Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 9:01 PM

we’re once again facing a potential shutdown

Now, we’re once again facing a potential shutdown if a deal isn’t reached by midnight tomorrow. This shutdown will cost Michiganders millions of dollars during the holiday season.   John, If you haven’t seen the news lately, the Trump-Elon Musk coalition has just killed a …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 11:01 PM

closing the books on 2024

The election may be over, but the work to fight back against Republican extremism in Congress and make real progress for our communities has just begun.   John, As I prepare for the holidays, I’ve also been working to close the books on 2024 and prepare for the incoming adm…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

December 15, 2024 at 11:01 PM

building a strong campaign takes time

Building a solid campaign foundation takes time and consistent engagement to build up the support we need to take on our Republican opponents in 2026.   John, I don’t want to take up too much of your time, but I did want to reach out to ask for your support. Building a so…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

December 15, 2024 at 2:02 PM

our final FEC deadline of 2024

We already have a Republican opponent for 2026 – a clear sign that the stakes of the next election will be even tougher. We won this race thanks to consistent engagement over the course of TWO years. That’s why it’s critical we start building now.   John, We are halfway throug…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

December 14, 2024 at 7:02 PM

why are we fundraising?

Hillary may have won re-election, but we won by three points less than in 2022, and that’s enough to rile up national Republicans to take this seat. We already have our first Republican opponent, an early sign of how contested MI-03 will be again in 2026.   John, We’re approa…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

December 13, 2024 at 11:22 PM

ready to keep fighting

That work continues in spite of the national results, and we’re working harder than ever. In 2022, we flipped a 50-year Republican stronghold; this year, we held it, and now it’s up to us to keep the momentum going.   John, We’re still working because I believe in what we fou…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

December 11, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Republicans are already gearing up

The stakes are much higher for 2026. We already have our first Republican opponent.   John, As we build the foundation for 2026, we’re taking stock of what we know about MI-03. ▶️ In 2022, we made history by electing the first woman to Congress and the first Democrat in 50…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

December 10, 2024 at 10:02 PM

it’s not all bad news

I have my sights set on making progress on the issues that matter most to us: climate change, reproductive rights, and affordable healthcare. But if we want to make serious strides, we can’t lose sight of retaking control of the House in 2026.   There is good news and bad news…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

December 7, 2024 at 7:01 PM

planning early is key

Republicans may hold the majority in Congress, but they also hold the smallest majority in nearly a century. If we want to make gains in 2026 and hold this seat, we need to start building now.   John, We only won this election because we spent TWO years planning, building,…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

December 6, 2024 at 11:32 PM

sharing your responses

As I make plans for the new year, rest assured I’m keeping these issues top of mind.   John, Last month, I asked for your thoughts on the election–what we could’ve done differently and your top concerns heading into the new year. After reading your responses, I want to share t…

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  Congresswoman Scholten · [email protected]

December 5, 2024 at 7:02 PM

we have our first Republican opponent of 2026

We can’t take anything for granted. You know by now–it takes 3 cycles to truly claim a new district–flip, hold, build.   John, We officially have our first Republican opponent of 2026. With the recent Trump victory, MAGA Republicans are feeling emboldened. It’s no surprise fa…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 11:33 PM

we face an uphill battle

We face an uphill battle, but it is one we are capable of winning. These next few weeks we aren’t panicking, we’re planning, and we’re hoping you’ll join us.   John, While most people have already checked out from the election, we’re still working–working to ensure that regar…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 30, 2024 at 10:01 PM

end of the month request

We may have won this seat, but it took TWO years to build the campaign infrastructure strong enough to counter months of intense attacks.   Hey John — I hope your Thanksgiving was as restful as mine was. I wanted to make sure I reached out today to ask for your support one…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 28, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

I want to extend my gratitude to you for supporting this campaign through a challenging election cycle.   John, Happy Thanksgiving! I want to extend my gratitude to you for supporting this campaign through a challenging election cycle. Your support propelled this campaign to …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 25, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Winterizing our operation

We’re winterizing our operation here at Team Scholten, but believe me, we’re still working. You’re going to be hearing from us a bit less, weekly at this point. But we’re still going to need you to help us with our future preparations.     John, I’m a gardener. Every fall, I get the g…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 23, 2024 at 4:16 PM

no downtime

There’s no downtime when it comes to making sure West Michigan has the resources we need to thrive. Even the day before Election Day, I was hard at work securing crucial investments for our community.     John, Happy Saturday! It’s chore day in our household. Every Saturday…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 22, 2024 at 9:02 PM

I’ll always fight to protect our environment

We’re already making strides toward a greener, more sustainable future. But with so much at stake, we need to ensure we have the resources to keep fighting for clean water and green jobs that strengthen our community.   John, It’s clear the incoming administration has plans t…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 20, 2024 at 8:21 PM

campaigns are won in the off-year

Campaigns are won in the off-year. It’s that simple.   John, First, thank you for opening this email. After the election, most people just check out, but we keep working. Honestly, just knowing that you’re reading this is a huge boost. We’re switching to far fewer emails at t…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM

