Matt is running for Congress to improve the lives of the people in Upstate New York and to stand up against the threat to democracy now posed by Representative Elise Stefanik.

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  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 7:15 PM

Thank you, sincerely

I congratulate Matt Castelli on becoming the Democratic nominee.   Friends, Thank you. The last fourteen months have been an incredible, important journey, and I am honored to have had you by my side through it. Because of your support, our team knocked on thousands of doors, …
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 8:44 PM

today is the day

Elise Stefanik is a danger to our democracy, and I am ready to take her on head-to-head.     Hi John, Today is the day of our primary election. I’m so grateful for the support you have provided over these past fourteen months—and I need that support today now more than ever. So,…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
August 22, 2022 at 9:18 PM

what tomorrow means for our mission to defeat Stefanik

With only ONE day left, we need all hands on deck.   🚨COUNTDOWN TO PRIMARY: ONE DAY🚨 $50 $25 $15 $10 $5 $3 OTHER AMOUNT John, Our primary election is TOMORROW and we n…
  Matt Putorti Campaign · [email protected]
August 21, 2022 at 6:31 PM

quick—

Matt Putorti is the strongest candidate to defeat Elise Stefanik.   John, This is Barb, from Matt Putorti’s campaign! I don’t want to take up too much of your time, so I will get to the point: our primary is TUESDAY, and we need every single supporter to step up and ensure we …
  Putorti, Matt · [email protected]
August 20, 2022 at 6:30 PM

make or break

I am speaking with voters every day who are tired of Elise Stefanik and her disregard for our democracy.   COUNTDOWN TO PRIMARY: THREE DAYS John, Our primary election is only THREE DAYS away, and we need your support during this last push before Election Da…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 8:44 PM

all hands on deck

This election is the first step in our mission of defeating Elise Stefanik.   John, I know we’re all eager to log off for the weekend, but before you go: our primary election is only FOUR DAYS away and we need all hands on deck. Please, chip in $4 or more right away to make su…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 7:06 PM

five days

I am the only candidate who can put an end to Elise Stefanik’s political career.   PRIMARY DAY: FIVE DAYS We’re less than a week until the primary that will determine the future of our campaign against Elise Stefanik. Please, contribute anything now so we can win this ra…
  Stop Stefanik · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 9:44 PM

Elise Stefanik + Herschel Walker

Walker is a misogynist who – like Stefanik – wants to restrict abortion nationwide.   John, Did you see the despicable news? Elise Stefanik endorsed Herschel Walker in the Georgia Senate race. FIGHT BACK Walker is a misogynist who – like Stefanik – wants to restrict abo…
  Matt P. · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 9:04 PM

please 🙏

The primary is only ONE WEEK away, and it is a make-or-break moment for our campaign.   John, I know you hear a lot from my campaign team and me, but I wouldn’t reach out unless it was important. The primary is only ONE WEEK away, and it is a make-or-break moment for our campaign to be a…
  NY-21 Update · [email protected]
August 13, 2022 at 5:09 PM

the home stretch!

This is the home stretch, and we need all the support we can get to power our campaign forward to the general election.   PRIMARY ELECTION: 10 DAYS Will you please rush a contribution to our campaign? CONTRIBUTE John, We are just 10 days away fr…
  Stop Stefanik · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 11:02 PM

Stefanik’s bad week

It’s time to stop Stefanik. But we can’t do it without you.   John, It’s been a pretty bad week for Elise Stefanik. 🚽 Stefanik’s name was featured in images of Trump’s toilet, allegedly showing proof that he was flushing documents down the drain. 🚨 Stefanik lashed out at law enforcemen…
  NY-21 Update · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Stefanik targets FBI

We know the actual threat to our democracy is Elise Stefanik.   John, Last night, the FBI executed a lawfully obtained search warrant at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, reportedly as part of an investigation into whether Trump mishandled classified documents. And, of course, El…
  Flush Stefanik · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 12:57 PM

