California Election Update via, JayChenForCongress.com · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 8:51 PM

45 days until California voters receive ballots.

  45 Days. That’s how long until voters in California begin receiving mail-in ballots to vote in the November midterm. With just 45 days left, here's what you need to know about Jay Chen’s campaign to unseat Michelle Steel in CA-45: ⇒ After redistricting, this district is now widely …

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 8:24 PM

Help keep our digital ads running >>

  Hi John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to chip in $3 to support our digital outreach efforts. But first, give me a second to pull back the curtain a bit on our strategy. Redistricting has helped CA-45 swing from a +6.5% Republican district to one that’s now +5% Democratic. Tha…

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August 21, 2022 at 6:26 PM

The “Steel Fence”

  John, Earlier this month, I went on a bike ride with my boys in Newport Bay. I couldn’t help but notice that the infamous “Steel Fence” was still up.   For those who don’t know what I’m referring to, the Orange County Grand Jury released a report exposing a likely pay-for-play sc…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

August 19, 2022 at 10:22 PM

Check out the latest from the campaign trail! 📸

  John, As we continue to campaign through the Summer, we are noticing a shift in the attitudes amongst voters in our community. After attacks on reproductive choice, renewed threats to raise taxes on middle-class families, and possibly cut Social Security and Medicare, Democrats --…

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  jay chen (personal) · [email protected]

August 16, 2022 at 7:32 PM

re: tonight’s mid-quarter deadline.

John – I'm reaching out because tonight at midnight marks our mid-quarter fundraising deadline, but we're coming up a bit short of our goal – we could really use your help. I hate being so direct, but we have less than 90 days until Election Day (83 days to be exact!) In order to fully fund our…

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  Team Jay HQ via JayChenForCongress.com · [email protected]

August 16, 2022 at 1:19 AM

Get the facts on Michelle Steel

  John, In a moment we’re going to ask you for a $3 donation to flip CA-45 from red to blue. But with the stakes as high as they are, we want to make sure you have the facts on far-right extremist Michelle Steel. Here’s what you need to know: This race is becoming one of the most c…

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  Team Jay HQ via JayChenForCongress.com · [email protected]

August 13, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Steel just gave the worst answer possible on choice.

  John, It’s no secret Michelle Steel is an anti-choice extremist. That's landed her in the hot seat recently, so now she’s trying to walk back her radical stance in public. But in a recent interview with the National Journal, Steel forgot her talking points and had to be reminded b…

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  Jay Chen HQ · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Listen to Jay’s interview on KQED >>

  Hey John, Last week, Jay chatted with KQED about growing up in the midwest as the son of immigrants from Taiwan, his service in the U.S. Navy, and why he’s taking on Republican Michelle Steel in Orange County. 🔊You can give the interview a listen here >>     Listen to th…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 10:50 PM

If we can beat extremism in Kansas, we can do it here in CA-45.

  John, Last week was our country’s first electoral test on abortion rights since SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade. Voters in Kansas turned out in record numbers and rejected a constitutional amendment to ban abortion rights by 20 points! Our CA-45 community looks much different than K…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 3:37 PM

Will you help us launch our first flight of mailers?

  John, I want to pull back the curtain a bit and shed some light on our campaign strategy. It's important to me that you're kept in the loop. Now that we're in our general election push to unseat Michele Steel, our next big task is to quickly raise my name recognition amongst Democ…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 8:07 PM

Grateful for your support.

  John, I wanted to take a moment to express how grateful I am for your ongoing support of my campaign for Congress. With your help, we met our July fundraising goal over the weekend. With costs going up, I know everyone is feeling the pinch, so please know that your contribution mea…

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  jay chen (personal) · [email protected]

July 31, 2022 at 6:09 PM

Only a moment, please

I’ll cut to the chase, John. Will you make your very first contribution of $5, $35, or even $50 to my campaign for Congress before our end-of-month deadline hits? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/[email protected] I’m sorry to be so direct, but let me explain why: As we cl…

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  Team Jay HQ via, ChenforCongress.com · [email protected]

