The Long Run · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM

$5. Yes, $5

We can’t afford to come up short and send a message to the GOP that we’re giving up Friend — $5. That’s the contribution we are asking you to make today as we approach our mid-year FEC deadline at midnight tonight. $5 to start to rebuild our grassroots progressive movement after leaving it…

See More from The Long Run

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM

A disastrous decision

SCOTUS is giving Trump a pass to break the law Friend — Today the Supreme Court made a disastrous decision that takes power from the judicial branch and gives it to the President. The ruling blocks lower court judges from giving out injunctions when the President tries to enforce policies t…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

June 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM

Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Maine, and North Carolina

There’s one big test for our campaign coming very soon: Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Maine, and North Carolina. Those are the Senate races we have to win in the midterms if we want a chance at taking back the Senate from Republican control. Four seats we have to hold. Two fl…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

June 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM

My friend, Juliana Stratton

I decided to get involved in this race because I believe Juliana is the exact kind of leader we need in this moment of crisis. Hey folks, it’s Mandela Barnes, the former Lt. Governor of Wisconsin. I’m thrilled to announce my endorsement of Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate. I decided to get…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Deb Haaland · [email protected]

June 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM

Can I send you my recipe for green chile chicken posole?

Cooking has always been a way for me to foster connection and build community. Friend, it’s Deb Haaland. I’m running for Governor of New Mexico and Mandela Barnes and The Long Run said I could reach out to you. One thing you should know about me is that I love to cook. My love of cooking …

See More from Deb Haaland

  Jon Ossoff · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM

I can’t do this alone

Normally when I write to you via email, I like them to be different from the other messages you get from most elected officials. Friends — Normally when you see my name in your inbox, I like the messages to be different from the other emails you get from most elected officials. I've writte…

See More from Jon Ossoff

  Sarah McBride · [email protected]

June 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM

I worried this country wasn’t big enough to love me

I know how easy it is to feel discouraged. I’ve felt it too. Hi Friend, it’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride. When I was growing up, I couldn’t imagine a future like mine. I worried that the heart of this country wasn’t big enough to love someone like me. But over the years, I’ve witnessed c…

See More from Sarah McBride

  Mikie Sherrill · [email protected]

June 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM

It’s official: we just won the Democratic primary in New Jersey

The general election begins now. Team, I am so honored to be the official Democratic nominee for governor here in New Jersey. Thank you to everyone who played a part in this victory. I wouldn’t be here without this incredible grassroots team who chipped in, volunteered, and voted. And we …

See More from Mikie Sherrill

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

June 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM

I want to pull back the curtain for you and explain what this FEC deadline really means

Friend, you’ve probably heard other campaigns talk about the FEC deadline coming up at the end of the month. I want to pull back the curtain for you and explain what that really means. The FEC is the Federal Election Commission. At the end of this month, we are legally required to submit a…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  The Team at the Long Run · [email protected]

June 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Big Money vs. Grassroots

Friend, our fundraising model is simple. Instead of relying on billionaires or corporate interests to write us a huge check, we rely on grassroots supporters like you. Supporters who chip in $5, $10 or whatever they can afford at the time. It may not sound like much, but trust us, it adds …

See More from The Team at the Long Run

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

June 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM

Trump and Musk have split. But don’t get distracted.

Friend, I’m sure you’ve seen the news. A huge rift has opened up between Trump and Elon Musk. Trump wants to pass his disastrous budget bill, and Elon doesn’t like it. They’ve resorted to personal insults. But don’t get distracted — Elon doesn’t oppose this bill because it would cut crucia…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  The Long Run · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM

Imagine this...

