Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

April 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Here’s how Tina got her start

  John, First, Tina Kotek got involved in public service because she knew we could do better. After moving here to attend University of Oregon, she saw firsthand the struggles families faced — from housing challenges to a broken education system. She made it her mission to serve th…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

April 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM

What do you want me to know?

  Hi John, I’m reaching out to you today because I want to hear from YOU. We’re facing big challenges everywhere, with the chaos coming out of D.C. certainly not helping as we work to stay focused on meeting the needs of Oregonians. When things are tough, we need to stick together …

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  Athena, Team Tina · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Just hours away

  John — I’ll keep this one quick: We’re just $1,109 away from our mid-April goal with just hours left until the deadline expires. Pitch in right now to support Tina’s work for a better Oregon. Here’s a direct link to make a contribution: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/tk-em-apr…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

April 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM

$4 goes a long way

  Hey there, John — before we get too deep into this message, can we count on you to pitch in $4 today? What if we told you $4 invests in Tina’s work to make Oregon a better place to live, work, and get an education? What if we told you that $4 helps us reach voters across Oregon t…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

April 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM

I know what you’re probably thinking

  Hey John, I’m reaching out about our mid-month fundraising deadline. I know what you’re probably thinking: “A big deadline JUST passed. What’s so different or important about this one?” I get it, and I understand why there may be some confusion — which I'm happy to clear up.  Our…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Join Oregon in holding Trump accountable

Governor Kotek and AG Rayfield are fighting for accountability. Will you join them?   John, As the Trump administration launches attack after attack on working families and vulnerable communities, Oregon is not backing down from the fight. Our state has joined several lawsuits to ho…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Tina will never stop fighting to defend LGBTQ+ Oregonians

  John — No matter what happens in Washington, D.C., Governor Kotek is holding the line for Oregon and our values.  Since he returned to office, President Trump has signed several executive orders attacking diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, restricting access to gender-affi…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

April 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Donald Trump signed an executive order attempting to close the Department of Education

  John, President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order attempting to close the Department of Education — which could potentially impact 88,000 Oregon students with disabilities and drastically alter their education and care. In the wake, The Oregon Department of Educatio…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

April 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM

I hope to see your name on this, John

Will you join this fight with me?   John, No matter how many bizarre headlines or hurtful policies the Trump Administration produces, I’m committed to defending our shared values.  As Governor, I’m standing firm against every attack on Oregonians — our LGBTQ+ communities, our senio…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

April 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Tina is taking action to safeguard reproductive freedom.

Read on to learn how Tina is protecting Oregon’s values.   John — In Oregon, Governor Kotek has been clear that all Oregonians have the freedom to decide whether and when to have kids. When anti-choice extremists threatened access to the abortion medication mifepristone, Governor K…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

April 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM

Standing up for every Oregonian

I won’t let anyone push us around.   John, Every Oregonian should have the chance to build a bright future, but the chaos coming out of D.C. is putting our freedoms and our future in jeopardy. President Trump and the Republican Party are threatening cuts to Medicaid and Social Secu…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM

I’m the Democrat running to flip the Governor’s office

  John, it’s Abigail Spanberger.  I’m honored to share that I’m officially the Democratic nominee in the November 2025 election for the Governor’s office in Virginia! I’m grateful for the grassroots support from volunteers and contributors like you who have made this possible. Eve…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Republicans are slashing Social Security, and the impacts are devastating.

Make your voice heard here →   Republican-led cuts to Social Security are already having a massive impact, John. Thousands of staff firings. Website crashes. Millions of seniors are locked out of their accounts. And ZERO accountability. President Trump and Republicans in Washington…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Union busting is wrong

We need to stand up for labor rights.   John, A few days ago, President Trump signed an executive order stripping collective bargaining rights from over a million federal civil servants. Who did he do this to? Nurses and social workers caring for veterans, public health workers fig…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM

The last time I’ll reach out

Fewer people are reading our emails…   Hey there, John — this is the last time I’ll reach out about our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. I just got off the phone with our finance team, and we’re just $1,289 shy of our March fundraising goal. So I thought I’d personally reach out…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM

We need to raise $1,347 to hit our goal.

This is your last chance to pitch in before our midnight deadline   John, We are so close to hitting our quarterly fundraising goal — we’re just $1,347 short! This is the first end-of-quarter fundraising deadline of the year. If we miss the mark tonight, we’ll spend the rest of th…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM

We really don’t want to give Tina bad news

Fewer people are reading our emails…   We’ll be honest with you, John: We’re struggling to hit our end-of-quarter fundraising goal. In the past few weeks, fewer people are reading our messages, and unfortunately, we’ve seen a big downturn in grassroots contributions.  It’s not hard …

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  Tina’s iPhone · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Sorry!

