Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

April 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Republicans are outraising us.

West Michigan has shown that when we show up in numbers to flip a historically red district, we win.   The FEC reports were released last week, and John, the stakes just got a lot higher. FIGHT BACK Republicans are feeling more empowered than ever to cover even …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM

Bring. It. On.

I’m standing up to Musk in Congress by introducing legislation to hold DOGE accountable. And I’m more than ready to stand up to him here in West Michigan.   John, Democrats pulled off an incredible victory in Wisconsin despite Elon Musk dumping $25 million into the race for th…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

April 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM

they’re cutting corners, Hillary is fighting back

As DOGE and the Trump administration cut corners at the expense of hardworking families, Hillary is fighting back.   John, As DOGE and the Trump administration cut corners at the expense of hardworking families, Hillary is fighting back. ▶️ Demanding accountability and transp…

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  Scholten HQ · [email protected]

April 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Take our Spring Priorities Survey 🌸

While she wishes she could meet every single one of you in person, emails like this are the next best way to ensure Hillary understands the issues that matter most to you.   John, Hillary is showing up for our community—the only member of Congress from West Michigan holding in…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

April 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM

every step of the way

While Hillary continues to advocate for us in Washington, here in Michigan, she’s working to secure a House majority that looks out for us instead of bowing down to billionaires.   John, Hillary is fighting back against the Trump administration and Elon Musk every step of the …

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM

MI-03 holds the 🔑

MI-03 holds the key to reining in the Trump-Musk administration:   CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 CONTRIBUTE $25 CONTRIBUTE $50 OTHER AMOUNT     Paid for by Scholten for Congress…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Why I’m inviting Elon to West Michigan

I’m standing up to Musk in Congress by introducing legislation to hold DOGE accountable. And I’m more than ready to stand up to him here in West Michigan.   John, Democrats pulled off an incredible victory in Wisconsin despite Elon Musk dumping $25 million into the race for th…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

April 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM

Keep showing up, West Michigan.

I know that people are tired, angry, and scared. That’s why I wanted to show up for my community—the only member of Congress from West Michigan holding in-person town halls right now.   John, Hours after I touched down in West Michigan last week, I headed into back-to-back …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM

Did you miss it? I was on CNN this weekend →

Sunday on CNN, I discussed something that’s been on the minds of many of us here in Michigan–the impact of Trump’s tariffs.   John, Sunday on CNN, I discussed something that's been on the minds of many of us here in Michigan–the impact of Trump's tariffs. FIGHT BACK …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

April 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM

The adage goes...

The Cook Political Report has named MI-03 as one of the country’s most competitive districts.   John, The adage goes: Once is an accident, twice is a coincidence, three times is a pattern. In 2022, I flipped this seat, and Republicans thought it was a fluke. In 2024, I became …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM

Grateful for your support

I wanted to send a quick thank you. With your generous support, we exceeded our quarterly fundraising goal!   John, I wanted to send a quick thank you. With your generous support, we exceeded our quarterly fundraising goal! Your support has led us to overcome the odds again and…

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  Hillary · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 11:02 PM

I know you’ve received lots of emails from usJohn,

Now more than ever, we need leaders who lead and a House majority that fights back.   GIVE $5 → $10 GIVE $10 → $20 GIVE $25 → $50 GIVE $50 → $100     Paid for by Scholten for Congress Scholten for Congres…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM

tonight’s deadline →

We already have TWO Republican opponents eye-ing this seat. Michigan will be another battleground in 2026.   MATCH ACTIVE: CONTRIBUTE BEFORE OUR MIDNIGHT FEC DEADLINE AND HAVE YOUR CONTRIBUTION DOUBLED! GIVE NOW John, FIRST: In 2024, we won this…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM

I’ll make this quick

Competitive races like MI-03 will be key to electing a majority that fights for hardworking families and isn’t bought out by billionaires.   John, I hate to interrupt your Sunday, so I’ll make this quick. Republicans have a historically slim majority in Congress. Competitive …

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM

watching closely

The Cook Political Report has named us one of the most competitive seats in the nation, so we can’t afford to lose our momentum.   MATCH ACTIVE: CONTRIBUTE BEFORE OUR MONDAY FEC DEADLINE AND HAVE YOUR CONTRIBUTION DOUBLED! A generous group of donors have pledged to matc…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Let’s establish the pattern

The Cook Political Report has named MI-03 as one of the country’s most competitive districts.   John, The adage goes: Once is an accident, twice is a coincidence, three times is a pattern. In 2022, I flipped this seat, and Republicans thought it was a fluke. In 2024, I became …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM

Not backing down.

