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  Julie, Mike, Catina, Ben & Matt · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 3:31 PM

THANKS Y’ALL!

John,  From the bottom of our hearts, from the whole team here at Ground Game Texas, we want to thank you for being a part of this work for a better Texas and a better future. Thank you! The work of cultivating political change takes many, many hands, especially in a state as big and tough as…
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  Julie Oliver · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Abbott’s Bully Session

John, Unlike other GOP-controlled states, Texas does not have a school “voucher” program. That’s not saying our schools get the support they need. But at least we don’t provide vouchers to send public dollars into private schools. Greg Abbott is trying to change that. Desperate to please his …
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  Catina Voellinger · [email protected]
November 13, 2023 at 9:22 PM

Media coverage of our 2022 Impact Report

John,  Last week we released our big “impact report” on how Ground Game ballot measure campaigns are changing local politics across Texas. The report has generated a lot of excitement, and led to a great profile of Ground Game Texas in the Texas Observer!  The Texas Observer did a detailed re…
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  Julie Oliver · [email protected]
November 9, 2023 at 8:23 PM

Ohio inspiration: how Democrats can win

John, Tuesday was a great day for direct democracy. Despite the best efforts of the Supreme Court and the Republican Party, Ohio voters adopted a constitutional right to abortion! Here at Ground Game, we’re inspired by the perseverance of this week’s successful Ohio petition campaigns, result…
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  Julie Oliver · [email protected]
November 8, 2023 at 3:35 PM

IMPACT REPORT: How we’ve kept 100s out of jail, saved millions in public funds

John,  Today is a big day for Ground Game: we just released our “Marijuana Reform Impact Report” from our 2022 electoral campaigns! You can see the full report here. Here are some of the highlights from our organizing and electoral victories across five Texas cities: Marijuana reform will ke…
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  Catina Voellinger · [email protected]
November 1, 2023 at 7:47 PM

Huge Success in Lubbock!

John,  In case you needed some good news: we’ve got some GOOD news! In Lubbock, Texas, our partner Lubbock Compact did something amazing: in 60 days they collected more than 10,500 signatures in support of marijuana reform. With an all-volunteer crew! If you know anything about Lubbock, you’l…
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  Julie Oliver · [email protected]
October 24, 2023 at 2:41 PM

Why Bell County, TX is key to stopping vouchers

John, Two weeks ago, we told you about Texas Rep. Brad Buckley, who represents the city of Killeen and is Chair of the Texas House Education Committee. Rep. Buckley, more than anyone else in the Texas Legislature, will decide whether “school vouchers” will be adopted statewide. We called out …
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  Catina Voellinger · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 8:16 PM

🕷️The TX Legislature is a horror show 😱

John,  As our kids get ready for joyous Halloween celebrations, our Texas Governor is plotting to undermine public education at the Texas Legislature. The contradiction between the beauty of Texas people and the ugliness of state politics is once again on display. The latest from our state Ca…
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  Julie Oliver · [email protected]
October 17, 2023 at 8:38 PM

Why we’ve chosen DALLAS as our anchor for 2024

John,  After months of planning and coalition building, Ground Game is preparing to launch our major program for 2024: a city-wide petition campaign in Dallas, Texas. This campaign will tie together so much of what we’ve been working on: inspiring new voters through marijuana reform; addressi…
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 9:05 PM

🌵📣 Voter Registration Drives – Expanding Texas Horizons 🗳️

John,  In the vast ecosystem of initiatives at Ground Game Texas, registering voters is just one humble piece. Yet, each registration carries with it the hope of a more inclusive Texas, where every voice contributes to the greater chorus of our state. As we navigate through rural Texas, we'r…
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  Julie Oliver · [email protected]
October 11, 2023 at 2:49 PM

This TX GOP Rep is the worst hypocrite imaginable

John, Texas is facing a Governor and Legislature who are plotting to absolutely ruin public education. Their plan? Holding hostage long-overdue teacher raises in exchange for private and religious schools claiming a huge percentage of our public education budget.  We stand with teachers and p…
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  Catina Voellinger · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 12:12 PM

NPR covered our work!