...down the drain 🚽

Stefanik won’t be calling to hold Trump accountable for destroying documents any time soon.   We’re speechless, John. Yesterday, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman shared new photos that allegedly show once again that Donald Trump was illegally flushing documents as president. And El…
  Flush Stefanik · [email protected]
August 8, 2022 at 6:19 PM

down the drain 🚽

Stefanik won’t be calling to hold Trump accountable for destroying documents any time soon.   We’re speechless, John. Today, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman shared new photos that allegedly show once again that Donald Trump was illegally flushing documents as president. And Elise …
  Putorti Field Team · [email protected]
August 6, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Help us pass out yard signs!

We’ve been overwhelmed by the grassroots support powering our campaign forward.   John, We have exciting news: we’re nearly ready to send out yard signs to committed supporters like you! But we need your support to do it. Will you please invest in our campaign right away so we…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
August 5, 2022 at 5:57 PM

where our problem lies

Scoring political points doesn’t matter to me – this community does.   John, When I think about the possibilities for our community’s future, one thing comes to mind: bold action. It’s beyond time we enact a ban on assault weapons, protect reproductive healthcare at the feder…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 8:33 PM

Vital voting info →

My team and I wanted to share some important dates with you about the upcoming Democratic primary election.   John, My team and I wanted to share some important dates with you about the upcoming Democratic primary election (we understand how confusing this year has been!): In-…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 9:48 PM

the final word

Tonight, our campaign faces its final public FEC fundraising deadline before the primary election.   John, Hi, it’s Matt Putorti. I know you’ve received a lot of communication from my campaign, so I’ll make this brief. Tonight, our campaign faces its final public FEC fundraising deadlin…
  Putorti Finance Team · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 3:22 PM

open before midnight →

We’re counting on a final surge in contributions to power our campaign to where we need to be.   TONIGHT: FINAL FEC FUNDRAISING DEADLINE Please, invest in our campaign before midnight. CONTRIBUTE John, Hey there, it’s Matt Putorti’s finance team…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
August 2, 2022 at 8:34 PM

one final shot

This is our final chance to make sure we are the ones to take down Elise Stefanik this fall.   TOMORROW: FINAL FEC FUNDRAISING DEADLINE Please rush a contribution to my campaign before this pivotal deadline. CONTRIBUTE John, Election season is h…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
July 31, 2022 at 9:57 PM

one last message

Our last few days have been eventful.   John, I know you’ve heard a lot from my campaign team and me over the last few days, but I wouldn’t reach out unless it was important. Our last few days have been eventful – we launched our first TV ad! – and we’re building serious momentum. We’re…
  🚨 Deadline Alert 🚨 · [email protected]
July 31, 2022 at 5:44 PM

tonight is everything

We’re counting on you to power us past the deadline.   🚨 TONIGHT: JULY FUNDRAISING DEADLINE 🚨 Will you support our campaign with a contribution right away? CONTRIBUTE John, In mere hours, our campaign will reach its July fundraising deadline – o…
  Putorti Finance Team · [email protected]
July 31, 2022 at 2:04 PM

in need of a final push

Our campaign is powered by this community.   John, Hey there, it’s Matt Putorti’s finance team. Tonight marks a major deadline for our campaign and we regret to report that we’re short of our July fundraising goal. But, there’s good news! If everyone on this list contributed j…
  Shameful Stefanik · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 9:14 PM

this summarizes things →

We deserve better than Stefanik.   John, We know it can be difficult to track everything going on in our race to elect Democrat Matt Putorti to Congress, so here’s all you need to know about who our opponent Elise Stefanik is: Stefanik celebrated the devastating Roe d…
  Team Putorti · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 4:13 PM

working against the clock

Elise Stefanik has raised millions for her campaign and her radical Republican colleagues.   John, We know you’re taking it easy and enjoying your Saturday morning, so we’ll make this update quick: tomorrow night is our July fundraising deadline and we need your support. …
  Stop Stefanik · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Open for a scathing review

Stefanik has abandoned our community.   John, Experts are wondering what we’ve been asking all along: What in the world happened to Elise Stefanik? Her about-face from being a Trump skeptic to becoming one of his “killers” is astounding and should worry us all. Check out the most recent …
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 2:58 PM

we’re on the air!

