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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Breaking: Kevin McCarthy is coming to our district.

Here we go, team. If there was ever a doubt that national Republicans are laser-focused on flipping IL-17, this should settle it: In the final week of this election, GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy is flying into our district to headline a last-minute fundraise…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 5:42 PM

Thank you for believing in us.

Hi team, I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who chipped in ahead of last night’s fundraising deadline. Thanks to your support, we met our target and are headed into this final week on strong footing. The next 7 days are…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 12:23 AM

Still around, friend?

Friend,   I’m reaching out one last time about our final end-of-month fundraising goal. I know we’ve emailed a lot, but meeting this goal before midnight could literally make or break our chances at defeating our far-right, anti-choice opponent.    Right now, we’re just $…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 9:23 PM

Before the Halloween festivities kick off 🎃

Happy Halloween, team! Got any plans tonight? Team Sorensen is in campaign mode today, but I’m hoping to spend some time passing out candy later. Whatever you’re up to, I hope you have a fun and safe evening – and enjoy dressing up! I know I will… …
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 1:57 PM

Here's your supporter record, friend.

This is it, team.   Our final end-of-month fundraising deadline before the Election Day sprint hits TONIGHT at midnight. We’re closing in on our goal, but we still need to raise another $28,886 before the clock strikes midnight to meet our mark.    Based on…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 30, 2022 at 8:18 PM

Leave nothing to chance.

Friend,   I'm not the type of person to leave things up to chance.   As a meteorologist, I had a responsibility to give folks the information they needed to prepare for the day and week ahead. Parents, teachers, businesses – even football coaches depended on our accurate …
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 30, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Message from Senator Tammy Duckworth.

we’re humbled to have her support. Friend, we wanted to make sure you saw this message from Senator Tammy Duckworth about Eric’s race. The Senator understands what’s at stake, and we’re humbled to have her support.   Read Senator Duckworth’s message, then send in a donatio…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 29, 2022 at 9:29 PM

ICYMI: New poll shows our race is neck-and-neck.

this race is a statistical tie. Quick update, team. In case you missed it, a brand-new poll shows Eric LEADING by a narrow, one-point margin in the race to keep IL-17 blue.  Donate We’re “up” one-point, but when yo…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 29, 2022 at 12:45 PM

The far right is spending big money to defeat me.

Friend, In a second, I’m going to ask you to make a grassroots contribution to my campaign for Congress in Illinois’ 17th District. But before I do, I want to explain why it’s so important that we keep our fundraising momentum going strong in these final days before the e…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Corporate greed is “made up”, says Esther King

This is about as out-of-touch as it gets. Friend, We had to share this quote from our opponent Esther King -- because it really highlights her values and core philosophy.   At a recent campaign event, King claimed that “corporate greed is a made up explana…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 12:45 PM

BREAKING: New poll shows our race is neck-and-neck

this race is a statistical tie. Big news, team. With less than two weeks until Election Day, a brand-new poll shows Eric LEADING by a narrow, one-point margin in the race to keep IL-17 blue.  Donate We’re “up” one-…
  Joe Goldberg via EricforIllinois.com · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 10:16 PM

Your support can still make a difference, friend.

"How will my contribution make a difference at this late stage in the race?” Hi there! If we haven’t met yet, I’m Joe -- Eric Sorensen’s Campaign Manager.   When candidates request donations with less than two weeks before Election Day, you might ask yours…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 12:28 PM

Some good news and bad news

the good news is that we’ve built some incredible.... Friend,   In less than two weeks, ballots will be counted in this race, and the good news is that we’ve built some incredible momentum leading into Election Day.   Fundraising reports from last quarter …
  Tammy Duckworth · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 10:05 PM

Respectfully asking for your support

Here’s one House race I’m watching closely. Hi there, it’s Senator Tammy Duckworth.   I have a special request today—one I don't make very often. I'm asking you to join me in supporting Eric Sorensen's campaign to keep Illinois' 17th Congr…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 12:31 PM

One big lesson I’ve learned about campaigning.