John,  A key part of supporting local movements for political change is developing a narrative for why action is needed. That’s why Ground Game is investing in public education focused on the need for criminal justice reform. We recently published a Lubbock report showing how city enforcement…
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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]
October 4, 2023 at 2:48 PM

Imagine Texas after we win

John, People who work in Texas politics sometimes get asked, “how do you do it? How do you stay hopeful and determined when victory seems so far away?”  The answer is pretty simple — we’re inspired by the work we do each day. By the people, by each other, and by what is possible if we win.  A…
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  Catina Voellinger · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Our social justice work in Lubbock, Texas

John,  Just when Texas politics get a little depressing, we find another reason for hope that social change is possible. The latest: a marijuana decriminalization petition campaign in Lubbock, Texas! Some of you may think of Lubbock as a place of West Texas conservative stronghold, and you wo…
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  Julie Oliver · [email protected]
September 18, 2023 at 5:25 PM

Paxton acquittal is what voter suppression looks like

John, There’s no sugar-coating how depressing Friday’s news was for Texas Democrats. Despite overwhelming evidence of corruption and abuse of power, the Texas Senate acquitted Ken Paxton of all charges. He will now return to power as the state’s top law enforcement official. As an organizatio…
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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]
September 12, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Huge campaign victory in South Texas!

John,  Just days ago, Ground Game won our biggest South Texas campaign yet — a living wage policy that will help lift hundreds of workers out of poverty in Hidalgo County, one of the poorest counties in the country.  This battle wasn’t easy. We had to gather thousands of signatures through a …
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  Julie Oliver [via GGTX PAC] · [email protected]
September 6, 2023 at 2:29 PM

Imagine a Texas without Ken Paxton in office

John, Today is a historic moment in Texas, albeit in infamy. Our top state law enforcement officer, Attorney General Ken Paxton, is undergoing an impeachment trial for an array of offenses including corruption and abuse of power. Ken Paxton is the embodiment of the Texas Republican Party. We’…
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
September 4, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Labor Day hits different in Texas

John,  Happy Labor Day! We hope you spend this day in rest — and in solidarity with the workers who’ve made so much possible for all of us. Here at Ground Game Texas, we are clear that our work follows a long organizing tradition that comes out of movements for civil rights and worker rights.…
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  Julie Oliver · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 3:01 PM

November 2024 starts now

John,  We’re under pressure. There’s less than 15 months until the November 2024 general election — a moment that could elect a Texas Democrat to the U.S. Senate, flip a South Texas Congressional seat, change the composition of the Texas House and so much more. If we want to be ready for that…
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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 3:02 PM

The Legislature passed a “Death Star” bill but we are still fighting

John,  Many of you have heard about some of the awful bills passed in the 2023 Texas Legislative Session. One question we’ve been getting a lot is: “Can Ground Game Texas still do ballot measure campaigns?” The answer is a definite yes. Despite passing numerous laws that negatively impact so …
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  Catina (she/her/ella) · [email protected]
August 22, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Standing Strong: A Victory for Edinburg’s Workers

John,  Today, I'd like to share a recent achievement: in collaboration with La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE), we successfully gathered signatures for a living wage for city workers in Edinburg!  Unfortunately, the city rejected our petition due to the residency of our signature collectors, a…
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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Climate change is a political problem we can solve

John,  The city of Austin has had temperatures over 100 degrees for 40 days in a row. Across Texas, fires are burning, rivers are drying, crops are dying, and precious wildlife are becoming extinct.  Climate change is here, and it’s time to take decisive action. That’s why Ground Game Texas i…
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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Ohio victory shows what’s possible in Texas

John,  There was a huge election in Ohio on Tuesday — and the result is great news for several reasons. Ohio voters have been working to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution ever since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Earlier this year, community groups submitted 700,000 petiti…
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  Julie Oliver [via Ground Game PAC] · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 7:51 PM

How to dump Cruz? Register 1000s more

John, The U.S. Senate race is heating up in Texas. Two great Democrats have put their names in to challenge Ted Cruz. They have so much to talk about — Cruz undermining democracy, failing on gun reform, refusing to represent working people and more. But before we can beat Cruz we need a strat…
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Mobilizing Future Texans: Youth Voter Turnout

