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Kirsten Engel

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  Kirsten (personal) · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 4:51 PM

Only two days to go...

I’m sorry, John.   I’m sure your inbox is full of campaigns asking for your support, and I hate to add to it.   The truth is that fundraising is one of my least favorite parts of running for office. But when every extra dollar raised could be the difference between winning and losing, it’s too impo…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 9:45 PM

National Park Tour Guide

Before I ran for Congress, before I served in the Arizona legislature, before I taught at the U of A (Go Cats!), before I worked as an environmental lawyer cleaning up contaminated waste sites and holding corporate polluters accountable — I worked as a National Park Ranger. Hi John, We have three da…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Our eleventh-hour endorsement could make a huge difference

Hi John,  There are just three days until the election — and this race is closer than ever.  On Thursday, Inside Elections became one of the countless outlets to upgrade our race from “Tilts Republican” to “Tossup.” On Friday, the Arizona Daily Star — Southern Arizona’s largest newspaper — endorsed…
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  Engel HQ · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 4:16 PM

We know the truth

John,  Juan Ciscomani and his super PAC allies are flooding our TVs trying to paint a certain picture of who he is: a moderate who “trusts women” and will fight for Arizona.  We know the truth.  Juan Ciscomani served on the board of the Patriot Academy for 14 years. It’s a Christian nationalist o…
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  Team Engel · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 10:56 PM

Our hard work is paying off

John, There are just four days until the election — and we’re not going to stop working for a second.   Here’s why: just yesterday, Inside Elections upgraded our race from “Leans Republican” to “Tossup.”  Our hard work is paying off. This battleground seat is more in play than ever. Now, we have to…
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  Kirsten (personal) · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Feeling anxious?

Hi, it’s Kirsten.   First, John, I want to say thank you.   My team just wrapped up our last fundraising deadline of this whole race. We have been pushing really hard to make sure we have the resources to flip this seat blue — and you’re an integral part of our effort.   So thank you, truly, for ev…
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  Kirsten (personal) · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 10:50 PM

Sorry to reach out late — but our race just got upgraded.

John, this morning, Inside Elections upgraded our race from "Lean R" to "Tossup."  It's another sign of how different this race is from 2022.  Two years ago, no one expected our campaign to succeed. We were underestimated and counted out — and by Election Day, we had been outspent 6:1.   The odds w…
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  Kirsten Engel's iPhone · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 8:56 PM

1 text from Wes

I want to be transparent, John. We’re at risk of being seriously outspent in this race. When this happened in 2022, we ended up losing by a tiny margin — just one percentage point.  We set a big fundraising goal for October, but we’re falling short during the most critical point of this campaign. M…
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  Wes Share, Finance Director · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 7:15 PM

Counting every dollar

Hey John,  I’m Wes, the Finance Director for Engel for Arizona. And right now, I’m counting every dollar coming in the door.  Tonight is our last fundraising deadline of this whole campaign. We set a huge goal — because we’re too close to the election to play it safe.  Will you help us flip AZ-06 b…
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  Zeus Engel · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 3:42 PM

We don’t want things to get ruff!

Trick or treat, John!  The last day of October is here, and at Engel HQ, I’m making sure we’re keeping our eyes on the prize: lots of attention and pets from trick-or-treaters! And, of course, my mom’s final fundraising deadline tonight.   She has until midnight to hit her goal — to make sure her…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 2:05 AM

One day left

Hi John, it’s Kirsten.   I know we're all busy right now, so I’ll keep this brief.  We have one day until our last end-of-month fundraising deadline and six days until the election.  To win this race and help take back the House, we have to hit our fundraising goal. Together, we can fight for what …
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  Captain Mark Kelly · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Battleground district

Hi John,  It’s Mark Kelly. I know you’re hearing from all sides right now about how important this upcoming election is. Arizona is a central battleground for control of the House, Senate, and the White House. My friend Kirsten is running for one of the most flippable House seats in the country rig…
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  Kirsten (personal) · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 8:27 PM

