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  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 7:15 PM

re: the so-called "Election Integrity Rally"

I am disappointed and disturbed. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 10:02 PM

Personally asking John

My deadline is in 6 hours... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Rachel Dyer · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Your $3 powers this campaign

Here’s where your donation goes: ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
July 29, 2021 at 9:31 PM

In 7 Saturdays

There is so much at stake. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Team Hala · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Our deadline in 3 days

This email is short, but SO important. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Veronica Ingham · [email protected]
July 25, 2021 at 4:30 PM

re: 100 days until Election Day

I’m coming to you with an urgent update. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Angela Elder, Hala for Virginia · [email protected]
July 24, 2021 at 6:52 PM

REMINDER: Join Hala Ayala and Gerry Connolly TONIGHT at Ornery Beer!

Come grab a beer and meet Hala and Gerry in person John --  There's still time to RSVP and join us tonight for a happy hour reception honoring Delegate Hala Ayala, Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor, with special guest, Congressman Gerry Connolly. We will be at Ornery Beer in Old Town Fairfax sta…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
July 24, 2021 at 12:53 AM

I just finished a rally with President Biden!

I’m energized to finish strong, John. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 6:16 PM

This is deeply personal to me

We must fight for affordable health care. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 9:15 PM

I’m humbly asking

Please read this short message, John: ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  HalaForVirginia.com · [email protected]
July 19, 2021 at 11:05 PM

Three important things to know, John

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  Angela Elder, Hala for Virginia · [email protected]
July 18, 2021 at 12:00 AM

One week away: Join Hala Ayala and Gerry Connolly in Fairfax on Saturday, July 24!

Meet Hala and Gerry in person at Ornery Beer Company John --  Please join us for a happy hour reception honoring Delegate Hala Ayala, Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor, with special guest, Congressman Gerry Connolly. We will be in Old Town Fairfax next Saturday, July 24th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Asking John for $1

Let me explain why this is so important: ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Angela Elder, Hala for Virginia · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 1:41 PM

Join Gerry Connolly and Hala Ayala on July 24!

A happy hour reception in support of the Democratic Lt. Governor Nominee in Fairfax Hi there --  Please join us for a happy hour reception honoring Delegate Hala Ayala, Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor, with special guest, Congressman Gerry Connolly. We will be in Old Town Fairfax on Saturday, …
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 6:50 PM

This is a big deal

I’ll keep this one short, John. Our end-of-quarter deadline expires at midnight, and shortly after, our fundraising numbers will be made public for the first time since the primary election. It’s a big deal. So I’m humbly asking you to make a contribution of $10 — or more, or less! …
  Hala for Virginia · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 5:14 PM

Not so great

John — We have some not-so-great news to share with you. Our team just looked through the numbers and it’s clear we’re running the risk of missing our critical reporting deadline tomorrow night if donations don’t pick up. To be honest, this budget issue is coming at a bad time. Our …
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Personally asking

Hi John, I have a personal request: Will you chip in $3 or anything you can spare to help us reach our end-of-quarter goal this Wednesday? I’ll explain more in just a moment. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: …
  Veronica Ingham · [email protected]
June 27, 2021 at 1:00 PM

We’re falling behind

Hi John — I know it’s early, but I’ve been up for a while. Our first reporting deadline since we won the Democratic nomination expires this Wednesday at midnight. So I’ve been working around the clock (and drinking plenty of coffee) to make sure our numbers look as strong as possibl…
  Team Hala · [email protected]
June 26, 2021 at 2:52 PM

Some good news and bad news

Hey John, we have some good and bad news to share with you: The good news is that we’ve seen a ton of grassroots energy and support since Hala became the Democratic nominee. It’s clear folks are excited to make history by electing Virginia’s first woman of color to statewide office.…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 9:54 PM

Can I explain?

Hi John — In a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a contribution toward my campaign for Lt. Governor. But first, I hope you will give me a chance to explain why your support is so important. At the end of the month, we will close our books on our second quarter fundraising. The ne…
  Team Hala · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 7:48 PM

Help Hala make history this November

Hey John — Two weeks ago, Hala secured the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor. Now, we must build the resources to defeat our right-wing opponent and make history this November. Will you chip in to Hala’s historic campaign for Lt. Governor right now? Affordable health care, wome…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
June 18, 2021 at 4:12 PM

shortest email in your inbox

John — My name is Hala Ayala. I'm a Virginia delegate, a cyber-security expert, a single mom — and this November, I'll be the first woman of color elected to statewide office in Virginia. Please make a contribution of any amount to say you’re all in for our movement and help us make…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Medicaid saved my life

John — In a moment, I’m going to ask you to sign my petition demanding that the Commonwealth expand Medicaid. But first, I want to share a story with you. It’s long, but important — and I hope you will take the time to read it. I was 24 years old and working at a gas station when I …
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
June 14, 2021 at 9:48 PM

This will only take a minute (or two, tops!)

