Official Democratic HQ · [email protected]

February 26, 2021 at 5:18 PM

Elissa Slotkin and Haley Stevens are top GOP targets

Michigan Democratic PartyHelp us defend these seats and the House majority in 2022. Hello, There is so much uncertainty around the census, but it is possible that Michigan will be losing a House seat — and we won't know the new congressional maps until late fall. This means every House s…

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  House Majority Update (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 5:38 PM

BREAKING: Elissa and Haley's seats are one of the NRCC's top targeted races to flip the House majority

Michigan Democratic PartyHelp us defend these seats and the House majority in 2022. BREAKING: The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) lists Representatives Elissa Slotkin and Haley Stevens' seats as their top targeted House races for 2022.Will you chip in $10 or more n…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

February 22, 2021 at 9:12 PM

NEW: Monthly Subscription Program

Michigan Democratic PartyGet exclusive MDP merch   Hello, Join our new Monthly Merch Membership Program to become an MDP member and get a different, exclusive merch item shipped to you every month!   Chip in $40 a month to join the program. By becoming a Monthly Merch Member, you’re not…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

February 21, 2021 at 2:01 PM

My second term as MDP Chair

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, I am thrilled to have been elected to a second term as Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party — and as one of our strongest supporters, I wanted to write to you right away. We have a lot of work ahead of us heading into 2022, and I need every Democrat to …

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

February 19, 2021 at 7:51 PM

re: President Joe Biden's visit to Michigan

Michigan Democratic Party Did you hear, friend? President Joe Biden is in Michigan! This afternoon, President Biden and Governor Gretchen Whitmer will visit Pfizer's manufacturing facility in Portage, where 2,500 hardworking employees are working around the clock to produce COVID-19 vaccines…

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  Take Action (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 10:13 PM

Help us welcome President Joe Biden to Michigan tomorrow:

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, We're so proud to welcome President Joe Biden to Michigan tomorrow to tour the Pfizer vaccine production plant. During his first month in office, President Biden has done more to tackle COVID-19 than in the last 11 months of the Trump administration. He …

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  Official Democratic HQ · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 8:13 PM

re: Trump's acquittal

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump has concluded, but we are not done holding those who sought to subvert our democracy accountable. Trump may be out of office, but his poisonous ideology was not voted away with him. There are dozens of GOP legi…

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  Stand With Gretchen Whitmer (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]

February 11, 2021 at 5:38 PM

Mike Shirkey's sexist attacks on Governor Whitmer

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, we really shouldn't be surprised. After we called for State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey's resignation, he doubled down on his dangerous remarks. Yesterday, he was caught on a hot mic saying he doesn't take back his statement that the attack on the…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

February 10, 2021 at 5:51 PM

re: Mike Shirkey's resignation

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, Trump's second impeachment trial began in the Senate yesterday. But no matter how it ends, it won't be enough — because Trump wasn't alone in inciting the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week.Dozens of Republican state legislators joined him in his …

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  Michigan Dems · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 10:25 PM

Mike Shirkey must resign.

Michigan Democratic Party Did you see this headline, friend? The New York Times just reported in shocking detail that Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey's ties to militia groups are still strong as ever. That's why Chair Lavora Barnes is calling for his immediate resignation. Don't fo…

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  Take Action (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]

February 8, 2021 at 8:03 PM

Add your name: The Senate must convict Trump

Michigan Democratic PartyThe Senate cannot deny the will of the people Hello, This week, the Senate will begin its impeachment trial of Trump over his incitement of a violent attack against the citadel of our democracy, the U.S. Capitol. The facts are already clear: Trump lied about elec…

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  Abby Rubley · [email protected]

February 4, 2021 at 12:01 AM

The results of our recent survey:

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, Our team is so grateful for the thoughtful responses we received from supporters like you to the policy priorities survey we sent out last month. It's clear that you and the Michigan Democratic Congressional delegation align on the issues that they're alr…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

