lot, especially as we get closer to election day, and get-out-the-vote efforts are in full force.  We have a pro tip: When you return your ballot early,…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

October 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Voting Questions? We've Got You Covered!

Get ready to vote with confidence John,  Early voting starts in just 5 days and as Connecticut voters head to the polls starting October 21, we want to make sure you have all the information you need.   Whether you’re registering to vote, voting early, or at the polls on Election Day, your vote is y…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

October 15, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Don’t miss our final training – Oct 19!

We’re getting out the vote in these last few weeks This is it, John!  I’m excited to invite you to our final CT Dems training this Saturday, October 19th at 9:00 AM. CT Dems October Training: Action Plan for the Closing Weeks Hosted by CT Dems Vice Chair Jimmy TickeySaturday, October 19, 20249:00 AM…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

October 12, 2024 at 10:31 PM

We need your help these final three weeks

Sign up to volunteer! Hi John!  One of my favorite things about working with the CT Democrats is going out on the weekend, knocking on doors, and talking with voters like you. There’s nothing quite like the energy and excitement of connecting with people face-to-face and sharing our vision for the f…

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  David Kostek · [email protected]

October 10, 2024 at 8:26 PM

RAPID RESPONSE

Help our team be ready for any “October Surprise” John,  We’ve all seen it happen. The polls are looking good, campaigns are running smoothly, and then comes the infamous “October Surprise.” You know, those unexpected news events or revelations that can dramatically affect the course of an election.…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

October 5, 2024 at 3:07 PM

One Month to Go

Let’s not wake up on November 6th with any regrets Are you ready, John? Thirty Days.30 days of door-knocking!30 days of texting!30 days of phone banking!30 days until we see all of your hard work come to fruition! As Connecticut voters head to the polls from the first day of voting, October 21, to t…

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  David Kostek · [email protected]

October 3, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Will You REACH Voters?

The tech to give us the edge and win John,   We are in the final stretch of the campaign, and we are upping our game! We are using a new tool to help grassroots volunteers like you maximize your effect on this election. We know there will be races decided by a few hundred (or a few dozen) votes, and…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

October 1, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Coach v. Couch

Gov. Walz and Sen. Vance debate tonight John,   Tonight’s much anticipated Vice Presidential debate is going to show two very different versions of a Midwestern vision for our country.  Will you be watching tonight? Show your support for Gov. Walz by making a contribution of $20.24 right now! SUPPOR…

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  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]

September 30, 2024 at 8:01 PM

We just need 100 people to make a difference

Can we count on you? John,  It’s the end of the quarter, and we have a real opportunity. The Harris/Walz campaign has infused our party with renewed energy and excitement. We need to channel all that enthusiasm into action, because keeping Connecticut blue is the key to winning back the House of Rep…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 6:24 PM

Did you see who's coming to Connecticut?

Join us for an evening with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison! Dear John,   Did you see our big announcement on Saturday? We’re excited to welcome DNC Chair Jaime Harrison to New Canaan on Thursday, October 3rd! Will you be there with us? Will we see you there?  Fundraiser with DNC Chair Jaime HarrisonFeatur…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 3:55 PM

Trump’s blueprint for a second term

Project 2025 is dangerous John,  We took a deep dive into Project 2025, the MAGA blueprint for the next Trump administration, and it is SCARY.  Trump might say he knows nothing about it, but nearly 150 of his former advisors contributed to its inception, and it mirrors his vulgar and violent campaig…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

September 23, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Dem Training: GOTV and Voter Protection

Join me Saturday! John,  I’m excited to invite you to the next CT Dems training on Saturday, September 28th at 9:00 AM ET, where we’ll be diving into voter protection efforts and how to develop and implement a successful GOTV strategy. CT Dems Training: Voter Protection & GOTV PlanningHosted by…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

September 22, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Your CT Dems Are All In for Kamala Harris

Our leaders are fired up for Harris John,  Are you as excited as we are to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to the White House? In less than 7 weeks, we get to cast our ballots in this historic election. Your Democratic federal delegation is feeling the same way we are: “Vice President Harris has sh…

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  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]

September 21, 2024 at 1:57 PM

JOIN US: An Evening with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison

It’s an event you don’t want to miss! Dear John,   It’s my pleasure to invite you to a fundraiser with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison on Tuesday, October 3rd, in New Canaan! Chair Harrison will share an update on the state of the 2024 election. We'll hear about national efforts to take back the House and …

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  Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 3:03 PM

It’s National Voter Registration Day!