John,  We’re thrilled to share with you a bright beacon of hope: Ground Game’s efforts have resulted in a significant increase in youth voter turnout across several Texas cities.  Our strategy of engaging youth through issues that directly impact them has led to impressive numbers among our y…
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  Catina Voellinger · [email protected]
August 1, 2023 at 6:21 PM

And the survey says... Unleashing Texas Turnout! 🗳️

John,  Your voice is crucial to our mission of fighting for democracy and social justice in our diverse state. We recently conducted a survey to gauge the priorities of our supporters, and the response was clear: you want us to focus on increasing voter turnout in Texas. And that is precisely…
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  Ground Game Field Team · [email protected]
July 25, 2023 at 3:28 PM

Registering voters to flip the Texas Legislature

John, When Texas Republicans gerrymandered the legislative map in 2021, their goal was to maintain power for another decade or more. But Ground Game has other plans. We’ve identified four state house races in 2024 that are ripe for flipping. In each of these districts, Joe Biden won at least …
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
July 20, 2023 at 9:32 PM

SURVEY: What should Ground Game invest in?

Dear John, Ground Game Texas is committed to long-term, progressive political change in the state of Texas. As we ramp up for a big 2024 election cycle, we’d like to know what results are most important to you. Please complete this very quick survey to give us your opinion. WHAT IS MOST IMPOR…
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
July 18, 2023 at 9:20 PM

Key turnout boost for Black Texans

John,  As you know, voter turnout is a huge problem in Texas. Over one-third of eligible voters didn’t vote at all in 2020, and over half didn’t vote in 2022. That’s why Ground Game Texas focuses on engaging voters through popular issues like local marijuana reform — to give people a reason t…
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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 8:23 PM

Our roadmap to defeat Ted Cruz

John,  You may have heard — Texas Democrats are gearing up to take on Ted Cruz in 2024. In fact, next year’s U.S. Senate race in Texas may be the only opportunity for Democrats to flip a Republican seat anywhere in the nation.  Here at Ground Game, our focus is on how our local organizing cam…
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  Julie Oliver · [email protected]
July 11, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Local victories build the pipeline

John, By pairing campaigns for popular issues like marijuana reform with support for grassroots candidates for local office, Ground Game Texas is electing new leaders in cities and counties across the state. This spring, alongside our marijuana reform campaigns in Bell County, we helped elect…
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
July 8, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Meet Jane.

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  Catina Voellinger · [email protected]
July 6, 2023 at 3:02 PM

🤠 Shape Texas' Future

John, Ground Game Texas is at the forefront of transformative change. From pushing for marijuana reform and winning elections in six Texas cities, to adopting a $15 minimum wage in Alton and advancing legislation in additional Rio Grande Valley cities, to amassing 130,000 signatures across th…
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  GroundGameTexas.org · [email protected]
July 1, 2023 at 5:57 PM

A simple recipe to transform Texas

Ground Game Texas is a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Paid for by Ground Game Texas. Contributions to Ground Game Texas are not tax deductible. This email was sent to [email protected]. Unsubscribe Update My Personal Information PO Box 310, Austin, TX 78767 | info@grou…
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  Mike Siegel · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 5:25 PM

Help us plan key campaigns in 2024

John, Ground Game Texas makes its biggest impact through elections — and right now we are planning for a huge election cycle in 2024. Our goal is to place popular, progressive issues on the ballot in at least six cities, as a way to turn out more Texas voters for everything from city and coun…
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  Julie Oliver · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 2:31 PM

We have data to add 15,000 new voters

John, Ground Game Texas has run 12 campaigns in cities across Texas, on progressive issues like marijuana reform and a Living Wage. In the process we’ve collected over 130,000 signatures from Texans!  Our petition signers are people who care about progressive policy, but some of them are not …
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  Julie Oliver · [email protected]
June 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM

🌟 New COO: Promoted from Within! 🚀

John, We are absolutely thrilled to share with you some exciting news about our organization's leadership. Our very own Catina Voellinger has been promoted to the vital role of Chief Operating Officer. She will be taking up a pivotal position in our ranks, supporting us to continue advancing …
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
June 15, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Protect the Senate majority: win in Texas

John, 2024 will be an extremely important year in politics. It will determine who wins the White House—but Democrats are also fighting to win back the House AND protect their senate majority. The roadmap to Democrats keeping the Senate will be tough. But here’s an important fact: TEXAS is Dem…
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
June 13, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Celebrating Our Success!

