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  Oppo Update via Jena for Colorado · [email protected]
September 15, 2021 at 6:20 PM

We’ve shown our strength

Rose Pugliese just announced that she will not be running for political office. Thanks to your support, this republican challenger is backing down from running against Jena!   One of our potential Republican challengers isn’t running! Help us keep the momentum going by g…
  Jena Griswold · [email protected]
September 11, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Solemn day in our history

Today is a solemn day for Americans. Friend, Today is a solemn day for Americans. As we commemorate this day, I wanted to send a message of support to all of the families and friends who lost loved ones on 9/11. We will never forget the courage and bravery of our first respo…
  Denver HQ · [email protected]
September 9, 2021 at 8:45 PM

Facts over fiction

Extreme republican leaders continue to go to great lengths to perpetuate “The Big Lie.” Team, Extreme republican leaders continue to go to great lengths to perpetuate “The Big Lie.” The impacts of their actions are dangerous for our democracy. These lies have led to the intro…
  Griswold HQ · [email protected]
September 7, 2021 at 7:52 PM

Let’s check the data

In the 2020 election, Colorado’s vote-by-mail for all elections ensured that every voter could safely cast their ballot in the midst of a global pandemic. But the truth is, we’ve participated in vote-by-mail for all voting for years because we know that when a state increases access to the polls, …
  Team Jena · [email protected]
September 6, 2021 at 6:01 PM

The backbone of our country

Today, we honor workers across America who show up day after day to ensure the most important services are available to the public. Team, We wanted to reach out to wish your family and you a Happy Labor Day! Today, we honor workers across America who show up day after day to…
  Jena Griswold · [email protected]
September 3, 2021 at 6:00 PM

an honor

I grew up in the mountains of rural Colorado and was raised in a working-class family. I’m the first person in my family to attend a 4-year college and then go on to graduate law school. I learned the value of hard work and determination at a young age, and these values are what led me to fight fo…
  Jena Griswold · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 6:36 PM

Thanks for being here

It is because of your dedication to our campaign that we were able to surpass our monthly fundraising goal! Thank you for helping us close out August on a high note, Team. It is because of your dedication to our campaign that we were able to surpass our monthly fundraising g…
  Celia Stockwell, Finance Director · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 12:36 AM

re: this morning’s meeting

I wanted to make sure you saw Jena’s note from this morning. Team, I wanted to make sure you saw Jena’s note from this morning. Our meeting went well, and she felt confident that our grassroots supporters would be able to get us to our goal. Since then, we’ve closed the gap …
  Jena [Personal] · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 5:13 PM

This morning’s meeting

I just met with Celia to go over our fundraising numbers and I had to reach out. After her message yesterday, you all showed up and helped us get even closer to reaching our August goal! I truly couldn’t be more grateful for your support and more confident in the coalition we’ve built together. …
  Celia Stockwell, Finance Director · [email protected]
August 30, 2021 at 8:50 PM

Bump in the road

I had to come directly to you to give you an update on our August goal. Yesterday, we told you that we needed to raise $5,000 before the end of the month in order to get to where we need to be. Team, I had to come directly to you to give you an update on our August goal. Yes…
  Team Griswold · [email protected]
August 29, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Focused on the goal

We’re at the end of the month, and we can’t let anything distract us from the task at hand. Team, We’re at the end of the month, and we can’t let anything distract us from the task at hand. Over the past several months, Republican elected officials have introduced voter suppr…
  ✔️ · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 7:25 PM

Who would’ve thought?