February 1, 2021 at 9:26 PM

Black History Month

Michigan Democratic PartyVoting rights are under attack, help us fight back. Hello, As Black History Month kicks off today, it's vital that we remember what it took for Black Americans to gain the right to vote, and recognize that the freedom to exercise that right is under attack every …

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  Blue Michigan · [email protected]

January 31, 2021 at 8:25 PM

Our first fundraising deadline of 2021

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, We have an important ask to make ahead of our first fundraising deadline of 2021. We hope you'll give us a minute to explain why this is so important. Tonight's deadline is our first opportunity to show our opponents that this campaign is starting 2021 mo…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

January 29, 2021 at 1:01 AM

Republicans' sexist attacks on Governor Whitmer

Michigan Democratic Party ICYMI: Republicans resort to a sexist attack after Governor Gretchen Whitmer's State of State address.State Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey said the maskless Governor Whitmer "looked delightful." Let Governor Whitmer know you have her back by chipping in…

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  Michigan Dems · [email protected]

January 28, 2021 at 12:14 AM

Before Governor Whitmer leaves the stage

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is wrapping up her State of the State address and sharing her bold legislative agenda for the year ahead. Democrats have a long to-do list for 2021 — from ending the pandemic and rebuilding our economy, to fixing the damn roads —…

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  Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]

January 26, 2021 at 4:06 PM

re: the Democratic Party's path forward

Michigan Democratic PartyClaim your Official 2021 MDP Membership → For four long years, friend, we fought hard. We mobilized. We spoke out. And now, for the first time in a decade, Democrats have control of the White House and Congress all thanks to supporters like you.As a dedicated Dem…

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  Michigan Dems · [email protected]

January 25, 2021 at 8:37 PM

We're still waiting on your response, friend.

Michigan Democratic PartyWhat do you think President Joe Biden should prioritize? Take the survey >> Hi there, it looks like we haven't received a response from you yet to the First 100 Days Survey that we sent around over the weekend. We're hoping to close the survey by midnight tonigh…

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  Response Requested (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]

January 23, 2021 at 2:37 PM

The first 100 days

Michigan Democratic PartyWhat do you think President Joe Biden should prioritize? Take the survey >> What a week, friend. After being sworn in, President Joe Biden has already gotten to work signing dozens of executive orders to undo the damage of the past four years. From vaccine …

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  Sign the Card (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 6:49 PM

Congratulations, Joe and Kamala! (Sign the card)

Michigan Democratic PartyPlease sign before the inauguration ceremony begins. Hello, Today we begin anew with the historic inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. You and 81 million Americans made this day possible. You shattered fundraising records, registered voters, made millions…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 18, 2021 at 6:27 PM

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Michigan Democratic PartyHonor his legacy by volunteering on this National Day of Service. Hello, Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In honor of the holiday, I wanted to share a few words on what this day — and what Dr. King — means to me.Dr. King said, "Injustice anywhere is a threat…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 15, 2021 at 8:26 PM

re: your Democratic membership

Michigan Democratic PartyClaim your Official 2021 MDP Membership → Hello, In just a moment, I’m going to ask that you claim your Official MDP Membership by making a sustaining donation to our party. But before I do, let me explain why your support today is absolutely essential to maintai…

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  Response Requested (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 11:49 PM

Friend: Demand the Senate vote to convict Trump.

Michigan Democratic PartyBREAKING: The House voted to impeach Trump, now it's up to the Senate to convict. Hello,FIRST: Republicans refused to accept that President-Elect Biden won the election, with some members of the Legislature even traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet with Trump hi…

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  Michigan Dems · [email protected]

January 9, 2021 at 1:01 AM

The future of our democracy

Michigan Democratic PartyAdd your name to hold Trump and his co-conspirators accountable. Hello, In the wake of this week's violent attack on the U.S. Capitol — incited by Trump and enabled by his Republican co-conspirators — top Democrats are signaling that a second impeachment effort c…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

