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-…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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.   …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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.…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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’…

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  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…

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  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…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 2:40 PM

A Democrat that "makes sense"

Friend, for over 20 years, I delivered the weather and climate change information to the people of Northwest Illinois.  As a meteorologist, you never know exactly who you're talking to, but I was always aware that I was speaking to people of all political persuasions -- and the feedback I receive…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 12, 2022 at 4:19 PM

Illinois is heating up -- in more ways than one:

  Friend, As a meteorologist, I’ve communicated with my viewers about the impacts of climate change for years. It’s becoming increasingly clear that those impacts will be felt in all areas of the country, including in Illinois’ 17th District.  In fact, a new study warns that Illinois …

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 10, 2022 at 4:13 PM

A lot has changed in my race. Let’s dive in:

  Hi friend, it's Eric Sorensen -- the meteorologist and Democrat running to keep Illinois' 17th Congressional District blue. We have a number of campaign updates I wanted to loop you in on. Here’s what you need to know about the race in IL-17. Last month, new polling emerged showin…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

September 7, 2022 at 4:21 PM

FiveThirtyEight just analyzed our impact in the fight for House control.

  Team, We’ve long-known that IL-17 will play a key role in determining which party controls the House. A new tool from FiveThirtyEight illustrates just how much of a difference our district could make come November. According to the analysts at FiveThirtyEight, if Eric wins his race …

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 5, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Happy Labor Day

  Happy Labor Day, team! I know a lot of folks are enjoying the long weekend with loved ones, so I’ll keep this quick. Today, I want to take a moment to recognize and honor the American Labor Movement -- and all the workers keeping this country running. Without unions and the right …

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 3, 2022 at 4:18 PM

Poll results for IL-17

Hi there, friend. Eric Sorensen here -- meteorologist and Democratic nominee in IL-17. I hope you’re enjoying the Labor Day weekend so far. I’m drinking coffee on my deck -- enjoying the last few days of summer. Our team recently got back poll results and it’s a dead heat -- all tied up at 46-46…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 9:33 PM

Thank you, team.

we not only met – we exceeded – our fundraising goal for the month of August.   Great news, team. Thanks to your grassroots support, we not only met – we exceeded – our fundraising goal for the month of August. Today, we just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your support…

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  eric sorensen (personal) · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 10:01 PM

asking one last time, friend:

I’m glad I caught you, friend. Tonight marks our August end-of-month fundraising deadline. As it stands, we’re still coming up $7,137 short of our online fundraising goal. As a reminder, since I’m not backed by corporate PACs, and our campaign is relying on grassroots contributions to stay on tra…

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  Paul Begala · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 4:39 PM

Here’s what I’m seeing this election cycle>>

  Hi friend, Paul Begala here -- longtime Democratic strategist. I’ve helped elect Democrats across the country for decades, including former President Bill Clinton. I wanted to reach out and fill you in on what I’m seeing as the 2022 midterms approach, and why your support for Eric …

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

August 30, 2022 at 2:21 PM

The clock is ticking, team!

  This is it, team. In about 24 hours, August will be over, but it remains to be seen whether we’ll reach our ambitious goal of raising $50,000 in online donations this month. Right now, we’re still $10,890 short of that target. With the clock ticking, can you make a donation of $5 to…

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