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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 31, 2025 at 8:53 PM

I have to ask:

My team asked me to reach out quickly because we’re still behind. Our August fundraising deadline is just hours away, and it is crucial.   Hey there, My team asked me to reach out quickly because we’re still behind. Our August fundraising deadline is just hours away, and it is crucial. …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM

re: tonight’s deadline

We’re just hours away from our August fundraising deadline for Hillary’s campaign.   John – We’re just hours away from our August fundraising deadline for Hillary’s campaign. Hillary is building strong grassroots momentum, but summer fundraising has been difficult, and we need your s…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM

How we flip the House

Republicans have one of the slimmest majorities in history and Democrats need three more seats to take back the House.   John, The road to the House majority runs right through Michigan. Republicans have one of the slimmest majorities in history and Democrats need three more …
  Hillary Scholten HQ · [email protected]
August 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM

all hands on deck

We’ve been building strong grassroots momentum that has what it takes to win in Michigan. But last quarter, Republicans reported record-breaking fundraising hauls.   AUGUST DONOR DRIVE GOAL: $10,000 DEADLINE: TOMORROW AT MIDNIGHT SUPPORT HILLARY J…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM

sharing a personal note

The House majority could be won or lost in Michigan, and Republicans know it. They have made Michigan their top target because some of the most competitive races in the country are happening right on our home soil.   CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 …
  Haley Stevens · [email protected]
August 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM

I've never been more proud to be from Michigan

The full force of the GOP and their megadonors are coming after Haley as a TOP target for defeat.   Hi John – it’s Haley. I can’t wait to tell you all about my Made in Michigan tour. But first, I need to ask: Will you chip in $25 right now – split between my campaign and Hillary Scholten’…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM

I want to hear from you, John!

Summer in West Michigan always reminds me why I got into this work. Whether it’s at the lakeshore or in our local neighborhood, I’m constantly reminded of the hardworking people who make this place so special.   John, Summer in West Michigan always reminds me why I got into th…
  Hillary Scholten HQ · [email protected]
August 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM

This fight is about our future

This is a longer message, and we hope you’ll read until the end.   👋 Hi there, This is a longer message, and we hope you’ll read until the end. Here’s what’s at stake: Donald Trump and House Republicans are pushing their extremist policies and making life har…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM

a note attached ✉️

I wanted to reach out and give you a quick update on the campaign.   CONTRIBUTE     Paid for by Scholten for Congress Hillary Scholten for CongressPO Box 6233Grand Rapids, MI 49516United States CONTRIBUTE TODAY CONTRIBUTE …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM

I know you’re tired, but please read this:

I know you get a lot of emails from us, and it can feel overwhelming. But I want to be honest about why these messages matter.   John, I know the news feels nonstop. The attacks are constant, and I feel it too. I know you get a lot of emails from us, and it can feel overwhelmi…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM

You can read this in under a minute

Democrats need three seats to take back the House and Michigan holds all three.   We’re keeping this email short. Democrats need three seats to take back the House and Michigan holds all three. Holding West Michigan is essential. Hillary is the first woman and mother to repres…
  Hillary (iPhone) · [email protected]
August 21, 2025 at 8:51 PM

a quick message for you, John

Sending this quickly as I’m on my way to my Summer Town Hall series, and it’s a hot summer night here in West Michigan!   Hey folks, Sending this quickly as I’m on my way to my Summer Town Hall series, and it’s a hot summer night here in West Michigan! ☀️ I am one of the only…
  Haley Stevens · [email protected]
August 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM

I'm concerned

The Hill just listed Michigan as one of the top five Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026.   Hi, John – it’s Haley Stevens, and I have a concerning update to share: The Hill just listed Michigan as one of the top five Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026. We were already a top…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM

They’re playing games. I’m focused.

I’m back in West Michigan during the August in-district work period. I’m meeting with folks across West Michigan, listening to your concerns, and bringing your voices back to Washington.   John, I’m back in West Michigan during the August in-district work period. I’m meeting w…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM

This is why I’m fighting back

We can’t pass these bills until we take back the House from the extremists who are blocking accountability at every turn.   John, Donald Trump and his extremist allies have made it clear that they believe they’re above the law. I’m not letting that go unchallenged. Since Tru…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM

I'm ready to get to work.