I’ve been hard at work making progress for Oregon, and your support will go a long way in helping our team keep up the fight.   Sorry for interrupting your Sunday morning, John! Our first end-of-quarter fundraising deadline of 2025 expires tomorrow at midnight, and we’re still aimin…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM

Monday’s deadline is coming up fast

We’re counting on you, John   John — We’ll cut to the chase — we’re asking you to pitch in $3 before Monday’s end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. Here are three quick reasons why: 1. Donald Trump and his administration are targeting immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, and working fam…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Update for [email protected] on our end-of-quarter fundraising:

It’s not looking great   John — We wanted to provide you with a quick update on our fundraising before Monday’s midnight deadline: We’re only 61% towards our $10,487 March fundraising goal.  That’s pacing behind where we need to be, and with time running out, the entire team is pu…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM

We can count on Tina

  John — While chaos, hyper-partisanship, and dysfunction rule the day in Washington, DC, Tina is leading Oregon forward with level-headed determination. When the Trump administration rolled back environmental regulations, Tina recommitted our state to fighting the climate crisis. …

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Here’s the truth:

Campaigns aren’t cheap, and it takes a lot of resources to communicate about the work we’re doing for Oregon.   Here’s the truth, John: I don’t like all the money in politics. That’s why I’ve championed campaign finance reform — we need to get big money out of politics.  But the re…

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  Team Tina Newsletter · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM

Our March newsletter has arrived! 🗞️

  Hi John, Welcome to my team’s monthly newsletter — here’s what I’ve been up to this month! I know life can be busy, and your inbox can fill up with political emails, so I appreciate any time you can dedicate to reading these monthly newsletters. Thanks! — TK Gov…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

March 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM

What we’re up against

  Sorry for interrupting your Sunday, John, but this is important — and I’ll keep it brief. We’re just about a week away from our first end-of-quarter fundraising deadline of the year. With everything we’re up against — chaos from the Republicans in D.C., dark money spending by Elo…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

March 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM

📨 Priorities survey for [email protected]

  John, Tina knows the value of this grassroots team and how crucial your input is. It was your support that elected her, and now it’s your support that is helping her to make progress on key priorities and put Oregon on a brighter path. Now we’re calling on this team to take actio…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM

The Oregon I know is possible

I’m focused on the real issues Oregonians are facing and tackling them head on.   John — I am working to build a future of opportunity and justice for all Oregonians. And I will always fight for the Oregon that I know is possible: Where no one has to live in a tent on a sidewalk. W…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Donald Trump just signed an executive order attempting to close the Department of Education

  John, Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order attempting to close the Department of Education. These actions threaten essential services that students in Oregon rely on. This reckless decision could potentially impact 88,000 Oregon students with disabilities and d…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

March 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM

A top priority

Here’s what we are on track to accomplish by July:   John — My administration has made addressing the housing crisis a top priority.  Oregonians feel the weight of high housing costs and not having enough affordable housing options available — and my team and I are doing something …

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

March 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Getting better results from our schools

With stronger accountability for districts, schools, and the state, we can ensure students succeed across Oregon.   John, Governor Tina Kotek is deeply committed to improving schools across Oregon. She’s committed to increasing funding for schools, leading a historic investment in …

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

March 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM

A few hours to spare

We’re counting on you to help us reach this goal.   Hi John, we’ll keep this email short. Our team has a mid-month fundraising deadline in a few hours, and we’re counting on you to help us reach this goal. The money we raise before our mid-month deadline will go directly toward adv…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Now that you know…

Every dollar you give to emails like these helps Tina make progress on the issues that matter most to us all.   John, we’re hoping you can chip in $3 or more ahead of Tina’s mid-month fundraising deadline tomorrow. We’ll give you 3 good reasons to contribute today! PITCH IN $3 …

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Proof

  If I told you our average contribution was just $18.68, would you believe me, John? This isn't just a number – it's proof. Proof that our work is powered by people like you – regular people who share our vision for a better future. So if you believe in this work, will you pitch i…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Trump’s reckless attacks on Medicaid

Sign on now to protect Medicaid in Oregon   John, Oregonians deserve to know the truth: Donald Trump’s reckless actions have put Medicaid at risk for more than 1.4 million people in our state. In January, his administration abruptly shut down the federal Medicaid funding website, t…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

