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  Curtis Hertel, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
April 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM

While John James hides, we show up.

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, This weekend, Michigan Democrats held a People’s Town Hall in Warren to do what Michigan Republicans won’t: listen.   Senator Chris Murphy, Congressman Maxwell Frost, Attorney General Dana Nessel, and I stood alongside Michiganders in…
  Curtis Hertel, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Tonight is our most important deadline yet

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, At midnight tonight, we close the books on our first FEC end-of-quarter deadline of 2025. This deadline matters because everything is on the line in 2026: An open U.S. Senate seat and critical U.S. House races that could determine contro…
  Ben Wikler (via WisDems) · [email protected]
March 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM

April 1 is less than a week away.

Michigan Democratic Party   Hello, Friend. It's Ben. I spent this last weekend knocking on doors for Judge Susan Crawford for Supreme Court, Jill Underly for State Superintendent for Public Instruction, and all the great Wisconsin Dems running in an election that is 5 days …
  Curtis Hertel, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 26, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Michigan is the battleground. The stakes couldn’t be higher.

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, Michigan is ground zero for the 2026 elections. With an open U.S. Senate seat and an open Governor’s race, all eyes are on Michigan. The path to keeping Democratic leadership in Washington and Lansing runs straight through our state — and…
  Curtis Hertel, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Candidate recruitment starts NOW — are you in?

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, Republicans have gotten away with too much in Michigan. For too long, they’ve run uncontested in local elections, holding seats unopposed and making decisions that hurt working families without fear of accountability. That ends now. The M…
  Curtis Hertel, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Huizenga won’t listen. Let’s replace him.

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, Bill Huizenga proved once again that he’s not listening to the people he was elected to serve in Congress. At a recent town hall, Michiganders showed up with real concerns, from the future of Medicaid funding to government overreach. They…
  Curtis Hertel, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Did you see this, Team?

Michigan Democratic Party   Did you see this, Team? Republican House Reps have been hiding from hundreds of their constituents across Michigan who are protesting at their offices and town halls in response to Trump and Musk’s dangerous agenda. The GOP plans to cut impor…
  Curtis Hertel, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Survey for Michigan Democrats ➡️

Michigan Democratic Party   Team, As the new Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, it’s important to me that I hear from YOU and what priorities you want us to focus on as we work together this year to prepare for the 2026 elections. Michigan plays a vital role in standin…
  Elissa Slotkin · [email protected]
March 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM

My response to Trump’s speech

Michigan Democratic Party This week I gave the official response to Trump’s speech - here's what I said.   Hi everyone. Senator Elissa Slotkin here. This week I gave the official response to President Trump’s Joint Address. I hope you had a chance to watch. Since I’m a s…
  Kristen McDonald Rivet · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM

I’m on the list, Friend.

Michigan Democratic Party   Hi Friend, It's Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet, Democrat representing MI-08.  This morning, The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced their 2026 "Frontline" Democrats. These are the members considered to be most a…
  Curtis Hertel, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM

I’ll say what Trump was too scared to say last night

Michigan Democratic Party Trump gave his first campaign speech (I mean joint address…) at his Washington D.C. rally (I mean Congress…) and it was riddled with lies   Friend, last night, Trump gave his first campaign speech (I mean joint address…) at his Washington D.C. rally…
  Curtis Hertel, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Open this before Trump’s Joint Address tonight

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, Tonight, Donald Trump will give his address to a joint session of Congress for the first time in five years. This Joint Address will no doubt be filled with lies, attacks, and attempts to make the Trump administration look “successful” as…
  Curtis Hertel, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Open this before Trump’s Joint Address tonight

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, Tonight, Donald Trump will give his address to a joint session of Congress for the first time in five years. This Joint Address will no doubt be filled with lies, attacks, and attempts to make the Trump administration look “successful” as…
  Curtis Hertel, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Trump’s latest billionaire cash grab was passed by House Republicans

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, This week, the entire Michigan GOP delegation in the U.S. House voted yes on their disastrous, Trump-endorsed budget reconciliation bill with deep spending cuts that could potentially cut $800 billion from Medicaid. This would be the larg…
  Curtis Hertel, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM

I’m fired up! Let’s get to work.