They’ve made Michigan their top target – and we know why. Some of the most competitive districts in the country are right here in our state, and flipping them could be the key to taking back the House.   Hey John – I’m back in West Michigan for August recess, ready to get to w…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM

Keep politics out of our jobs data

Last week, news broke that Donald Trump fired the Commissioner of Labor Statistics after the agency released a jobs report he didn’t like and replaced them with a political loyalist.   John, Last week, news broke that Donald Trump fired the Commissioner of Labor Statistics aft…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM

House Republicans are outpacing us

But this campaign is powered by people like you. The path to a Democratic House majority runs through Michigan, and MI-03 will be a critical piece.   House Republicans are outpacing us, John. FEC filings show that GOP incumbents are outraising Democrats in some of the most …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM

school is back in session…and so are high costs

School is back in session soon, and as a mom of two young boys, I know what this time of year looks like for families across West Michigan: notebooks, pencils, backpacks, new shoes, all the little things that add up fast.   John, School is back in session soon, and as a mom of…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM

(1) new message

The path to taking back the house and lowering costs – from school supplies to health to childcare – runs through Michigan.   CHIP IN >>     Paid for by Scholten for Congress Hillary Scholten for CongressPO Box 6233Grand Rapids, MI 49516United S…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Republicans are desperate.

This week, Republicans in Texas tried to force a vote on a new redistricting map that would disenfranchise millions of voters. Democrats are fighting back, but Republicans aren’t giving up.   The stakes haven’t changed John. This week, Republicans in Texas tried to force a vot…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM

I’m back in West Michigan, John

They’ve made Michigan their top target – and we know why. Some of the most competitive districts in the country are right here in our state, and flipping them could be the key to taking back the House.   Hey John – I’m back in West Michigan for August recess, ready to get to w…
  Hillary · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM

a quick note ahead of tonight’s deadline

As Republicans pour millions into taking back seats like mine, our work to protect healthcare and support working families is more important than ever.   CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 CONTRIBUTE $25 CONTRIBUTE $50 …
  Nancy Boyd · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM

we can meet this moment head-on

The goal of this campaign is two-fold: to defend MI-03 and help Democrats across Michigan win the three competitive districts needed to take back the House.   Our July fundraising deadline is TONIGHT Rush a contribution to help Hillary build the warchest to defend this…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM

they’re ready to spend millions in Michigan

We only need three seats to take back the House. And Michigan has three flippable districts.   John, Right now, Republicans are doing everything they can to protect the powerful. They’ve shut down oversight efforts, gutted safety net programs, and handed tax breaks to billionai…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
July 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM

a quick breakdown

In 2022, support from donors like you helped us win this district, and in 2024, continued momentum held this district.   Our July fundraising deadline is TOMORROW. Rush a contribution to help Hillary build the warchest to defend this district and take back the House in …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM

every dollar counts

The GOP just reported its biggest fundraising quarter of the year, and if we want any chance of taking back the House next year, it’s critical we start building our warchest now.   John, We’re just 3 days away from our July fundraising deadline, and every dollar counts right n…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM

House Republicans are outpacing us, John.

But this campaign is powered by people like you. The path to a Democratic House majority runs through Michigan, and MI-03 will be a critical piece.   House Republicans are outpacing us, John. FEC filings show that GOP incumbents are outraising Democrats in some of the most …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Here’s what’s clear to me:

House Republicans shut down the House.   Real question, John: what is the GOP hiding? Here’s what is clear to me: This month alone, Republicans forced a vote at 3 AM to strip Medicaid away from millions of working and middle-class families and reward billionaires with tax cu…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM

"Watchdogs are watching their backs."

The BEACON Act is about transparency, oversight, and protecting our democracy. At a time when trust in our institutions is under threat, this legislation is an important step forward.   John, Trump has fired dozens of Inspectors General–you know, those independent watchdogs…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM

3️⃣ seats. One shot.

Michigan is ground zero.   John, We’re not sitting back and waiting for 2026 – we’re out there now, organizing, building coalitions, and laying the groundwork to flip the House. And Michigan is ground zero. We have FIVE competitive U.S. House seats across the state, including …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Holding Trump accountable with the BEACON Act

The BEACON Act is about transparency, oversight, and protecting our democracy. At a time when trust in our institutions is under threat, this legislation is an important step forward.   John, Trump has fired dozens of Inspectors General–you know, those independent watchdogs…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM

What are they hiding?

