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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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  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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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
August 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM

LAST CHANCE: Survey closing at midnight!

With Trump and MAGA Republicans attacking our rights every day, we must be more strategic and responsive than ever. Your input helps make that possible.   John, This is your last chance to take our 2025 Emerge Community Survey, and we still need 50 more responses before midnig…
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  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]
August 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM

6X the odds. 6X the impact.

It’s a fact: When women train with Emerge, they gain the skills, confidence, and community to run strong campaigns and win.   John, Emerge alums are 6x more likely to win their races than a typical first-time candidate. It’s a fact: When women train with Emerge, they gain the …
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  Becca DeFelice, Emerge Texas · [email protected]
August 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM

Texas is a warning sign for us all

The attacks on our rights are escalating. We need to be prepared to respond, and with your support, we’ll train the women who will lead the charge.   John, What’s happening in Texas right now is a warning sign for the rest of the country. Republicans in the Texas House just pa…
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  Allison Abney · [email protected]
August 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM

we need strong governors to fight back

Trump’s takeover of D.C. is a dangerous precedent that threatens democracy across the country—and why we need strong Democratic governors more than ever.   John, Trump’s takeover of D.C. is a dangerous precedent that threatens democracy across the country—and why we need strong…
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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
August 19, 2025 at 9:21 PM

what’s happening in Texas:

Last night, State Rep. Nicole Collier refused to comply with Texas Department of Public Safety’s demands that they “escort” her to and from the Capitol, and they locked her in the House chamber.   John, Yesterday, we hosted our most attended #LeadersMatter virtual event to hear…
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  Jasmine Smith, Emerge · [email protected]
August 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM

TODAY- Emerge-ncy Update Virtual Event with Speakers

John,   This is your last chance to RSVP for today’s Emerge-ncy Update virtual event about Texas’ redistricting today, August 18th at 12pm PT/3pm ET. We will hear from Texas Democratic State Sen. Molly Cook, Representative Rhetta Bowers, and DNC Vice Chair Shasti Conrad on how they’re fighting back…
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  Ashley Floyd, Emerge · [email protected]
August 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Did you see A’shanti’s invitation for 8/18?

Did you see A’shanti’s invitation for our Emerge-ncy Update event tomorrow? We hope you will join us for an important virtual update on Texas’ redistricting tomorrow, August 18th at 12pm PT/3pm ET with Emerge alums. Additional speaker information can be found below and we hope you can join us. RSVP…
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
August 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM

We want to hear from you

Your insights help us refine our strategy, improve our trainings, and ensure we’re ready for what’s next.   John, Already this year, Emerge alums have stepped up to lead at every level, and they’re fighting back hard against an increasingly extreme agenda. But we MUST seize ev…
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  A'shanti F. Gholar, Emerge · [email protected]
August 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Join me on 8/18- Emerge-ncy Update TX Redistricting

John,   Join me on Monday, August 18th at 12pm PT/3pm ET for an “Emerge-ncy Update” virtual event on Texas’ redistricting. I will be joined by Emerge alums Texas Democratic State Rep. Rhetta Bowers, who broke quorum in Texas, and Sen. Molly Cook, who are fighting back. I will also be joined by Emer…
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  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]
August 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Back to school. Back to building power. 🎒

As students and teachers prepare to head back to school, we’re reminded of the power of education and what it makes possible.   John, As students and teachers prepare to head back to school, we’re reminded of the power of education and what it makes possible. That same spirit …
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  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]
August 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM

Where we stand:

I was proud to recently present our Mid-Year Report showing all of our momentum so far this year.   John, I was proud to recently present our Mid-Year Report showing all of our momentum so far this year. At a time when our rights, our democracy, and our public institutions are…
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  Jasmine Smith, Emerge · [email protected]
August 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM

EMERGEncy Update 8/18- TX Redistricting

John,   At the direction of Donald Trump, Texas Republicans are rushing to redraw the state’s congressional maps before the midterm elections. And Texas Democrats left the state to block a vote on these unconstitutional maps. It’s a bold move to protect democracy, and it’s the kind of leadership th…
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  Shannon Schokora · [email protected]
August 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM

