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  Melissa King · [email protected]
June 6, 2022 at 6:32 PM

Tonight!

John has been prepping for weeks, and I know he can’t wait to share his vision on that debate stage.   Friend, Melissa King here, John’s wife. I wanted to let you know about two things happening tonight: We reach our final 24-hour countdown before tomorrow’s public fundraising deadline. …
  John King · [email protected]
June 6, 2022 at 4:32 PM

Only 1 DAY remains

Before our public fundraising deadline hits tomorrow night, I wanted to share a little about why I entered this crowded race.   Friend, before our public fundraising deadline hits tomorrow night, I wanted to share a little about why I entered this crowded race.  I’m running fo…
  King HQ · [email protected]
June 6, 2022 at 2:37 PM

This is it...

Every second that passes takes us closer and closer to tomorrow night’s fundraising deadline.   Friend, Every second that passes takes us closer and closer to tomorrow night’s fundraising deadline. If you’re ready to help us keep our ads up on television, send campaign literature to undec…
  John King · [email protected]
June 5, 2022 at 2:02 PM

What’s on the line

Climate change isn’t waiting for us to catch up. Our families can’t thrive without proper access to good jobs, paid family leave, and early childhood education.   Hey friend, it’s John King. There’s so much I love about campaigning, from meeting new people across the state to finding new …
  John · [email protected]
June 4, 2022 at 6:31 PM

A note for [email protected]

If everyone reading this sentence in this email right now contributed just $3, friend, we would be on track to hit our June 7th fundraising goal.   If everyone reading this sentence in this email right now contributed just $3, friend, we would be on track to hit our June 7th fundraising g…
  Arne Duncan · [email protected]
June 4, 2022 at 1:31 PM

My friend John

He's running for governor to serve Maryland with the same integrity and commitment he brought every single day to the Department of Education   Friend, John and I go way back. Not only did he succeed me as President Obama’s Secretary of Education, but we partnered together for years to im…
  Team King for Maryland · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 9:16 PM

It's been an exciting week...

Team King's Weekly Recap: June 3rd. Our campaign was just endorsed by Pro-Choice Maryland Action, one of the best organizations in the state advocating for reproductive freedom and accessible abortion care!   JOIN US DONATE  YARD SIGN Weekly Recap: June 3, 2022 Hi Team,  This week has been another…
  Team King HQ · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 3:46 PM

Everything is on the line, friend

Maryland has one of the best chances in the country to flip a governor’s seat from red to blue.   Friend, we wanted to catch you before you log off for the weekend. Our fundraising deadline is coming up, and we need your help to reach our goal in time and set us up for a successful rest o…
  John · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 12:46 PM

just 2 minutes of your time

I wanted to take a moment to take a step back and remind you why I’m running for Maryland Governor.   I wanted to take a moment to take a step back and remind you why I’m running for Maryland Governor.  The status quo has left us with a deeply broken system where those most un…
  Endorsement Alert via Team King Siri · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 11:06 PM

Pro-Choice Maryland endorsed!

Great news: Our campaign was just endorsed by Pro-Choice Maryland Action, the incredible organization that advocates for reproductive freedom and accessible abortion!   Friend, Great news: Our campaign was just endorsed by Pro-Choice Maryland Action, one of the best organizations in the s…
  Joe · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Just hear us out

If you’ll spare a minute, our team would like to share why it’s critically important that today is the day you decide to support John King for Maryland governor.   Joe here, John King’s campaign manager. I noticed you haven’t yet contributed to our campaign, and I’m sure you w…
  Melissa King · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 12:02 PM

I know he can win

And I know he’s counting on your support to help him do it.   I’ve known my husband John King for a long time (we just celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary!). I know he can win this election and deliver on the promise of progress for countless Marylanders. And I know he’s c…
  King HQ · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Taking the stage

John is about to step onto the debate stage to face off against his establishment opponents.   Friend, John is about to step onto the debate stage to face off against his establishment opponents for the very FIRST debate of the election. Can you take just 30 seconds to help us get 10 mor…
  John King · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 3:03 PM

I’m proud to say...

