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Emerge is the nation's premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. We teach women the cutting-edge campaign skills they need to run and win.

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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
October 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM

❤️ Virginia is for Emerge women ❤️

These women are fighting to protect reproductive rights, voting access, and progressive policies, and they need a pipeline of future leaders ready to step up next.   John, Virginia’s elections are less than a month away and Emerge alums are on the ballot, from Abigail Spanberge…
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  Ashley Floyd, Emerge · [email protected]
October 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM

FWD: Full Emerge Congressional Caucus Confirmed for DC Luncheon!

John, I’m reaching out to make sure you saw the invitation to Emerge’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon in Washington, DC, with all 13 members of the Emerge Congressional Caucus! Additional details can be found below; RSVP today before tickets sell out!  -Ashley FloydSenior Development Director, Emerge De…
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
October 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM

we can’t scale back now

FIRST, Trump took back the White House, damaging our democracy every single day, wreaking havoc on everything we stand for.   FIRST, Trump took back the White House, damaging our democracy every single day, wreaking havoc on everything we stand for. THEN, Republicans re…
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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 AM

Virginia is for Emerge women ❤️

These women are fighting to protect reproductive rights, voting access, and progressive policies, and they need a pipeline of future leaders ready to step up next.   John, Virginia’s elections are less than a month away and Emerge alums are on the ballot, from Abigail Spanberge…
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  Andrea Gonzalez, Emerge · [email protected]
October 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM

TODAY: Join Emerge and celebrate Latinas!

We hope you will join us today at 4pm ET for a great conversation with Emerge alum U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06), former White House Political Director Emmy Ruiz, Kat Vargas of Howdy Politics and Taco Politics, and Emerge National Board Member Amanda Aguirre. RSVP here now while there’s still ti…
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
October 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM

TOMORROW: Emerge Hispanic Heritage Month virtual event

John, time is running out to RSVP for our Hispanic Heritage Month virtual event tomorrow at 4pm ET. Emerge alum U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06), former White House Political Director Emmy Ruiz, Kat Vargas of Howdy Politics and Taco Politics, and Emerge National Board Member Amanda Aguirre will joi…
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
October 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Share your shutdown thoughts

Republicans control everything — the White House, the Senate, and the House. Instead of using their power and negotiating to reopen the government, they’d rather leave millions of Americans without health care protections.   John, Republicans control everything — the White Hous…
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  Shannon Watts · [email protected]
October 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM

we need you 🫵

We need to do whatever it takes to fight back against Donald Trump and his barbaric agenda. For 20 years, Emerge has been at the forefront of recruiting, training, and supporting Democratic women up and down the ballot.   Hi John, it's Shannon Watts here. Before the Sandy Hook …
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  Jasmine Smith, Emerge · [email protected]
October 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM

[UPDATE] Full Emerge Congressional Caucus Confirmed for DC Luncheon!

Dear John,  With just under a month left until our 20th Anniversary DC Luncheon, we are thrilled to announce that for the first time ever, all 13 members of the Emerge Congressional Caucus will be in attendance! Join us on Thursday, October 30th for a celebration of our past, where we are now, and w…
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  🚨EMERGE UPDATE 🚨 · [email protected]
October 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Did YOU activate your 2025 Emerge Membership yet??

This year marks Emerge’s 20th anniversary —this is your chance to renew your support for Emerge as we continue to grow our movement!   🚨IMPORTANT EMERGE UPDATE🚨 ACTIVATE your 2025 Emerge Membership today! ACTIVATE YOUR 2025 MEMBERSHIP This year marks Emerge’s …
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
October 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM

✨The Life of an Emerge Alum✨

Emerge women are stepping into a new era. Each time they run, they show what fearless leadership looks like. Emerge alums have a big reputation for turning blank spaces into opportunity, stepping up when the stakes are high, and holding those who abuse power accountable.   John,…
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  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]
October 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM

do you support Emerge women?

Their determination reminds me why we do this work every day. Every candidate who steps forward is standing against voter suppression, attacks on reproductive rights, and the forces attacking our democracy.   John, These are intense times for anyone who cares about democracy. …
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 9:09 PM

tired but not giving up (thanks to you)

It honestly feels like this presidency has been going on forever, and we’re not even a year in.   John, Trump and the GOP are relentlessly attacking our democracy and now they've shut down the government.  It honestly feels like this presidency has been going on forever, and w…
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  Emerge · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Join Emerge’s Hispanic Heritage Month virtual event 10/8

Dear John,   We are excited to invite you to join Emerge’s free Hispanic Heritage Month virtual event on Wednesday, October 8th at 4pm ET. We are hosting Emerge alum Oregon Congresswoman Andrea Salinas, former White House Political Director Emmy Ruiz, and Kat Vargas of Howdy Politics and Taco Polit…
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  A’shanti Gholar · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM

I know, it’s a lot.

