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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
April 24, 2024 at 9:16 PM

reproductive rights are back in court

This latest court case is an attempt to override the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, which requires emergency rooms to provide life-saving treatment, including access to abortions in health emergencies.   John, Today, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments a…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 8:20 PM

one week away!

Four Republican candidates are vying for Hillary’s seat, and one of them received $1 MILLION in super PAC funds. We can’t afford to lose our momentum.   John, We are officially a week away from our April deadline, so we wanted to reach out with a quick ask: will you chip i…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 7:03 PM

How about a high five to keep going?

Every time I see those small-dollar contributions from around the country start to pop up when we send an e-mail or a text, I get a big smile on my face.   Hi John– You know what? This work is challenging–long hours, time away from family, Republican chaos. The constant ra…
  Alessia M. · [email protected]
April 17, 2024 at 6:03 PM

never too early to prep!

Clearly, with National Republicans preparing to defend their slim majority in Congress, we can’t afford to slow down our momentum.   Hey John, It’s Alessia, Hillary’s Campaign Manager. Now that we’re well into the first month of this quarter, I wanted to reach out again fo…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 8:12 PM

My opponent just received $1 MILLION to unseat me >>

But I’m not one to back down from a fight–especially when it’s fighting for the people of West Michigan.   John, Republicans are going all in for this district. My Republican opponent JUST received $1 MILLION in Super PAC support in an effort to unseat me. For decades, t…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 10:21 PM

John, I officially filed for re-election today.

National experts are calling this race a battleground for control of the House this year. It’s why national Republicans are targeting this district.   John, Today, I officially filed for re-election in Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District. SUPPORT HILLARY …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
April 11, 2024 at 11:22 PM

we’ve changed the course of history before

At first, no one took me seriously because I didn’t come from a political dynasty and didn’t have a trust fund to back my campaign.   John, Republicans are all out for Michigan and, specifically, my district. They don’t like how we’re giving voters a new choice. It’s why M…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 11:03 PM

Republicans are attacking Hillary >>

After President Trump’s visit to Grand Rapids, it’s clear Republicans aren’t leaving anything up to chance.   John, Our race is in the national spotlight, with National Republicans aiming to take our seat. After President Trump’s visit to Grand Rapids, it’s clear Republica…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 10:41 PM

grassroots support is fueling this campaign

As we kick things into high gear, grassroots support will fuel this campaign and our efforts to flip the House.   John, We want to show you something: SUPPORT HILLARY $29.90 is our campaign’s average online contribution! As we kick things into high gear,…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 9:22 PM

the outcome of this election hinges on MI-03

With a Trump-Biden rematch looming, it’s not an exaggeration to say the outcome of the Presidency, Senate, and the House could very well hinge on our efforts here, in MI-03.   John, We’re well into election season. In the next few months, Republicans will ramp up their eff…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
April 3, 2024 at 9:32 PM

we did it, John!

My team and I are incredibly grateful to have supporters like you on our side. I hope you’ll continue to support my campaign in the following months.   I have great news, John: We exceeded our March fundraising goal and ended the first quarter of the year on a strong note! …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
April 2, 2024 at 7:16 PM

we need strong policies, not political theater

It’s clear that Trump is coming to town with nothing more than empty promises & political theater.   John, Did you hear? Donald Trump is campaigning in Grand Rapids as we speak. Trump is calling this his "Biden Border Bloodbath" stop after killing a bipartisan …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 31, 2024 at 9:02 PM

I'll make this quick

National Republicans have named our district a top target in their attempts to keep control of the House in November.   John, I hate to interrupt your Sunday, so I’ll try to make this quick. Our first FEC quarterly deadline of the year is tonight, so I wanted to reach out one last time …
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
March 30, 2024 at 6:04 PM

re: our match fund

We need to make sure we keep up a strong momentum to fend off their attacks, protect this seat, and flip the House in November.   Great news, John! Your support has brought us so much closer to hitting our FEC fundraising goal. We still have over $3,000 left in our match fu…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
March 30, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Here’s why Hillary’s a top target →

Republicans are coming after this district with everything they’ve got to make sure they keep the House.   John, National Republicans have named this district a top target for a reason: ✔️Hillary is the first pro-choice woman to be elected to represent Michigan’s 3rd dist…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 10:31 PM

re: our first FEC quarterly deadline

After the FEC deadline, we’ll be required to publicly report our fundraising numbers from the first quarter of the year.   John, Our first FEC quarterly deadline is coming up this Sunday, and my team tells me we are not on track to meet our goal, so I wanted to reach out p…
  Alessia M. · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 4:52 PM

I wanted to give a quick fundraising update:

Hillary is counting on grassroots supporters like you to invest in this campaign before the first FEC deadline of the year.   Hey John, it’s Alessia, Hillary’s campaign manager. I don’t want to alarm you, but we’ve been going over our fundraising numbers and we’re not quite…
  MI-03 Update · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Michigan is in play