Secretaries of State gathered for their annual National Association of Secretaries of State summer conference, and to say this year’s event was dramatically different than in years past would be an understatement. Team, Secretaries of State gathered for their annual Nationa…
  Opponent Update via Team Jena · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 7:04 PM

Getting into the details

We’re reaching out to fill you in on Jena’s potential opponent and how detrimental electing her to statewide office would be, but before we get into the details, can you chip in $25 to Jena’s re-election campaign? Team, We’re reaching out to fill you in on Jena’s potential o…
  PETITION via Griswold HQ · [email protected]
August 23, 2021 at 10:23 PM

Our last shot at this

The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act was introduced in Congress last week, and the House is planning to take action on passing it as early as this week’s special session. After the For the People Act stalled in a Senate filibuster, this could be one of the last chances to federally strengt…
  Team Jena · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 8:56 PM

Ted Cruz is scared of voters

Ted Cruz blocked the Senate from even discussing the For the People Act a few days ago, and you won’t believe what he said when he did it Team, Ted Cruz blocked the Senate from even discussing the For the People Act last week, and you won’t believe what he said when he did it…
  UPDATE via Griswold HQ · [email protected]
August 19, 2021 at 5:52 PM

Digital attacks

Last month, we told you that a Republican dark money group launched attack ads against Jena for her support of the For The People Act. Team, Last month, we told you that a Republican dark money group launched attack ads against Jena over her support of the For The People Act.…
  Team Griswold · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 7:31 PM

re: Chief Misinformation Spreader

“My Pillow Guy” and chief misinformation spreader Mike Lindell has riled up his supporters to spread lies about the 2020 election since the results were called. Team, “My Pillow Guy” and chief misinformation spreader Mike Lindell has riled up his supporters to spread lies abo…
  Team Jena · [email protected]
August 16, 2021 at 11:31 PM

facts and science > “other side”

What would you say if someone told you that climate change should only be taught in schools if teachers also taught “the other side” of the issue? Team, What would you say if someone told you that climate change should only be taught in schools if teachers also taught “the o…
  UPDATE via Team Jena · [email protected]
August 13, 2021 at 8:06 PM

Doubling down on lies

Extreme Colorado republican leaders are falling in line with their colleagues across the country. They’re doubling down on lies about the 2020 election in the hopes of undermining confidence in our electoral system. Team Extreme Colorado Republican leaders are falling in line…
  Jena [Personal] · [email protected]
August 12, 2021 at 7:26 PM

How we do it in CO

In June, I joined the Secretaries of State from Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island on a virtual panel about the attack on voting rights in Texas. Team, In June, I joined the Secretaries of State from Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island on a virtual panel about the attack o…
  Denver HQ · [email protected]
August 11, 2021 at 8:04 PM

re: Texas

Jena recently joined fellow Secretaries of State on a virtual panel as a part of a critical conference focusing on the importance of national voting rights. Team, Jena recently joined fellow Secretaries of State on a virtual panel as a part of a critical conference focusing …
  Team Griswold · [email protected]
August 10, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Opponent Update

We’ll get right to it: Rose Pugliese is laying the groundwork to run for statewide office. Team, We’ll get right to it: Rose Pugliese is laying the groundwork to run for statewide office. First, Republican County Commissioners named Rose the sole finalist for Mesa County Atto…
  Team Griswold · [email protected]
August 9, 2021 at 9:31 PM

250,000 more voters in CO

Here is an incredible statistic: there were 250,000 new registered voters under Colorado’s Automatic Voter Registration system! Here is an incredible statistic: there were 250,000 new registered voters under Colorado’s Automatic Voter Registration system! The Automatic Voter…
  News Update via Team Griswold · [email protected]
August 5, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Did you see this?

Jena was interviewed by The Hill about the voter suppression laws being passed across the nation. Did you see this, team? Jena was interviewed by The Hill about the voter suppression laws being passed across the nation. Since the 2020 election, we’ve seen over 400 bills intr…
  Griswold HQ · [email protected]
August 4, 2021 at 9:32 PM

Congresswoman Boebert took it to Twitter...again

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has taken to Twitter AGAIN to spread false information about Jena and Colorado’s elections. Team, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has taken to Twitter AGAIN to spread false information about Jena and Colorado’s elections. Jena stood up to her lies, b…
  Petition via Griswold HQ · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 6:58 PM

