Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

April 17, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Our most ambitious plan yet

Michigan Democratic Party We can’t let a single Republican go unchallenged   Team: This week, Michigan Democrats took back control of the state legislature after Tuesday’s special elections.  This is proof that every single election is vital as we fight back against MAGA ext…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

April 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Exposing Republicans one lie at a time

Michigan Democratic Party We have Michigan Republicans right where we want them: playing defense as we hold them accountable.   Team: We have Michigan Republicans right where we want them: playing defense. Last week, Michigan Democrats were on the offense as we held extremis…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

April 12, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Are you surprised?

Michigan Democratic Party Trump overturned Roe. Now he’s trying to hide   Team — are you surprised Trump finally got the memo that his anti-abortion record is a losing issue for him in November?  Mere weeks ago, Trump was bragging that he alone was responsible for overturnin…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Abortion ban and what it means for Michigan

Michigan Democratic Party   Team,  We fought and worked hard to make sure reproductive rights are protected in Michigan’s Constitution. But that won’t stop Republicans from passing a national abortion ban and ripping away all of our progress. Republicans know that abortion …

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

April 7, 2024 at 7:34 PM

MDP Insider - April 2024

MI Dems Newsletter for April 2024  Greetings Michigan Democrats! I hope this message finds you well. On April 16, eligible voters will make their voices heard in the special general election for Michigan House Districts 13 and 25. These elections are not just about filling vacant seats; they are abo…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

April 5, 2024 at 3:20 PM

I’m tired of this

Michigan Democratic Party   Team, did you watch Trump’s speech in Grand Rapids this week? If you didn’t don’t worry — I’ll fill you in.  Trump is on the same bull sh*t he always is and exploited a tragedy to use his fear, lies, and hate to rally up his MAGA extremists this …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

April 2, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Trump is back in Michigan

Michigan Democratic Party   Trump is back in Michigan today, Team. The former president knows Michigan will decide the outcome of the presidential election this year. When Trump won Michigan in 2016, he won the White House. But when we stopped him in Michigan in 2020, we el…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

March 31, 2024 at 3:37 PM

About today’s deadline

Michigan Democratic Party   Team, I know you are likely hearing a lot about an “FEC end-of-quarter deadline” that is today at midnight, so I want to explain what this deadline is. Every month and quarter, the Michigan Democratic Party files an FEC report that shows the cash…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 4:30 PM

We can’t let Trump nominate another SCOTUS justice

Michigan Democratic Party   I'm worried, Team. This week, the conservative Supreme Court heard oral arguments over the abortion drug mifepristone. This is the first abortion-related hearing since SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade, and we are already living through the damaging …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

March 26, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Michigan Democrats sent IVF protections to the Governor’s desk last week

Michigan Democratic Party   Team — Michigan Democrats are proving once again exactly what real leadership looks like. After the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling on IVF, Michigan Democrats jumped into action and sent IVF and surrogacy protections to the Governor’s desk last we…

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  The Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Biden’s promise

Michigan Democratic Party   Team:  President Biden said it himself: If we reelect President Biden, secure our majority in the U.S. Senate, and take back the U.S. House, President Biden will make sure to restore the rights of Roe v. Wade once again. Together, we need to:…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

March 19, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Team: This is what is at stake

Michigan Democratic Party   Team: According to election experts, Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat is going to be a competitive race. We won’t know who will be on the ballot until August, but we do know one thing: reproductive freedom is at stake.  That’s right — every s…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Did you see this, Team?

Michigan Democratic Party   Team— did you see this bullsh*t? The Republican National Committee is suing Secretary Benson so they can purge voter rolls because they know they can’t win elections fair and square. The only way they can win is by suppressing Michigan voters…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

March 13, 2024 at 5:01 PM

IVF attacks aren’t new to Michigan

Michigan Democratic Party   Team, After the recent news of Alabama’s Supreme Court ruling that gave fertilized embryos the same rights as children, we are reminded of the extreme anti-choice views of Republicans in our own state. Mike Rogers, who is running to fill Mich…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

March 11, 2024 at 7:15 PM

Michigan Democrats are fighting to protect IVF

Michigan Democratic Party   Team: Michigan Democrats are standing up to fight to protect reproductive health care nationwide by introducing a bill in the U.S. House to protect the right to fertility treatment after the Supreme Court Ruling in Alabama. Michigan Democrats…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

March 8, 2024 at 4:30 PM

President Biden delivered last night

Michigan Democratic Party   Team,  In his powerful State of the Union address last night, President Biden made the choice clear. In November, we can elect a leader who is rebuilding our country, creating good-paying jobs, protecting our rights, and investing in our planet a…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 5:30 PM

The last time Trump will win in Michigan

Michigan Democratic Party   Team, the Michigan GOP awarded all 39 state delegates to Donald Trump at their convention on Saturday. The Republican Party’s presidential candidate won’t be formally nominated until July, but here are 3 things that became clear on Saturday: …