John, This WIN is a testament to the power of our shared mission. By actively engaging communities in pressing issues through the ballot initiative, we not only achieve immediate local impact but also pave the way for progressive candidates to be elected. The recent triumph in Harker Heights …
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 4:29 PM

The New York Times just reported

Team, Texas Republicans are engaging in an all-out assault on communities’ ability to govern themselves. A new New York Times editorial board piece out this week details how Greg Abbott and his allies are trying to prevent cities from passing their own regulations—blocking regulations to do t…
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 11:32 AM

It’s almost Election Day in Texas!

We’re coming down to the wire, team. In case you missed it, this Saturday is Election Day in Texas—and we’ve got a critical runoff election that we need your help with. We’ve got TWO candidates in runoff races for Harker Heights city council, and this race could be decided by just a couple vo…
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
June 2, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Texas won’t get results under Abbott & Paxton

Team, Our statewide leadership under extreme, far-right Republicans like Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton has failed us. They’ve failed to fix our broken power grid.  They’ve failed to increase wages for working families. They’ve failed to address the climate crisis ravaging our state. They’ve fail…
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 9:12 PM

Adiós, Ken Paxton

Team, This week Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas House, immediately expelling him from office while his trial begins. This has been a long time coming. Ken Paxton is one of the most extreme, far-right Republicans in Texas—and he’s finally facing some accountab…
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  Catina V · [email protected]
May 26, 2023 at 11:47 PM

We can’t ignore young voters

Team, Young voters are the key to flipping Texas. How do we know? Here’s a couple important stats: Texas ranks 2nd in the nation for the number of young voters Texas ranks 3rd in the nation for the number of colleges and universities BUT… Texas has the 3rd LOWEST voter registration rate am…
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  Julie Oliver · [email protected]
May 24, 2023 at 1:00 PM

FWD: We’re 7-for-7 on weed

Did you see the email below, friend? Marijuana could be a major key to flipping Texas.  More than 80% of Texans support loosening marijuana laws—but Greg Abbott and his buddies in the legislature have blocked reforms. We’ve launched 7 campaigns to decriminalize marijuana across Texas—and all …
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 4:02 PM

80% success rate

We can’t flip Texas without taking risks, team.  In politics, far too many leaders fail to deliver change because they’re too afraid to take big risks. But Ground Game Texas is different. We were created to deliver progressive change from the ground up, not the top down. That’s why we’ve laun…
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 3:03 PM

The Texas legislature is a mess.

The legislative session in Texas has been a disaster, Team.  Instead of tackling gun violence, fixing our broken power grid, or improving working conditions for Texans, the legislature has pushed far-right legislation like: A bill that bans life-saving gender-affirming care for transgender y…
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
May 17, 2023 at 9:06 PM

We’re 7-for-7 on weed

Team, Ground Game Texas is 7-for-7 when it comes to passing marijuana decriminalization initiatives in Texas. From day one, Ground Game knew that ballot initiatives on marijuana would be popular and galvanizing for voters.  That’s why we’ve launched seven marijuana campaigns across Texas. The…
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
May 15, 2023 at 11:02 PM

ONE VOTE

One vote. That’s how many votes we’re currently leading by in our ballot election in Harker Heights, where we pushed to finally decriminalize marijuana. One vote! At Ground Game Texas we’re not afraid to take on tough fights. When we launched the campaign to decriminalize marijuana, we knew i…
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  Ground Game Texas · [email protected]
May 11, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Texas isn’t stuck with Abbott

Flipping Texas has never been more important, team. In the last couple weeks alone, we’ve seen just how urgent it is to get rid of the far-right extremist leadership running our state.  We’ve seen two horrific mass shootings—followed by “thoughts and prayers” instead of action by our lawmake…
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