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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 6:45 PM

Improving access to mental health and addiction care

  John, our mental health and addiction crisis will not be solved until every single Oregonian has access to care, no matter where they live or what they can afford.  In my conversations with folks around the state, I’ve heard time and time again that health care providers struggle…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
December 17, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Let’s protect Oregon’s values

  John,  Oregonians know how to stand up for the things we care about. We want elected officials who protect access to reproductive health care.  We want to strengthen environmental protections and fight against the dangers of climate change.  We believe in protecting the rights of…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
December 14, 2024 at 6:21 PM

What Oregon kids need

  John,  I believe in the promise of every child. That’s why I’m recommending over $835 million more over the next two years to support Oregon’s children and youth in my proposed budget for 2025-2027.  Here’s where that money’s going: $600 million increase to strengthen the State …
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
December 11, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Staying the course on addressing housing AND homelessness

  John,  Last week, I released my recommended state budget for the next two years. It’s a direct reflection of my continued and steadfast commitment to making progress on Oregonians’ priorities.  One of my main priorities, since I was first sworn in, is addressing the housing and h…
  Kotek HQ · [email protected]
December 6, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Tina wants to hear from you

  John,  Governor Kotek released her 2025-27 recommended budget this week, crafted to reflect the needs of the state and focused on our biggest priorities. The Governor wants to hear your thoughts and reactions. She will need your help to get strong budgets approved next year. Thes…
  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]
December 4, 2024 at 7:40 PM

Governor Kotek is safeguarding abortion access

  John,  Following the national results of last month’s election, and recognizing the serious threat a Republican trifecta in the federal government poses to abortion access, the Governor made sure to secure a stockpile of mifepristone to last through 2028.  Add your name to show y…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
December 2, 2024 at 10:20 PM

I’ve released my budget

  John,  Today, I released my recommended state budget for the next two years. It’s a direct reflection of my continued and steadfast commitment to making progress on Oregonians’ priorities.  I will always take our greatest challenges head on and be committed to producing results f…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
November 26, 2024 at 8:13 PM

My thoughts on the election results

  John,  I know it’s been a heavy few weeks following the results of the presidential election.  The outcome is not the one I’d hoped for, and I know most of you feel the same way. Regardless of who you supported in the election, please remember our democracy worked and election pr…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 3:01 PM

VOTE!

  John, have you voted yet? If you haven’t, there’s still time to cast your ballot. All the information you need on getting your ballot in by 8pm tonight can be found right here: VOTING INFORMATION , Johnthis is too important of an election for anyone to sit out. If you’ve al…
  Janelle Bynum · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 6:18 PM

Good news and bad news

  Hi John, it’s Janelle Bynum. I’ve really enjoyed hitting the campaign trail and meeting with voters who are fired up and ready to win this race. We’re one step closer to flipping OR-05 and taking back the House. But here's the bad news: We’re up against millions of dollars in spe…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 8:16 PM

Kamala Harris is ready to unite the country.

Support the Harris campaign with a split contribution today.   John, Kamala Harris is tough, she’s smart, and she’s ready to unite the country. Donald Trump poses a clear and present danger to our country, our democracy, and our world. That’s why it’s so important to defeat him nex…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 9:33 PM

Oregon’s financial health is at stake

Dr. Elizabeth Steiner is running for Oregon State Treasurer to build a stronger, healthier Oregon, but she needs your help to secure the win next week.   Hi John, One quick ask before you fill out your ballot: Join me in voting for Dr. Elizabeth Steiner for Oregon Treasurer.  Elizab…
  Janelle Bynum · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 8:28 PM

Tina said I could reach out

  My name is Janelle Bynum and I’m the Democratic nominee for Congress in Oregon’s 5th Congressional District – one of the most competitive, Republican-held seats in the country. I wanted to take a moment to reach out, personally, to introduce myself and welcome you to our grassro…
  Team Tina Newsletter · [email protected]
October 27, 2024 at 5:18 PM