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

March 4, 2024 at 4:33 PM

MDP Insider - March 2024

MI Dems Newsletter for March 2024  Hello Michigan Dems! Heartfelt congratulations on the resounding success of the Michigan Presidential Primary! From canvassing neighborhoods to staffing polling locations, Michigan Democrats continue to show strength and resolve. I am incredibly proud to stand alon…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 6:02 PM

How we’ll reject Donald Trump in Michigan

Michigan Democratic Party   Team, The Michigan Democratic Party has an end-of-month fundraising deadline at midnight. Will you stand with Michigan Democrats and make a contribution before tonight’s deadline? Former president Donald Trump is one step closer to securing the G…

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  Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]

February 27, 2024 at 12:59 PM

TODAY is the Michigan Presidential Primary!

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend,  Today is the Presidential Primary Election in Michigan! “We finally have the rare and exceptionally important status of being an early primary state. Which is why on Feb. 27, I know that Michigan is going to make all of us proud.” – U.S.…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

February 22, 2024 at 3:55 PM

We need to keep Michigan blue in November

Michigan Democratic Party   Team, Over the weekend, Donald Trump made his 3rd visit to Michigan in the 2024 race. In 2020, he made more visits to Michigan than other states in the country and now he’s making efforts to do that again. Michigan is a critical battleground stat…

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  Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]

February 20, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Did you vote?

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, Michigan’s Presidential Primary Election ends in one week!  If you have already cast your ballot, please forward this email to 5 Michigan voters to help them make their voices heard. If you haven’t voted yet, don’t worry! There is still t…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

February 17, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Early Voting in Michigan starts TODAY

Michigan Democratic Party     CONTRIBUTE TAKE ACTION Paid for by the Michigan Democratic State Central Committee, 606 Townsend St., Lansing, MI 48933, www.michigandems.com. Not authorized by any federal candidate or candidate committee. This email…

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  Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]

February 16, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Early Voting starts TOMORROW!

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, Starting tomorrow, every Michigan voter will have access to at least 9 days of early voting. This is a new voting right that was created in 2022 with the passage of Prop 2 and is different from our state’s previous “no reason absentee” vo…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

February 15, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Quick heads up

Michigan Democratic Party   Quick heads up for you, Team. You’re going to hear a lot more from us about our fundraising goals and deadlines this year.  This election year is critical and the outcome will impact our nation for generations to come. We’re taking our job to hel…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Michigan Democrats, there’s still time to complete our 2024 survey

Michigan Democratic Party We want to hear from top MDP supporters as we prepare for the work ahead – Hello, Last week, we invited you to complete the Michigan Democratic Party 2024 Issue Survey. I noticed you haven’t finished submitting your survey response yet, but there’s…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

February 9, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Survey for Michigan Democrats ➡️

Michigan Democratic Party We want to hear from top MDP supporters as we prepare for the work ahead –     MDP ISSUES SURVEY MEMBER: Michigan Democrat, [email protected] STATUS: NOT STARTED Estimated time to complete:…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

February 6, 2024 at 3:16 PM

Election Day isn’t just a day now

Michigan Democratic Party   Team, Michigan is going to be a critical battleground state this year, and as Michiganders, we are going to hold the power to shape the future and narrative of our state and our nation. The stakes couldn’t be higher.  On one side of the ballot, w…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

February 5, 2024 at 5:26 PM

MDP Insider - February 2024

MI Dems Newsletter for February 2024  Dear Michigan Democrats!  As we approach the upcoming presidential primary, the power to shape the future and narrative of our nation lies in our hands. Michigan has always been a crucial battleground state, a place where the heartbeat of America and our issues …

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  Michigan Dems · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 3:46 PM

All 👀 are on Michigan

Michigan Democratic Party   Team: All eyes are on Michigan this year. The White House. Taking back the U.S. House. Saving the U.S. Senate. It’s all on the line in 2024, and Michigan is already one of the most critical battleground states of the year. National Republicans kn…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 6:31 PM

First deadline of 2024

Michigan Democratic Party     Team: Tomorrow is the Michigan Democratic Party’s first end-of-month fundraising deadline of this critical election year. Will you stand with Michigan Democrats and make a contribution before the deadline? We have our work cut out for us this y…

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  Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]

January 27, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Presidential Primary Election is ONE MONTH AWAY – do you have your plan?

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, now is the time to make your plan to vote in Michigan’s Presidential Primary Election! Michigan was chosen as an early nominating state in this year’s presidential primary election, making our voices stronger in the process. We need to turn…

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  Debbie Stabenow · [email protected]

January 26, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Standing up against Trump’s Abortion Ban

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, In 2022, Michigan voters passed Proposal 3, enshrining the right to reproductive freedom in our constitution.  The ballot initiative passed by 13 points because Michiganders understand that women have the right to make their own healthcare …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 26, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Governor Whitmer: Let’s keep rocking

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, Governor Whitmer delivered a powerful State of the State address this week where she celebrated the solutions Michigan Democrats have fought hard to pass that are making a real difference in people’s lives. Michigan Democrats are getting th…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 3:19 PM

Did you see Lavora’s email last week?