As the Trump administration and House Republicans go after healthcare, education, food assistance, veterans’ benefits, and so much more, we need leaders willing to show up and fight back.   John, Remember this? SUPPORT HILLARY As the Trump ad…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM

every moment counts

After our quarterly filing deadline, we will have to publicly report our fundraising numbers. Democrats and Republicans will be looking at this report to determine the importance of this race and the momentum of our campaign.   John, We are four days away from our first FEC fi…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

March 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM

ICYMI:

Yesterday, Hillary announced her decision to not run for Senate and stay to defend Michigan’s 3rd District.   John, Yesterday, Hillary announced her decision to not run for Senate and stay to defend Michigan’s 3rd District. In case you missed it, check out Hillary’s message below &…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM

I have important news to share with you, John.

We need leaders who have been put in a position to lead, to lead.   John, I have important news to share with you. Despite the speculation, I will not be running for Senate here in Michigan in 2026. I’m so proud of what we’re building here in West Michigan. This was a tough dec…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

March 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM

fighting back every step of the way

While Hillary continues to advocate for us in Washington, here in Michigan, she’s working to secure a House majority that looks out for us instead of bowing down to billionaires. Securing a Democratic majority begins with holding this seat.   John, Hillary is fighting back aga…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM

our first FEC deadline is right around the corner

Before the weekend, I wanted to make sure I reached out. We are quickly approaching our first FEC filing deadline of the year.   John, Before the weekend, I wanted to make sure I reached out. We are quickly approaching our first FEC filing deadline of the year. Why is this im…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

March 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM

not where we need to be

The Cook Political Report has named us one of the most competitive House races in 2026, and with two Republican opponents already vying for this seat, we’re building support now.   John, Our first FEC filing deadline of the year is coming up at the end of the month. With the mo…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Folks are fed up.

I testified before the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government earlier this month to raise my concerns about the lack of transparency and oversight from DOGE.   John, I testified before the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services a…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Trump is now going after the Department of Education.

As the Trump administration rallies a Republican House majority into slashing critical funding for healthcare, education, food assistance, and so much more, I’m working nonstop to defend it in Congress.   John, The Trump administration and Elon Musk are now going after the Dep…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM

This is what I signed up for.

As crazy as everything is in Washington right now, I continually hear folks say–I didn’t sign up for this! But let me tell you, I did. I signed up for it all.   John, As crazy as everything is in Washington right now, I continually hear folks say–I didn’t sign up for this! …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Folks across the country are fed up.

The Trump administration and Elon Musk do not have a mandate for what they’re doing right now – slashing federal agencies, funding for Social Security and Medicare, and so much more.   John, I was on The Lead with Jake Tapper last night to discuss what I’ve been hearing fr…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM

3 things you should know

MI-03 holds the key to reining in the Trump-Musk administration:   CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 CONTRIBUTE $25 CONTRIBUTE $50 OTHER AMOUNT     Paid for by Scholten for Congress…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM

In case you missed me on MSNBC >>

I’ve heard from many of you who are horrified about the rampant cuts to critical social programs made by an unelected billionaire and his illegal access to taxpayer data.   John, I was on MSNBC last month to talk about the impact of Republicans’ rampant cuts in MI-03. …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM

I’ve never let my party do my thinking for me.

We need people now more than ever who lead with their values and who are committed–for the long haul–to making our country solvent and building a democracy for the next 250 years.   John, This is a seat that no Democrat had held in nearly fifty years. I won in 2022 because…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM

I’m all for getting rid of fraud and waste, but where’s the evidence?