I am humbled by the surge of support that came through to push us across the finish line. Every one of you has been instrumental in helping us reach our goal in time last night.   Friend — thank you! Last night, I am proud to say that we reached our May goal just in time.  I am humbled by…
  John King HQ · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 1:08 AM

Last call...

If you’re ready to help us get ads up on television, send campaign literature to undecided voters, and travel around the state meeting Marylanders where they are, can you contribute right now?   Friend, If you’re ready to help us get ads up on television, send campaign literature to undec…
  John King · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 11:47 PM

Taking a step back

With only a few hours left before our end-of-month fundraising deadline, I wanted to share a little about why I entered this crowded race.   Friend, before our end-of-month fundraising deadline hits in just a few hours, I wanted to share a little about why I entered this crowded race.  I’…
  John King HQ · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 6:16 PM

This is it...

If you’re ready to help us get ads up on television, send campaign literature to undecided voters, and travel around the state meeting Marylanders where they are, can you contribute right now?   Friend, If you’re ready to help us get ads up on television, send campaign literature to undec…
  John's iPhone · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 1:59 PM

re: SURGING in the new poll

Making sure you saw this before tonight's deadline.   Good morning,  It's John. Before I head into my next meeting of the day, I wanted to quickly send a note ahead of our May fundraising deadline at midnight tonight.  I know my team has been reaching out a lot in the past week with update…
  (1) Deadline Alerts · [email protected]
May 30, 2022 at 6:31 PM

1 DAY to make a difference

Our campaign has less than 48 hours until our crucial end-of-month deadline, and we need your help.   We know it’s a holiday so we’ll make this quick. Our campaign has less than 48 hours until our crucial end-of-month deadline, and we need your help, friend, to reach our goal of $50,000 i…
  Joe · [email protected]
May 30, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Time is running out

We have just 1 DAY until our end-of-month fundraising deadline, and to be honest, it’s going to take a massive grassroots effort to pull this off.   We're short on time, team! Our end-of-month fundraising deadline is TOMORROW, and to be honest, it’s going to take a massive gras…
  John King HQ · [email protected]
May 29, 2022 at 6:01 PM

This poll changes everything

We wanted to make sure you heard about John’s INCREDIBLE surge in the polls.   Hey friend,  We wanted to make sure you heard about John’s INCREDIBLE surge in the polls. Last week, a new poll was released showing that John King jumped from 6% to 16% since January! That’s more growth than a…
  John · [email protected]
May 29, 2022 at 1:31 PM

They told me no.

When we started this race, people told me “no” a lot. They told me to wait my turn. That my chance at winning and becoming Maryland’s first Black governor was a long shot.   When we started this race, people told me “no” a lot. They told me to wait my turn. That my chance at w…
  Melissa King · [email protected]
May 28, 2022 at 7:16 PM

Can we count on you, friend?

Melissa King here, John’s wife. I’m reaching out to you with just a few days left until our campaign’s end-of-month fundraising deadline because we’re $3,891 behind our goal right now.   Melissa King here, John’s wife. I’m reaching out to you with just a few days left until our campaign’…
  John King · [email protected]
May 28, 2022 at 2:06 PM

Now is not the time to get complacent

Just last week, a new poll found us only one point behind establishment frontrunner Peter Franchot.   May has been a huge month for our campaign so far. Just last week, a new poll showed that we’ve surged from 6% in January to 16% in May — putting us just 1-POINT behind our es…
  Team King for Maryland · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 6:18 PM

It's been an exciting week...

Team King's Weekly Recap: May 27. Another big week is behind us — and we have incredible news! As you may have read, a new poll shows John surging in this race and trailing just 1-POINT behind our establishment opponent Comptroller Peter Franchot.   JOIN US DONATE  CONTACT  Weekly Recap: May 27, 2…
  Max the Dog · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 1:02 PM

We’re a little bit behind...