This isn’t about left or right. It’s about whether billionaires and former presidents can buy their way out of accountability.   John, Let’s be honest: the Epstein investigation has always raised more questions than answers. Now, new polling shows even Republicans who’ve foll…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Who I'm fighting for:

MI-03 is one of the most competitive districts in the country.   John, As Republicans celebrate their dangerous budget bill this month, I remain committed to fighting back for: 🧒 Kids and Working Families: I’m pushing back against cuts to early education and fighting to expan…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM

The GOP’s budget will impact EVERY Michigander:

Let’s call this bill what it is: a massive redistribution of wealth from the middle class to the ultra-wealthy. As the country faces an affordability crisis, this is the last thing Michiganders need.   John, Trump’s Medicaid cuts aren’t just cruel – they’re expensive. Trum…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
July 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM

Michigan can flip the House

That’s why Hillary Scholten is hitting the road across our state to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot and flip the seats we need to win back the House.   John, There’s real momentum building here in Michigan–and we’re not letting up. Our path to retaking the House i…
  Nancy Boyd · [email protected]
July 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Investing in the next generation of leaders.

We’re investing in the next generation of leaders because building a better future means empowering young people to lead the way.   Hi John, It’s Nancy Boyd, Hillary’s Political Advisor. I'm excited to share some news with you: Democracy Summer is back! As a former Demo…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Protecting what makes Michigan home

MI-03 is one of the most competitive districts in the country.   John, As Republicans celebrate their dangerous budget bill this week, I remain committed to fighting back for: 🧒 Kids and Working Families: I’m pushing back against cuts to early education and fighting to expand…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM

the Republican party’s billionaire-first agenda

Our work is not over. We have a path forward, and it involves a Democratic majority in Congress.   John, Last week, Republicans pushed through their Big Ugly Bill. I voted no for the good people of West Michigan–for our healthcare, for our children, for our farmers, for our se…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM

I just finished my second all-nighter trying to stop Trump’s bill.

When this bill passes, it will be a Republican majority in Congress that worked to sell out the working and middle class to reward billionaires with tax cuts.   John, I just finished my second all-nighter trying to stop Trump’s Big Ugly Bill. Let me be absolutely clear: This …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM

headed back to DC to vote NO on the Big Ugly Bill

The country is facing an affordability crisis. It’s our middle class and working families that will bear the brunt of this awful legislation, all to reward billionaires with even more tax cuts.   John, After narrowly passing in the Senate, Trump’s Big Ugly Bill heads back to t…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM

Grateful to have you in my corner, John

This campaign has never been about me. It’s about protecting the values we share, from reproductive freedom to affordable health care, and making sure Congress works for all of us, not just the wealthy and well-connected.   John, We’ve wrapped up yet another quarter, so I wante…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM

I wouldn’t ask if it weren’t important:

I’m working to protect access to health care, fighting back against extremism, and building a House that puts working people first – not billionaires and special interests.   John, I know your inbox is probably flooded right now. But I’m reaching out one last time before our m…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
June 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM

what this race is really about

We need the resources to organize, reach voters, and hold the line against MAGA mega-donors like the DeVos family, who are already targeting Michigan.   FEC DEADLINE: TONIGHT MATCH ACTIVE: CONTRIBUTE BEFORE OUR FEC DEADLINE AND HAVE YOUR CONTRIBUTION DOUBLED! …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
June 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM

📅 FEC Deadline: TOMORROW!

If we want to be ready to take on the millions of dollars that will be poured into Michigan, we need to make sure we’re reporting strong fundraising numbers every quarter.   FEC DEADLINE: TOMORROW Chip in now to DOUBLE your impact! CHIP IN Joh…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM

why your support matters right now

Before you head off to your weekend plans, I’m hoping you might consider throwing just a few extra dollars our way to help support what we’re doing here. Here’s the state of play.   John, I’m not sure how you’re planning to spend your weekend (I hope it involves a lot of good …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
June 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM

ICYMI: MATCH Active >>

It may be an off-year, but already TWO Republican opponents have jumped in this race and national Republicans, including Trump, are plotting to pour in millions to critical seats in Michigan.   John, In case you missed it: MATCH ACTIVE: CONTRIBUTE BEFORE OUR FEC DEA…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM

2️⃣ updates for you!

This isn’t just any deadline. After the end of the quarter, our fundraising numbers go public for all to see.   I have two updates, John: 1️⃣ Our quarterly deadline is coming up in just FOUR days. This is our chance to show our opponents and national Republicans coming for thi…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM

My new initiative to tackle the affordability crisis.

We’re in an affordability crisis, and I’m fighting back.   John, I joined Morning Joe this morning to make one thing clear: Democrats hear the frustration families are feeling across this country, and we are ready to do something about it. That's why I launched the Lowering Co…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM

I won’t stop until reproductive freedom is protected for all.

Today marks three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, dismantling nearly 50 years of precedent and stripping away the constitutional right to abortion for millions of Americans.   John, Today marks three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, d…