Team Kilmer · [email protected]

April 15, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Did you hear about what’s happening in Oklahoma?

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 9:05 PM

Before midnight tomorrow

I need your help defending our House majority to protect reproductive freedom: ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 5:01 PM

One step closer to making the RECOMPETE Act law.

All Americans deserve economic opportunity. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 6:50 PM

The representation we need.

I am so proud of Judge Jackson for making it to the finish line. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 11:00 PM

Here's who has endorsed our reelection campaign

Check out who's supporting Derek ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

April 2, 2022 at 3:55 PM

Always grateful for you.

I want to take a moment to say thank you for supporting my campaign. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Kevin, Derek Kilmer for Congress · [email protected]

April 1, 2022 at 12:30 AM

I have one quick favor

I know it would mean the world to Derek if he saw your name ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 7:31 PM

Dr. Kim Schrier needs our support

I know our team has what it takes to show up for Kim in a big way. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Truman Kilmer · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 10:15 PM

A fundraising ask from man's best friend

Hello humans! Truman the dog here. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

March 26, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Building civic bridges, investing in affordable housing, and other updates from Derek Kilmer

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  FLASH POLL via Derek Kilmer for Congress · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Do you support permanently expanding the Child Tax Credit?

Team — Derek wants to know your thoughts: Should Congress focus on expanding the Child Tax Credit? YES   NO As a dad, Derek knows firsthand that every parent wants their child to have the support they need to be happy and lead successful lives. But, the COVID-19 pa…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

March 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Good news for the USPS

Good news, team — The Senate passed the Postal Service Reform Act with bipartisan support, and it's now headed to the president's desk for his signature. I know many of you signed our petition in support of this legislation, so I want to say thank you for helping make this victory possible! I'…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 9:50 PM

Need your help so we can get this done

Team, There's too much money, too many special interests, and too little accountability in Washington, D.C. That's why, during the 117th Congress, Derek and House Democrats are moving forward legislation that will strengthen our democracy, protect voting rights, and prevent future corruption. …

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Great news for our district

Team, We're thrilled to announce that last week President Biden signed the omnibus spending package. Derek supported this bill to keep the government open and fund critical priorities for our region. The legislation includes investments in jobs, affordable housing, economic opportunities in rur…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

March 16, 2022 at 9:57 PM

My friend, Senator Patty Murray, needs our support.

Team, In a few moments, I'm going to ask if you will please split a contribution between my campaign and Senator Patty Murray's campaign. But first, I want to explain why it's crucial we keep a Democratic champion like Patty fighting for us in the Senate. A role model for all of us, Patty Murr…

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  Penny Kilmer · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Don't tell Derek

Team, Ok. Don’t tell Derek that I got access to his computer (I admit it’s hard for me to type with paws). I’m writing (pawing?) to ask you to support his re-election effort. Why? Well, in addition to giving me a loving home, Derek works so hard for the people he represents. I’ve seen it with…

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  Kevin Schilling, Team Kilmer · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Democracy Summer 2022

Team, Our campaign is proud to participate in the 2022 National Democracy Summer! Developed by Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin, this program is dedicated to training and educating the next generation of Democratic political leaders and organizers. We're looking for high school and college st…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 10:26 PM

International Women's Day

Team, March is Women's History Month and today is International Women's Day. This time is an opportunity to celebrate the trailblazers who fought for equality. And it's a chance to recommit to the necessary work ahead to ensure all women have equal rights. We stand on the shoulders of American…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 10:31 PM

President Biden's Unity Agenda

Team, Last night, President Biden addressed the nation for the first State of the Union of his presidency. He talked about how much we've accomplished in the past year, from passing the American Rescue Plan to the bipartisan infrastructure bill, and the work we have ahead to build a stronger na…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 6:22 PM

President Biden's SCOTUS nominee

Team, Last week, President Biden nominated an outstanding, capable, and historic judge to serve on the Supreme Court. If confirmed, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson would be the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court and would carry on Justice Stephen Breyer's legacy of fighting for equali…

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  Derek (Personal) · [email protected]