March 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM

Tina’s new proposal

We need to build more housing — but while we do that, we also need to ensure that people have a place to go to get the help they need to get back on their feet.   John, addressing Oregon’s homelessness crisis has been one of Tina’s top priorities. Since day one, she’s been laser-fo…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 6:37 PM

“Kotek is making it easier to build homes”

  John, Earlier this week, Governor Kotek brought together affordable housing advocates, homebuilders, and local businesses to help address Oregon’s housing crisis. Everyone joined to highlight Governor Kotek’s latest bill, HB 2138, which would legalize more housing across the stat…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

March 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM

What $1 can do:

When we come together, small contributions can add up to something big.   John, $1. That’s all we’re asking for today. You might be wondering — can pitching in just $1 really make a difference? The answer is yes. When thousands of grassroots supporters come together, small contribu…

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  Surveys @ Team Tina · [email protected]

March 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Your input is central to our agenda

  John, We're three months into 2025, and we’ve already had a lion’s share of challenges to navigate. But nevertheless, Tina is focused on addressing what matters most to you. Your voice shapes our agenda and priorities. Your input is vital. So, John, will you take our March Priori…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Only 12 hours left

  John, We're just 12 hours away from our February fundraising deadline, and we’re a bit worried we won’t hit this month’s goal. With fewer days and a seemingly endless news cycle, our fundraising got a little away from us and we need your help to catch back up. We’re so close, but…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Grounded in the daily work

  John — recently, Tina sat down with Steve Dunn at KATU to discuss a wide range of topics touching the lives of Oregonians, but we want to highlight this: Regardless of the federal landscape, she’s committed to doing everything she can to fulfill our promises and push Oregon forwa…

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  Athena via Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Would it help to know this, John?

  Hey John — Athena here. 👋 We’re a few days away from the end of February (I can’t believe we’re almost to March already!), and I’ll be honest, our momentum has slowed down a bit. We don’t want to have to recalibrate our strategy, reaching and connecting with folks across Oregon i…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM

My least favorite part

  John — It won’t surprise you that fundraising is my least favorite responsibility. But fundraising is a necessary aspect of having a people-driven movement that can get things done. Emails just like this one are important — grassroots contributions that come in response to messag…

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  Team Tina Newsletter · [email protected]

February 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Our February newsletter has arrived! 🗞️

  Hi John, Welcome to my team’s monthly newsletter — here’s what I’ve been up to this month! I know life can be busy, and your inbox can fill up with political emails, so I appreciate any time you can dedicate to reading these monthly newsletters. Thanks! — TK Gov…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

February 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM

Undeterred

  John, Oregon has been a leader in the battle against the climate crisis. We are known stewards of the environment around us and have crafted ambitious policies that protect our future. Tina has been at the forefront of these efforts, advocating for a cleaner, more sustainable tom…

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  Surveys @ Team Tina · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Collecting your response

  John, We only have one question for you: What do you want Tina Kotek to know right now? You could share your top priorities, the issues you’d like to see Tina address, your thanks for Tina’s hard work, or whatever else is on your mind. Regardless, we’d love for you to take this s…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Faith, hope, and love in action

  John — Faith, hope, and love are alive and well in Oregon communities. I saw all three in action as we unveiled a new living space for homeless families in need of stability before they transition to long-term housing. Multiple communities have stepped up to meet the challenges o…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library 🦋

Become a citizen co-sponsor of this crucial bill that improves the literacy and lives of our children:     “We know that every child is full of promise. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is another key step to improve how we support our kids as they learn to read,” Governo…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

February 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM

I want you to know that I’m listening

  John, a few weeks ago, my team and I asked you to share what’s on your mind — and you didn’t hold back! Your responses made one thing clear: you want bold leadership to protect Oregon’s values, defend our democracy, and fight for progress. You told us:  📢 “Fighting the immoral, a…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

February 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Tina’s work for Oregon is only possible because of people like you

  This isn’t an exaggeration, John. Grassroots supporters like you make Tina’s work to move Oregon forward possible. It’s true! The donations that you make to emails like this one allow us to reach Oregonians in every corner of the state, advocate for our shared values, and help T…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM

Sign On: Denounce Anti-LGBTQ+ Executive Actions

  John — No matter what happens in Washington, D.C., I’m holding the line for Oregon and our values.  In a little under a month, President Trump has signed several executive orders attacking equity and inclusion efforts, restricting access to gender-affirming health care, and reins…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM

We can count on Tina to protect reproductive rights

  John, today is Galentine’s Day — a time to celebrate the incredible women and girls in our lives. Source: NBC Tina has spent the first years of her administration making Oregon a safe, welcoming state for all women. She’s fighting attempts to roll back reproductive rights by far-…

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