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Tina Kotek

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]
October 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM

“Every state is under threat now.”

Did you catch Tina on Gavin Newsom’s podcast?   John, Tina joined Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s podcast this weekend. Take a look: All three Governors are fighting back against Donald Trump’s plans to nationalize the federal guard and send Am…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
October 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM

I’m working tirelessly to push back against Trump’s overreach, but I need resources to keep up the fight. Will you make a donation now?

Our federal government is trying to deploy National Guard troops in Portland under the pretense of “protecting” our city…   John, Oregon – and the entire country – is facing challenges unlike anything we’ve seen before.  Our federal government is trying to deploy National Guard troo…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
October 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Listen up, Trump!

The president can expect Oregon to stand up to him at every turn.   John – We have a message for Donald Trump: Oregonians don’t back down from a fight and neither does Governor Tina Kotek.  So no matter Trump’s threats, Tina will be right there working to stop Trump’s overreach.  B…
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  Katie Hobbs · [email protected]
October 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM

4 more years

Our work to keep moving Arizona forward has only just begun, and the stakes in this race are sky-high.   John, it’s Katie. I wanted you to hear it from me first: I’m officially running for re-election as governor of Arizona. If you’re with me, will you split a donation between me …
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  Gavin Newsom · [email protected]
October 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM

Stand with me against the attacks to our democracy

  John, It’s California Governor Gavin Newsom here. I’m reaching out today because Governor Kotek needs your help. She and I both know what it’s like to take on President Trump’s attempts to send military troops to our states – and win.  But Trump is not done. Far from it. Every d…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
October 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Unwarranted and unlawful

  John, A federal judge has blocked President Trump’s attempt to send military troops into Portland — twice! But he’s not done attacking our state, so my work’s not done either. I’ll continue to stand up to his administration and protect Oregon values. Will you stand with me in thi…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
October 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM

It’s been a long week

  John —  It’s been a BIG news week in Oregon. Here are just a few headlines to paint you a picture:          Governor Kotek will not back down. She will keep Trump’s troops and agenda OUT of Oregon. Will you pitch in any amount now to help her keep up the fight? If you've saved y…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
October 6, 2025 at 7:51 PM

With everything going on, we didn’t want you to miss this:

  John — with everything going on, we want to make sure you didn’t miss this headline: Over the last week, Governor Kotek stood up to Donald Trump’s illegal plan to send troops into Portland, Oregon. She beat back misinformation and quickly coordinated with Attorney General Dan Ra…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
October 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM

A federal court just blocked Donald Trump’s plan to send federal troops into Portland

  John,  Yesterday, a federal court ruled in Oregon’s favor and blocked Trump’s plan to put National Guard troops on the streets of Portland. The truth and rule of law prevailed.  While this ruling is a win, it’s only the first step. There will be more fights ahead in the battle to…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
October 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM

I was just on CNN

  John,  Oregon is our home, not a military target. We do not need nor want federal military intervention in Portland or anywhere else in Oregon.  To everyone who may be feeling scared or nervous about what President Trump’s actions mean for our country and our democracy, know that…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
October 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM

We’ll see Donald Trump in court.

  John,  Less than six hours after Trump put the entire world on notice that he would be federalizing Oregon’s National Guard, Oregon AG Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit.  The law is clear, and the President has overstepped his authority.  The state of Oregon and the City of Portland w…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
October 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM

Portland is not a military target

  John, Tina is in a critical moment as she fights off Donald Trump’s plan to send hundreds of troops into Portland, and she urgently needs your support to help her fight back. Will you rush in a donation to ensure she has the resources to take this fight head-on? DONATE Tina…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM

Trump called American cities military “training grounds”

  John, Trump’s rhetoric about Portland over the past few days has been offensive, dangerous, and just straight up not true.  He’s said Portland looks “like World War II.” He’s promised to use American cities as “training grounds” for the military. He’s not backing down from his p…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM

What a waste of taxpayer dollars

  John,  Donald Trump is federalizing the Oregon National Guard, meaning hundreds of our friends and neighbors will be called away from their jobs and their families to take part in an unclear and illegal mission with no clear objective. And now, with the federal government shut do…
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  Tina · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM

Hey

With everything going on, I really need your support.   John, I’ll just say it: We’re still short of our end-of-quarter fundraising goal.  With everything going on and President Trump attacking our state, I really need your support now more than ever. Our deadline is tonight at mid…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 7:56 PM

Did you catch Tina on MSNBC?