March 1, 2022 at 4:47 AM

Goal update

Team, I don't want to take up too much of your time, so I will keep this fundraising update brief. I'm so grateful to have folks like you by my side as I continue my efforts to have an economy – and a government – that works better for you. But we can't slow down just yet. My team just told me w…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

February 27, 2022 at 8:50 PM

Midterms are less than nine months away

Team, Election Day is less than nine months away, and keeping our House majority has never been more important. All of the progress Derek and his colleagues have been working to make on voting rights, democracy reform, COVID-19 relief, infrastructure, and more will be at stake if we lose this …

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

February 26, 2022 at 4:41 PM

See what Derek's been working on this month

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Standing in solidarity with Ukraine

Team, Yesterday, President Biden addressed the nation about the current humanitarian crisis in the wake of Russia's attack on Ukraine. In response, President Biden announced the United States will impose new strong economic sanctions against Russia. Russia’s unprovoked aggression against Ukrai…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

February 22, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Sign on to support democracy reform

Bumping this important message from Derek, team. The future of American democracy is on the ballot this year, and we need to take immediate action to protect it. We need legislation that will safeguard our democracy by restoring checks and balances, protecting voting rights, and rooting out corru…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

February 19, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Will you sign on to support democracy reform?

Team, Our democracy is sacred, and it's our responsibility to protect it. But the past years have shown us that our democracy is not guaranteed. That's why I'm fighting to preserve it every day in Congress. Former President Trump tried to undermine our democracy at every turn, and far too many…

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  Kevin Schilling, Team Kilmer · [email protected]

February 16, 2022 at 8:32 PM

Did you catch the overalls, team?

Making sure you saw this message from Derek, team. Derek is a fighter for the people in Congress. He works tirelessly to secure the investments hard-working Americans deserve. But Derek needs help from this grassroots team to reach our grassroots fundraising goal before tonight's mid-month deadli…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Serving this community

Team, I always knew that I wanted to make a difference in my community, but back when this photo was taken, I didn't know exactly what that would look like. I was born and raised on the Olympic Peninsula, the proud son of two public school teachers. Growing up, I saw firsthand how economic str…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

February 11, 2022 at 11:05 PM

Building Back Better means investing in our environment

Team, Last week, Derek proudly voted to pass the America COMPETES Act of 2022 through the House. Along with ensuring our economy stays competitive globally, this legislation will make key investments in clean energy and climate action. Listen, rebuilding our economy and protecting our environm…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

February 10, 2022 at 7:45 PM

[SIGN ON] Save the USPS

Team, Americans rely on the United States Postal Service for essential goods, life-saving medications, paying their bills, receiving Social Security, and even exercising their right to vote. But ever since former President Trump appointed Postmaster Louis DeJoy, he's worked to sabotage the USPS…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

February 6, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Supporting our veterans

Team, Veterans have sacrificed so much to protect our country and democracy. But many veterans face additional battles when they come home — mental health struggles, PTSD, economic challenges, housing insecurity, and access to high-quality health care. No one who has bravely served our country…

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  Derek Kilmer for Congress · [email protected]

February 4, 2022 at 7:40 PM

Building economic opportunity for all

Team, One-sixth of the U.S population live in economically distressed communities where workers experience significantly higher unemployment rates than the national average. For too long, these communities have been left behind – and they’ve lacked the help they need to create jobs. As a conseq…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

February 2, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Black History Month

Happy Black History Month, friend! This month is about celebrating the contributions Black Americans have made to our country that have enriched our culture, advanced our medicine, innovated new technology, strengthened our nation and its freedoms, and so much more. Black trailblazers and acti…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 12:30 AM

One last short ask

Team, Right now, we are only five seats away from losing our hard-won Democratic House majority and undoing the progress we've made. Those five seats will determine if we can keep moving forward as a country or if we'll be forced back into the confusion and corruption of the previous administra…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

January 30, 2022 at 11:01 PM

Need 10 more donors from 19125

Team, Running a grassroots campaign has always been crucial to Derek because he works for the people, not special interests. Small-dollar donations show that when we come together, we can build an economy that works for everyone and make our government work for the people again. There's no bet…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

January 29, 2022 at 6:01 PM

The fight for equal pay is far from over

Team, Thirteen years ago today, President Barack Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law to help address the gender pay gap. This anniversary is a reminder that we still have work ahead to end the gender pay gap in our country. In Washington State, women only earned 80.2% of what…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 11:01 PM

Can you help support my friend Annie Kuster?