Together, we can turn our exhaustion into energy, our anger into action, and our hope into recruiting and training the women leaders this country needs now more than ever.   Please take a moment to read a personal message from our President and CEO, A’shanti Gholar, before our midnight dea…
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  Jamie Lynn Maniscalco · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 2:09 PM

2026 EMERGE Virtual Trainings: APPLY TODAY!

Boot Camp for candidates & Signature Program for those planning to run!  Ready to run for office, John!? This is your moment! Applications are open for the Emerge 2026 Virtual Trainings: fully online training programs that inspire democratic women to run, and give them the tool…
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM

scaling back

If we don’t hit this target, we’ll have to scale back training programs and lose momentum when we need to be scaling up.   FIRST, Trump took back the White House, and he’s damaging our democracy every single day, wreaking havoc on everything we stand for. THEN, Republicans reali…
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  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]
September 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM

“Please don’t open this email” -Republicans

They want us to give up. We’re not going anywhere.   John, Republicans are banking on us being so overwhelmed by the nonstop chaos in the news that we stop fighting back. They’re rigging maps and threatening free speech for anyone who disagrees. However, our September deadlin…
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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
September 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM

a powerful reminder of what’s possible:

Early voting is underway in Virginia, and Emerge women are on the frontlines. Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic nominee for Governor, and a full third of the House of Delegates candidates are stepping up to defend reproductive rights, progressive policies, and our democracy.   …
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  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]
September 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM

keeping me up at night

Sorry to bother you on a Sunday, but a few things have been keeping me up at night. I’m sure you know the feeling.   John, Sorry to bother you on a Sunday, but a few things have been keeping me up at night. I’m sure you know the feeling. This is one you can help with. Our Sept…
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
September 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Say goodbye to the old boys' club >>

Say hello to the new girls' network   John, Emerge women aren’t playing by the rules. They’re rewriting them. Every day, we train more women, and with your support, we’re turning the old boys’ club into the new girls’ network. Women ready to run, win, and lead in every…
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
September 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM

The stakes are very high in VA

Early voting is officially underway in Virginia, and every vote counts. This year, the stakes are higher than ever.   John, Early voting is officially underway in Virginia, and every vote counts. This year, the stakes are higher than ever. Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic n…
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
September 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM

how are you holding up?

These are challenging times, and it’s easy to feel powerless. But Emerge women are showing us how to fight back, running for office and defending democracy across the country.   John, These are challenging times, and it’s easy to feel powerless. But Emerge women are showing us…
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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
September 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM

who says 13 is unlucky?

With your support, we can train the next generation of women who will run, win, and fight for our communities across the country.   John, Emerge women are leading the fight in Washington. Currently, 13 Emerge alums are serving in Congress, and three of them sit on the Oversight…
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  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]
September 23, 2025 at 11:24 PM

overwhelmed yet hopeful.

Every training we run, every woman we prepare to run for office, is a step toward rewriting the rules, turning the old boys’ club into the new girls’ network.   John, These are difficult times. Every day, Trump and the Republicans push policies that threaten democracy and silen…
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
September 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM

the stakes are high in VA

Early voting is officially underway in Virginia, and every vote counts. This year, the stakes are higher than ever.   John, Early voting is officially underway in Virginia, and every vote counts. This year, the stakes are higher than ever. Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic n…
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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
September 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Your support can help train the next Abigail Spanberger

We can’t afford to wait. With your help, we’ll train more women to step into these roles, defend democracy, and transform their communities.   John, Virginia is one of the most important states in the country this year, and early voting is officially underway! The Democratic…
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  Melissa Watson Ward · [email protected]
September 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Only 10 tickets left to Level Up

Dear John, RSVP here to get one of the last 10 tickets to our third annual Level Up Event during Congressional Black Caucus week in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, September 23 from 6-8 PM ET! This event celebrates the leadership of Black women and showcases the women in the current cohort of Emerge…
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM

quick question—

Democracy depends on fair maps. Without action, the next elections will be skewed before a single vote is cast.   John, Republicans in Texas and Missouri are rewriting the rules to lock in power. Both have passed new congressional maps giving themselves an unfair advant…
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  Alison Abney · [email protected]
September 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM

How Emerge women are defending democracy

As Trump and the GOP undermine our democracy, Emerge women are standing up to defend it — women like Rep. LaMonica McIver, who is facing retaliatory federal charges for conducting a lawful oversight visit at a federal detention center.   John, As Trump and the GOP undermine our…
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  Melissa Watson Ward · [email protected]
September 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Last chance to register for Level Up

Dear John,     Our third annual Level Up Event during Congressional Black Caucus week in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, September 23 from 6-8 PM ET is almost sold out!   Join us to toast to Emerge President & CEO A’shanti F. Gholar’s 5-year anniversary. This event celebrates the leadership of …
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
September 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM

Say goodbye to the old boys' club

Say hello to the new girls' network   John, Emerge women aren’t playing by the rules. They’re rewriting them. Every day, we train more women, and with your support, we’re turning the old boys’ club into the new girls’ network. Women ready to run, win, and lead in every…
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  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]
September 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM

for the cost of a cup of coffee ☕

Every contribution goes towards training, mentoring, and equipping women to take on leadership roles and resist anti-democratic attacks.   John, This is urgent: We’re halfway through September, and we’re not halfway to our goal. Emerge women are stepping up across the country,…
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  Melissa Watson Ward · [email protected]
September 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Join Emerge at Level Up during CBC Week!