I want to hear from you

Whether your top concern is healthcare access, strengthening our economy, LGBTQ+ advocacy, or safeguarding reproductive rights, your feedback is invaluable as we move forward.   John, With your support, we pulled off another victory here in Michigan’s 3rd District, but as we t…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 15, 2024 at 8:21 PM

a bright spot

We’ve shown that when we come together around our shared values, we can accomplish so much–even in historically conservative districts.   John, Our victory here in West Michigan was only possible because we connected with our community. From every conversation on the doors…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 8, 2024 at 8:01 PM

we can find a way forward, together

When you start to feel despair over what happened in the Presidential race, remember that really is only part of the story.     John, how are you? These past two days have been tough, but I’ve been thinking non-stop about what we accomplished here together despite a political environment…

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  Hillary · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 11:01 PM

a sincere thank you, from the bottom of my heart

Your support, your voice, and your commitment to this campaign have meant everything.   John, As we wait for the polls to close in Michigan, I wanted to reach out one last time. Together, we’ve built something powerful. Over the past few months, I’ve had the privilege of …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 2:05 PM

Not since the Civil War, John!

It’s been a long and difficult road, but every conversation we had and every contribution we received brought us to this moment.   It’s Election Day in West Michigan, John!! As we still work to connect with voters, give rides to the polls, and make sure every last ballot i…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 12:02 AM

before polls open tomorrow

This election cycle has been contentious, but it’s not the first time we’ve been here. When I think back to past elections, there are lessons I want to take.   John, I just got my boys settled in for the night, and I’m turning to my night’s work. I’m reaching out one final …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 4, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Tomorrow, we make history (again)

Tomorrow, we can make history again, proving that what we did was not a fluke; it was by design. We meant it, and we’re not going back.   🚨ELECTION DAY IS TOMORROW🚨 Tomorrow, we make history–but it’s only possible with your partnership. In the final stretch, we’re goin…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 3, 2024 at 9:02 PM

not in panic mode

With Election Day just TWO days away, we’re in full get-out-the-vote mode, and we need your help to keep our momentum strong.   John, We are not in panic mode–and that’s because of supporters like you. Here’s the reality: Michigan could come down to as few as two votes per…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 3, 2024 at 3:03 PM

why we’re still fundraising

Let’s remember: in 2016, Michigan went red by nearly 10,000 votes. Just 10,000 people decided the direction of our state and presidency.   🚨ELECTION DAY IS IN TWO DAYS🚨 We’re counting down to Election Day by getting on the phones, knocking on doors, and ensuring eve…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 2, 2024 at 8:02 PM

moms like us

Moms like us? We do not have time for another four years of Trump chaos.   Let me tell ya, John, I may be a Congresswoman, but I'm also a parent of two four-season athletes, which means I spend A LOT of time in my minivan. Between carting the kids to practice, doing hom…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

November 2, 2024 at 1:02 PM

running on all cylinders! 📅

GOTV weekend is in FULL SWING here in Battleground Michigan.   John, Here we GO!! GOTV weekend is in FULL SWING here in Battleground Michigan. We’re just 3 days out from Election Day, and we’re running on all cylinders! 📅 Our team is ALL OVER West Michigan, knocking on doors, …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 11:11 PM

I’m spending my Friday night getting ready for GOTV weekend

Michigan’s battleground status has made it a prime target for national Republicans. It’s why they’ve been campaigning nonstop in the state.   John, It’s Friday night, and we have a LONG weekend ahead of us. In addition to our steadfast local volunteers, we literally have volun…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 9:03 PM

They’re betting it all on Michigan, John

This race is in our hands, and we need every voice and every vote to make sure we don’t go back.   BREAKING: Donald Trump to close out his campaign in Grand Rapids. In the final days before Election Day, Republicans have their sights set on Michigan. And in a battl…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 31, 2024 at 9:32 PM

we’ve done it before, and we can do it again

I’ve been underestimated before. But thanks to supporters like you, we made history in 2022 by flipping Michigan’s 3rd District and electing the first Democrat to represent West Michigan in nearly 50 years – and I became the first woman to hold this seat.     Hi John, I wanted to make …

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

October 31, 2024 at 5:11 PM

our October deadline is TONIGHT!