A generous group of donors have pledged to match every contribution made to Hillary’s campaign before the upcoming FEC deadline – up to $5,000!   Michigan is in play this November, and our district could be the deciding factor in who controls the House majority. Republicans wil…
  ElissaSlotkin.Org · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Hammered

If you ever have the misfortune of finding yourself in the most radical parts of the internet, you will see our campaign getting absolutely hammered with attacks from potential opponents.   One $10 donation John. That is what we are asking you to make before Elissa and Hillary's official …
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
March 27, 2024 at 9:02 PM

here’s why this deadline is so important

Republicans already have an eye out for our district. They will be looking closely at our numbers to see if we’ve got the support it takes to keep this seat.   John, The first FEC quarterly filing deadline is coming up in just a few short days. Once this deadline passes, …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 27, 2024 at 3:12 PM

empowering our youth vote

MI-03 has one of the highest numbers of young voters of any district.   John, As we approach our first FEC deadline of the year and the election year ramps up, I’ve been thinking a lot about the youth vote here in Michigan. I’ll get to that in a moment, but first, will you …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 26, 2024 at 11:30 PM

How we silence Marjorie Taylor Greene

It’s clear House Republicans are more interested in pushing an extreme agenda than keeping the government open and working for the American people.   John, Did you see this? Republicans are throwing the House back into chaos. SUPPORT HILLARY Last week, Marjo…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 11:12 PM

we can’t afford to lose a single day

We have to do everything we can to secure a pro-choice majority in Congress this November.   John, For the last 50 years, Republicans have been building a foundation to dismantle reproductive rights–from gerrymandering and court-packing to multi-billion dollar campaigns spread…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 19, 2024 at 7:31 PM

I’ve not gone viral once–that’s by design.

While I might not be a TikTok sensation, the work I do in Congress is essential for good governance, and the ability to win my seat is essential for a good government majority.   John, I’ve been in office a year now. I’ve not gone viral once–that’s by design. Every week that I…
  Elissa Slotkin for Senate · [email protected]
March 18, 2024 at 10:21 PM

A great rebuke to Betsy DeVos

The DeVos family has supported opponents of Elissa in the past, and it looks like they’re ready to double down on this Senate race.     If everyone reading this donated $10 to Elissa Slotkin’s Senate campaign, we would not only have a huge number of donations, but we wou…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
March 16, 2024 at 5:01 PM

it takes $1

National Republicans have already named our district a top target, meaning they will be attacking Hillary any chance they get in an attempt to flip this seat.   John, In 2022, we made history by flipping a staunch Republican stronghold in Michigan's third and electing Hillary …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Work that won’t go viral

While I might not be a TikTok sensation, the work I do in Congress is essential for good governance, and the ability to win my seat is essential for a good government majority.   John, I’ve been in office a year now. I’ve not gone viral once–that’s by design. Every week that I…
  ElissaSlotkin.Org · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 5:29 PM

No race is closer right now

Every race is important. But the truth is, few will be closer than ours.   John, If you’re like us, you’re getting a lot of emails and texts asking for contributions to various Senate campaigns. Like, a lot. Every race is important. But the truth is, few will be closer than ours. Look at…
  Hillary Scholten for Congress · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 8:54 PM

This is how we win in West Michigan →

In a swing state like ours, what happens here will shape the November elections.   To: John From: Hillary Scholten for Congress Re: 📎 MI-03 State of the Race Memo Date: March 14th, 2024 As election season picks up across the country, we wanted to keep you looped into the …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 13, 2024 at 8:46 PM

How we secure a pro-choice Congress:

The path to securing a pro-choice Congress and, by extension restoring, Roe v. Wade runs through West Michigan   John, Last week, I was proud to attend the State of the Union and witness President Biden deliver a clear message. One line, in particular, stood out: "If yo…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 11:04 PM

all we’re asking for is $1

National Republicans have already named our district a top target, meaning they will be attacking Hillary any chance they get in an attempt to flip this seat.   John, In 2022, we made history by flipping a staunch Republican stronghold in Michigan's third and electing Hillary …
  Alessia Modjarrad · [email protected]
March 11, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Here’s how we keep up our momentum ➡️

Winning in West Michigan will require a strong grassroots team. Your support has already helped us lay the groundwork. Now we need to keep up the momentum.   Hey John! It’s Alessia, Hillary’s campaign manager. We’ve begun to ramp up our efforts to hold this seat and flip th…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Happy International Women’s Day!

