Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

November 4, 2023 at 2:45 PM

The Speaker of the House is a homophobe. Plain and simple.

Team, I'll never forget my first taste of the ugly, mudslinging that comes along with running for office. We had just won the primary election in IL-17, and got word that some unmarked mailers had made their way to voters’ mailboxes. They contained blatan…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

November 2, 2023 at 5:31 PM

We have a new Speaker. Where do we go from here?

Friend, I wanted to reach out personally to say THANK YOU for your support ahead of last month's fundraising deadline. I know you get dozens (if not hundreds!) of emails asking for money, and I want you to know what your investment has made possible: Wit…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 9:21 PM

Any Halloween plans?

Happy Halloween, team. Any fun plans tonight? It's looking like snow showers might be in store this evening, but if the weather holds up, I’m hoping to spend time passing out candy later. Maybe I’ll meet (and sway) a few voters at my doorstep! Whatever yo…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 9:45 PM

Razor-thin margins will decide this race

Friend, In my last election, there wasn’t a shortage of dark money groups trying to put their thumb on the scale in our race. In fact, our opponent benefitted from $7.6 million in outside, support PAC support.  Thankfully, our grassroots movement – each o…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Two seats. Two highly competitive races. Two critical voices.

Friend,   In a moment, I'm going to ask you to split a donation between Democrat Will Rollins' and my campaigns for Congress. I hope you'll read the whole message about why I think we need Will in Congress, and if you could donate $5 afterwards, I would b…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 10:02 PM

“But you’re in Illinois...”

Team, we wanted to show you one of the common responses we’ve seen over the past two years while supporting Eric’s re-election in our hypercompetitive district:  It’s challenging: on the one hand, we live in Illinois, a state wi…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 6:19 PM

Here’s one of the reasons I won in 2022. It might surprise you.

Friend,  I have a special request today -- it's one I don't make very often. I'm asking you to chip in a donation to support College Democrats of Illinois State University.   I want to share a quick story about why your support for ISU Democrats is so imp…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

October 20, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Let’s ensure Illinois remains a sanctuary for those seeking abortion care

MAJOR UPDATE: Planned Parenthood Action Fund endorses Eric Sorensen in Illinois 17th Congressional District. Donate $5  Hi there,   Planned Parenthood Action Fund just endorsed my re-election campaign!   Since the end of Roe v. Wa…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 9:43 PM

House Speaker Jim Jordan?

Friend,    Where are the reasonable Republicans left in their caucus who’ll stand up to the far right?   From day one, Eric has promised to work with anyone – regardless of party – who is interested in solving the real problems our community faces.   But …

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 6:05 PM

The GOP’s handpicked challenger just launched.

Team, it's official: The national Republicans’ hand-picked candidate has officially launched their campaign to unseat me. I want to share more about our new opponent, but first it’s important that we send a message of …

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  Team Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 8:33 PM

What happened to personal responsibility?

Friend,   Just days after Kevin McCarthy was removed from the Speakership when members of his own party – led by MAGA Matt Gaetz – submitted a motion to vacate, House Republicans are now blaming Democrats like Eric for their failure to govern? Seriously, …

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Attacks on innocent people cannot stand

Friend, I remain horrified by the attacks on innocent men, women, and children in Israel. This feels even more personal because I was honored to be a part of a Congressional delegation to Israel just weeks ago. I fear the reality that some of the people I…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

October 7, 2023 at 10:03 AM

please read this, team.

I want to give you the latest. Extreme MAGA Republicans have barreled the People’s House into chaos, crisis and confusion. Who knows how long it will take for them to get their act together. On the other side of the aisle, House Democrats are united and r…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 5:41 PM

I want to hear from you, friend.

Friend, There isn’t a day that passes that I don’t reflect on the honor of having your trust. For decades it was as your meteorologist, looking out for families in bad weather. And now, it’s with the privilege and responsibility as your representative in …

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 10:30 AM

midnight

Hi there, I’m sure that today will be busy for you so I’ll keep it short: Our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline is at midnight.  We have come so far together, and I am so grateful for the excellent team we have built. The best part is the new friends I’ve made along the…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 8:19 PM

We’d love to see your name on our public FEC report.

Friend, In about 36 hours, we’ll submit our quarterly fundraising report to the FEC. This is a big deal because our opponents, and even Kevin McCarthy himself, will be combing through our public report to see if we’re still garnering the grassroots suppor…

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  Brad Schneider · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 3:52 PM

Eric needs our support

Hi there, It’s Brad Schneider, representing our state’s 10th District. I have had the privilege of working closely with Eric in Congress on behalf of all Illinoisans, and it’s clear that he has the judgment, character, and values necessar…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Respectfully asking

Friend,The Republicans’ campaign committee (the NRCC) has already put it in writing that IL-17 is one of their very top target districts in 2024. They’re working overtime to flip this seat.  Two new Republican opponents have entered this race in just the …

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 4:43 PM

‘Chaos Caucus’

What a disaster, folks. With three days until a shutdown, Kevin McCarthy and the GOP are in complete disarray and still failing to reach a deal. But I guess we all saw this coming, didn’t we? The dysfunction started right out of the gate when it took them…

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  Adam Schiff via EricForIllinois.com · [email protected]

September 25, 2023 at 11:09 PM

$10 may not seem like a lot, but it could make all the difference

Friend,   More and more Republicans are echoing Donald Trump’s calls for my imprisonment. Why? Because they are desperate to redirect blame in response to the multiple criminal indictments Trump faces as a result of the investigations I helped to lead. Now, we have a chan…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 4:55 PM

As a first-term Congressman, I’m at my most vulnerable.