My dad John said that we have a big end-of-month deadline coming up, and from what I’ve overheard, we’re not where we need to be to reach our goal in time.   Max the Dog here! On our walk this morning, I heard my dad John tell someone on the phone that we have a big end-of-mon…
  John King HQ · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Just arrived:

A fresh box of campaign literature just arrived at our Silver Spring HQ office. Check it out!   Team – hot off the union printers: a fresh box of campaign literature just arrived at our Silver Spring HQ office. Check it out! Not gonna lie… all of us on Team King are very excited about th…
  Sable · [email protected]
May 25, 2022 at 7:51 PM

Nice to meet you

John asked me to write to you. My name is Sable — I run our campaign’s voter mobilization program.   Hi! John asked me to write to you. My name is Sable — I run our campaign’s voter mobilization program. I’m a proud Marylander from Prince George’s County, and I’m an organizer comm…
  John King HQ · [email protected]
May 25, 2022 at 4:02 PM

SURGING in the new poll

A new poll shows John surging in this race and trailing just 1-POINT behind our establishment opponent Comptroller Peter Franchot.   Check it out: A new poll shows John surging in this race and trailing just 1-POINT behind our establishment opponent Comptroller Peter Franchot. This poll …
  JohnKingforGovernor.com · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 4:47 PM

1 point

Exciting news: a brand new poll just came out that shows John polling just 1-POINT behind our status quo frontrunner Peter Franchot.   Exciting news: a brand new poll just came out that shows John polling just 1-POINT behind our status quo frontrunner Peter Franchot.  What does that mea…
  John King · [email protected]
May 23, 2022 at 10:01 PM

FWD: Jessica Cisneros

Jessica needs our help to defeat her anti-choice opponent, so will you please split a contribution between our campaigns before her election tomorrow?   Friend, Did you see my team's email? Jessica Cisneros is running to replace the last anti-abortion Democrat in the House, Re…
  John King · [email protected]
May 23, 2022 at 3:16 PM

Did you catch me on MSNBC last night?

Last night, I joined Ayman Mohyeldin on MSNBC to call out Republican attempts to regulate the history that is being taught in schools and the banning of any book they don't agree with.   Friend, Last night, I joined Ayman Mohyeldin on MSNBC to call out Republican attempts to reg…
  John King · [email protected]
May 22, 2022 at 2:19 PM

Kelly Schulz – the new Glenn Youngkin?

We cannot allow Republicans like Kelly Schulz to use fear-mongering tactics to pit parents against educators and put our children’s futures at risk.   One of our GOP opponents, Kelly Schulz, just released an ad touting her “parental bill of rights”. She’s using dog-whistles fo…
  Team King HQ · [email protected]
May 21, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Volunteer with Team King!

With just under two months left until the primary election, we need a coalition of volunteers across the state to call more voters, knock on more doors, and rally at more events than ever before.   With just under TWO MONTHS left until the primary election, we need a coalition…
  Team King · [email protected]
May 21, 2022 at 3:42 PM

Open if you’re tired of the status quo

We’re sick of the establishment telling us to sit down and keep quiet.   Friend, institutional powers love the status quo. That’s why our opponents and their establishment connections don’t have any real, progressive ideas or revolutionary policies to speak of — they want to k…
  Team King for Maryland · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 7:51 PM

Another week in the books

Team King's Weekly Recap: May 20. Another great week is behind us! With just 60 DAYS LEFT until the July 19th election, we are ramping up with more events, more ad buys, and more opportunities to volunteer with the campaign.   JOIN US DONATE  CONTACT  Weekly Recap: May 20, 2022 Hi Team, Another gr…
  John King · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 1:54 PM

Our biggest challenge

It may not feel like one more donation will make a difference. But at the end of the day, every dollar comes together to move us forward.   We’re getting closer and closer to our next public deadline, and my team needs to be on track to reach our massive goal of $500,000 in time.  This dea…
  Team King HQ · [email protected]
May 19, 2022 at 9:18 PM

We need your help

With only TWO MONTHS until Election Day, our team is working around the clock to make sure we have all the resources we need to win.   With only TWO MONTHS until Election Day, our team is working around the clock to make sure we have all the resources we need to win — but we’r…
  Progressive Update (via John King for MD) · [email protected]
May 19, 2022 at 3:04 PM

