John B. King · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 10:07 PM

⚡what it takes to power our movement⚡

Meeting this moment calls for investing in grassroots outreach that meets voters where they’re at.   When my team and I first launched this campaign for Governor of Maryland, we embarked on an ambitious mission to bring all Marylanders to the table of opportunity and ensure ever…

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  Team King for Maryland · [email protected]

August 16, 2021 at 10:25 PM

John’s story of inequality and progress

In just a few generations, John’s ancestors went from being enslaved to having their relative, John King Jr., serving with the first Black president   Team — last week, John sent you a message sharing his family’s story of inequality and progress. In just a few generations, John’s ancestor…

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  John · [email protected]

August 15, 2021 at 10:01 PM

the deeper meaning of your donation

It indicates that supporters like you share my vision for a more inclusive, equitable Maryland.   Friend, I’m sorry to bother you on a Sunday, but this is very important. Tonight is our August mid-quarter deadline, and our campaign set a goal of receiving 200 contributions. We’ve receive…

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  JohnKingforGovernor.com · [email protected]

August 14, 2021 at 2:01 PM

re: tomorrow’s deadline

Together we can make history by electing John as the nation’s first Afro-Latino governor.   Hi there — it’s Joe, John’s campaign manager. I am so proud of the grassroots support fueling our campaign, though in reviewing our latest fundraising report on ActBlue​​, my team has in…

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  Team King for Maryland · [email protected]

August 13, 2021 at 8:04 PM

ICYMI: John on MSNBC

Ron DeSantis' failure in Florida shows us that leadership absolutely matters.   Team — earlier this week, John went on MSNBC and spoke with Stephanie Ruhle to discuss the importance of getting our students safely back in schools and how irresponsible a leader Governor DeSantis h…

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  John King Jr. · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 10:12 PM

My family went from being enslaved to serving in the White House

My family’s story is of inequality and progress — two attributes still very much alive in Maryland today.   If you don’t have a moment to read about John’s compelling life story today, you can still contribute to his campaign here. Building a movement for real change may sound like a l…

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  John B. King · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 8:44 PM

re: your first contribution

Our team will use your grassroots contributions to execute many facets of our campaign essential to win this governor’s race.   Friend, The power of a grassroots movement cannot be underestimated — small contributions are what allow our campaign to thrive. So please, will you…

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  John B. King · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 11:03 PM

a clean-energy leader for MD

The UN climate scientists are warning that we are in a “code red for humanity.”   If you haven’t seen it already, there is sobering news from the United Nation’s latest climate report: This is the do-or-die decade for climate change, world scientists warn -The Hill …

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  Melissa Steel King · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Before you sign off for the weekend

I am excited to spend some time with John and the girls going for a family bike ride and relaxing with a movie night.   Hi there friend, We made it to Friday! I hope you had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend ahead. I know I am excited to spend some time with John and the…

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  John King · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 7:03 PM

Sign on to to halt eviction

Marylanders deserve a governor who believes housing is a human right.   Friend, After the expiration of the eviction moratorium last weekend, over three million people were at risk of eviction, even as coronavirus cases surged nationwide. Congress initially passed the eviction…

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  Team King · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 9:19 PM

support public transportation

As governor, John King will fight for the funding necessary to create the long-overdue Baltimore City Red Line project.   Six years after it was scrapped, Baltimore’s Red Line given flicker of hope in federal infrastructure bill -Baltimore Sun After two terms of Republ…

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  J. King · [email protected]

August 2, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Keep up the good work 👍

The stronger we are today, the stronger we will be when the primary and general elections come along in 2022!   Team, Thank you all for your engagement during our campaign’s end-of-July fundraising push. These end-of-month deadlines can be difficult, but thanks to your immense …

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  John King Jr. · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 10:27 PM

I’m asking one more time

Stunningly, only two African-Americans have ever been elected governor in our nation's history.   Hi friend, I’ve been doing call-time all day trying to raise money before our end-of-month deadline, but I’m taking a quick break to write you this note. Will you consider supporting my campa…

