Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 2:19 PM

Biden did something in Michigan a U.S. President has NEVER done

Michigan Democratic Party Team: President Biden was in Michigan yesterday to stand in solidarity alongside United Auto Workers pickets on their strike. Experts say this is possibly the first time in U.S. history that a sitting president has joined an ongoing strike.  It…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Michigan Republicans vs. Democrats (the difference couldn’t be more clear)

Michigan Democratic Party Team: Michigan Republicans couldn’t be any different than the Michigan Democrats who are standing up to fight for the middle class. Let me explain. Michigan Democrats have been working hard to lead Michigan to a brighter future. Just this month, th…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Halfway to our goal

Michigan Democratic Party Team, today is the halfway point to one of our last end-of-month FEC fundraising deadlines before 2024. In a minute, I am going to ask you to make a contribution before the deadline, but first, let me explain why these FEC deadlines are so importan…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Extremists are trying to impeach President Biden

Michigan Democratic Party Team, MAGA extremists have narrow control of the U.S. House and now, they are trying to impeach President Biden in a full-out politically motivated power grab. Republicans failed to use their majority in the U.S. House to further legislation to pro…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 4:32 PM

“A fistfight, a spinal injury, and a pair of shattered dentures”

Michigan Democratic Party Did you catch this article in the New York Times, Team? In case you didn’t, let me highlight a few of my favorite snippets from this article detailing how Trump and his MAGA extremists have left the MIGOP fractured and rudderless: The Michigan…

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  Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]

September 5, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Ken Paxton attacked Michigan elections... now he’s on trial in Texas

Michigan Democratic Party Split a donation between the Michigan Dems and Texas Dems to help hold corrupt officials accountable Friend,  In December 2020, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the state of Michigan in an attempt to overturn our election, subvert democracy, a…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

September 4, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Happy Labor Day

Michigan Democratic Party Team, Today we honor the activists and organizers of the labor movement and their vital contributions to create safe working conditions for all workers.  Thanks to the hard work of these individuals, workers across America are guaranteed safe worki…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

September 3, 2023 at 3:38 PM

MDP Insider - September 2023

MI Dems Newsletter for September 2023  Hello Michigan Democrats!  This Labor Day, we celebrate the history and achievements that the organized labor movement has accomplished in Michigan and across the country. Over the last two and a half years, Democrats have turned the page on failed trickle-down…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Team, will you open this email before tonight?

Michigan Democratic Party Our plan for 2024 is simple, Team: ✅ Send President Biden back to the White House ✅ Win Michigan’s open seat to keep control of the U.S. Senate ✅ Flip some of the nation’s most competitive U.S. House seats so Democrats can take back control of Cong…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 1:14 PM

They don’t know what we know

Michigan Democratic Party All summer long, we have been telling you how critical it is that we invest in our winning grassroots strategy to keep Michigan blue in 2024. Here’s why: Team, All summer long, we have been telling you how critical it is that we invest in our winnin…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

August 21, 2023 at 5:41 PM

Michigan in Trump’s latest indictment

Michigan Democratic Party Team: Trump received his fourth round of indictments, bringing his criminal counts to a total of 91. This latest indictment came from a Georgia grand jury referencing Trump’s (alleged) conspiracy to steal the 2020 election. Michigan is referenced h…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 3:24 PM

Team, it’s all on the line

Michigan Democratic Party Team: we need to keep Michigan blue. While Michigan Democrats have been leading and passing legislation to protect our rights, grow our economy, and help hard-working Michiganders, Republican extremists have been focused on decertifying the 2020 el…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

August 10, 2023 at 1:27 PM

Launching our Take Back the House Fund today

Michigan Democratic Party Team, I need you to take a few minutes today to imagine what Michigan will look like exactly one year from today. In one year, Michigan Democrats will be celebrating even more legislative wins while the Michigan Democratic Party will be out in full…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

August 6, 2023 at 4:31 PM

MDP Insider - August 2023

MI Dems Newsletter for August 2023  Hello Michigan Democrats!  Today, we celebrate a milestone that has been instrumental in shaping our democracy - the 58th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. This landmark legislation, signed into law on August 6, 1965, ensured that every American, regardless of…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

August 3, 2023 at 2:07 PM

This fight is far from over

Michigan Democratic Party One thing was made very clear this week, Team: Justice, democracy, and the will of voters will prevail. First, the extremists and baseless recall challenges against Michigan Democrats failed when the Board of State Canvassers rejected every recall …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 1:43 PM

Right now, special interest groups are meeting to discuss this

Michigan Democratic Party Team, Democrats are making serious progress in Michigan. Michigan Democrats are saving democracy, protecting our rights, and recovering our economy. Our biggest risk right now is growing too complacent while Republican extremists try to strip away …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 5:05 PM

MIGOP wants to take away our majority

Michigan Democratic Party Team, Republican extremists in Michigan are targeting even more lawmakers with baseless recall challenges. Recalls are a powerful tool for voters to use to hold lawmakers accountable, but the Michigan Republican Party is attempting to use the proce…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

July 25, 2023 at 3:58 PM

We’re taking back the House

Michigan Democratic Party Team, I’ll summarize recent poll analysis findings in one sentence: Control of the U.S. House is a toss-up, with several of the most competitive districts in Michigan, meaning the future of our nation is going to come down to turning out Michigan D…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

July 20, 2023 at 3:50 PM

Need proof Republican extremists are destroying democracy?