Friend, we want you to imagine waking up on November 4th, 2026. The day after next year’s midterm elections. First, imagine waking up to this headline: “Republicans expand majorities in House and Senate, paving the way for Trump and MAGA’s legislative agenda” Now, imagine instead waking up…

See More from The Long Run

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

May 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM

I have something to ask you

Friend, Do you want to see Republicans lose control of the House and Senate in 2026? Chip in $5. Do you want to make it impossible for Trump to get the votes he needs to pass his far-right agenda? Chip in $5. Do you want to elect more progressive changemakers who are ready to fight for the…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  The Long Run · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM

Trump’s $1 billion war chest

Team — We want you to read this excerpt from a new Associated Press report: “...Donald Trump has also been busy raking in cash. The president has amassed a war chest of at least $600 million in political donations heading into the midterm elections… Trump is keeping an aggressive fundraisi…

See More from The Long Run

  LaMonica McIver · [email protected]

May 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Nancy Mace wants to kick me out of Congress. Bless her heart

Team, Today, two days after Trump’s Justice Department charged me with crimes for engaging in congressional oversight at an ICE facility, MAGA extremist Nancy Mace filed a resolution to expel me from Congress. Bless her heart. Let's be clear about what's happening: Donald Trump and his loy…

See More from LaMonica McIver

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM

Republican cruelty is at an all-time high.

Team — it’s Mandela Barnes. Last night the Republican House majority approved a budget plan that would be one of the cruelest pieces of legislation ever passed in the modern era. Experts say it would be the largest transfer of wealth from the poor to the wealthy in American history. Over…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Jon Ossoff · [email protected]

May 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM

I know how to win tough fights

Friends — This U.S. Senate race in Georgia isn’t just another election. It’s the one race MAGA is banking on. See, as the only Democratic Senator up for re-election in a state Trump won, I am, quite literally, their #1 target. You know the stakes. And you know your support is crucial. If…

See More from Jon Ossoff

  Deb Haaland · [email protected]

May 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM

A broken leg and 3 options

A few years ago while visiting Shenandoah National Park, I took a bit of a tumble. Friend, Deb Haaland here. A few years ago while visiting Shenandoah National Park, I took a bit of a tumble. I was hiking up the side of a mountain when I slipped on a loose rock. It was a total freak accide…

See More from Deb Haaland

  Mark Kelly · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM

Roger Stone just called for me to be charged with treason and executed.

I called out Trump for his blatant corruption… In response, they sent Roger Stone after me. Trump’s longtime political advisor, Roger Stone, just called for me to be charged with treason and executed. You heard me right. I called out Trump for his blatant corruption — making millions of d…

See More from Mark Kelly

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

May 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM

"The Long Run"

We were able to make the difference and get changemaking candidates over the finish line. Team — it’s Mandela Barnes. When we launched The Long Run PAC two years ago, a lot of people asked me where the name came from. Part of the reason for the name is simply that I like to run. Running ha…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM

a beacon of hope

Team, On Election Day this November 2025, I don’t just want to win — I want to win big. Because as Democrats, the bigger we win in Virginia in 2025, the louder a message we’ll send about the 2026 midterms. People in Virginia and across the country are looking at our race as a bellwether fo…

See More from Abigail Spanberger

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

May 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM

The good news…and the bad

Friend — Just a quick moment of your time. We have some good news, and some bad. The good news: In the 100 days since Trump has taken office, the opposition to his far-right presidency has gained a lot of momentum. Protesters have taken to the streets, voters are flooding Congressional town…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Sarah McBride · [email protected]

May 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM

One of the most painful memories of my life

No matter how much they attack me, I’m not backing down. Hi Friend, it’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride. Recently, I sat on the Capitol steps and shared one of the most painful memories of my life: holding my husband Andy’s hand as he took his last breaths after a battle with cancer. That ex…

See More from Sarah McBride

  The Long Run · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM

I’m humbly asking you to chip in $5 to help us hit our goal. Our April fundraising deadline closes tonight at midnight.

Friend — Our April fundraising deadline closes tonight at midnight. I’m humbly asking you to chip in $5 to help us hit our goal. Let me explain. I started The Long Run PAC not only to help beat the far-right in crucial battleground races (although it’s a top priority for us for the next two…

See More from The Long Run

  The Long Run · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 10:34 PM

There are no Kings here.