October! 🎃👻🦇

  Hi John,  Welcome to my team’s monthly newsletter of what I’ve been up to this month, so you can be in the loop about the great work happening. I know life can be busy, and your inbox can get filled up with political emails, so I appreciate any time you can dedicate to r…
  Kotek HQ · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Response Requested: Election Strategy Survey

  Supporter: On File Zip Code: xxxxxx Survey Status: Incomplete John, we’re asking you to take our Pre-Election Strategy Survey ASAP: BEGIN SURVEY John,  With ballots in the mail to voters and just under two weeks left until Election Day, time is running out …
  Bob Ferguson · [email protected]
October 21, 2024 at 7:16 PM

our race is close

  John, I’m the Democrat running against anti-choice Republican Dave Reichert to be Washington’s next Governor. With voters already receiving their ballots around the state, I need your help TODAY. What happens here in Washington will have national implications. Polling is inconsis…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 3:55 PM

Three weeks, three reasons

  John, can we have just a moment of your time to tell you the top three things we need you to know before Election Day? Today, October 15, is the LAST DAY in Oregon to register to vote or update your mailing address. If you still need to register, you can do so right here. Ballot…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
October 14, 2024 at 8:29 PM

flipping New Hampshire blue!

  John, I believe people are better off when their states have Democratic governors in charge of things. And Democratic governors are the backstop against extremist agendas that would send us backward on protecting reproductive rights and tackling climate change. So, I’m writing to…
  Janelle Bynum · [email protected]
October 12, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Let me tell you why I’m in this race

[photos enclosed]   Hi John, Janelle Bynum here, the Democratic candidate for Congress in Oregon’s 5th District. I wanted to take a moment to reach out, personally, to share my story and explain why I’m in this fight. But first, if you already know you’re with me in our fight for Or…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
October 9, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Making progress on behavioral health →

  John,  Next month, a new 13,000-square-foot recovery housing facility will open in Portland.  The facility will be able to serve 40 Oregonians at a time, providing a supportive place to be after leaving residential treatment for substance abuse, and offering a bridge to an indepe…
  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]
October 6, 2024 at 3:31 PM

It’s 30 days to Election Day

Tina may not be on the ballot this year, but our work for an Oregon that works for everyone absolutely is.   John, we have just 30 days — one month — left until the general election on November 5th. After hearing Trump’s dangerous rhetoric, and the threat of Project 2025 looming, it…
  Kotek HQ · [email protected]
October 4, 2024 at 4:42 PM

Are you voting?

  John, This year’s elections will determine where our country and our state are headed, with important issues such as economic fairness, access to reproductive health care, climate change, and so much more up for grabs this November. Donald Trump is counting on you to sit out this…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 6:31 PM

I’m Out for Harris! Join me on Zoom!

  John, I’m going to be joining the Out for Harris National Virtual Phone Bank tomorrow night at 8:30 ET/5:30 PT. Come join me!! If you can’t make it — no worries. You can still support the effort by splitting a donation between the Harris-Walz campaign and my own right here: If y…
  Tina’s iPhone · [email protected]
September 30, 2024 at 6:38 PM

Do you have a sec?

Sent from my iPhone   Sorry for interrupting your Monday, John — but we are on a mission!  Our end-of-quarter deadline expires at midnight, and we’re still aiming to bring in 46 more grassroots contributions before then.  Can you chip in before midnight tonight to help us reach our …
  Kotek HQ Birthday Committee · [email protected]
September 29, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Last chance to sign!

  John, this is your LAST chance to sign Tina’s card before we deliver it to her tomorrow on her birthday! Hundreds of supporters have already added their name, and we don’t want you to miss out. Tina’s been busy all year working to make life better for the people of our state, con…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 29, 2024 at 1:07 AM

Shh... Can you keep a secret?