The last ANTI-abortion Democrat in the House

Jessica Cisneros is our only chance to defeat the last anti-choice Democrat in Congress.   Friend, Have you heard of Representative Henry Cuellar (TX-28): the last ANTI-abortion Democrat in the House? Let us tell you a bit more about him… Rep. Cuellar is the ONLY sitting Democ…
  Joe, Campaign Manager · [email protected]
May 18, 2022 at 3:53 PM

I want you to know

We’re taking this campaign to the next level — because John is an extraordinary candidate, so we need an extraordinary campaign.   Joe O’Hern here, John King’s campaign manager. I wanted to tell you what our team’s plans are moving forward… Friend, we’re taking this campaign t…
  John King · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 10:04 PM

A monumental decision

Today marks 68 years since the Supreme Court made the landmark decision Brown v. Board of Education and declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.   Today marks 68 years since the Supreme Court made the landmark decision Brown v. Board of Education and declared s…
  Finance Team (via John King HQ) · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 4:14 PM

Your record

We just checked our records, and we’re reaching out to ask: Why haven’t you given to our May campaign fund yet?   We just checked our records, and we’re reaching out to ask: Why haven’t you given to our May campaign fund yet? Email: [email protected] May Donor Status: M…
  John King · [email protected]
May 16, 2022 at 4:42 PM

Teachers save lives

I became a teacher because the second chance at opportunity I was given in high school saved my life — literally.   Access to education changed the trajectory of my family’s story. In 1894 my grandmother, Estelle Livingston Stansberry King, was an education pioneer and one of …
  John King HQ · [email protected]
May 15, 2022 at 8:31 PM

MIDNIGHT

Tonight at midnight marks the midway point of May, which is an important benchmark to hit for our campaign’s public fundraising deadline on June 7.   CONTRIBUTE BEFORE 11:59 PM Friend, we know it’s Sunday so we’ll make this quick! Our finance team just crunched the numbers,…
  John King · [email protected]
May 15, 2022 at 2:16 PM

I love running

…not just for governor.   Friend, I love running.  And I don’t just mean for governor of Maryland. Over the years, I’ve run 2 marathons, the Cherry Blossom 10K in Washington DC, the occasional 5K and Turkey Trot, and — my personal favorite — the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Across the Bay 10K.…
  John · [email protected]
May 14, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Tomorrow night

I know that this race will be a challenge. We are up against insider candidates who are more concerned with seeing their names and faces on billboards than with bettering our state.   Friend, When I worked in the Obama administration, I saw firsthand what could happen when bui…
  Team King for Maryland · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 10:19 PM

What a week!

Team King's Weekly Wrapup: May 13   JOIN US DONATE  CONTACT  Weekly Roundup: May 13, 2022 Hi Team, Welcome to our first weekly roundup! Now that Election Day is just 67 DAYS AWAY, we are starting a Weekly Wrapup to make sure you hear about all of our team's exciting updates!   Make sure to keep sc…
  John King · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 12:32 PM

The future

One of the reasons I launched this campaign for Maryland governor is my dedication to making life in our state more equitable.   One of the reasons I launched this campaign to become Maryland’s next Democratic governor is my dedication to making life in our state more equitable.  Growin…
  John King · [email protected]
May 12, 2022 at 8:33 PM

A day in my life [photos]

Life on the campaign trail can get very busy, so I wanted to take a minute of your time to bring you along with me!   Hey there. Life on the campaign trail can get very busy, so today I wanted to take a minute of your time and bring you along with me! Scroll on to see what my day in the…
  Team King · [email protected]
May 12, 2022 at 12:46 PM

Three more people from xxxxxx

We need 3 more people from xxxxxx to chip in ANY AMOUNT right now – will you be one of them?   Friend, Our finance team just ran the numbers, and it looks like we need 3 more supporters from xxxxxx to pitch in by midnight tonight! GIVE NOW We’ll be honest, buildi…