Michigan Democratic Party   Hello Friend, If this is the first time you are hearing from me, please let me introduce myself. I’m Curtis Hertel, former state senator and now, the new Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. I am so grateful for Lavora Barnes’ years of ded…
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
February 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM

I’m passing the torch to the MDP’s new Chair, Curtis Hertel

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, Over the weekend, Michigan Democrats gathered at the Spring State Convention to elect new leadership to the Michigan Democratic Party. I am thrilled that the party voted to elect Curtis Hertel as Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. Cu…
  Christy Jensen, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
February 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM

One month of all the crazy sh*t Trump and Musk have done

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, Since we’re officially one month into Donald Trump’s presidency, here’s a round-up of some of the crazy sh*t he and Elon Musk have done: Fired of thousands of federal employees and made major funding cuts to federal agencies Signed an ex…
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
February 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM

What the open Senate seat means for Michigan Dems

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, I’m reaching out with a pivotal opportunity we have in Michigan that I need your help with. But before I ask you to make a contribution, I want to explain. As I’m sure you know, Senator Gary Peters announced he is not running for reelecti…
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
February 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM

How Trump’s tariff plan will affect Michigan’s economy

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, Under Democratic control, the state of Michigan’s economy has flourished.  Michigan’s economy is growing faster than expected thanks to the leadership of Michigan Democrats, who held control of the state legislature for two years and pass…
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
February 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM

February is Black History Month

Michigan Democratic Party   It’s Black History Month, Friend. It’s more important now than ever before to take time to recognize the incredible contributions Black Americans have made throughout our history and reflect our ongoing struggle for racial justice. Right now, Tru…
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
February 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Democrats vs. Trump

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is working to lower the costs for Michiganders while simultaneously protecting existing programs that benefit middle-class families. Her recent budget proposal includes increased spending on education, electric v…
  Christy Jensen, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
February 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Hold the line

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend — the attempted coup that is happening in the federal government right now is unprecedented and unconstitutional. Trump and his unelected billionaire buddies are attempting to destroy America from within and are wreaking havoc and chaos in…
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
January 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Your support today is critical

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, this week, Senator Gary Peters announced that after 35 years of dedicated public service, he will not be seeking reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026. We are grateful for all he’s accomplished to help build a better, brighter future for …
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
January 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM

It’s been difficult… I’ll be honest

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, The past two weeks have been difficult. I’ll be honest. It feels like every hour, there’s another breaking news alert at the latest action Trump and his MAGA enablers have taken to attack America. They’ve already: Started ICE raids and d…
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
January 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy".

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, Today’s word of the day: juxtaposition. Today’s celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stands in stark contrast to Trump’s second inauguration. As we prepare for the inauguration, many of us feel disheartened and…
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
January 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM

We need to protect our progress

Michigan Democratic Party   Under Democratic leadership, Michigan’s economy is growing faster than anyone expected. Friend, this isn’t a measure of “gross-domestic-product-this” and “investment-trend-that.” This booming economic growth means a balanced budget that feeds 1.4…
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
January 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM

January 6th

Michigan Democratic Party   Team, Four years ago from yesterday, Donald Trump incited an attack on the Capitol in an effort to overturn the 2020 election. Yesterday, Congress certified the 2024 election results and Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated on January 20th. The …
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
December 31, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Read before the clock strikes midnight tomorrow

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, The Michigan Democratic Party has a critical end-of-year fundraising deadline tomorrow. I’m counting on you to chip in because every dollar we raise before the year ends will go towards making sure the MDP is set up for success in 2025. W…
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
December 18, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Here’s what MI GOP is planning for 2025

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, As the year winds down, extremist Republicans are already planning their attacks for 2025. In a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a contribution to help Michigan Democrats fight back against their attacks before the year ends, but firs…
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
December 4, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Our work continues, Team

Michigan Democratic Party   Friend, I’ve spent the last few weeks reflecting on the November election. While the results were not what we had hoped and worked hard for, I am, and always will be, proud of the Michigan Democratic Party and the incredible work thousands of vol…
  The Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
November 28, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Happy Thanksgiving, Team!

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 emai…
  Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 2:37 PM

Polls are OPEN!

Michigan Democratic Party   Correction: Polls are open today from 7AM to 8PM Today is Election Day! Team: Team MDP wants to make sure you're prepared to cast your ballot today no matter how you choose to vote this Election Day. If you already voted, forward this email to 5 …
  Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Polls are OPEN!

Michigan Democratic Party   Today is Election Day! Team: Team MDP wants to make sure you're prepared to cast your ballot today no matter how you choose to vote this Election Day. If you already voted, forward this email to 5 Michigan voters and help them make their voting p…
  Carl Marlinga · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM

MI-10 will go Red to Blue

Michigan Democratic Party   Hey folks – my name is Carl Marlinga, and I’m running to defeat MAGA Republican John James and represent everyday Michiganders in Congress. According to recent polling, my race for MI-10 against John James is tied 47-47%. Our district is the mos…
  Dan Kildee · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Quick request