It’s all unprecedented, and it’s right out of the Project 2025 playbook. Friend, Trump’s continued attack on the rule of law and the Constitution should have us all worried for what’s next. Defying court orders, arresting judges, going around due process, acting without Congress, cracking …

See More from The Long Run

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

April 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM

The question everyone asks

I started The Long Run with one goal in mind: To help elect promising candidates from diverse, working class backgrounds Friend — I started The Long Run with one goal in mind: To help elect promising candidates from diverse, working class backgrounds. The kind of candidates who don’t usuall…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

April 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM

completely transparent

will you help me? I am going to be completely transparent today. $6,850. That's about the amount of money we still need to raise in the next 72 hours. Let me quickly explain why: Wednesday at midnight marks the end of April and our critical end-of-month deadline. By the end of the month, w…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  The Long Run PAC · [email protected]

April 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM

Say NO to Medicaid cuts [Add your name]

Team, Republicans in Congress have set their plans to cut funding for Medicaid in motion. The Republican majority in the House recently passed a Senate-backed resolution, entirely on party lines, that would make major cuts to the federal budget when the final version is passed. Medicaid pr…

See More from The Long Run PAC

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

April 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM

Our opportunity

Team — Despite all of the chaos and harm being done by the Trump administration, we have a real opportunity before us. Right now, voters of all kinds are rightfully angry about Trump’s first three months on the job. The stock market is volatile, prices are high, and his authoritarian acts c…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Team Long Run · [email protected]

April 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Sign on now: Pete Hegseth must resign!

Now is the time to put maximum pressure on the Trump administration to force out Hegseth Team, if this NPR report is true, it means that now is the time to put maximum pressure on the Trump administration to force out Hegseth. If you agree that it’s past time for Pete Hegseth to RESIGN fro…

See More from Team Long Run

  Senate Map Update · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Six must-win toss up races

The Long Run has a proven record of success in races like these, and that’s been because of your support Team — Another update here on the Senate map for the 2026 midterms. With Democratic Senators Tina Smith and Jeanne Shaheen retiring next year, the senate races in Minnesota and New Hamps…

See More from Senate Map Update

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

April 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM

None of this is by accident.

Folks are fed up with the dysfunction they are seeing from the Trump administration, and they’re ready to put in the work to reclaim power. Team — The movement we’re building across America right now is nothing short of incredible. In city after city, folks are filling up town halls to hold…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Jasmine Crockett · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM

Trump called me a “lowlife” and “very low-IQ person”

BREAKING: Donald Trump calls Rep. Jasmine Crockett a “lowlife” CHIP IN TO HAVE JASMINE’S BACK >> At this point, I think it’s safe to say that I live in MAGA world’s head RENT FREE. And in this economy, that’s saying something 😂 It’s sad that Donald Trump — the President of the United…

See More from Jasmine Crockett

  The Long Run PAC · [email protected]

April 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM

[Response Needed] Take Our Survey!

Take just a couple minutes of your time today and make your voice heard Friend — With Trump’s presidency now more than two months underway, we want to check in with our supporters and gauge your priorities. Head to our April 2025 issue survey here and let us know how you’re feeling at this …

See More from The Long Run PAC

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

April 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM

Thank you. We won big.

We won on Tuesday night, and that’s in part to the work this team put in over the last few months. Team — Thank you. We won big on Tuesday night, and that’s in part to the work this team put in over the last few months. We helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for Judge Susan Crawford…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Before the big day tomorrow

I don’t want us to take our eye off the ball Team — I know you’re probably getting a lot of emails today. That’s because midnight tonight is the FEC fundraising deadline for campaigns across the country. The first FEC deadline under Trump’s new presidency. It’s a big deal. But I don’t want…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Jon Ossoff for Georgia · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM

Disaster

She could announce her campaign any day now, and she’ll immediately have the full support of the complete MAGA movement. Friends, it would be a disaster for Georgia and for the country if Marjorie Taylor Greene became a U.S. Senator. She could announce her campaign any day now, and she’ll i…