Reform the Filibuster →

In June, the filibuster was weaponized to block the passage of the For The People Act, which would have extended critical voter protections nationwide. 2,500 Signatures needed by MIDNIGHT: Sign on to reform the filibuster >>> SIGN YOUR NAME Team, In June, the filibus…
  Team Jena · [email protected]
August 2, 2021 at 10:45 PM

Thank you + stay in touch

You have been committed to the idea that every eligible voter in our state should be able to cast a ballot. Your unwavering commitment to this priority is the reason why we surpassed our July fundraising goal! And for that, we say thank you! Team, You have been committed to …
  Jena Griswold · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 4:36 PM

Re: Keeping you in the loop

I just got off the phone with Celia. She gave me the updated numbers, and we’re just $452 away from our July goal! I’ll be honest, the current situation in the country is disheartening. Team, I just got off the phone with Celia. She gave me the updated numbers, and we’re just $4…
  Celia Stockwell, Finance Director · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 3:40 PM

Keeping you in the loop

We’re SO close to reaching our end-of-month goal, and if we get 100 people to chip in just $15, we’ll crush it! Can you be one of them and chip in $15 right now? With hundreds of voter suppression bills nationwide, we must do all we can today to keep Jena as our Secretary of State and keep those b…
  Griswold HQ · [email protected]
July 29, 2021 at 5:39 PM

Right to the point

We’ll get right to the point: We’re $3,454 away from our July goal -- can you chip in now to help us close the gap? Summer is coming to an end, and 2022 is getting closer by the day. We can’t afford to leave Jena vulnerable to attack. Not now, when voters’ rights across the country are under attac…
  Jena [Personal] · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 3:45 PM

From my perspective

I hope you all have been able to enjoy the beautiful Colorado summer with friends and family. Whether it’s hiking through Rocky Mountain National Park, taking a day trip to Crested Butte, kayaking on the Horsetooth Reservoir, or simply grilling in your backyard, I think we can all agree that we’re…
  Celia Stockwell, Finance Director · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 6:47 PM

Keep pushing forward

Voting rights are under attack, and Jena has spent the last few weeks continuing the fight for Coloradans and all Americans by helping the nationwide fight for stronger voting protections. Team, Voting rights are under attack, and Jena has spent the last few weeks continuing…
  Team Griswold · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 4:10 PM

It’s on us

The For The People Act (HR1) aims to protect voting rights nationwide. All of us at Team Griswold fought for it as well because it increased access to the polls, expanded voter registration, prevented partisan gerrymandering, and implemented so many of the initiatives we have in Colorado. …
  Denver HQ · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Jena on MSNBC

A federal Judge in Colorado is considering sanctioning lawyers who brought forward a frivlous lawsuit against the 2020 election. After dismissing their case in April, the Judge is considering disciplining the lawyers for filing a frivolous claim and allowing themselves to be used as “a propaganda …
  Denver HQ · [email protected]
July 19, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Celebrating our progress

The rights voters have in Colorado are worth celebrating! And that’s exactly what hundreds of residents did last week as we welcomed the MLB All-Star game to Denver. Our community got together to recognize the progress our state has made when it comes to voter registration, election turnout, and v…
  Celia Stockwell, Finance Director · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 3:45 PM

UPDATE → New numbers

Thanks to everyone who chipped in after my message yesterday. I wanted to keep you all posted and let you know that we’re only $1,200 short of reaching our mid-month fundraising goal. Team, Thanks to everyone who chipped in after my message yesterday. I wanted to keep you al…
  Celia Stockwell, Finance Director · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Where we’re at → Where we need to be

We’re all one team here, and as Finance Director, it’s my priority to make sure we’re hitting our goals every week, month, quarter, and year. Since you are the biggest part of our coalition, I felt it was important to break down the numbers for you on where we stand. Once you know what we’re looki…
  Team Griswold · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 5:48 PM

Welcoming the All-Star Game ⚾

We couldn’t be more excited to welcome the All-Star Game to Denver! We’re proud of the MLB for moving the All-Star Game from Georgia because of the state’s new voter suppression laws, and for taking a stand for democracy! They know that in Colorado, we’ve done all we can to break down barriers to …
  Team Griswold · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 8:46 PM

Monumental progress for voters

Colorado’s most recent legislative session was a big success for voters’ rights! The 73rd Colorado General Assembly passed several progressive bills that make it easier for voters to register to vote and cast their ballots. Jena is proud to have worked closely with state legislators on both sides …
  Team Griswold · [email protected]
July 10, 2021 at 3:01 PM

SURVEY → How do you vote?