The funds we raise today will fuel voter outreach, ad buys, and canvassing efforts in the final days of the election. Your support can help us reach undecided voters and secure a victory.   🎃 Our October deadline is TONIGHT 🎃 We’re running out of time to reach vote…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

October 30, 2024 at 10:16 PM

tomorrow’s deadline >>

In 2016, Michigan went red by just over 10,000 votes. Just 10,000 people decided the direction of our state and presidency.   🎃 Our October deadline is TOMORROW 🎃 Paul Hudson is receiving over a million in support from national Republicans, and recent polls say tha…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 30, 2024 at 3:31 PM

not giving up

My opponent is getting over a million in support from national Republicans and dark money donors who are desperate to drag West Michigan backward.   John, We always knew this race would be tough. And now, with just 6 days left, Republicans are not slowing down in their eff…

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  Elissa Slotkin · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Real urgency

If we lose here in Michigan, Republicans will almost certainly take control of the U.S. Senate.   John — If your inbox is anything like mine, you are bombarded with emails telling you that the sky is falling and all hope is lost. You will never get that fake urgency from me. On the fli…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 2:36 PM

John, did you see FiveThirtyEight’s latest update?

This race is far from over.   John, did you see FiveThirtyEight’s latest update? CONTRIBUTE The latest forecast has Vice President Kamala Harris winning 54 times out of 100, with Trump trailing at 46 times out of 100. This is great news, but here’s the truth…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 28, 2024 at 11:47 PM

Why in the world are we still raising money?? We can’t leave anything to chance

My opponent is getting over a million in support from national Republicans and dark money donors who are desperate to drag West Michigan backward.   John, We always knew this race would be tough. And now, with just 8 days left, Republicans are not slowing down in their eff…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 26, 2024 at 8:31 PM

door-to-door

From expanding access to healthcare to standing up for reproductive rights, I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished together in my first term.   John, It’s the first day of early voting in Michigan, and Team Scholten is out in record numbers! There’s something really specia…

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  Alessia M. · [email protected]

October 26, 2024 at 12:15 AM

they're going all in

They’re going all in to flip this district and reverse all the progress we’ve made.   John, It’s Alessia here with a quick update: We’re in the home stretch, and the stakes have never been higher. Will you chip in $3, $5, $10, or whatever you can to our campaign right now? …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 24, 2024 at 11:54 PM

help us stay on track

I’m committed to building a future where every Michigander has a chance to succeed.   John, When I say I’m bringing boring back to Congress, I mean focusing on getting real work done for West Michiganders instead of chasing headlines or playing partisan games. It’s about se…

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  Alessia M. · [email protected]

October 23, 2024 at 7:52 PM

we’re in the home stretch

They’re going all in to flip this district and reverse all the progress we’ve made.   John, It’s Alessia here with a quick update: We’re in the home stretch, and the stakes have never been higher. Will you chip in $3, $5, $10, or whatever you can to our campaign right now? …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 22, 2024 at 10:22 PM

I’m running for our future

National Republicans are going all in on MI-03, pouring millions into my opponent’s campaign because they know Michigan is key to the presidency and control of the House.   John, Campaigning reminds me exactly who I’m running for. With 2 weeks left to go, I’m making every …

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

October 21, 2024 at 9:02 PM

All-out assault to turn this seat red

That’s why we’re not wasting a single moment and ensuring that folks across MI-03 hear our message.   John, In total, JD Vance and Trump have campaigned in Michigan 20 times this election cycle. And they promise to be in Michigan every day leading up to Election Day. …

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  Elissa Slotkin for Senate · [email protected]

October 19, 2024 at 6:02 PM

We don't want to alarm you, but...

If we're going to win this race. If we're going to hold the Senate. If we're going to help Kamala win Michigan, then we all have a role in getting it done in these final days.     We want you to see one of the latest polls in our race — one from a very reputable pollster. We are tied. …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 18, 2024 at 10:02 PM

harnessing this momentum

With Kamala’s visit and all the national attention focused on Michigan, now is the time to harness that momentum and ensure we have the resources to push forward.   John, Vice President Kamala Harris is in Michigan today rallying support for our state because she knows what…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 17, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Did you see the latest from the NRCC?

They’re raising an additional $100,000 in the final stretch, and they shared never-before-seen polling that shows this race is within the margin of error.     John, In case you missed it, we wanted to give you an urgent update on an unfortunate October Surprise. We need you…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 16, 2024 at 11:02 PM

personally asking

This isn’t just about defeating my opponent – it’s about holding the line for democracy and the values that matter most to us.   Hey, John, We’ve been working non-stop these past few weeks, ensuring folks in West Michigan know what’s at stake. And with our final FEC deadline in just a fe…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 16, 2024 at 6:52 PM

The October surprise we didn’t need (HJS personally)

They’re raising an additional $100,000 in the final stretch, and they shared never-before-seen polling that shows this race is within the margin of error.   🚨Our FINAL FEC deadline before Election Day is TODAY🚨 It's quite the October Surprise–on the DAY of our FINA…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 16, 2024 at 12:02 AM

what you should know about our FEC deadline

With Republicans pouring millions of dollars into this race and races across the state, we need to make sure we keep our foot on the gas.   🚨Our FINAL FEC deadline before Election Day is TOMORROW🚨 With Paul Hudson and National Republicans pouring money into this di…

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