  John, can you keep a secret? Monday is Tina’s birthday, and our team’s putting together a little surprise for her… A virtual birthday card signed by all of her top supporters!  There’s even a section to leave a personal note for Governor Kotek, and we promise to show her everyone…
  Team Tina Newsletter · [email protected]
September 25, 2024 at 8:36 PM

September! 🍂🍎🌳

  Hi John,  Welcome to my team’s monthly newsletter of what I’ve been up to this month, so you can be in the loop about the great work happening. I know life can be busy, and your inbox can get filled up with political emails, so I appreciate any time you can dedicate to r…
  Janelle Bynum HQ · [email protected]
September 23, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Inside Scoop: Janelle Bynum 43%, Chavez-DeRemer 42%

Democrats only need to flip four seats to take back the majority in the U.S. House from anti-abortion, anti-democracy Republican extremists – and my race is one of them.   John, it’s the team @ Janelle Bynum for Congress HQ. Tina Kotek said we could reach out with some breaking news…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
September 20, 2024 at 6:34 PM

The time for climate action is now

  The dangers of climate change are right here on our doorstep, John, and the time for action is now.  The past few months have been incredibly hot and dangerous. I had to declare emergencies for extreme heat and for wildfires ravaging our beautiful state. High temperatures and inc…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
September 18, 2024 at 8:31 PM

URGENT: Washington’s governor race

  John, Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is the Democrat running to be our neighboring state’s next Governor. He’s running hard against anti-choice Republican Dave Reichert. With Election Day around the corner, he needs your help TODAY. What happens in Washington has …
  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]
September 15, 2024 at 5:56 PM

Here’s where things stand:

  Our critical mid-month deadline expires at midnight. Here’s where things stand: The Problem: We’re still $2,113 behind on our mid-month goal with just hours to catch up.   Why that matters: In two weeks, we’re up against our final end-of-quarter deadline before Election Day. That…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 13, 2024 at 4:20 PM

Is there anything we can say?

  John, is there anything we can say to convince you to chip in before our mid-month deadline? What if we told you that every dollar you chip in goes towards helping Tina advance Oregon’s priorities, connect with Oregonians, and make progress on the issues that matter? Or if we tol…
  Kotek HQ · [email protected]
September 10, 2024 at 3:40 PM

The Owyhee Canyonlands

Every Oregon child should have a safe, supportive place to receive a high-quality public education   John, Governor Kotek has asked the Biden Administration to designate the Owyhee Canyonlands in southeast Oregon as a new national monument if Congress doesn’t pass legislation this y…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
September 7, 2024 at 4:53 PM

Back to school!

Every Oregon child should have a safe, supportive place to receive a high-quality public education   John, Oregon students are headed back to school. I was one of those kids who looked forward to getting back in the classroom every fall. Sure, I loved the summer break, but I also lo…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
September 5, 2024 at 7:42 PM

We have two months left to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz!

There’s not a lot of time left.   John, We officially have two months to go until Election Day.  A second term for Donald Trump is dangerous for our country, our democracy, and our world. That’s why it’s so important to defeat him in November. Vice President Harris and my fellow Go…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
August 31, 2024 at 8:19 PM

Here’s your personal link

I’m asking for your support before midnight!   John —  Our August end-of-month fundraising deadline is coming up tonight at midnight, and my team wanted me to reach out.  Hitting our goal tonight will set the tone for the final two months of this election year.  From supporting impo…
  Athena, Team Tina · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 3:22 PM

What if I told you?

  Hey John — Athena here!  I’m reaching out because we’ve been watching the numbers closely, and it looks like we’re going to fall short of our August fundraising goal.  That’s a big issue — it means we may have to scale back our work reaching Oregon voters and supporting Democrats…
  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]
August 28, 2024 at 5:46 PM

Help us reverse the slump

Take a look at this screenshot:   John, we’ve got some bad news.  We’re not sure what’s going on, but fundraising has really slowed down over the past few months. Take a look at this actual screenshot from our fundraising page: Will you help us reverse the trend by chipping in $25 …
  Team Tina Newsletter · [email protected]
August 24, 2024 at 5:23 PM

August!