Hi there, I hope you’re doing well. I’m reaching out to ask you to make a donation before our public, end-of-quarter deadline hits next week. There have been major changes in my race, so I hope you’ll let me explain why your support today is critical.  Ye…

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  Adam Schiff · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 5:39 PM

Why I keep fighting

  Friend - Three weeks ago, former President Donald Trump surrendered at the Fulton County jail over charges related to his attempts at overturning the 2020 election. Trump's surrender is a reminder of the importance of truth and accountability at every level of government. Especial…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 19, 2023 at 5:08 PM

People can’t focus on making a living when they don’t feel well

  Friend, In 2016, I needed to have surgery on both of my kidneys. It was risky and unknown, with the surgical technique only created five years earlier. I knew it was risky, but inaction wasn’t possible if I wanted to stay alive. I also knew that this new procedure could become an an…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 18, 2023 at 10:40 PM

People can’t focus on making a living when they don’t feel well

  Friend, In 2016, I needed to have surgery on both of my kidneys. It was risky and unknown, with the surgical technique only created five years earlier. I knew it was risky, but inaction wasn’t possible if I wanted to stay alive. I also knew that this new procedure could become an an…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 15, 2023 at 6:13 PM

🚙🚙 I stand in solidarity with UAW

  Friend, This past midnight, the United Auto Workers walked off the job as management failed to offer fairer wages after a protracted negotiation. This is personal to me – to all of us in IL-17, where more than 10,000 UAW workers call this district home. I stand in solidarity with…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Are you tired of these emails?

  Team, Before I ran for Congress, I remember getting bombarded with non-stop, hair-on-fire emails from political campaigns. To be honest, I often tuned them out. The deadlines seemed arbitrary, and they were full of obnoxious scare tactics. In my view, Democratic donors have plenty…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 5:35 PM

Coming through when we need it the most

  Friend, This past week I had the opportunity to host all 14 Democratic Party County Chairs and the central organizing committee who made our victory in November possible. Last cycle, we were outspent heavily on the airwaves by our Republican opponent, but our grassroots support ca…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 9, 2023 at 2:01 PM

My opponent just admitted where he stands on reproductive rights...

  Friend, With dangerous abortion bans and restrictions on reproductive rights cropping up in states across the country, it's never been more urgent for us to stand united in our fight for reproductive freedom. Thankfully, states like Illinois have stepped up to protect and even lower…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

September 7, 2023 at 9:00 PM

It’s been a busy few weeks!

  Hi friend, It’s been a busy few weeks on the trail in IL-17! I’ve been spending a lot of time meeting new folks and attending some fun events, so I thought I’d share some updates below. I hope you enjoy these last few weeks of summer. Thanks again for all your support! - Eric   …

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

August 29, 2023 at 12:00 AM

This stood out to me:

  Friend, By now, you’ve probably seen clips from the first GOP debate last Wednesday. A lot of questionable statements were made, but one thing stood out to me: When the moderator asked the eight candidates if they believed humans were causing climate change, just one agreed. Instead…

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  Debbie Mucarsel-Powell · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 6:08 PM

This is what my mother taught me

  Friend, I’m running to be Florida’s next U.S. Senator — and I hope you’ll give me a moment to share why.   My husband and three children. I was born in Ecuador, and when I was 14, my mother brought my sisters and me to America in search of a better life. We made a new home in a sm…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

August 24, 2023 at 5:56 PM

We’re falling behind.

  Hi team, Here’s the deal: there’s exactly one week until the end of August, and we’re hoping to raise $15,000 online before then. We set this goal because we’re at a critical point in the campaign – we’ll explain why in a moment. First, though, we’re asking all of our key supporte…

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  Pat Ryan for Congress · [email protected]

August 23, 2023 at 1:00 AM

One year

Last year, we sent shockwaves around the country when we won an unprecedented August Special Election in Upstate New York.   Team — Hi, it’s Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-18). Last year, we sent shockwaves around the country when we won an unprecedented August Special Election in Upstate N…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

August 19, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Helping Hawaiians rebuild:

  Friend, By now you’ve probably seen photos and videos of the aftermath of the tragic wildfires in Maui that killed over 100 people. So I don’t have to explain to you how horrific this event was. Here’s the reality: thousands of Hawaiians have lost everything, and they need our help …

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

August 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM

A right-wing plan to target blue states:

  You may have missed this, friend: Kevin McCarthy’s Super PAC, the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), recently launched a formal effort to win districts in traditionally blue states – like California, New York, and yes, Illinois. They’re calling it the “Blue States Project”. Let m…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 9:35 PM

A key midway point:

  Friend, We’re reaching out because today marks the official midway point of our third fundraising quarter of 2023, but we’re not yet halfway to our quarterly fundraising goal. You know we’re no fans of desperate email pleas, but we are pacing a bit behind and could use some help cat…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

August 12, 2023 at 4:04 PM

My duty as a meteorologist in Congress:

  Did you see this, folks? Just as July was declared the hottest month ever recorded in human history, Republicans unveiled a plan to double down on dirty energy, much to the delight of their friends in the fossil fuel industry. According to Politico, the plan would: block the exp…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

August 9, 2023 at 10:13 PM

NEW: Endorsed by League of Conservation Voters!

  Good news, team. I was recently endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) Action Fund, which works to elect pro-environment candidates across the country. LCV is one of the most important environmental groups in the nation, and I’m proud to be a part of their first roun…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

August 2, 2023 at 6:58 PM

Thank you, team.

  Friend, I wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to our campaign ahead of Monday’s fundraising deadline. With your support, we exceeded our goal for the month of July! I’ve said this before, but I’m humbled that our campaign is made up of supporters who consi…

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  eric sorensen (personal) · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 6:52 PM

Hoping to touch base with you before our deadline.

I’m glad I caught you, friend.  Tonight marks our July end-of-month fundraising deadline, and we’re still coming up $5,780 short of our online fundraising goal. As a reminder, I’m not backed by corporate PACs, and our campaign relies on grassroots contributions to stay on track. Will you rush in a…

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  Petey Sorensen (loyal pup) 🐾 · [email protected]

July 30, 2023 at 7:20 PM

You call him Eric, but he’s my hooman

  Hi fren! Petey here, Eric’s loyal pup. 🐶 Guess where my hooman took me recently? Our nation’s capital! See?   Dad tells me important human things happen in the big white building. I think it looks like a big fire hydrant. Although it’s disappointing dad couldn’t take me inside, m…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

July 28, 2023 at 5:28 PM

The truth about our emails:

  Team, Before I ran for Congress, I remember getting bombarded with non-stop, hair-on-fire emails from political campaigns. To be honest, I often tuned them out. The deadlines seemed arbitrary, and they were full of obnoxious scare tactics. In my view, Democratic donors have plenty…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

July 26, 2023 at 6:16 PM

VIDEO: Talking climate on ABC

  Team, I wanted to make sure you saw this: I was recently invited on ABC News to talk about what it means to be a meteorologist in Congress at a time when the impacts of climate change are becoming clearer than ever. Watch the full ABC News interview here:   Watch the Interview…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

July 24, 2023 at 9:11 PM

[Recipe Enclosed] Summer Brats with Drunken Onions

  Friend, After a busy year meeting constituents across Central and Northwest Illinois, and getting things done in Washington, I’m truly grateful for any opportunity to make a home-cooked meal. If I could, I’d be like every other Midwesterner in the summer and grill every night. And…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

July 20, 2023 at 5:01 PM

We're up against a self-funding opponent →

  Friend, It’s official: Eric’s GOP opponent is self-funding his campaign. We suspected this might be the case, but now we have the receipts: a new FEC filing shows our opponent has loaned himself over $40,000. In contrast, Eric runs a grassroots campaign in IL-17 that relies on th…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

July 18, 2023 at 4:58 PM

SCOTUS is legislating from the bench.

  Team, Now that we’ve had some time to digest the disastrous recent Supreme Court term, I wanted to share my thoughts on why a couple of their decisions will be so harmful to people in Illinois’ 17th District – and all over the country.   I recently said SCOTUS was “legislating fr…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

July 15, 2023 at 3:36 PM

Stripping healthcare from our troops??

  This is outrageous, team. Over the past few weeks, the House GOP has repeatedly voted to strip reproductive healthcare from veterans and active duty service members. First, they approved a budget that would prohibit abortion care at VA healthcare facilities. The Senate blocked it,…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

July 14, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Listening to IL-17 neighbors:

  Hi there, friend. Last week, I had the chance to visit Peoria in the heart of Illinois’ 17th District. I saw firsthand how federal funding is set to upgrade the city’s infrastructure, including revitalizing main roads and adding more bike lanes. In case you missed it, local statio…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 5:41 PM

A shocking but not surprising SCOTUS ruling→

  Friend, At the end of its latest term, the Supreme Court decided several cases that gained national media attention, including one striking down affirmative action in college admissions. But it also ruled that a Colorado wedding website designer can deny service to gay couples, a d…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

July 8, 2023 at 4:39 PM

It’s getting hot in here:

  Friend, This week, Earth set records for the warmest day in recorded history on four consecutive days, Monday through Thursday. It was hotter than any previous day for at least the last 125,000 years. As a career meteorologist, I’ve been discussing how climate change affects the w…

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