July 30, 2022 at 5:48 PM

We're up against one of the most well-funded Republicans

  John, Did you know that Jay's opponent is one of the most well-funded Republicans in Congress? Here’s how: Michelle Steel has taken massive checks from anti-choice organizations, the NRA, Big Pharma, and the fossil fuel industry. Not to mention, she’s about to receive $1.7 million…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Michelle Steel has never been this vulnerable. Here’s what you need to know about our race in CA-45:

  John -- in a moment, I'm going to ask you for a $3 donation to flip CA-45 from red to blue. These past few weeks have underscored how crucial this race will be, so I hope you’ll let me explain why your donation is so important. » After redistricting, CA-45 swung from a +6.5% Republi…

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  Jay Chen HQ via, JayChenforCongress.com · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 4:02 PM

A refresher on Michelle Steel’s record on choice:

  John, We wanted to take a moment and make sure you know exactly where Michelle Steel stands on the issue of reproductive freedom and the right to contraceptive care: Last year, Steel joined with extremists in Congress who demanded that the Supreme Court work to overturn Roe v. Wad…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

July 23, 2022 at 5:45 PM

July Newsletter enclosed for John 📎

  Friend, It’s been a busy few months on the campaign trail, so I wanted to take a moment and give you a quick update from HQ. From the start, this campaign has been about giving Orange County the voice in Congress we deserve. We’ve gotten a taste of how dangerous the Republicans’ a…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 3:54 PM

re: my opponent’s homophobia and bigotry

  This is infuriating, John. After the Supreme Court ruling against Roe v. Wade, marriage equality has been on shaky legal footing. Thankfully, Democrats in the House passed legislation codifying the right to same-sex marriage. This week's bill passed with sweeping, bipartisan suppo…

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July 15, 2022 at 8:13 PM

Politico rates CA-45 as a “TOSS-UP”

  Race Rating Alert: Politico rates CA-45 is a “TOSS-UP” and one of a handful of districts “where control of Congress will be won." Send in a contribution of $3 to support Democrat and Navy Veteran Jay Chen in this race.   Donate John, Orange County is no stran…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 6:33 PM

Share your legislative priorities with me »

  Good news, John! Thanks to your support, I'm excited to share that last quarter marked our strongest fundraising quarter of the election cycle. With your help, we're sending an unmistakable message of grassroots strength. Here are some stats we're especially proud of: - 21,358 uni…

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  Team Jay HQ via JayChenForCongress.com · [email protected]

July 11, 2022 at 10:50 PM

Help us build Jay’s name recognition »

  John, now that we’re in the summer months, Team Jay is kicking it into high gear to win this race. One important objective we have is boosting Jay’s name recognition across the 45th District. And one of the best ways to do that is by putting out yard signs to show there's widesprea…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 6:19 PM

I'm a decorated sharpshooter and I support an assault weapons ban.

  John, Last month, Democrats and Republicans came together to enact the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – a bill that established stronger gun safety measures like enhanced background checks and red flag laws. But the tragic mass shooting in Highland Park, IL over the Fourth of Ju…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

July 2, 2022 at 4:45 PM

I couldn’t have done this without you

  John – we did it! Thanks to your support, we surpassed our second quarter fundraising goal! We are now in a strong position headed into this next stage of our campaign to flip CA-45. I hope you have the opportunity to take some time off with friends and family this holiday weekend…

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  jay chen (personal) · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 1:12 AM

nervous

John, I know you’ve heard from me and my team a lot these past few days, so I’ll make this quick: We only have a few hours until we have to close the books on our FEC deadline. As it stands, we're just $9,323 short of our goal. Will you make a $3 donation to my campaign to help us close the gap…

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  Jay Chen HQ · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 9:59 PM

When you follow the money, Michelle Steel’s extreme record starts to make sense.

  John, When you take a look at who’s been funding Michelle Steel over the years, it starts to make sense why she continues to put corporate and radical special interests ahead of the people of Orange County. ❌ Anti-choice Groups: Last year, Steel joined extremists in asking SCOTUS t…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 6:28 PM

In the midst of so much chaos, let’s take a moment to breathe:

  John, I know things are feeling chaotic this week. With everything going, I felt it was important to hit pause, reflect back on my roots, and give a little more insight about what motivated me to run for Congress. I hope you'll take a moment to read this entire email and then, only…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 11:11 PM

This race is now front and center in the fight for reproductive rights.