  Hi John,  Welcome to my team’s monthly newsletter of what I’ve been up to this month, so you can be in the loop about the great work happening. I know life can be busy, and your inbox can get filled up with political emails, so I appreciate any time you can dedicate to r…
  Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]
August 22, 2024 at 3:31 PM

I’m used to being written off

  Hey John — Tina here! Senator Tammy Baldwin asked to reach out with an important message: I’m used to being written off, John. When I first ran for Congress in Wisconsin in 1997, no one thought I could win — especially when an extremely popular challenger jumped into the race. I …
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
August 20, 2024 at 2:18 PM

Are you watching the convention?

  Hey John! I’m writing to you from Chicago, where I’m participating as a delegate to this year’s Democratic National Convention! I’m thrilled to be here to support Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and all my fellow Democrats running for office this year. It’s going to be a great week of s…
  Kotek HQ · [email protected]
August 15, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Let us give you 3️ reasons >>

  Here are three reasons why you should chip in $3 ahead of tonight’s mid-month deadline, John.  Election Day is less than three months away. This will be one of the most consequential elections of our lifetimes, so it’s time to throw everything we’ve got into electing Democrats u…
  Team Tina · [email protected]
August 14, 2024 at 7:08 PM

$5 can do a whole lot

  John,  In just a moment, we’re going to ask if you can spare $5 to support Tina. If you want, you can cut to the chase by donating right here, but here’s why it’s so important:  $5 may not seem like a lot to you, but five dollars multiplied by every single person reading this ema…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
August 12, 2024 at 10:29 PM

We just got a Mega grant to fight climate change

  Great news, John: Oregon just received a Mega grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to fight climate change! Our state will receive $197 million in federal funds through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program — the largest award announced in the Pacific North…
  Janelle Bynum · [email protected]
August 10, 2024 at 5:06 PM

4 seats.

Democrats only need to flip four seats to take back the majority in the U.S. House from anti-abortion, anti-democracy Republican extremists – and my race is one of them.   Hi John – I’m Democrat Janelle Bynum, and Tina Kotek said I could reach out. I’m a State Representative, small…
  Teddy 🐾 · [email protected]
August 7, 2024 at 9:11 PM

A message from the First Dog

Bark Bark   Hiii John — Teddy here!! You might not know me, but you do know my best friend, Tina. She’s the Governor of Oregon — and I guess that makes me First Dog!! 🐕 I love being the First Dog because I get to see firsthand how hard Tina works to make life better for everyone in…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 7:06 PM

Today, you can do something important

  John, today you have the chance to do something really important. You can make your first contribution to my campaign. Today, you can join my team and say you’re “all in” to help make the future of Oregon successful for everyone. You can lay the groundwork for my time as Governor…
  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
July 30, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Kamala Harris is ready to unite the country.

Support her campaign with a split contribution today.   John, I am proud to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President. She’s tough, she’s smart, and she’s ready to unite the country. Donald Trump poses a clear and present danger to our country, our democracy, and our world…
  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]
July 28, 2024 at 4:03 PM

It’s 100 days to Election Day

Tina may not be on the ballot this year, but our work for a progressive Oregon absolutely is.   John, we have just 100 days left until the general election on November 5th. With the Republican National Convention over, it’s clearer than ever that the GOP stands for Trump’s extreme …
  Team Tina Newsletter · [email protected]
July 23, 2024 at 11:40 PM

Our July Edition:

  Hi John,  Welcome to my team’s monthly newsletter of what I’ve been up to this month, so you can be in the loop about the great work happening. I know life can be busy, and your inbox can get filled up with political emails, so I appreciate any time you can dedicate to r…