Michigan Democratic Party Friend: Did you see Lavora’s email last week announcing our ambitious statewide candidate recruitment initiative to make sure a Democrat is running in every single race this year? We are going to work to make sure no Republican goes unchallenged in…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 18, 2024 at 3:30 PM

President Biden: We cannot run the risk of Trump

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, This week, former president Donald Trump won the Iowa Caucus by a wide margin, proving the Republican Party has become the party of Trump and his MAGA agenda. We couldn’t agree more, which is why we need to put in the work right now to …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 15, 2024 at 3:30 PM

“The time is always right to do what is right”

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, Today, the world honors and remembers the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  His words and actions have influenced and inspired millions of activists nationwide for decades. One quote that stands out to Team MDP today is: “The …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 12, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Let’s challenge every single Michigan Republican

Michigan Democratic Party The Michigan Republican is in shambles, Friend. But let me make one thing very clear: Republicans will win if we let them go unchallenged in local races in November. It’s up to us to keep Michigan blue and the Michigan Democratic Party is ready to …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM

[WATCH NOW] I just called Washington Democratic Party Chair Conrad

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  I just got off the phone with Washington Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad ahead of tonight’s big game when the Michigan Wolverines will face the Washington Huskies in the 2024 NCAA College Football Championship. We might be on opposite s…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

January 7, 2024 at 6:51 PM

MDP Insider - January 2024

MI Dems Newsletter for January 2024  Happy New Year, Michigan Democrats!  I hope you are all inspired to get things done in 2024. Last year, we achieved so much - from safeguarding reproductive freedom to passing legislation that protects our environment – we made the lives of all Michiganders bette…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Read this before the ball drops tonight

Michigan Democratic Party Wow, it’s the last day of 2023, Friend, The Michigan Democratic Party has a critical FEC end-of-year fundraising deadline at 11:59 PM tonight and I hope you will stand with us by making a contribution before we close the books → secure.actblue.com/…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Tomorrow’s deadline

Michigan Democratic Party Team, I want to share 3 facts with you before we kick off 2024. First, the Michigan Republican Party is in shambles after they handed party leadership over to MAGA extremists. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the party more divided.  Second, Michigan D…

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  The Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM

We’re running out of time!

Michigan Democratic Party Team, the Michigan Democratic Party’s end-of-year FEC fundraising deadline is only a few days away. This is our last chance to raise the resources we need to start off 2024 strong so we have what it takes to help Michigan Democrats win up and down …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

December 20, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Can you take this short survey?

Michigan Democratic Party Team, What happens when you run a party platform centered on extremist views, personal self-interests, and zero respect for campaign finance laws? This: According to reports and several experts, the MIGOP is on “the brink of bankruptcy” and mo…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

December 17, 2023 at 3:31 PM

This will definitely happen in 2024 (election prediction)

Michigan Democratic Party I can’t believe that 2024 is just two weeks away, Team.  If you’re reading this email, you know that Michigan is one of the most important battleground states next year. Not only does the road to the White House run through Michigan, but we have an…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 3:02 PM

We can do this together, Team

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  2023 is coming to a close and we have so much to celebrate. Michigan Democrats worked incredibly hard this year to deliver their campaign promises. They passed landmark legislation that will keep money in the pockets of Michiganders, keep ou…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

December 13, 2023 at 6:37 PM

Reproductive freedom is still at risk in Michigan

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  Michigan Democrats fulfilled their campaign promises to protect reproductive freedom in Michigan this year. By passing landmark legislation during the most recent session, Michigan Democrats used their new majority to repeal the state’s extr…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

December 7, 2023 at 3:05 PM

FWD: They want to repeal the Affordable Care Act

Michigan Democratic Party Team: I want to make sure you saw Lavora’s email from earlier this week. Republicans are still trying to repeal the Affordable Care Act after the law has provided millions of Michiganders with healthcare coverage for more than a decade. There’s no …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 3:03 PM

They want to repeal the Affordable Care Act

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  For more than 13 years, the Affordable Care Act has helped millions of Americans obtain health care insurance coverage and keep more money in their pockets. Republicans have fought against the ACA every step of the way and after 13 years, ar…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

December 3, 2023 at 9:06 PM

MDP Insider - December 2023

MI Dems Newsletter for December 2023  Hello Michigan Dems,  I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. As we reflect on the accomplishments of 2023, I am thrilled to share the incredible legislative achievements that our collective efforts have brought to fruition. Together, we ha…

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