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  JohnKingforGovernor.com · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 3:06 PM

looking closely at the numbers 📉

After looking closely at the numbers, it seems as though our fundraising is slowing down…and with the July deadline at midnight tonight, we need your contributions to get us back on track.   After looking closely at the numbers, it seems as though our fundraising is slowing down…

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  JohnKingforGovernor.com · [email protected]

July 31, 2021 at 1:18 PM

looking closely at the numbers 📉

After looking closely at the numbers, it seems as though our fundraising is slowing down…and with the July deadline at midnight tonight, we need your contributions to get us back on track.   After looking closely at the numbers, it seems as though our fundraising is slowing down…

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  John King Jr. · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 2:12 PM

Asking for $1 💵

To send me to Annapolis as Maryland’s next governor — and the nation’s first Afro-Latino governor — I need the resources to compete in a crowded race.   CONTRIBUTE $1 I'LL GIVE MORE! I’ll cut right to the chase — my campaign’s end-of-quarter fundraising deadline …

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  John King Jr. · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 10:34 PM

not where we need to be

Building a movement for real change may sound like a long-shot, but the truth is my whole life has been a long-shot.   Team, I just spoke with my finance director Annie, and she let me know we’re behind on meeting this month’s fundraising goal. In the final days of July, will y…

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  Melissa Steel King · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 2:40 PM

About my husband, John King

John is one of the most compassionate and mission-driven people I know, and I know he will lead with these values when we send him to serve as Maryland’s next governor in Annapolis.   Friend, My name is Melissa, and I’m writing to you today about my husband, John King. SUPPORT J…

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  Team King · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 9:44 PM

can you share John’s story with 3 friends?

We’ve heard from some of our best grassroots supporters that John’s inspiring story of second chances and his transformative family history are what motivated them to join our campaign.   John’s path to running for governor of Maryland isn’t your average candidate origin story. …

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  John B. King · [email protected]

July 26, 2021 at 10:30 PM

I come from a family of firsts

I have the opportunity to make history as America’s first Afro-Latino governor.   The story of my family is a story of firsts. My grandma was one of the first Black graduates of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. After graduating in 1894, my grandmother, Estelle Livings…

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  John · [email protected]

July 24, 2021 at 5:02 PM

one week away

We need bold, progressive leadership.   Team — it’s Saturday, so I promise I won’t keep you long. We are just one week away from our end-of-month fundraising deadline. Will you help get our fundraising push off to a strong start by contributing to my campaign today? CONTRIBUTE …

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  Team King · [email protected]

July 23, 2021 at 8:15 PM

Our newest opponent — Michael Steele

John helped build the Obama legacy which Steele has spent years attempting to tear down.   BREAKING: FORMER RNC CHAIR EXPLORING RUN FOR MARYLAND GOVERNOR FIGHT BACK Have you heard the news? Television personality and former Republican party boss Michael Stee…

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  John B. King · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 10:32 PM

I’ll be blunt — we need to legalize cannabis

It's past time for legalization, expungement, and a thriving cannabis industry with robust participation of businesses owned by people of color and women.   The fight for cannabis legalization is moving forward in Maryland! Democrats in the Maryland House of Delegates are workin…

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  John King Jr. · [email protected]

July 20, 2021 at 10:21 PM

need your feedback (not asking for $)

I want to hear from our top Maryland supporters about their predominant concerns for the future of our state.   I hope you all have been having an amazing summer. Whether you’re taking a vacation or enjoying the opportunities our great state has to offer, it feels extra sweet to…

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  John B. King · [email protected]

July 16, 2021 at 9:19 PM

a family of firsts

I have the opportunity to make history as America’s first Afro-Latino governor.   The story of my family is a story of firsts. My grandma was one of the first Black graduates of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. After graduating in 1894, my grandmother, Estelle Livings…