Hi John — One of the best parts about campaigning is getting to talk with folks from across the Commonwealth and hear their personal stories, concerns, and hopes for a better future. But all too often, what politicians hear in one ear goes right out the other, resulting in a governm…
  Team Hala · [email protected]
June 12, 2021 at 10:30 PM

Re: Winsome Sears

John, we need to talk about Hala’s new opponent. Last month, Virginia Republicans nominated radical, pro-Trump Winsome Sears as their candidate for Lt. Governor. If Sears wins in November, you can guarantee affordable health care, women's rights, voting protections, and so much more…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
June 10, 2021 at 7:32 PM

Will you become a founding donor of our campaign?

This Tuesday, we secured the Democratic nomination for Lt. Governor, John. We got one step closer to ending Virginia's 400-year history of never electing a woman to statewide office — and one step closer to ensuring working families like mine have a seat at the table, and a voice in…
  Team Hala · [email protected]
June 9, 2021 at 6:48 PM

Re: Last night

Hi John, did you see Hala’s message yesterday? Last night, Hala became the Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor. Will you rush a donation to help us capitalize on this momentum? You can pitch in below to support Hala’s historic campaign and then, keep reading for Hala’s message. If y…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
June 9, 2021 at 1:56 AM

We did it

John, we did it. Never in our 400 year history has Virginia elected a woman of color to statewide office — tonight, we’ve come that much closer. I am so proud to be your Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor. Before I go any further, I have to ask: Can I count on you to become …
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Election Day is finally here

Wow John, it’s hard to believe that Election Day is already here. For those of you who have already voted, thanks for making your voice heard. If you haven’t voted yet, there's still time! Make sure you’re in line at your polling location by 7 PM. And if you’re able, I hope you will…
  Hala for Virginia · [email protected]
June 7, 2021 at 4:11 PM

Tomorrow is Election Day

John — Tomorrow is Election Day, so this is an all-hands-on-deck situation for our campaign. We only have 24 hours left to reach undecided voters and get out the vote, so we are setting an emergency goal of raising $2,500 before polls close tomorrow at 7 PM. Please, rush $10 or more…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
June 6, 2021 at 7:23 PM

Midnight

Hi John — I just wanted to reach out one last time before our emergency weekend deadline expires at midnight. We’re still a little behind where we need to be — and with Election Day just two days away, that’s bad news for our campaign. John, we can’t afford to pull back on our resou…
  Team Hala · [email protected]
June 6, 2021 at 3:51 PM

2 days

John — We’re doing everything possible to get Hala’s message out with just 2 days (!) until the polls close in Virginia’s Democratic primary. Our team is working around the clock talking to voters, recruiting volunteers, knocking on doors, and making phone calls before Tuesday. We’r…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
June 5, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Finally

Hi John — it’s Hala. We’re kicking off our big weekend of action today to turn out the voters we need to win this primary on Tuesday. But here’s the bad news: Our field team is running out of funds and they need our help ASAP. If we can’t raise $5,000 this weekend, we’ll have to pul…
  Hala for Virginia · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 4:20 PM

45% of voters are still undecided

45% still undecided in Virginia’s Lt. Governor primary — Roanoke College Poll John — The race for Lt. Governor is wide open. According to a public poll released this morning, Hala Ayala is leading the field of candidates, but 45% of voters are still undecided. That could make or bre…
  Governor Ralph Northam · [email protected]
June 3, 2021 at 3:54 PM

Please join me in supporting Hala Ayala’s campaign for Lt. Governor

Hi John — Never in Virginia’s 400-year history have we had a woman elected as Lieutenant Governor. It’s time to change that by electing Hala Ayala. When Hala was elected to the House of Delegates in 2017, she got right to work. From introducing and ratifying the Equal Rights Amendme…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
June 2, 2021 at 5:03 PM