Watch the full clip 📺   John, did you catch Tina on The Rachel Maddow Show last night?  Tina spoke to Rachel about Trump’s unlawful and unnecessary plan to federalize the Oregon National Guard, undermining the Governor’s authority, and sending military servicemembers to the street…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM

Portland does not need military intervention

I’m standing up to Trump’s attack on Portland, but I need your support.   John,  This week, President Trump is unlawfully federalizing the Oregon National Guard against the city of Portland. This move came after I spoke with him on the phone and made it very clear that Oregon neith…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM

Tina just got off MSNBC

Here’s what she said to Rachel Maddow:   John, Tina just got off air with Rachel Maddow, where she talked about Donald Trump’s plan to federalize Oregon’s National Guard and put military servicemembers on the streets of Portland.  Tina was clear: There is no need for military interv…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM

Breaking News: Donald Trump wants to send the National Guard into Portland

Tina is standing up to his overreach.   Breaking news, John: Donald Trump announced on Truth Social yesterday he intends to deploy National Guard members to Portland. Help Tina stand against his overreach: DONATE John, Donald Trump is federalizing the Oregon…
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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]
September 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM

We set an ambitious goal

  John — we know another email is probably the last thing your Sunday needs, but we had to reach out. Here’s why: Every quarter, we set an ambitious grassroots fundraising goal. When we hit that goal, it’s not just a number. It’s proof that Oregonians believe in the work we’re doin…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM

Stand with Tina against Trump’s agenda

  John, Tina is doing the work to stand up to the Trump administration and protect Oregon from the most destructive parts of his agenda.  It's why she's spoken out against his attacks on vote-by-mail, formed a coalition with other Governors to provide vaccine guidance based on scie…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Can $1 really make a difference?

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 contribut…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
September 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM

Crowded

  Hey John — I bet your inbox is getting crowded. Trust me, I get these emails, too. But I just got off the phone with my team and have to be honest: Our fundraising saw a dip over the summer, and we have to make up for lost ground before the quarter ends. If you're reading this em…
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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]
September 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM

Update for John 

  We’re in the final stretch, John! Our end-of-quarter deadline is five days away, and we’re only 16% of the way to our $6,000 goal. The finish line is in sight — but we need your help to make up ground.  Every contribution helps us continue our work addressing Oregon’s biggest ch…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
September 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM

A personal request:

  Hi John, I’m emailing you with a personal request, and I hope you’ll give me just a minute of your time to explain its importance.  Today, I’m asking you to contribute any amount to help us reach our crucial end-of-quarter fundraising goal. We set an ambitious goal to raise $6,00…
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  Team Tina Newsletters · [email protected]
September 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Our September 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 Fig…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Tina is the leader that Oregonians deserve

  John, we know you’re busy, so we won’t waste any time.  Is there anything we can say to convince you to chip in $5 to support Tina in defending Oregon values? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: CHIP …
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM

Seriously, John

  John — I want to start this message off with gratitude. Thanks to this team for helping us through each fundraising goal, and putting us in a strong place heading into end-of-quarter. I only have one question for you today: What’s on your mind? TAKE THE SURVEY Seriously, Jo…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM

Our last major milestone:

  John — At midnight tonight, our mid-month fundraising deadline will expire. ⏰ This is our last major milestone before our end-of-quarter deadline. We're relying on grassroots support to get us over the finish line so we never have to scale back our work supporting Tina’s fight fo…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
September 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Interrupting your Sunday (Sorry!)

We’re running behind on our mid-month goal, and I need your help   Sorry to bother you on a Sunday! Asking for money is the least fun part of this job. But I wouldn’t ask if it weren’t important.  We have a mid-month fundraising deadline tomorrow, and right now we’re running behind …
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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]
September 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM

What we’re doing, why it matters, and who we’re asking

We’re aiming for $3,000 in grassroots contributions by Monday night   Here’s what we’re doing, John: We’ve set a $3,000 mid-month goal to make sure Tina’s campaign stays strong heading into the end-of-quarter deadline later this month. Here’s why it matters: Tina is working every d…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Tina is calling out Trump’s lies →

Read what she had to say:   John — Did you see Tina’s note about Trump’s attacks on vote-by-mail? Oregonians have used this system for years, and she’s not letting his lies go unchecked. Read below, and then chip in any amount right now to help Tina fight for our democracy. We need…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
September 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM

I will not back down from Trump’s attacks

Defending Oregon’s right to vote   John, President Trump continues his attacks on the integrity of our elections — spreading lies about vote-by-mail and threatening the very foundation of our democracy.  We will not back down. Oregon has led the nation with secure, transparent, and…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM

Chip in to help Tina fight for Oregon

Every time you donate, we build grassroots power   John, Here are 4 great reasons to chip in $4 right now to support Tina: 🌲 Oregon values are on the line. Donald Trump is targeting immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community, reshaping agencies for his own power, and his enablers in Congre…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM

Guided by science, not politics

Tina is joining forces with Gavin Newsom and Bob Ferguson   John, Big News: Tina just joined forces with Governors in California, Washington and Hawaii to form the West Coast Health Alliance! This new partnership is a commitment to ensuring that the health and safety of West Coast …
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
September 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Trump is trying to bully Oregon. Tina won’t be intimidated.