No one expected us to succeed

I’ll be frank, John.  No one expected our campaign to succeed in 2022.  We were underestimated and counted out — and by Election Day, we had been outspent 6:1.   The odds were stacked against us. But we outperformed all expectations, coming within a percentage point of winning.   That’s because vot…
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  Engel for Arizona · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Playing politics

Kirsten’s opponent, Juan Ciscomani, talks a big game on the border. But his record is clear, no matter his photo ops and political posturing. We’re in a border district — and we’re doing everything we can to make sure voters know that Ciscomani left Arizona behind when it came to border security.…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 1:40 AM

Sorry to email so late

As Election Day gets closer (just one week to go!), I’ve been thinking about our race in 2022.  By this point two years ago, our people-powered campaign had been outspent 6:1. We were scrambling to cut through my opponent’s out-of-state money to reach voters with our pro-choice, pro-water, pro-democ…
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  Engel HQ · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 11:16 PM

There’s one week left (!!)

John,  In one week, thousands of voters in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District will drive to their polling stations, file into a voting booth, and fill out a bubble for either Kirsten Engel or Juan Ciscomani.   We have just one week to reach those voters and ensure that when they go to fill out …
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  Engel for Arizona · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 7:32 PM

It all makes a difference

John,  We’re exactly one week away from Election Day! Polling has shown Kirsten is one point ahead of our opponent, Juan Ciscomani — but that could all change in this last week. Ciscomani has corporate interests pouring millions into our district. Will you help us keep up by donating now? We’re a…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 3:56 PM

It’s too important not to ask.

I’m sorry, John.   I’m sure your inbox is full of campaigns asking for your support, and I hate to add to it.   The truth is that fundraising is one of my least favorite parts of running for office. But when every extra dollar raised could be the difference between winning and losing, it’s too impo…
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  Engel for Arizona · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Hopeful numbers

John, This is a toss-up race. That means it will likely take days to count all the ballots, and we won’t know the winner on election night.  But early voting has already started, and we’re seeing really hopeful numbers with the ballot returns.  It’s not just that more Democrats than Republicans hav…
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  Team Engel · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 8:47 PM

This is our last fundraising deadline

Hi John, One percentage point.   It’s what Kirsten lost this race by in 2022. And it’s what polls are showing our campaign is ahead by now.  Just one percentage point.  You can help us come out on top by rushing a donation now. Our last fundraising deadline is just three days away >>  The mar…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 3:25 PM

Good morning

Hi there, John, it’s Kirsten.   I’m sure we’re all busy this morning, so I’ll keep this brief.  We have three days until our last end-of-month fundraising deadline and eight days until the election.  To win this race and help take back the House, we have to hit our fundraising goal. Together, we ca…
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  Team Engel · [email protected]
October 27, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Hiding who you are

With Halloween four days away, John, I know a lot of us are scrambling to finalize our costumes.  One person who doesn’t need to worry is Kirsten’s opponent, Juan Ciscomani.  Because when Ciscomani is back home in our district, he likes to act like a moderate.   But when he’s in Washington, he sho…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 27, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Outspent 6:1

As Election Day gets closer (just nine days to go!), I’ve been thinking about our race in 2022.  By this point two years ago, our people-powered campaign had been outspent 6:1. We were scrambling to cut through my opponent’s out-of-state money to reach voters with our pro-choice, pro-water, pro-demo…
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  Alia Kapasi, Campaign Manager · [email protected]
October 26, 2024 at 8:31 PM

No one wants to make these decisions

Hi John, it’s Alia. I’m Kirsten Engel’s Campaign Manager, which means I’m in charge of making the hard decisions about how our campaign spends money. Here’s the truth: we’re proud to be running a grassroots campaign. Kirsten doesn’t accept a dime of corporate PAC money, and we wouldn’t want it any …
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 26, 2024 at 4:57 PM

This is terrifying to imagine

John, Halloween is in five days. But there’s an even scarier deadline after that: Election Day.   Like you, I find the idea of a Republican-controlled Congress and Trump-controlled White House terrifying.  In the two years my opponent has been in Congress, he’s voted to restrict abortion access nat…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 6:41 PM