Team,As a first-time candidate, I wouldn't consider myself a seasoned campaign operative. But one thing I have learned is that knocking on doors is one of the best ways to reach voters. Aside from being able to give away free weather forecasts, it's a cha…
  Eric Sorensen (personal) · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 7:52 PM

FWD: national Republicans are starting to panic about IL-17.

Team, I wanted to make sure you saw the news that the National Republican Congressional Committee just injected over $1 million in last-minute attacks against me.   As it stands, Kevin McCarthy’s total spending against us is at $5 million, putting us squarely near the top…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 24, 2022 at 5:04 PM

With 15 days left, national Republicans are starting to panic about IL-17.

Here we go again, team.   This weekend, the National Republican Congressional Committee announced plans to spend a last-minute $1.19 million on TV attack ads against us in the homestretch of this race.   As a reminder, this is in addition to the $1 millio…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 22, 2022 at 12:29 PM

A fun fact about me.

Good morning, team.   Here’s a fun fact you may not know about me: I was born at SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford -- right here in Illinois’ 17th District.   Call me old-fashioned, but I think it’s important that we elect a representative who has call…
  Illinois Election Update via EricForIllinois.com · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 12:14 PM

FiveThirtyEight releases new projection in key House race.

Big news, team.   FiveThirtyEight just updated their predicted outlook in Illinois’ 17th District.   As of 10/21/22, Eric is the “slight favorite” over Esther King. They’re also projecting a razor-thin popular vote margin in this race -- 51% for Democrats…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 20, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Will you help fund our yard sign program?

Big news, team. After many requests, our second batch of yard signs are officially in stock! Now that we’re in the homestretch, the race is on to get these up across Rockford, Quad Cities, and Peoria! They're here! Som…
  Adam Schiff · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 9:17 PM

re: Electing Eric Sorensen

Friend, I’ll be honest.    Democrats won’t be able to hold the House next month if we don’t win in swing districts like Eric Sorensen’s in Illinois’s 17th District.    That's why I’m personally reaching out to ask you for a grassroots contribution of $5 t…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 18, 2022 at 7:47 PM

Good news...bad news

We just got word... we out-raised my opponent Esther King! Friend,Today marks exactly three weeks until ballots are counted in this race, and we’ve built some incredible momentum leading into Election Day. Here’s the latest:Fundraising reports fro…
  Eric Sorensen (personal) · [email protected]
October 16, 2022 at 3:48 PM

A personal note about where things stand in my race.

Hey there, friend. I hope you're enjoying the weekend. Election Day is just 22 days away. This weekend, Team Sorensen staff and volunteers are working extremely hard -- going door to door making sure our supporters have all the information they need to submit their votes. Speaking directly to v…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 15, 2022 at 5:53 PM

[Photos] Highlights from the campaign trail.

  Friend, As we close in on Election Day, I’ve been spending a ton of time meeting new friends ( and hopefully future constituents!) across Illinois’ 17th District. It’s been a blast, and I wanted to share some highlights from the trail. It’s busy, exhausting, but I don’t take one s…
  Eric Sorensen (personal) · [email protected]
October 13, 2022 at 5:41 PM

we have to keep our ad running, friend.

Hi there, friend. Last week, my team released a new TV ad. In it, I pledge to help you fight back against the “storm” bearing down on us. From prescription drug costs to the assault on reproductive rights, we’re facing urgent problems that need to be tackled in Washington. My new ad makes it crys…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 12, 2022 at 3:45 PM

New race rating: “Tossup” → “Tilts Democratic”

  Quick update for you, team. The nonpartisan election analysts at Inside Elections have just issued a new rating in the race for Illinois’ 17th District. They have upgraded the outlook from “Toss Up” to “Tilts Democratic.” With less than a month until Election Day, here’s where thi…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 6:08 PM

Our health is at stake in November.