She raised her hand, and everything changed

In case you missed Mallory McMorrow’s email below, her story is a powerful reminder of why Emerge’s work matters.   John, In case you missed Mallory McMorrow’s email below, her story is a powerful reminder of why Emerge’s work matters. From raising her hand in an Emerge training to runni…
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  Mallory McMorrow · [email protected]
August 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Nobody is going to make our seat for us

My Emerge training cohort of 22 women changed my life. We weren’t there because we dreamed of being in office. We were there because we quite reluctantly saw running as the only solution to problems nobody else seemed to be fixing.   John, When I applied to train with Emerge, I…
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
August 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM

What’s happening in Texas and what you can do about it

Yesterday, A’shanti sounded the alarm about what Texas Republicans are doing: rushing through extreme gerrymandering to rig the maps before the midterms and silence Black and Brown voters.   John, Yesterday, A’shanti sounded the alarm about what Texas Republicans are doing: rus…
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  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]
August 5, 2025 at 11:14 PM

This is what voter suppression looks like.

At the direction of Donald Trump, Texas Republicans are rushing to redraw the state’s congressional maps right before the midterm elections.   John, At the direction of Donald Trump, Texas Republicans are rushing to redraw the state’s congressional maps right before the midterm…
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Last chance to activate your membership

Emerge is training Democratic women to lead with courage and fight for our rights, but we need your help to finish this drive strong. Please, give what you can today.   John, Our Summer Membership Drive ends at MIDNIGHT, and this is your last chance to activate your membership before the …
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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM

This is one of the most important elections of 2025

Virginia is about to make history, and what happens this November could impact the entire country.   John, Virginia is about to make history, and what happens this November could impact the entire country. 33 Emerge alums are on the ballot for the Virginia House of Delegates t…
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  Ashley Floyd · [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Activate Your Summer Membership Drive!

Summer is here, and so is one of the most critical moments of our year. Our Summer Membership Drive launched last month to power the next generation of Democratic women leaders. But right now, we’re still 400 members short of our goal.   John, Summer is here, and so is one of …
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  Sandra Bishop · [email protected]
July 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Summer Membership Drive ending soon

This is the final week to close the July gap, and what we do now will determine how many women are ready to lead in the critical fights ahead.   John, We’re down to the final week of our Summer Membership Drive, and we’re still short of our goal. July has always been one of th…
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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
July 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Help us build the pipeline

Emerge alum and current Secretary of State Jena Griswold is running for Attorney General in Colorado. And as she steps up to higher office, another Emerge alum, State Senator Jessie Danielson, is running to take her place.   John, At Emerge, we believe in a simple but powerful …
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  Team Emerge · [email protected]
July 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Every dollar helps train Democratic women who are standing up to Trump’s agenda and leading with courage across the country.   John, We’re closing in on our $15,000 goal for the 🔥Bring the Heat Fund🔥 — but we’re not there yet. And with our 5X match expiring at midnight, now is t…
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  A’shanti F. Gholar · [email protected]
July 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM

5X match just unlocked

From school boards to Congress, Emerge women are standing up to extremism, defending our rights, and holding power accountable, even when it comes at a personal cost.   John, We unlocked a 5X match for the 🔥Bring the Heat Fund🔥 and that means your impact today will go five times furthe…
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  Sandra Bishop, Emerge · [email protected]
July 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Final call: Survey closes at midnight!

This is your last chance to take our 2025 Emerge Community Survey, and we still need 82 more responses before midnight to hit our goal.   John, This is your last chance to take our 2025 Emerge Community Survey, and we still need 23 more responses before midnight to hit our goa…
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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]
July 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM

One of the most important elections of 2025

Virginia is about to make history, and what happens this November could impact the entire country.   John, Virginia is about to make history, and what happens this November could impact the entire country. 33 Emerge alums are on the ballot for the Virginia House of Delegates t…
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