  John, I’m writing today to ask you to make your first contribution of $10 to help us meet a new challenge we are confronting -- let me explain what I mean: The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has put our race front and center in the fight for reproductive rights. …

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June 27, 2022 at 4:55 PM

This anti-choice House Republican is in a highly competitive toss-up race. Now’s our chance to unseat her.

  CA-45 Update: According to KPBS, House Republican and anti-choice extremists Michelle Steel (R) is headed for a highly competitive reelection fight that “could tip power in Congress." Send in a contribution of $3 to support Democrat and Navy Veteran Jay Chen in this race.   …

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

June 25, 2022 at 6:12 PM

I hate being this blunt.

  John, I'm about to ask you to make an urgent $3 donation before our public fundraising deadline hits in 5 days. Yesterday's Supreme Court decision has given this deadline a whole new meaning – let me pull back the curtain and explain what I mean: June 30th marks the first public F…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 7:40 PM

SCOTUS just overturned Roe v. Wade

  It happened, John.  The Supreme Court just overturned Roe v. Wade. This decision now opens the door for dozens of right-leaning states to follow in the footsteps of Texas, Oklahoma, and Mississippi and pass the worst abortion laws in history. The fight to protect reproductive rights…

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June 23, 2022 at 10:59 PM

New race rating in CA-45 (not great)

  Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifts CA-45 to "Lean Republican" Chip in an urgent $3 to strengthen Jay’s campaign to flip CA-45 >>   Donate $3 This is a bit concerning, John. Election forecasters at Sabato's Crystal Ball have shifted their outlook in CA-45 to …

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

June 21, 2022 at 9:50 PM

Outwardly, Steel plays the MAGA card. But here’s what she’s doing behind the scenes:

  John, I know my team has sent a fair number of emails lately, so I wanted to take a moment to explain why these messages are so important -- especially as we approach our first FEC fundraising deadline of the General Election. If you don’t have the time to read the whole email, I …

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  Karen Chang · [email protected]

June 19, 2022 at 7:49 PM

Will you help me and the boys with Jay's gift?

  Hi there, John! I haven't emailed much, but I want to reach out to express my gratitude for your support of my husband's campaign. The kids and I have been having a blast on the campaign trail. Whether it's knocking on doors or delivering yard signs, we've been having fun meeting n…

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  Team Jay HQ · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 10:56 PM

Breaking: Michelle Steel INVESTIGATED by Orange County Grand Jury

  John, It's not uncommon to hear Michelle Steel referred to as “Orange County’s most corrupt politician.” After this bombshell report, she's still living up to that nickname. The Orange County Grand Jury just released a report exposing a likely pay-for-play scheme executed by Miche…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 7:13 PM

Reminder: Michelle Steel pumped up the “Big Lie.”

  John, It's been a year and a half since Trump's lies roused his supporters to storm the Capitol when Congress was scheduled to certify the 2020 election results. To this day, my opponent Michelle Steel still refuses to say whether she thinks Joe Biden won the election. In an inter…

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  Jay Chen · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 10:04 PM

Will you personally endorse my campaign for Congress?

  John, We've officially kicked off our General Election matchup against Michelle Steel in the 45th District. From the beginning, this campaign has been about giving Orange County the voice in Congress that we deserve. Far-right extremists like Michelle Steel have made division a co…

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June 11, 2022 at 7:36 PM

Michelle Steel isn’t hiding her record:

  John, Only four days have passed since the primary election, and our opponent Michelle Steel is already making it clear just how extreme she’d be if given another two years in Congress: -In a New York Times profile on our race, Steel said she “did not know” if Joe Biden actually wo…

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  Jay Chen For Congress · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 1:32 PM

Thank you for joining Team Chen!

Dear John, Thank you for joining Jay Chen's campaign for Congress! If you're ready to take the next step, here are three things you can do to help Jay flip CA-45 back to blue. 1. Stay updated with our campaign by following us on Facebook, Twitter 2. Make a grassroots contribution to power our mov…

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