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  Team King · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 10:01 PM

FWD: Maryland’s next governor was kicked out of high school

Don't miss this if you like an underdog story.   Did you see John’s email yesterday? It’s not one to miss if you like an underdog story. Building a progressive movement for real change in Maryland may sound like a long shot, but if anyone can lead the charge to make it happen it’s John — …

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  John B. King · [email protected]

July 14, 2021 at 8:05 PM

I was kicked out of high school

I was the first U.S. Secretary of Education to get kicked out of high school. I hope I will not be the last.   I wouldn’t be where I am today without second chances. Thanks to the power of public institutions and the positive influence of public servants, I was the first U.S. Se…

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  John King Jr. · [email protected]

July 13, 2021 at 8:25 PM

photos from July 4th weekend!

It was energizing meeting Marylanders across the state.   I had a memorable July 4th weekend, and I wanted to show you what our campaign has been up to! It was energizing meeting Marylanders across the state and watching our movement for an equitable Maryland continue to grow. …

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  King for Governor · [email protected]

July 12, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Cumberland, Easton, Baltimore, and more!

The movement to back John King for governor has support in each of Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City!   CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $15 CONTRIBUTE $25 CONTRIBUTE $50 CONTRIBUTE $100 OTHER AMOUNT …

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  Joe · [email protected]

July 10, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Maryland = most flippable

Eight years of Republican control in Maryland has been disastrous, to say the least.   BREAKING: US NEWS & WORLD REPORT CONSIDERS MARYLAND THE MOST FLIPPABLE GOVERNORSHIP IN 2022 FLIP MD BLUE With term-limited Republican Governor Hogan unable to run for …

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  John King Jr. · [email protected]

July 9, 2021 at 5:22 PM

Read my latest piece on investment in schools

As governor, I will prioritize infrastructure investments that combat climate change.   Friend, I recently wrote an article encouraging Congress and the Biden administration to include investment in our public schools in the future infrastructure package. My co-authors — former …

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  John B. King Jr. · [email protected]

July 2, 2021 at 10:01 PM

I’m so proud

I am running to be Maryland’s first Black and Puerto Rican Governor to build a just future.   Thank you very much for your support during our end-of-quarter fundraising push. This was the first fundraising quarter of our campaign, and I am so proud of the grassroots movement we’…

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  Team King · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 10:14 PM

Our new opponent helped organize the Jan. 6 riot

Maryland is better than QAnon conspiracist Del. Dan Cox.   A new opponent joined in the race for governor of Maryland this week — and he is a legitimate insurrectionist. Our new opponent not only attended the Trump rally that led to the deadly Capitol riot on January 6th, but h…

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  Team King · [email protected]

June 30, 2021 at 2:06 PM

the progressive choice

We need a governor who will fight for aggressive climate action, overhaul the criminal justice system, and strengthen worker protections.   It’s simple. John is the progressive choice in this race for governor. The crowded field for Maryland governor is filled with celebrities …

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  John · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 11:45 PM

a personal message to you

I will work tirelessly to achieve a prosperous future for our state.   Friend, The end-of-quarter deadline is approaching tomorrow, and it would mean the world to me if you chipped in to support my campaign for governor.→ CONTRIBUTE While there are many candidates in th…

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  John King · [email protected]

June 29, 2021 at 1:12 PM

one dollar

Donating a dollar is an investment in this campaign.   Friends, I’ll get straight to the point — our campaign has a critical deadline tomorrow. Will you help support my campaign for governor by pitching in just one dollar? PITCH IN $1 I'LL GIVE MORE …

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  John King · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 10:36 PM

the Chesapeake Bay

As governor, I'll invest in environmental solutions via restoration efforts that will help protect the Bay.   The Chesapeake Bay is not only one of the most beautiful things about our state, it's also an incredible resource. Just recently I spent time with my family on the Eastern Shore…

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  John B. King · [email protected]