January 7, 2021 at 1:00 AM

Trump's desperate attempt to trample the Constitution

Michigan Democratic Party This is a dark day for our democracy, friend. What should have been a routine procedural vote to count states' Electoral College votes descended into chaos. Michigan knows what this is like all too well. Let me be clear: these aren't protesters. These are insurr…

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  Erica Peresman · [email protected]

January 5, 2021 at 7:50 PM

Tomorrow

Michigan Democratic PartyCongressional Republicans are trying to overturn a free and fair election. We can't let them. Hello, Erica here. As the Voter Protection Director, it's my job to keep track of the dozens of baseless lawsuits the Trump campaign has filed objecting to the election …

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

January 4, 2021 at 9:03 PM

Your first donation of 2021

Michigan Democratic Party Hello — I am about to ask you, for the very first time this year, to make a $10 grassroots contribution. But before I do that, I want to say thank you. What we accomplished this year was nothing short of historic. We turned out a record-breaking number of voters…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Our final challenge for 2020

Michigan Democratic Party Hello — I don't want to take up too much of your time, especially while you're hopefully relaxing and enjoying the holiday season, so I'll be quick. With the end of the year comes our final FEC fundraising deadline, and our last chance to make sure we head into …

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  Emily Linden · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 11:52 PM

2020 supporter record for [email protected]

Michigan Democratic Party Hi there — Our biggest fundraising deadline of the year just three days away, so I'm busy reviewing our supporters' records. I noticed something in your file: It looks like you aren't on our list of 2020 donors yet.This took me by surprise since you're one of th…

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  Brenda Lawrence · [email protected]

December 27, 2020 at 4:03 PM

A historic year, thanks to you

Michigan Democratic Party Strong women get the job done, friend. I know that now as Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues, and I knew it back in 2001 when I became the first woman and first African American mayor of Southfield, Michigan. That's why I'm so proud to see t…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 11:26 PM

Happy Holidays, friend!

Michigan Democratic Party Hello — I wanted to take a moment to say happy holidays, and to wish you a season filled with peace and happiness, however you choose to celebrate it. As we prepare to leave 2020 behind and head into a new year, I want to express how thankful I am for you. Wheth…

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  Rashida Tlaib · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 6:02 PM

A personal request

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, This was a hard-fought election on top of an already challenging year. But, together, we showed what is politically possible — defeating this impeached president and building support for our shared progressive agenda for change. Not only did we elect Joe …

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  Sign the Card (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 10:41 PM

Congratulate Jennifer Granholm on her nomination [card enclosed]

Michigan Democratic Party Did you hear the exciting news, friend? President-elect Joe Biden just announced his climate leadership team and Jennifer Granholm is at the helm as his nominee for the Secretary of Energy. As a two-term Governor of Michigan, Jennifer Granholm's leadership was i…

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  Response Requested (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]

December 17, 2020 at 9:02 PM

quick update on COVID relief

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, Since we sent this email yesterday, there's been another big development in the fight to secure COVID-19 relief. The Senate is getting closer to reaching a deal, but time is quickly running out. Tomorrow is the deadline for Congress to pass a bill to fun…

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  Action Alert (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 5:07 PM

Tell Mitch McConnell: "Don't go home without COVID relief"

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, COVID-19 cases are rising, hospitals are running out of beds, small businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and families are going hungry. All the while, Washington Republicans have stalled progress and left vulnerable Americans to fend for t…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

December 14, 2020 at 11:16 PM

Our work isn't over

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, Today, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris made history when 16 of Michigan's presidential electors cast their votes. That victory was your victory, friend. It's yours because people like you volunteered your time, your money, and your support. When we started t…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 3:50 PM

A lot of people don't know this

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, A lot of people don't know this, but we're one of the very few state parties in the country running a year-round field program called Project 83. We don't believe in only reaching voters at the last minute before an election, so we're constantly working …

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  Flip the Senate (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 3:50 PM