We won’t turn our backs on our neighbors   John, Donald Trump is trying to bully Oregon into abandoning our state’s sanctuary law. He’s threatened funding, lawsuits, and even prosecution of public officials.  But Governor Kotek made it clear: Oregon will not back down. When our val…
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  Tina Kotek’s iPhone · [email protected]
August 31, 2025 at 9:54 PM

Help us close the gap

  Hello! I just got off the phone with my team, and we’re just $132 away from reaching our August fundraising goal. So, what do you think? Can we close the gap? I’d be grateful for your support. Chip in anything to close the gap: secure.actblue.com/donate/tk-em-q3-2025 Chip in $132…
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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]
August 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Before summer’s over

  John, Summer is coming to a close, and kids are heading back to school. We’re about to enter a new month, but before we do, we’ve got some goals to hit.  We’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $1,000 from supporters like you before the end of the month tomorrow. Can you help us get…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
August 29, 2025 at 5:53 PM

$15 billion going away

  John, Trump’s self-named “Big Beautiful Bill” is going to be a disaster for people across the country. Oregon alone is projected to lose $15 billion in federal funding — your tax money not coming to Oregon for health care, food benefits, and other essential services. The Trump Ad…
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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]
August 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM

Friend, here’s why our goal matters

  John, We want to be transparent with you about why these end-of-month deadlines matter so much. When we set our monthly grassroots fundraising goals, we’re not just picking a number.  Those goals directly determine what we can budget for the months ahead — whether that’s organizi…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
August 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Friend, let me explain why this deadline matters

  John, Let me explain why I’m reaching out today. Every month, our campaign sets an ambitious grassroots fundraising goal. When we hit that goal, it’s not just a number — it’s proof that Oregonians believe in the work we’re doing together to build a better future. From my earliest…
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  Team Tina Newsletters · [email protected]
August 25, 2025 at 8:02 PM

It’s here: Our August newsletter! 📰

  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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  Team Tina · [email protected]
August 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM

If you knew this, John

  John, we have two questions for you today: If you knew that pitching in $2 today could help Tina fight for a better future for all Oregonians, would you make a contribution? Or if you knew that $2 could help us stand up to out-of-state billionaires looking to turn Oregon red, wou…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
August 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM

The Blazers are part of our DNA

  The Blazers are a part of Portland’s DNA, John: our past, our present, and our future. Governor Kotek is committed to working with investors, local leaders, and stakeholders to keep the Blazers where they belong: at home in Portland. Earlier this month, Governor Kotek and Portla…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
August 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM

I’m really proud of this legislation

  John — I’m really proud to have signed these bills into law. Last week, I signed a series of bipartisan bills sent to my desk that will improve and expand mental health and addiction care statewide. Mental health struggles and the disease of addiction don’t discriminate – they t…
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
August 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM

All-in to protect our vote by mail system

  Donald Trump is threatening to dismantle vote-by-mail systems across the nation, targeting our secure, fully vote-by-mail system here in Oregon. Our state has decades of experience running transparent and accessible elections that protect our right to vote. But now, our entire el…
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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]
August 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Leveling the playing field

  John: a few weeks ago, I signed House Bill 2337 into law — a key new effort to uplift Oregon’s small businesses and invest directly in communities across the state. If you’re standing with us in this work to support small businesses, will you add your name today? SIGN ON Th…
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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]
August 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM

The problem

  Our mid-month deadline passes tonight at 11:59 p.m. Here’s where things stand: The problem: We’re still 89 contributions behind our mid-month goal with just a few hours to catch up. Why it matters: In a few weeks, we’ll be closing the books on our August fundraising. How much we …
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  Team Tina · [email protected]
August 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Grassroots people power

  $1, John, that’s all we're asking for today. We just got out of a meeting with our finance team, and while we’re a little behind where we’d expect to be, if we see just a bit more energy over the next couple hours, we’ll be right back on track. $1 sounds small, we know. It defini…
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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]
August 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM

The last line of defense

  Democratic governors are our last line of defense against the extremism we’re seeing from Washington. That’s why it’s imperative we’re fighting to protect leaders like Tina who are standing up to the Trump administration on issues like abortion access, affordable health care, an…
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