Michigan Democratic Party I have to ask Team, can you please split a donation of $10 to Kristen McDonald Rivet and the Michigan Democratic Party right now? Here’s why she needs your support: The polls show the race for Congress in MI-08 is a dead heat Our seat will dete…
  Chairman Sharif Street · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM

We need to help Democrats win up and down the ballot

Michigan Democratic Party   Hi Team, it’s Senator Sharif Street — the Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair. We are 5 days away from polls closing on Election Day and I want to stress how crucial this moment is.  Both Michigan and Pennsylvania are pivotal battleground states that could…
  Debbie Stabenow · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 3:01 PM

This election is critical, Team

Michigan Democratic Party   We’re just four days away from Election Day, Team, and I want to thank you for taking the time to read this important message. Your support is crucial to our success. If the past few election cycles have taught us anything, it's that building a …
  Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 2:31 PM

The scariest part of Halloween...

Michigan Democratic Party   FIND VOTER INFO → DONATE $5 →   CONTRIBUTE TAKE ACTION Paid for by the Michigan Democratic State Central Committee, 606 Townsend St., Lansing, MI 48933, www.michigandem…
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Watch my talk with Gov. Whitmer and Mark Hamill

Michigan Democratic Party    Team, this week, I sat down with Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Mark Hamill, and hundreds of Michigan Democrats to talk about the state of the race in Michigan. We talked about what we’re all seeing in the polls, what we’re seeing out in the fie…
  Gary Peters · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 2:15 PM

The U.S. Senate majority is on the line this November

Michigan Democratic Party   Hi Team, it’s Gary Peters. I’m a fifth-generation Michigander, former U.S. Navy Reservist, U.S. Senator, and fighter for Michigan families. Today I’m asking you to show your support to the Michigan Democratic Party. The Michigan Democratic Party …
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM

We don’t just need to win, Team...

Michigan Democratic Party …we need to win by a massive margin so Trump and his MAGA cult don’t stand a chance with their election meddling   We have one week until voting ends in Michigan. We can’t leave anything on the field this week, Team. When Trump said his team has “a …
  Kamala Harris · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 12:09 AM

My rally in Michigan

Michigan Democratic Party It is going to take all of us to win this November and create the future your community deserves.   Team, I just stepped off the stage in Michigan. We have the momentum, and we still have work to do to earn every vote in this critical battleground s…
  Curtis Hertel · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 6:30 PM

We can’t let them win

Michigan Democratic Party Hey Folks, it’s Curtis Hertel. FIRST: I told you that MI-07 is a top GOP target. THEN: MAGA Mike Johnson and right-wing Republican mega-donors spent $13 MILLION to buy this seat for Tom Barrett. AND NOW: The NRCC is paying for an attack ad to spread lies ab…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Hudson's Extreme Anti-Abortion Agenda

Michigan Democratic Party Team, My opponent, Paul Hudson, was endorsed by a radical anti-abortion group with a dangerous agenda. We’ve got the details below, but I’m setting up a rapid “Protect our Rights” response fund, and I’d be so grateful if you could split a donation …
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Abortion is on the ballot, Team

Michigan Democratic Party   Team, In 2022, Trump's ultra-conservative Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Then, Michigan voters fought for abortion rights by passing Proposal 3 to enshrine reproductive freedom in the Michigan Constitution. Now, abortion is back on the bal…
  Governor Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 2:31 PM

We need to fight like hell on November 5th

Michigan Democratic Party   Team, I launched the Fight Like Hell PAC in 2023 to defend working-class people across the nation, protect our fundamental rights, and help Democrats win up and down the ballot. Michiganders know what it means to fight like hell, and I know that …
  Haley Stevens · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Asking for $10

Michigan Democratic Party Folks, I’ll be direct. In a moment, I’m going to ask you to split $10 between my campaign and the Michigan Democratic Party, but first I want to share a few facts about why I need your help ASAP. Michigan is a top battleground state this cycle. Re…
  Christy Jensen, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 2:01 PM

This email is 2 sentences long

Michigan Democratic Party Elon Musk is a dipshit   Governor Tim Walz is right: Elon Musk is a dipshit for supporting Donald Trump, spreading disinformation about Michigan’s voter rolls, and giving away a million bucks a day to registered voters in swing states (smells like b…
  Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM

You’re invited!

Michigan Democratic Party   Team: You’re invited! One Week Out: State of the Race LIVE from Michigan! Featuring special guests Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Chair Lavora Barnes & Mark Hamill. “We have a good feeling about this!” Join for an interactive online discussio…
  Lavora Barnes, Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 1:45 PM

Two weeks, Team

Michigan Democratic Party   We are two weeks away from Election Day, Team. Today, President Barack Obama is in Detroit campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris because he knows the road to the White House runs straight through Michigan. It’s more important now than ever…