Is your registration information current? Dear John,   Are you registered to vote? If not, today’s the perfect time because it’s National Voter Registration Day!   Maybe you are already registered, but need to update your address? It’s easy to do! Visit voterregistration.ct.gov to make sure your reg…

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  Rep. Jahana Hayes · [email protected]

September 16, 2024 at 8:34 PM

School is back in session!

Let’s support our students, parents, and teachers John,  School is back in session! As a former teacher, I know firsthand how exciting these first few weeks are.  I also recognize the needs of our public schools: from infrastructure improvements to classroom resources to teacher support, our schools…

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  Jimmy Tickey · [email protected]

September 14, 2024 at 4:37 PM

Help give Democratic candidates a 3%+ boost

Grassroots efforts make all the difference John,   I just wrapped up our morning canvassing to talk to voters about our Democratic candidates up and down the ballot. We are thankful to each and every one of you who have come out to door knock and mobilize for our candidates.   Our ability to organi…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 12:48 PM

Women's Leadership Brunch Special Guest Announcement!

We're thrilled to welcome Janée Woods Weber! John,  It's hard to believe, but the Ella T. Grasso Women's Leadership Brunch is just a few days away! We're excited to announce our special guest at this year's Brunch is Janée Woods Weber, Executive Director of She Leads Justice.  We're honored to ha…

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  Sarah Locke · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 11:16 PM

🚨Presidential Debate Tonight! 🚨

The Prosecutor vs. The Felon Dear John,  Vice President Kamala Harris will walk on the debate stage tonight to take on the twice-impeached, convicted felon leading the Republican Party. We know she’ll be demonstrating her prosecutorial skills, and you aren’t going to want to miss this. Democrats acr…

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  Adrienne Billings-Smith · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 8:25 PM

How you can help register voters in CT

Let’s drive turnout in 2024! We’re just one week out from National Voter Registration Day, John, and we're going to make 2024 the biggest year yet for registering new voters across Connecticut!  Research shows that in some areas of our state, over 50% of the population isn’t registered to vote! In a…

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  David Kostek · [email protected]

September 9, 2024 at 3:08 PM

Presidential Debate Watch Parties

Watching Kamala Harris take on Trump is better with friends! Dear John,  It’s time for another presidential debate - but this one is going to be a little different than the last.  After the electric DNC Convention in Chicago, the excitement around the Harris/Walz campaign is infectious! Democrats ac…

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  Nancy DiNardo · [email protected]

September 5, 2024 at 8:45 PM

ANNOUNCEMENT: Join me in celebrating this year's winners!

We're honored to recognize these eleven incredible women John,  I am thrilled to announce this year's slate of incredible women we're honored to recognized at the Ella T. Grasso Women's Leadership Brunch on September 15th. Please join me in congratulating these eleven women:  Ella T Grasso award:…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

September 2, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Happy Labor Day

Connecticut supports the labor movement Happy Labor Day, John!  We all know Connecticut’s history is long and storied, and our role at the forefront of the labor movement and workers rights is no different. And as you probably also know, we love sharing historic facts that define our state, with you…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

August 31, 2024 at 4:31 PM

ON SALE NOW: Women’s Leadership Brunch Tickets

Join us on September 15th! John,  Tickets are now available for the Ella T. Grasso Women’s Leadership Brunch! Will we see you on Sunday, September 15 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plansville at 11 am for this special celebration?Ella T. Grasso Women’s Leadership BrunchSunday, September 15 11:00 am ETAqu…

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  MacKenzie Bailey · [email protected]

August 29, 2024 at 3:51 PM

A request before Labor Day

We can’t fall behind now Hi John,  Before you head off for the Labor Day weekend, would you take two minutes to make a donation to your CT Dems?   We are $2,809 short of our monthly digital fundraising goal, and are hoping that you, as one of our strongest supporters, will step up today to help clos…

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  CT Dems · [email protected]

August 27, 2024 at 12:57 PM

SAVE THE DATE: Ella T. Grasso Women’s Leadership Brunch

Will we see you on September 15th? John,  The 2024 edition of the Ella T. Grasso Women’s Leadership Brunch is quickly approaching! Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 15th at 11 am ET at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville to honor Democratic women leaders in our state. Ella T. Grasso Women’s Le…

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