I am proud to be among a long list of trailblazers who have accomplished so much in the face of adversity.   John, Today is International Women’s Day. As the first woman and mother in history to represent West MI in Congress, I am proud to be among a long list of trailblaz…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 1:03 AM

I’ll be listening intently

Delivering common-sense solutions for West Michiganders remains my utmost priority.   John, As we gear up for tonight's State of the Union address, I find myself reflecting on the past year and the road that lies ahead. It's a pivotal moment for our nation, and I am eager to h…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
March 6, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Nikki Haley just dropped out of the Presidential Race

We made history in 2022 by electing the first pro-choice woman to represent West Michigan and the first Democrat in 50 years to this seat.   John, Nikki Haley just announced she’s dropping out of the presidential race. With this news, it’s clear that we are headed towards a Trump-Bid…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
March 2, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Mutiny in Michigan

Today, Michigan Republicans are holding not one but TWO presidential nominating conventions.   John, Today, Michigan Republicans are holding not one but TWO presidential nominating conventions. SUPPORT HILLARY The Michigan Republican Party…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 10:01 PM

we made it, thanks to you! 🌟

Your contributions, whether big or small, are the lifeblood of our campaign.   John, Thanks to your unwavering support of my campaign this month, we’ve hit our monthly fundraising goal! Your contributions, whether big or small, are the lifeblood of our campaign. As this ra…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 1, 2024 at 12:02 AM

FOUR is the magic number

As Trump gains momentum across the country, we must fight back to prevent another Trump presidency. Protecting seats like mine is the first step to doing that.   John, All we need to win back the House majority this November is four seats. I’ll say that again: FOUR seats to fl…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 7:15 PM

we’re not backed by wealthy donors

A quick reminder: the ultra-wealthy in West Michigan have wielded their financial power to shape our politics.   John, Our monthly deadline is tonight, and we wanted to reach out to remind you of the importance of this race, but first, will you chip in $10 to help us hit ou…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Yesterday’s critical presidential primary

I can’t overstate how critical the Presidential primary results are, and the Trump-Biden contrast could not be clearer.   John, I was on the Lawrence O’Donnell show last night talking about the critical Michigan Presidential primary. SUPPORT HILLARY Michi…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Michigan could decide control of the White House

In 2024, we could be facing yet ANOTHER match-up between Biden and Trump. We all remember the feeling of disbelief when Trump won in 2016.   John, The Michigan Republican Presidential Primary is today. Michigan's pivotal role in the upcoming elections is undeniable - our s…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 26, 2024 at 11:10 PM

Enthusiasm Fatigue [a personal message from HJS]

Any of our big battles as a nation – anything worth winning – has been obtained by pushing through even the hardest and most exasperating times.   John, It’s hard to believe it’s real, isn’t it? It’s 2024, and we are staring down the reality of ANOTHER match-up between Tru…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
February 24, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Michigan’s Presidential Republican Primary is in 3 Days

Michigan has historically shifted between red and blue in the last several elections. This time, we have a golden opportunity to break this cycle and ensure our state remains steadfastly blue.   John, The Michigan Presidential primary is in 3 days. This means that control …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 24, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Thank you, John!

I have a lot to be thankful for, including the support of this grassroots team.   CONTRIBUTE     Paid for by Scholten for Congress Hillary Scholten for CongressPO Box 6233Grand Rapids, MI 49510United States CONTRIBUTE If you would like to …
  Elissa Slotkin · [email protected]
February 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Trump + Michigan

This will be our toughest fight yet.   John-- The Michigan Republican presidential primary is coming up fast next week, and it would mean A LOT to me if you would chip in before then. I am asking for a contribution — $3 or whatever you can afford — before Republicans vote …
  Jesse Holcomb · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 11:46 PM

Today is Hillary’s Birthday! 🎉

For her birthday, I’m hoping we can give her a real boost so she has the resources to continue advocating for West Michigan families.   Hey John – It’s Jesse, Hillary’s husband. I’m dropping in today to ask you to help me wish Hillary a Happy Birthday! I’m excited t…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 22, 2024 at 12:32 AM

the Alabama Supreme Court

This ruling puts lives in peril, jeopardizes IVF treatments that have made so many families whole, and sets us down a dangerous path of extreme right-wing Christian nationalism—something our founders vigorously fought against.   John, The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
February 21, 2024 at 12:36 AM

setting the groundwork

National Republicans are already preparing to spend millions on aggressive campaigns to unseat Hillary. It’s crucial we have the resources to fight back.   John, We’re falling short of our monthly fundraising goal, and we need your help to catch up. Will you chip in $5, $…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 18, 2024 at 1:01 AM

Trump didn’t dare come to West Michigan

Make no mistake: Trump’s extremism in the White House opened the doors to roll back voting rights, laid the foundation for the overturn of Roe v. Wade, and cultivated anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric that is now putting our youth at risk.   John, Donald Trump was just in Michigan campaigni…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
February 16, 2024 at 11:31 PM

National Republicans are investing millions

One thing is clear: we can’t let them continue this troubling trend.   John, Republican chaos has consequences for the American people. Last year, we witnessed their incompetence in finding a speaker delayed progress for weeks in Congress. And just last week, we saw how voter…