  Friend, I don’t need to remind you how much is at stake in the coming midterm, but one issue that stands out for me is health care and protecting our community’s well-being. I’ve been asked about this quite a bit lately, so I wanted to take a moment to share more about where I stan…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 9, 2022 at 3:22 PM

New ad: There's a storm brewing in Washington.

  Hey friend, We have some exciting news to share: we just put the final touches on our second TV ad! Take a minute to watch it here: With less than a month until Election Day, voters are beginning to make their final decision in this race. Keeping Eric’s message on the airwaves is c…
  Eric Sorensen (personal) · [email protected]
October 8, 2022 at 2:24 PM

Checking in with you

Hey there, friend. I hope you're enjoying your morning. Election Day is exactly one month away. This weekend, our team of staff and volunteers are working extremely hard -- going door to door to make sure our supporters have all the information they need to submit their votes. Among those we me…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 4:38 PM

A rare opportunity to paint the Quad Cities blue.

  Friend, If you haven't heard, the Quad Cities have become ground zero in our effort to keep the House blue. Here in IL-17, I'm running in a pure tossup race to keep our district from falling into Republican hands -- effectively handing them House control. And just north of the riv…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 10:44 PM

Make your donation even more impactful.

  Friend, We’re coming to you with a quick but important request. Election Day is less than 5 weeks away, and one of the best ways to help Eric prevail and keep IL-17 blue is by becoming a recurring contributor as we enter the home stretch of this race. If you’re able, will you sig…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 5, 2022 at 4:04 PM

ICYMI: McCarthy-funded attacks against Eric

  Friend, In case you missed it, we recently got word that Kevin McCarthy’s super PAC -- the Congressional Leadership Fund -- is funneling yet another $1 million into IL-17 to bolster Eric’s opponent in the final month of this race. It’s clear that the GOP’s corporate donors now repre…
  Joe Goldberg via Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
October 4, 2022 at 9:55 PM

A quick recap from last night’s debate.

  Friend, Last night, Eric took the debate stage across from Esther King for the first time.   Our goal was simple: make a clear case for why Eric should be elected to serve this community. I joined Eric's campaign knowing this was about bringing people together to solve the real i…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 10:21 PM

Grateful for your support, friend.

  Friend, I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who chipped in ahead of last Friday’s FEC fundraising deadline. Thanks to you, not only did we exceed our goal -- we’re poised to submit our largest quarterly report to date! That’s the good news. Unfortunately, we didn’t have…
  eric sorensen (personal) · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 10:32 PM

are you still around?

I’m glad I caught you, friend. I’m reaching out one last time before tonight’s final quarterly fundraising deadline with the FEC. As it stands, we’re only $10,000 short of our stretch goal. That’s incredible, but we do need a last-minute boost to get across the finish line. I know my team has b…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 7:22 PM

re: our final quarterly FEC deadline before Election Day.

  Friend, Our most important FEC fundraising deadline of the entire campaign is just hours away -- it hits at 11:59 PM tonight. We know you’ve heard from us a lot this week, but since we’re still a bit short, we’d be remiss if we didn’t reach out once again to reach it. Will you take …
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 4:14 PM

The verdict is in:

  If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Chip in $10 Now Chip in $35 Now Chip in $50 Now Chip in $100 Now Chip in $250 N…
  Oliver Sorensen (loyal pup) · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Pupdate: Help me bring dad good news 🐾

  Hiiii fren! This is Oliver, one of Eric’s two loyal pups. Fun fact about me: I luuuuv bringing Eric the newspaper in the morning. See? My tail is wagging because tomorrow I have a chance to bring dad some reeeeally good news. He needs to raise a certain number of monies before he r…
  Eric Sorensen for Congress · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 4:50 PM

UPDATED: New race ratings in IL-17.