Re: Georgia runoff

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, We're coming off big wins in 2020 after flipping Michigan blue, but the election season isn't over yet. The upcoming runoff election on January 5th will determine Senate control, and whether President-elect Joe Biden has a Democratic majority to work wit…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Republican attacks on Michigan's election escalate:

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, Trump has failed to present a shred of evidence in his desperate attempt to throw out the results of a free and fair election, which Joe Biden won decisively. So instead, he sent Rudy Giuliani to Michigan to encourage his supporters to put pressure on ou…

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  Erica Peresman · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 10:02 PM

[Petition] Stand up to Trump and his latest power grab

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, This is Erica Peresman. As the Voter Protection Director, I have my eye on everything the GOP is doing, keeping track of all the court cases Trump's team is losing and working to correct the record on their wild conspiracy theories. The man in charge of …

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  Action Alert (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Add Your Name: Demand Trump Concede!

Michigan Democratic Party Folks, this election was one of the most historic elections our nation has ever witnessed. Record numbers of young people, newly registered voters, and folks from all walks of life turned up to the polls to make their voices heard.Together, we flipped Michigan b…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 10:02 PM

We can't afford to slow down now

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, This past month has been a whirlwind. Thanks to your overwhelming support, we elected Joe Biden, sent Gary Peters back to the U.S. Senate, and flipped the State Supreme Court. Then after weeks of delay, and thanks to the mounting pressure you helped crea…

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  Official Democratic HQ · [email protected]

November 29, 2020 at 10:15 PM

Our first deadline since the election

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, We hope you had a great Thanksgiving, however you chose to spend it. But before you break into the leftovers or start decorating for the next holiday, we want to remind you that this month isn't over yet! Tomorrow is our first fundraising deadline since …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

November 26, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Happy Thanksgiving, friend

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, Thanksgiving is going to look a lot different this year for so many of us. However, the most important part of this holiday hasn't changed. This season is all about giving thanks for the people in our lives. I'm thankful for our frontline workers — the f…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 8:40 PM

Demand the Senate pass COVID-19 relief

Michigan Democratic Party This is alarming news, friend. The day after Christmas, 12 million Americans will lose unemployment benefits. On New Year's Eve, eviction moratoriums and small business relief will expire.Mitch McConnell and Republicans have known this day was coming for months,…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

November 22, 2020 at 6:08 PM

Protect the vote in Michigan (how you can help)

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, Despite the pandemic, you voted in record numbers to elect Joe Biden as our president. You marched in the streets. You organized. You advocated. You fought for our values every step of the way. But now, even after Joe Biden won Michigan by more than 154,…

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  Official Democratic HQ · [email protected]

November 18, 2020 at 2:50 PM

Friend, we're asking because it's important

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, We all breathed a sign of relief last night when after hours of testimony from voters, Republicans on the Wayne County Board of Canvassers reversed their initial decision and voted to unanimously certify the election results. Last night showed that it's …

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  Abby Rubley · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 9:50 PM

Rising to the moment

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, I just read through your answers to our Post-Election Priorities Survey and the overwhelming majority of you are concerned about COVID-19 relief. It's no wonder why. After months of this crisis, Americans are still trying to make ends meet, small busines…

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  Election Update (via MichiganDems.com) · [email protected]

November 13, 2020 at 10:38 PM

NEW: "Trump campaign files lawsuit to stop Michigan's ballot certification"

Michigan Democratic Party Friend, Our democracy is based on a simple concept: Voters should have a fair chance to elect candidates of their choice. Unfortunately, that's not how Trump and his Republicans allies see it. They know they can't beat Joe Biden fair and square. So after all of …

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  Michigan Dems · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 10:38 PM

We must be prepared

Michigan Democratic Party Friend,FIRST: Joe Biden won Michigan decisively by nearly 150,000 votes.THEN: Trump refused to accept the results — and instead, filed an avalanche of lawsuits in court to demand recounts and prevent the proper tabulation of votes.NOW: We've launched an emergenc…

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