My campaign team and I are battling hard against Elise Stefanik and her deep-pocketed, MAGA-backed team.   John, I wanted to reach out personally to share some exciting news from our campaign team: We launched our first TV ad today! This is both a major milestone for our campa…
  Team Putorti · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 8:13 PM

a huge announcement!

We’re fired up about reaching as many voters as we can.   John, We have an exciting campaign announcement: tomorrow, we’ll launch our first TV ad! We’re fired up about reaching as many voters as we can, and to ensure we have the resources to share our message with every voter…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
July 26, 2022 at 7:24 PM

A must-read →

Stefanik doesn’t care about us, she cares only about herself.   John, Did you see this scathing op-ed in The New York Times about Elise Stefanik? What in the World Happened to Elise Stefanik? “There was a time in 2016 when Elise Stefanik, now the third-ranking Rep…
  Barb, Team Putorti · [email protected]
July 25, 2022 at 9:13 PM

Our work on the ground

Matt and our team have been listening to voters’ concerns, sharing Matt’s vision for a brighter future.   John, Hey there! It’s Barb from Matt Putorti’s campaign for Congress. I wanted to reach out personally to give you an update on our travels across Upstate New York. On the…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 10:09 PM

An urgent reminder →

The case against Trump is damning, yet Elise remains one of his most vocal defenders.   John, Last night, Elise Stefanik’s social media team attacked lifelong Republican Sarah Matthews for telling the truth and standing up to Trump. We shouldn’t be surprised that Stefanik wou…
  Stop Stefanik · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 4:13 PM

last night

We MUST defeat Stefanik this November.   John, Last night, life-long Republican Sarah Matthews bravely faced the nation and called out President Trump for inciting the insurrection and doing nothing to stop the violence. While she was testifying, Elise Stefanik’s social media team was at…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
July 21, 2022 at 9:36 PM

My roots are here

The truth is, Stefanik is backed by enormous MAGA donors.   John, From the beginning, this campaign has been about building a better future for Northern New York. I was born, raised, and educated here – and I’m fighting at all hours to defeat Elise Stefanik so we can begin buil…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 9:00 PM

at a time like this?

Elise Stefanik is celebrating while she leads our country back into the dark ages.   John, In recent weeks, we’ve seen the Supreme Court wipe away the constitutional right to choose. This is not something to celebrate. Yet Elise Stefanik is celebrating while she leads our cou…
  Shameful Stefanik · [email protected]
July 19, 2022 at 9:06 PM

A troubling trend

Elise Stefanik does not care about our community; she only cares about what’s next for her.   John, Elise Stefanik has always had one concern on her mind: herself. She knows that by spewing hateful MAGA talking points, she’ll earn the favor of Trump and his deep-pocketed donors. So she …
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
July 16, 2022 at 2:22 PM

our shot

We have a real opportunity to vote out Elise Stefanik, one of the most harmful forces in our country.   John, Hey there, it’s Matt Putorti. I’ll cut to the chase: We have a real opportunity to vote out Elise Stefanik, one of the most harmful forces in our country. To do it, m…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 11:32 PM

We’re just hours away

You see, our campaign – unlike Elise Stefanik’s – is powered by grassroots support.   John, I wanted to reach out to you personally to talk through how important deadlines like tonight’s are. You see, our campaign – unlike Elise Stefanik’s – is powered by grassroots support. If you’re w…
  Barb, Team Putorti · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 3:41 PM

Open before tonight’s deadline!