  Here we go, team. Our FINAL quarterly fundraising deadline before the election hits tomorrow at midnight. With Election Day closing in, here’s an updated snapshot of what the top election analysts are saying about our race: ** Updated 9.29.2022 ** IL-17 General Election Rati…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 4:34 PM

Here’s how your dollars make a difference:

The money you donate goes directly to....   Friend, The 17th District covers A LOT of ground in Northwest and Central Illinois. As a result, running a campaign here can get expensive quickly. We know we ask you a lot, so we want to be totally transparent about what we do with your do…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
September 27, 2022 at 5:06 PM

re: The latest super PAC attacks against me.

  This is rich, friend. If you didn't know, The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) is a notorious dark money super PAC aligned with Kevin McCarthy. As you read this email, they're dumping millions of dollars into my race on disingenuous (and pretty cringey) attack ads against me.   …
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
September 26, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Even Fox News thinks Eric is a "strong candidate"

  Friend, here’s something you don’t see everyday. The analysts at Fox News (yes, that Fox) just upgraded Eric’s chances of winning in IL-17. They are now calling our campaign against Esther King one of the few “toss up” races that could decide the House majority. We can’t believe we…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
September 24, 2022 at 3:44 PM

Calling all volunteers!

  Friend, As you know, Eric’s campaign in Illinois’ 17th District is powered by grassroots supporters. We literally depend on small-dollar contributions -- thousands of which come from right here in the district. We’re also counting on local volunteers to help us get out the vote! I…
  Joe Goldberg via EricSorensenForIllinois.com · [email protected]
September 23, 2022 at 5:48 PM

re: our final FEC deadline of the election.

  Here we go, team. In exactly one week, we'll close the books on our FINAL quarterly fundraising deadline before Election Day. After this deadline hits, two things happen: 1.) We're legally required to submit our numbers to the FEC. 2.) Our report will go public for all to see. Ev…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
September 22, 2022 at 5:38 PM

A personal note about our new ad.

Hi there,  I wanted to reach out personally to make sure you saw the news that we are up on the air with our first positive TV ad of the General Election. I’m proud of how the ad turned out, and I must say, being behind the camera for the shoot sent me back to my days delivering the weather news.…
  Eric Sorensen for Illinois · [email protected]
September 21, 2022 at 5:11 PM

Our first TV ad 📺

  It’s here, team. Our first TV ad is hitting the airwaves today. Take a moment to watch our new ad, then chip in a donation to make sure we can keep it on the airwaves. “What we need in Washington is a good neighbor.” -Eric Sorensen From the beginning, Eric’s campaign has been laser…
  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 4:09 PM

Update from FiveThirtyEight: Eric is the "slight favorite"

  Quick update, team. Last night, the elections analysts at FiveThirtyEight updated their forecast in Illinois’ 17th District. They now predict that Eric is “slightly favored” to win this race! According to their model, his chances of coming out on top stand well above 50%. About a mo…
  eric sorensen (personal) · [email protected]
September 19, 2022 at 4:08 PM

Your support is being put to work.

Friend, I wanted to take a moment and personally update you on the latest from HQ. With roughly one month until early voting begins in our race, we're about to launch our first flight of TV ads, mailers, and we're continuing to run a robust, door-to-door field program throughout the district. We’…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 8:56 PM

Senate Republicans are planning a nationwide abortion ban. My opponent is staying silent.

Friend, Illinois’ 17th District is my home. I was born and raised in Rockford, and for the past several years I’ve lived in the Quad Cities area. My roots in this district run deep. After meeting dozens of voters and knocking on countless doors, I can tell you what many of our residents are look…
  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 9:23 PM

Happening Now: We’re being attack by Kevin McCarthy’s super PAC

  I'll be direct, friend. I'm asking you to make a donation of $5 to power our efforts to keep IL-17 blue. We have a concerning update that makes your support more urgent than usual – please give me a moment to shed light on what's going on:  This morning, we got word that Kevin McCar…