Michigan Democratic Party When they don’t like the election outcome, they try to change it Team, When Michigan Republicans don’t like the outcome of an election, they try to change it in their favor instead of upholding the will of the people. Need proof? This week, extremis…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

July 18, 2023 at 6:11 PM

Team, I need you to read this today

Michigan Democratic Party Team, These 6 Republicans endorsed Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign: Michiganders deserve better than to be represented by these extremists in Congress. That’s why the Michigan Democratic Party is launching our Take Back the House Fund…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

July 13, 2023 at 5:28 PM

All 6 of these extremists endorsed Trump

Michigan Democratic Party they want Trump to be president again Team, Every single Republican member of Michigan’s U.S. House delegation endorsed former president Donald Trump.  Representatives Tim Walberg, Bill Huizenga, John Moolenaar, Jack Bergman, John James, and Lisa Mc…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 7:21 PM

Turnout spiked among young voters...

Michigan Democratic Party young voters are finding and exercising their political voice Team, Did you see this headline? Turnout among young voters is surging across the country like never before. I am inspired that young voters are finding and exercising their politic…

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  Liz Walters, Ohio Democratic Party · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 4:48 PM

Ohio Republicans want to make it IMPOSSIBLE for voters to restore reproductive rights

Michigan Democratic Party I asked Lavora if I could reach out to you personally.   Team, it's Liz Walters — the Ohio Democratic Party Chair. I asked Lavora if I could reach out to you personally.  Right now, Ohio Democrats are working to defend reproductive rights and acces…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

July 4, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Today is Independence Day

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  Today marks 247 since America declared independence and the beginning of a new wave of democracy with the core values of freedom, justice, and liberty.  Since the birth of our nation, we have made great strides in terms of democratic progress.…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

July 2, 2023 at 2:23 PM

MDP Insider - July 2023

MI Dems Newsletter for July 2023  Hello, Michigan Democrats! As we gather with friends and family for the Fourth of July, let's remember the values that make America truly special: unity, diversity, opportunity, and freedom. Let’s celebrate the progress we’ve achieved, but never forget there is stil…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 9:36 PM

Trump hopes you won’t read this

Michigan Democratic Party Ready to watch these extremists lose in 2024? Team, Trump hopes you won’t read this email because he knows he needs Michigan’s 15 electoral college votes to win the White House.  Mitch McConnell hopes you won’t read this email because he needs a Re…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 12:47 PM

Tonight’s deadline

Michigan Democratic Party If we want to stay on this path forward, we’re going to need to I can’t believe the year is almost halfway over, Team.  For the first time in decades, Michigan Democrats have been in charge of state government and the results couldn’t be more impre…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 2:35 PM

Trump’s visit

Michigan Democratic Party The twice-impeached, twice-indicted former president made it clear exactly where he plans to take the Republican party Team,  Trump was in Michigan on Sunday. The twice-impeached, twice-indicted former president made it clear exactly where he plans…

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  Dan Kildee · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Our community

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  It’s not just politics to me, my work in Congress is personal.  MI-08 is my home and my community. I advocate for the people of mid-Michigan to have good-paying jobs, reliable infrastructure, affordable medication and health care, clean dri…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

June 24, 2023 at 1:31 PM

One year since Dobbs

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  It has been one year since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling, which effectively overturned Roe v. Wade, leaving Michiganders unsure about the future of reproductive freedom. But Michigan Democrats …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

June 23, 2023 at 1:09 PM

Help send a message to Trump

Michigan Democratic Party Trump is coming to Michigan this weekend Team,  Former president Donald Trump is coming to Michigan after being indicted on federal charges earlier this month. He’s making Michigan one of his stops along his 2024 presidential campaign trail because…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

June 21, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Michigan Democratic Party Hello,  It’s Pride month and I hope you’re already having a month full of celebrations, parades, and community.  I am proud to live in a state led by leaders who are working tirelessly to expand civil rights for all, not diminish them. Earlier thi…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

June 19, 2023 at 2:04 PM

We must keep working toward equality

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, Today is Juneteenth, the longest-known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a day where we celebrate freedom, honor the progress we’ve made toward equity, and renew our commitment to equality. Juneteenth, …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

June 14, 2023 at 5:39 PM

Republicans are still attacking abortion

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  First, Michigan voters turned out to overwhelmingly pass Proposal 22-3, which made reproductive freedom a constitutional right to all Michiganders. Then, Michigan Democrats in the state legislature and Governor Whitmer repealed an unconstit…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

June 5, 2023 at 3:41 PM

Why was Pence in Michigan?