An explanation

John — In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a contribution toward my campaign for Lt. Governor. But first, I hope you will give me a chance to explain why this request is so important — especially today. I was 24 and working at a gas station when I found out I was pregnant…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
June 1, 2021 at 8:54 PM

This email is four sentences

Hey John, we are *literally* so close to catching up on our missed fundraising goal. If everyone reading this pitched in just $1, we would catch up in no time. Chip in right here to help us close the gap and win our historic campaign for Lt. Governor: If you've saved your payment in…
  Hala for Virginia · [email protected]
June 1, 2021 at 3:56 PM

Bad news

Bad news, John. We missed our end-of-month goal last night. With the primary just one week away, missing a deadline like this could cost us the election. That’s why we are extending our deadline until tonight at midnight. Will you rush a donation of just $5 to help us catch up on ou…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
May 31, 2021 at 7:32 PM

Humbly asking

Hi John, I wanted to reach out one last time before our final monthly fundraising deadline before the primary expires at midnight. Election Day is just eight days away. Eight days, folks. So if you’ve been waiting for the right time to jump in this race, this is it. Your support hel…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
May 31, 2021 at 3:45 PM

Memorial Day

John — Memorial Day holds a special meaning for me coming from a military family. Today, we honor the brave Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country and for our freedom. We owe an unpayable debt of gratitude to those who lost their lives fighting for us back home. A…
  Veronica Ingham · [email protected]
May 30, 2021 at 7:03 PM

Keeping this short

Hi John — Veronica here! I know it’s Sunday, so I’ll keep this short and let you get back to your weekend. Election Day is quickly approaching. That means everything we do in these final days will have a significant impact on the outcome of the election — and yes, that includes hitt…
  Team Hala · [email protected]
May 29, 2021 at 6:56 PM

no big deal

John — In just 10 days, Virginians will decide our Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor. So it’s no surprise Hala’s schedule has been jam-packed — from back-to-back Zoom calls, to speaking with voters across the state, to balancing her work as Chief Deputy Whip in the Virginia House …
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
May 27, 2021 at 7:14 PM

last time

Hi John, I just wanted to check in one last time before our critical reporting deadline expires at midnight. We need to raise another $2,492. With Election Day just 12 days away, these numbers will be the last snapshot voters get of our campaign before they head to the polls. We nee…
  Khadijah Naeem · [email protected]
May 27, 2021 at 2:10 PM

Budget issue

John, this isn’t the news I was hoping to share with you this morning. Our team just walked through the numbers and it’s clear we run the risk of missing our critical reporting deadline tonight — endangering our efforts to win the primary in just 12 days. I’ll be honest, this budget…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 5:13 PM

Can I explain?

John, in a moment I’m going to ask you to make a contribution toward our campaign for Lt. Governor. But first, I hope you will give me a chance to explain why this request is so important, especially today. Tomorrow night, we will close the books on our final public fundraising dead…
  Veronica Ingham · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 9:56 PM

short

Hi John, I don’t have a ton of time before diving back into debate prep with Hala, so I’ll keep this short. Tonight is the only Lt. Governor’s debate — I hope you’re as excited as I am to watch Hala share her bold ideas for the future of Virginia and make our case to undecided voter…
  Hala for Virginia · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 2:29 PM

The only way we’ll be able to pull this off in just two weeks is with grassroots support from folks like you.

Hey John — Election Day is only two weeks away! Hala’s been working around the clock to meet with voters and share her vision of a better, more inclusive Virginia where everyone has a seat at the table — along with her bold plan to get us there. But our team still has a lot of work …
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Enough

John, I’m not your typical politician. I’m the daughter of an immigrant, a single mother of two who survived on Medicaid and earned my college degree online while working a full-time job. I’m not running for money or fame or power. I’m running for Lt. Governor because I know my stor…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
May 22, 2021 at 6:26 PM

This email is four sentences

Hi John, I wanted to reach out one last time before our match opportunity expires at midnight — anything you can spare will be matched. With Election Day less than three weeks away, it’s impossible to overstate the difference your support will make for our campaign right now. So I’m…
  Hala Ayala · [email protected]
May 21, 2021 at 2:15 PM

The sky is *not* falling

Hi John — By now, I’m sure my team has reached out to share that every dollar we raise before midnight tomorrow will be matched — meaning your $5 becomes $10, $10 becomes $20, and so on. Look, I’m not here to fool you with fake goals or beg you to pitch in a donation ASAP because “t…