June 27, 2021 at 9:20 PM

time to be aggressive

we need the resources to reach these undecided voters   NEW POLL: 41.2% of Marylanders are Undecided in Maryland’s Race for Governor SUPPORT JOHN KING Team, A new poll this month shows that most folks likely to vote in the Maryland Democratic pri…

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  Team King · [email protected]

June 26, 2021 at 9:06 PM

only five days left

our fundraising deadline is approaching:   $5 $10 $15 $25 $50 $100 OTHER AMOUNT     Paid for by John King for Governor, Eliza Leighton, Treasur…

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  John King Jr. · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 10:39 PM

get to know me a little better

I'm running to bring a progressive vision to Maryland.   CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $15 CONTRIBUTE $25 CONTRIBUTE $50 CONTRIBUTE $100 OTHER AMOUNT   Paid for by John King for Govern…

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  Team King · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 11:28 PM

our new opponent...

Another well-connected political insider entered our race for governor of Maryland today.   🚨 BREAKING 🚨 ANOTHER WELL-CONNECTED POLITICAL INSIDER ENTERS THE RACE FOR GOVERNOR OF MARYLAND Today, another well-connected opponent entered our race for governor of…

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  John B. King · [email protected]

June 22, 2021 at 11:06 PM

nothing I love more

I’m traveling to communities across the state to talk to Marylanders about what they care about most.   There is nothing I love more than talking to Marylanders. So far, our campaign has held over 30 virtual events, and 300 Marylanders have attended our listening sessions. As we make ou…

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  Amina and Mireya King · [email protected]

June 20, 2021 at 5:31 PM

Our dad

We’re Amina and Mireya, and John King Jr. is our dad!   Hi, we’re Amina and Mireya, and John King Jr. is our dad! It’s pretty surreal to have your family member run for office, but we couldn’t be more proud that our dad is running for governor. So on this Father’s Day, we wanted t…

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  John King Jr. · [email protected]

June 19, 2021 at 1:22 PM

Juneteenth

Like many Black Americans, as a descendant of enslaved people, this day has special significance to me and my family.   Today is Juneteenth—a holiday that marks the day when enslaved Black people in Galveston, TX got news they were finally free from the inhumane, cruel institution of slav…

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  John King · [email protected]

June 18, 2021 at 10:25 PM

community college should be free

I am a prime example of how a good education can change a life.   Friends, Earlier this month, I spoke with PBS News Hour about a topic I am especially passionate about — making community college free. I was proud to make the case for President Biden’s proposal to make communi…

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  J. King · [email protected]

June 17, 2021 at 11:18 PM

a safe place to learn

We need to update our infrastructure and give our students a safe place to learn.   Already this spring Baltimore City has had to shut down schools without AC due to the hot weather multiple times. Unfortunately, this happens almost every year — and it hurts students, especial…

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  Team King · [email protected]

June 16, 2021 at 11:23 PM

another opponent....

Another candidate just declared their candidacy for governor of Maryland this week.   Another candidate just declared their candidacy for governor of Maryland this week. We know John is the strongest candidate in this race, but with so many opponents, John will need the resour…

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  John B. King · [email protected]

June 15, 2021 at 9:33 PM

tremendous momentum

I could not be more grateful to be part of this movement with you all, and I am so hopeful for what lies ahead.   Good afternoon, My campaign manager Joe wrote to you with news of a huge achievement — we raised one million dollars in less than six weeks! I wanted to profoundly thank you …

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  Joe · [email protected]

June 14, 2021 at 9:38 PM

$1,000,000

We are so proud to announce that our campaign has officially raised one million dollars!   Friend, we have huge news. Take a look: Maryland gubernatorial candidate John B. King Jr. has raised $1 million We are so proud to announce that our campaign has o…

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  John King · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 4:56 PM

time to elect an educator

What I’ve learned from my many years in education is clear as day: everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and to be given a chance to reach their full potential.   Friend, it’s time we elect a teacher for governor. Are you with me? SUPPORT JOHN KING I experienced …

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