Friend, In 2021, we saw a wave of unprecedented attacks on reproductive rights around the country. New Hampshire politicians passed a law that bans abortions at 24 weeks, forces anyone seeking an abortion to get an ultrasound, and even criminalizes doctors who perform abortions. Now that the b…

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

January 25, 2022 at 10:43 PM

Reflecting on January 6, delivering millions in infrastructure funds, and more

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

January 23, 2022 at 9:02 PM

Global gag rule anniversary

Making sure you saw this message from Derek, friend! On the heels of the Roe v. Wade anniversary, today marks five years since Donald Trump reinstated the global gag rule, severely restricting access to abortion around the world. Last year, we saw exactly how important elections are when Presiden…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

January 22, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Recommitting to the fight to defend reproductive rights

Team, Today is the 49th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision that made abortion legal in the United States. As we wait for the Supreme Court to decide on the case that could determine the future of Roe v. Wade, we must reaffirm our commitment to defending reproductive …

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Citizens United has obstructed progress for 12 years

Team, Twelve years ago today, the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision changed our campaign finance system for the worse. Since that ruling, America’s elections have been flooded with dark money. And accountability in our democracy has diminished. Trust in our government is continuing to er…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

January 19, 2022 at 6:05 PM

The Senate is debating the Freedom To Vote: John R. Lewis Act

Friend, Donald Trump’s "Big Lie" of voter fraud has emboldened extremists and sparked record levels of voter suppression bills across the country. Sadly, in state after state, we’ve seen legislation seeking to make it harder for people to exercise their right to vote. Yesterday, the Senate beg…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

January 17, 2022 at 7:01 PM

We can't sit quietly in the presence of injustice

Team, This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I hope you take a moment to remember Dr. King. Even better, I hope you are taking part in the day of service to honor Dr. King's legacy. Dr. King famously said, "True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." Justice is …

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 9:50 PM

My friend and colleague Colin Allred

Friend, Last year, Texas passed a voter suppression law with sweeping restrictions that make it more difficult to vote. SB1 prohibits extending early voting hours and drive-thru voting, enables partisan poll watchers, and bans mail-in ballot applications from being sent. My friend and colleagu…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 3:00 AM

COVID-19 update and resources

Team, On Wednesday of last week, COVID-19 cases hit a record high since the start of the pandemic in Washington state. The Omicron variant is spreading rapidly – our health care providers are overwhelmed, and many hospitals are reaching capacity. In response to the surge, Governor Inslee said …

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

January 7, 2022 at 7:55 PM

How we safeguard our democracy

Team, Yesterday's infamous anniversary of the deadly January 6 insurrection is a reminder we can't take our democracy for granted. Donald Trump's presidency and the insurrection were a wake-up call that exposed the cracks in our democratic institutions. No one is above the law — including the …

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 6:59 PM

One year since the insurrection

Team, One year ago today, we witnessed one of the darkest days in our nation's history — a day I won't ever forget. What started as a normal day at work in the Capitol building ended in destruction and loss of life. Former President Trump incited a deadly insurrection when he refused to accept…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

January 3, 2022 at 9:38 PM

Derek's 48th birthday

Friend, Happy New Year! We hope you had the chance to spend time safely with your loved ones and relax during the holiday season. As you may know, New Year's Day also happened to be Derek's 48th birthday! Oftentimes his birthday can get swept up in the New Year's celebrations, so we wanted to …

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Renewed hope

Happy New Year's Eve, friend! 2021 has been a challenging year, but it's also been a year full of hope. While we've fought the COVID-19 pandemic, the vaccines have given us a renewed hope that we can end this pandemic. And while we witnessed a horrific insurrection at the start of 2021, our dem…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Here's what Derek accomplished with your help this year

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