When I worked as a Park Ranger

Before I ran for Congress, before I served in the Arizona legislature, before I taught at the U of A (Go Cats!), before I worked as an environmental lawyer cleaning up contaminated waste sites and holding corporate polluters accountable — I worked as a National Park Ranger. Hi John, We have 11 days …
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  Engel HQ · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 3:46 PM

It’s grassroots vs. crypto

Hi John,  This whole race, we’ve been proud to run a grassroots campaign – powered by people like you. Kirsten’s opponent has been doing something very different.   His last FEC report showed him accepting donations from oil and gas, mining, tobacco, and private prison companies. Super PACs repre…
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  Kirsten (personal) · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 9:47 PM

Lessons learned

Hi John, it’s Kirsten.  I’ve run in a lot of races in my life — and no, not the kind you’re thinking of. 😉  I’ve always loved the sport of running. In college, I was on our school’s cross country team – as you can see in the picture above! Here are some of the best lessons I’ve learned as a runner:…
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  Engel for Arizona · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 7:13 PM

our last fundraising deadline

John, This is a toss-up race. That means it will likely take days to count all the ballots, and we won’t know the winner on election night.  But early voting has already started, and we’re seeing really hopeful numbers with the ballot returns.  It’s not just that more Democrats than Republicans hav…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 1:15 AM

On the trail

John, There are 13 days to go until Election Day.  I’m working nonstop every day to reach voters, tell them my message, and make sure we flip this district blue. Control of the House of Representatives depends on this race. Will you help us win by chipping in now? Here’s a few pics of what the fi…
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  Engel HQ · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 10:52 PM

Gabby Gifford's organization is getting involved

Hi John,  There’s only one candidate in this race who will stand up for the basic rights and safety of our kids.  Hint: it’s not extremist Juan Ciscomani.  Ciscomani is endorsed by the NRA, he’s voted against common-sense gun control measures, and he helped lead a Christian nationalist group that …
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  Team Engel · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 9:03 PM

Republicans are hitting the panic button

Hi John,  Two years ago, Kirsten lost this race by just one percentage point. In two weeks, we have a chance to change that outcome. Kirsten’s message of fighting for reproductive rights, water security, and working families resonates with Arizona’s voters. And our grassroots campaign has been wor…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 21, 2024 at 11:16 PM

The eleventh hour

Hi John, I am constantly floored by the incredible grassroots support behind this campaign.  We’ve set multiple records for fundraising in Arizona — including in this last quarter, where we raised twice as much as my Republican opponent. And that’s without accepting a dime from corporate PACs.  My…
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  Engel for Arizona · [email protected]
October 21, 2024 at 8:37 PM

It’s obvious

John,  This election ends in 15 days. That’s just 15 days for Arizona voters to choose between Kirsten and her extremist opponent, Juan Ciscomani.  We’re doing everything we can to flip this seat blue — but we’re up against millions of dollars from super PACs and special interests. Can you chip in…
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  Engel HQ · [email protected]
October 20, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Critical support

Hi John,  There’s only one candidate in this race who will stand up for the basic rights and safety of our kids.  Hint: it’s not extremist Juan Ciscomani.  Ciscomani is endorsed by the NRA, he’s voted against common-sense gun control measures, and he helped lead a Christian nationalist group that …
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  Zeus Engel · [email protected]
October 19, 2024 at 9:16 PM

All paws on deck

Hi John — it’s Zeus, Kirsten’s poodle! We’re all paws on deck here at Team Engel, so I told everyone I could take over our email. There are just 17 days until Election Day.  My mom has been knocking on doors, calling supporters, speaking at rallies, and doing everything she can to reach undecided …
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  Team Engel · [email protected]
October 18, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Take it from this doctor — we can’t trust Ciscomani with our health

Hi John,  With the election less than three weeks away, the stakes are becoming painfully clear. At the end of the day, we can’t trust Juan Ciscomani to protect our health and reproductive freedom. But you don’t have to take it from just us — Dr. Tori Fewell, an OB-GYN with over 30 years of experi…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 18, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Years in the making