We need some last-minute support from grassroots donors like you.   TONIGHT: MID-MONTH FUNDRAISING DEADLINE Will you please chip in $5 now to support our campaign? CONTRIBUTE John, Hi there, it’s Barb from Team Putorti. I just went through our f…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 7:03 PM

Liz Cheney, I agree

Stefanik is doing all she can to distract from the January 6th hearings.   John, Even members of Elise Stefanik’s own party know she played a key role in spreading the lie that stirred up the deadly mob on January 6. Take a look at what Vice Chair of the January 6th Committee, …
  NY-21 Update · [email protected]
July 12, 2022 at 7:05 PM

Lately

Here’s the truth: She’s not the voice we want representing us in Congress.   John, In just a minute, we’ll ask you to please contribute to our campaign to elect Matt Putorti as NY-21’s next representative in Congress. But before we do, we wanted to remind you of Elise Stefanik…
  Shameful Stefanik · [email protected]
July 11, 2022 at 8:39 PM

She just doesn’t care about us

Upstate New York – and all Americans – deserve access to abortion and reproductive healthcare.   John, Elise Stefanik isn’t interested in listening to what Upstate New Yorkers want. Instead, she amplifies MAGA buzzwords to win the favor of deep-pocketed extremist donors as she plots her n…
  🚨Elise Stefanik Update 🚨 · [email protected]
July 10, 2022 at 6:42 PM

All we’re fighting against

Elise Stefanik is leading a party that wants to dismantle our democracy.   John, We know you’re out enjoying your Sunday afternoon, so this will only take a moment. Elise Stefanik is leading a party that wants to dismantle our democracy and strip people of their constitutional rights – a…
  Team Putorti · [email protected]
July 9, 2022 at 3:17 PM

Support our yard sign fund!

Distributing yard signs to engaged voters is one of the best ways we can spread the word about our campaign.   John, Hey there, it’s Team Putorti. It’s no secret election season is heating up with each day, and our team is bustling around the North Country to connect with voter…
  Shameful Stefanik · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 7:04 PM

beyond absurd

Stefanik is only concerned with pandering to her radical base.   John, Elise Stefanik is shamelessly attacking our governor for supporting common sense solutions to this country’s gun violence epidemic after the Supreme Court’s decision to loosen restrictions on where people can carry gu…
  Team Putorti · [email protected]
July 7, 2022 at 7:34 PM

The work you’re supporting

Our campaign is working overtime to connect with voters across our great and vast district.   John, The primary is just 47 days away and our campaign is working overtime to connect with voters across our great and vast district – it’s one of the largest Congressional districts …
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
July 6, 2022 at 9:42 PM

we can stop her

There has never been a more crucial time to stand up for basic decency and defeat extremists like Stefanik.   John, The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade marked a dark day in our country’s history. And while we took time to reflect on the danger the decision wil…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 6:36 PM

humbled

This is a powerful confirmation that our campaign has Upstate New York’s support.   John, I know it’s the Friday before the holiday weekend, so I’ll make this quick. I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your support of this campaign. We’ve been reaching out a lot latel…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 8:55 PM

quick favor—

We must defeat Elise Stefanik in November, and I know we can with your support.   John, Tonight’s FEC deadline is just hours away, and I am sending this email to ask for your support so we hit our fundraising goal. Will you please contribute $10, $25, or whatever you can afford so we hit…
  Stop Stefanik · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 6:38 PM

“victory”

Elise Stefanik is taking a victory lap, praising the decision.   John, Friday’s Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade was sickening. The ruling will cause untold suffering and have deadly consequences. But while we grapple with the consequences and mobilize to fight back, Elise St…
  Matt Putorti · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 11:59 AM

I’m personally asking you to chip in before our midnight FEC deadline

It would give our campaign such a boost in our ongoing fight to unseat Elise Stefanik.   John, Our biggest fundraising quarter to date is coming to a close at MIDNIGHT so I’ll make this quick. The impact of reaching our FEC fundraising goal remains enormous, but we’re falling …