Dear John,   I’m writing to invite you to join us at our third annual Level Up Event during Congressional Black Caucus week in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, September 23 from 6-8 PM ET.               This event celebrates the leadership of Black women and showcases the women in the current cohort…
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  Ashley @ Emerge · [email protected]
September 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM

Republicans are hoping that you don't open this email

They want us to give up. We’re not going anywhere.   John, Republicans are banking on us being so overwhelmed by the nonstop chaos in the news that we stop fighting back. When they’re rigging maps and suppressing voters, they’re counting on us to give up. But our September dea…
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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
September 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM

the next Abigail Spanberger

We can’t afford to wait. With your help, we’ll train more women to step into these roles, defend democracy, and transform their communities.   John, Virginia is one of the most important states in the country this year. The Democratic nominee for Governor, Emerge alum Abigai…
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  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]
September 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Emerge women are stepping up. Will you support them?

These are the leaders protecting reproductive rights, voting access, and progressive policies — and your support makes it possible.   John, Emerge women are stepping up across the country, running for office, defending communities, and challenging entrenched power. Over 250 wo…
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  Emerge HQ · [email protected]
September 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM

[ADD YOUR NAME] Texas abortion rights under attack

HB 7 is part of the GOP’s strategy to roll back reproductive rights, silence women, and suppress marginalized communities.   John, Last week, Texas Republicans passed House Bill 7, a law allowing private citizens to sue out-of-state abortion pill providers. Abortion is already …
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  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]
September 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM

I’m tired, but…I have hope

This work is personal for me. I’m where I am because other women lifted me up, believed in me, and showed me that I belonged in politics. At Emerge, we’re building that same network of support every day for the women who will lead us forward.   Please take a moment to read a personal mess…
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  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]
September 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM

This is not a drill.

Right now, Republicans are making moves that could silence voters, roll back rights, and block progress for years to come.   John, Right now, Republicans are making moves that could silence voters, roll back rights, and block progress for years to come. Across the country, Eme…
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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
September 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM

The South is at stake

Republicans are counting on complacency.   John, Virginia is the epicenter of the fight over abortion rights and progressive policies in the South, and Emerge women are on the frontlines. Abigail Spanberger is running for Governor to protect access to reproductive care, defend…
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  Team Emerge HQ · [email protected]
September 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM

Happy Labor Day from Emerge

From fighting for fair wages and worker protections to affordable childcare and healthcare, Emerge women at every level are bringing labor issues to the forefront of our democracy.   Happy Labor Day, John! At Emerge, we recognize that the labor movement plays a crucial role in …
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  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]
August 31, 2025 at 11:15 PM

I’m tired, but…

This work is personal for me. I’m where I am because other women lifted me up, believed in me, and showed me that I belonged in politics. At Emerge, we’re building that same network of support every day for the women who will lead us forward.   Please take a moment to read a personal mess…
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  Important Emerge Update · [email protected]
August 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM

august is slipping away

They want us to give up. We are not going anywhere.   John, This is it. If we miss tonight’s August deadline, our work will take a hit. It means fewer women trained. Fewer leaders ready to run. Fewer fighters prepared to take on Republicans at every level of government…
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  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]
August 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM

Sorry to bother you on the weekend

Thank you for taking a moment out of your holiday weekend to stand with us.   John, Sorry to bother you over the weekend, but a few things have been keeping me up at night. This is one you can help with. Our August deadline is tomorrow at midnight, and we’re still behind on ou…
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
August 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Before you log off for the weekend…

We’re heading into the final stretch of August, and Republicans are counting on us being distracted.   John, Before you log off for the long weekend, we have an important message: We’re heading into the final stretch of August, and Republicans are counting on us being distract…
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  Emerge Update · [email protected]
August 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM

FIRST—

Trump took back the White House, and he’s assaulting our democracy every single day, wreaking havoc on everything we stand for.    FIRST, Trump took back the White House, and he’s   assaulting our democracy every single day, wreaking   havoc on everything we stand for.…
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  Ashley @ Emerge · [email protected]
August 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Republicans hope you don’t open this email

They want us to give up. We’re not going anywhere.   John, Republicans are banking on us being so overwhelmed by the nonstop chaos in the news that we stop fighting back. When they’re rigging maps and silencing voices like they are in Texas, they’re counting on us to give up. …
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
August 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM

FWD: I’ll be honest

We wanted to make sure you saw A’shanti’s message about why emails like this are so important.   John, We wanted to make sure you saw A’shanti’s message about why emails like this are so important. Please take a look, and if you can, make a contribution today so that we can hit o…
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  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]
August 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM

I’ll be honest:

Without grassroots donors like you, we won’t have the resources to recruit, train, and support more women like them.   John, I know the news is nonstop. Every day it feels like another attack, another threat, another piece of our democracy under siege. I understand that political emails a…
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