See More from Jon Ossoff for Georgia

  Deb Haaland · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM

We’re facing a big challenge

I’m proud to have you on our team Hi friend, it’s Deb Haaland. The campaign to become the next governor of my beautiful home state of New Mexico means so much to me — and I’m so proud to have Mandela Barnes and The Long Run on our team. Right now, we’re building a fierce, people-powered, c…

See More from Deb Haaland

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

March 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM

Help us turn out Black, Brown, and working class voters in Wisconsin

Friend — It’s Mandela Barnes again. You may know that I serve as the president of Power to the Polls Wisconsin, an organization dedicated to protecting voter access and ensuring everyone, especially Black, Brown, and working class voters, can exercise their right to make their voices heard.…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Is there anything I can say?

Whoever wins this race will decide whether or not we have a far-right majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court Team: Is there anything I can say to convince you to make a contribution ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1st? I’ve tried explaining the stakes — that whoever …

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM

A very sad day for our nation and future generations

Trump just ordered the dismantling of the Department of Education. Team — I’m struggling for words right now. Trump just ordered the dismantling and eventual shutdown of the Department of Education. This is a staggering blow to our nation and the future we are leaving behind for generatio…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

March 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM

Two weeks

I’m hoping I can get your help today as we take on this final stretch of the campaign. Team, Mandela Barnes here. We are officially two weeks away from Election Day in Wisconsin, when voters will head to the polls and decide our next state Supreme Court Justice. Here’s where things stand: J…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  The Long Run (Senate Update 📊) · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM

NEW: One more BIG Senate race in play

New Hampshire’s Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen has announced she will not be running for reelection next year, leaving an open race in one of the most competitive states in the country. Team — We have yet another HUGE update to the 2026 Senate map. New Hampshire’s Democratic Senator Jea…

See More from The Long Run (Senate Update 📊)

  Senate Map Update · [email protected]

March 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Six toss-up races that we have to win

The Long Run has a proven record of success in races like these, and that’s been because your support Team — We have an update on the Senate map for the 2026 midterms. With Senator Tina Smith retiring next year, the Minnesota Senate race is now a toss-up. That brings the amount of toss-up …

See More from Senate Map Update

  The Long Run PAC · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Sign On: Democrats Should Vote NO on Trump and Musk’s Nominees

Team — With Elon Musk moving ahead with a radical, illegal takeover of the federal government and budget under Trump’s watch, it’s time for Democrats to use every tool we’ve got to stop their agenda. If that’s all you need to hear, sign our petition calling on Democratic Senators to vote NO…

See More from The Long Run PAC

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM

Just one month

I’m hoping I can get your help today as we take on this final stretch of the campaign. Team, Mandela Barnes here. We are officially one month away from Election Day in Wisconsin, when voters will head to the polls and decide our next state Supreme Court Justice. Here’s where things stand: T…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM

$5 for Wisconsin

We’ve set a goal to raise $5,000 for Judge Susan Crawford in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race before our deadline closes at midnight tonight Friend, it’s Mandela. We’ve set a goal to raise $5,000 for Judge Susan Crawford in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race before our deadline closes at midn…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Sarah McBride · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM

I refuse to be a pawn.

They want the focus to be on their theatrics so that it won’t be on the issues I laid out in my speech. Hi Friend, it’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride — Mandela Barnes and The Long Run said I could reach out to you about something important. You may have heard that I recently gave my first spe…

See More from Sarah McBride

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM

This is really bad

“A group with ties to Elon Musk is pouring more than $1 million into Wisconsin’s upcoming Supreme Court race” Friend, I want you to read the first sentence from this Politico article: “A group with ties to Elon Musk is pouring more than $1 million into Wisconsin’s upcoming Supreme Court ra…

See More from Mandela Barnes

  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 6:31 PM

This is bad

“A group with ties to Elon Musk is pouring more than $1 million into Wisconsin’s upcoming Supreme Court race” Friend, I want you to read the first sentence from this Politico article: “A group with ties to Elon Musk is pouring more than $1 million into Wisconsin’s upcoming Supreme Court ra…

See More from Mandela Barnes