John,  I can’t believe I’m writing this — we’re just 18 days away from Election Day.  We’re working around the clock to make sure that AZ-06 flips blue on November 5th. If there was ever a time to donate, it’s now — as we gear up for our last big push. Can I count on you to make a grassroots donat…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 17, 2024 at 7:07 PM

A handful of votes

Hi John, I am constantly floored by the incredible grassroots support behind this campaign.  We’ve set multiple records for fundraising in Arizona — including in this last quarter, where we raised twice as much as my Republican opponent. And that’s without accepting a dime from corporate PACs.  My…
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  Zeus Engel · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 7:21 PM

Woof 🐶

Hi John — it’s Zeus, Kirsten’s poodle! We’re all paws on deck here at Team Engel, so I told everyone I could take over our email today.There are just 20 days until Election Day.  My mom has been knocking on doors, calling supporters, speaking at rallies, and doing everything she can to reach undec…
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  Engel HQ · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 10:36 PM

This GOP Super PAC just broke a record

Hi John,  Last week, Kirsten debated her Republican opponent.   While she was clear about her plans to protect reproductive freedom, prevent the flow of drugs through our border, and bring down costs for Arizonans — he continued to dodge questions about his voting record and ties to Patriot Academ…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Three weeks!!

John,  I can’t believe I’m writing this — we’re just three weeks away from Election Day.  We’re working around the clock to make sure that AZ-06 flips blue on November 5th. If there was ever a time to donate, it’s now — as we gear up for our last big push. Can I count on you to make a grassroots d…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 14, 2024 at 5:21 PM

It's a critical moment in our campaign

Hi John,  Last week, I had my second — and final — debate against my opponent.  It was a critical moment to reach AZ-06 voters, because the next day, early voting started in Arizona.  Just like in our previous debate, my opponent was on the defensive.   He said he supports border security, but he …
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  Engel for Arizona · [email protected]
October 13, 2024 at 6:21 PM

Ciscomani abandoned our border community

John,  When Kirsten was in the Arizona legislature, she was willing to work with anyone to make progress on what mattered most.   She reached across the aisle to work on criminal justice issues like drug treatment programs and improved prison oversight — because she knows that people come before p…
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  Engel HQ · [email protected]
October 12, 2024 at 6:12 PM

House Republicans’ super PAC just broke fundraising records

Hi John,  This week, Kirsten debated her Republican opponent.   While she was clear about her plans to protect reproductive freedom, prevent the flow of drugs through our border, and bring down costs for Arizonans — he continued to dodge questions about his voting record and ties to Patriot Academ…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 8:26 PM

How it started…

And how it’s going! Hi John, For me, this is how it started: scooping ice cream and giving tours as a Park Ranger to pay my way through school while studying the environment and law. Here’s how it’s going: I’m running in one of the most competitive Congressional races in the country. We’re 25 …
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  Team Engel · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 6:36 PM

It's getting harder to reach our supporters

Hi John,  Voting started this week in Arizona.  The election isn’t on November 5th — it’s here, now. This is one of a handful of House seats around the country with the potential to flip from red to blue. It’s why we’re working around the clock, and why Republican mega-donors are pouring millions …
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  Kirsten (personal) · [email protected]
October 10, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Why I got personal on the debate stage

John,  I remember how angry and heartbroken I was when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Like so many of us, I immediately knew that women would suffer because of this cruel, inhumane ruling — and that Republicans would let it happen.  Juan Ciscomani, on the other hand, cheered when the de…
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  Kirsten Engel · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Our final debate

Hi John,  Last night, I had my second — and final — debate against my opponent.  It was a critical moment to reach AZ-06 voters, because this morning, early voting started in Arizona.  Just like in our previous debate, my opponent was on the defensive last night.   He said he supports border secur…
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  Engel for Arizona · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 11:45 PM

Kirsten is about to step onto the debate stage

Hi John, we urgently need your support.   Kirsten is about to step out on the debate stage. And if you’ve caught any debates this year, you already know — Republicans are willing to stretch the truth however they need when they’re up there.   Juan Ciscomani will try to claim he trusts women to mak…
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