Michigan Democratic Party The former vice president needs DeVos support     Team,  Former vice president Mike Pence was in Michigan for one reason and one reason only: to cozy up to Betsy DeVos. Pence knows he needs Betsy DeVos’ support — and her checkbook — ahead of the ch…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

June 4, 2023 at 1:53 PM

MDP Insider - June 2023

MI Dems Newsletter for June 2023  Greetings Michigan Democrats!  As we embrace the vibrant colors of June, we celebrate Pride Month and the remarkable strides Michigan Democrats have made to expand equal rights for all. By recognizing and supporting the LGBTQ+ community, we foster a society where e…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 1:59 PM

Our deadline – please read

Michigan Democratic Party   Team, you’re receiving this email because you’re one of the top supporters of the Michigan Democratic Party — I hope you will take the time to read this email in its entirety. We have a crucial end-of-month fundraising deadline tonight. I underst…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

May 29, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Today is Memorial Day

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  Today, we honor and remember the brave service members who sacrificed their lives to defend our country, freedom, and democracy. We’re grateful today for those who had the courage to serve and gave their lives to make our country a better plac…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

May 25, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Governor Whitmer signed this legislation

Michigan Democratic Party This week, Governor Whitmer signed a red flag law to keep firearms away from people who are at risk of harming themselves or others. Team,  This week, Governor Whitmer signed a red flag law to keep firearms away from people who are at risk of harmi…

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  Dan Kildee · [email protected]

May 23, 2023 at 6:01 PM

I have to ask, Team

Michigan Democratic Party I need your help to win my race in MI-08 Team, Hi, it’s Dan Kildee from Michigan’s 8th District.   Support from folks like you helped us have a decisive victory in the last election. Despite running in a Republican-leaning and competitive U.S. Ho…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

May 11, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Why Election Day starts earlier in 2024

Michigan Democratic Party Team, did you know that almost half of all voters cast their ballots before Election Day in 2022? It’s true. Voters are making their voices heard long before the polls open on Election Day by returning their ballots by mail or voting at their l…

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  Team MDP · [email protected]

May 7, 2023 at 3:09 PM

MDP Insider - May 2023

MI Dems Newsletter for May 2023  Greetings Michigan Democrats!  Michigan Democrats are delivering for the people of Michigan. Most recently, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Democrats in the Legislature have increased funding for first responders, invested in Community Violence Intervention program…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 1:31 PM

The good news and bad news

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  First-quarter fundraising reports of 2023 are out and I have good news and bad news. The good news is that House Democrats broke a fundraising record for a non-election year last quarter. It’s clear that Michiganders trust Democrats to lea…

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  Battleground Democrats Coalition · [email protected]

April 28, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Michigan and Nevada are holding the two deciding Senate races of 2024

Michigan Democratic Party Personally asking you, Team This is critical, Team.  Once again, Nevada and Michigan are set to be two of the biggest battleground states in 2024. In fact, when CNN did a list of the 10 Senate races most likely to flip in the next election, our stat…

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  Montana Democrats · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 9:58 PM

This is the new GOP playbook

Michigan Democratic Party State legislators continue to abuse their power Michigan Democrats, Republicans in state legislatures nationwide are setting dangerous precedents that if left unchecked, will have disastrous implications for all of us.  In an unprecedented move, t…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 2:31 PM

President Biden’s Announcement

Michigan Democratic Party President Biden announced his 2024 reelection campaign Team,  President Biden announced his 2024 reelection campaign for President of the United States.Will you rush a contribution so the Michigan Democratic Party is ready to defeat any and all MAG…

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  Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]

April 20, 2023 at 3:35 PM

🚨 POLL CLOSING SOON 🚨

Michigan Democratic Party Vote for Michigan in the Super Swing State Poll Team, FIRST, Michigan voters elected Democrats to the state legislature and took back control of state government for the first time in decades. THEN, Michigan Democrats proved what real leadership loo…

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  Christy Jensen · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 10:14 PM

Keep voting!

Michigan Democratic Party DailyKos Poll Update Team, I need you to keep voting in the Daily Kos Super Swing State poll. Don’t forget that you can vote multiple times — keep voting here >>> We just got our first update from Daily Kos and right now, North Carolina is …

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

April 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Vote for Michigan in the Super Swing State Poll

Michigan Democratic Party Team, I need you to take one small action today that will help ensure the Michigan Democratic Party has the resources we need to win in 2024. (No, it’s not making a donation!) The Daily Kos just launched a Super Swing State poll and Michigan is a c…

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  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 2:54 PM

This is why we do what we do

Michigan Democratic Party Michigan gov. signs gun reform bills into law - Bills establish universal background checks, safe storage Team, this is why we organize and put in the hard work to make sure Michigan Democrats win:  Today, Governor Whitmer signed legislation t…

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