Team, Jena’s goal as Secretary of State has been to safeguard voting by making sure that everyone, no matter their political affiliation, has access to the polls. By registering more Coloradans than ever before, increasing the number of ballot drop boxes, and educating voters on how to vote-by-mai…
  Griswold HQ · [email protected]
July 9, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Their attacks won’t stop

Have you seen this? Compass Colorado, a far-right advocacy group, is running digital ads attacking Jena over her support for the “For the People Act.” No matter how many attacks she gets, or how much money far-right groups spend to drown her out, Jena will never stop defending our democracy and vo…
  Jena Griswold · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Team, did you see this?

Did you get a chance to read my interview in The New York Times? What’s happening in Georgia, Arizona, and other Republican-led states is a threat to our democracy. From county commissioners to Congress, GOP elected officials across the country have been attacking our democracy and election system…
  Griswold HQ · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 5:30 PM

They’ll try it here 📍

We’ll get right to the point: our democracy is at stake. Republican elected officials across the country have enacted some of the most restrictive voting laws since Jim Crow, and they have no plans to stop. In Georgia, they reduced the number of ballot drop boxes, imposed rules against giving out …
  Jena Griswold · [email protected]
July 4, 2021 at 4:00 PM

🔴 ⚪ 🔵

Team, I wanted to send out a quick note wishing you all a Happy 4th of July! This Independence Day, I hope you can take a few minutes to reflect on all of the freedoms we have as Americans. The right to vote, freedom of speech, and the ability to strive to be whatever it is we want to be. …
  Griswold HQ · [email protected]
July 3, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Boosting election security

Recently, Jena unveiled a $100,000 grant program aimed at boosting both cyber and physical election security at the county level. These funds could be used to help upgrade election operating systems, secure network communication technology for remote voting centers, or other important improvements…
  Team Griswold · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Thank you, and thank our Postal Workers ✉️

Team, Thanks to your commitment to Jena’s campaign, we crushed our Q2 fundraising goal! Every dollar you’ve contributed helped put us in a better position to handle anything that comes our way. Your commitment to ending voter suppression in all forms, transparency in government, and maintaining fa…
  Celia Stockwell, Finance Director · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 12:00 AM

FW: 👉 Close the gap 👈

Team, Did you see the note our team sent earlier today? We’re so close to reaching our end-of-quarter goal. And now is when your support matters most. We need $132 before midnight to reach our goal. Can you chip in $15 to help Jena keep up the fight for Colorado? Team, Did you …
  Griswold HQ · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 2:02 PM

👉 Close the gap 👈

We’re almost there, team! Our reporting deadline is coming up in just a few short hours, and we wanted to give you an update on where things stand. We’re almost there, team! Our reporting deadline is coming up in just a few short hours, and we wanted to give you an update on…
  Jena [Personal] · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 4:59 PM

Most important deadline yet

Team, I wanted to send a quick note about this quarter's fundraising deadline. With the continuous attacks on elections in Colorado and across the country by Republican elected officials and talks of a potential opponent entering this race soon, one thing is clear: this is the most important fundr…
  Celia Stockwell, Finance Director · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 5:28 PM

Help us finish strong 💪

Jena has spent the last few weeks refuting misinformation from Republican elected officials and those who want to undermine our elections. From debunking false claims made by Senator Ted Cruz about Colorado’s election to standing up against falsehoods from Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, she has wor…