I’ve always put my country before my party. Now, I’m calling on my Republican colleagues to do the same.   John, Here’s what I always say: we need reform, yes. It’s why I came to Congress. But we simply can’t do it without transparency and buy-in from the American people. …

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  Elissa Slotkin · [email protected]

March 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM

Help me and Hillary Scholten elect a new generation of leaders

Last night I gave the official response to Trump’s speech - here's what I said.   Hi everyone. Senator Elissa Slotkin here. Last night, I gave the official response to President Trump’s Joint Address. I hope you had a chance to watch. Since I’m a stranger to most people who don’t foll…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 5, 2025 at 3:31 AM

tonight’s address to Congress

West Michigan families deserve leaders who put their country before their party; it’s why I decided to run for Congress.   John, Tonight, President Trump delivered a joint address to Congress outlining his agenda and his progress so far this term. It was a sobering reminde…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Building the Foundation for 2026:

This is only the beginning of our efforts to push back against Elon Musk and the Trump administration.   John, I wanted to reach out to thank you for your support of my campaign. It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks, and many of you have reached out to express your concer…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

March 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM

smallest majority in nearly a century

I already have TWO Republican opponents vying for MI-03 to keep control of the House. House Republicans know they have a historically narrow majority and will be fighting to cover more ground to keep control.   John, Our February deadline is tonight, and I wanted to make su…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM

when we show up, we win

A handful of billionaires don’t get to call the shots on our federal budget and gut our social safety net.   John, House Republicans have a slim three-seat majority and MI-03 holds the key to fighting back. Ahead of tonight’s midnight deadline, will you rush a $1 contributi…

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  Brittany Pettersen · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Voting with my newborn son

Absolutely nothing could stand in my way from being in the Capitol to vote against their cruel and dangerous bill.   Hi John, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen here — Hillary Scholten said I could reach out. This week, I traveled across the country with my newborn son to vote against the G…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM

What I said on MSNBC 📺

I’ve heard from many of you who are horrified about the rampant cuts to critical social programs made by an unelected billionaire and his illegal access to taxpayer data.   John, I was on MSNBC this morning to talk about the impact of Republicans’ rampant cuts in MI-03. …

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM

there’s a silver lining

The stakes are higher than ever, but there’s a silver lining. House Republicans have a razor-thin majority–the smallest in nearly a century. They need Democrats to pass a budget.   John, The Cook Political Report has listed MI-03 as one of the most competitive races in the…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM

They’re not even trying to hide it anymore.

They’re saying the quiet part loud–they want taxpayers to subsidize tax breaks for billionaires.   John, They’re not even trying to hide it anymore. Last night, Republicans passed a budget proposal that would increase the debt ceiling by about 4 trillion dollars–the exact …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM

grateful to those who have signed on

The richest man in the world, much less an unelected one, should not have unfettered access to Americans’ most sensitive personal information. That’s why I’m urging Republicans and House leadership to pass this bill immediately.   John, I’m so grateful to those of you who …

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM

Can I introduce myself?

As a farmer, I’m used to rolling up my sleeves and working hard to get the job done. And with your support, I have no doubt that we’ll be able to flip NY-21 blue.   Can I introduce myself? It’s Blake Gendebien, the dairy farmer Democrat running to replace Elise Stefanik in NY-21. I’ve …

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  Jesse Holcomb · [email protected]

February 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Help me wish Hillary a Happy Birthday! 🎁

It’s been a busy few weeks for Hillary, and I’ve been lucky to have a front-row seat to her grit and determination to deliver for West Michigan and our country.   Hi John – It’s Jesse, Hillary’s husband. Today’s a very special day; it’s Hillary’s birthday! It’s been …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM

really quick

I wanted to make sure I keep you up to date on our campaign:   Hi John, I know you’ve been receiving a lot of emails from me and my team, but as we navigate the challenges of the Trump administration, I wanted to make sure I keep you up to date on our campaign: ➡️ The Coo…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 11:42 PM

We need Democratic women.

They need Democrats—especially Democratic women—to pass a budget.   John, House Republicans have a razor-thin majority, but they don’t have a mandate like they claim to have. They need Democrats—especially Democratic women—to pass a budget. The stakes are incredibly hi…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

February 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM

never an off year in MI-03

You may think it’s a bit too early to be fundraising for next year, but it’s never an off-year in a historically red district like ours.   John, I wanted to make sure I reached you this weekend. Initial race ratings from the Cook Political Report were released, and West Michig…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM

West Michigan is a Bright Blue 💙 this Valentine’s Day

It’s because of supporters like you that West Michigan remains a bright spot as we tackle the most pressing challenges of our time. From lowering healthcare costs to housing affordability and tackling climate change, we are much better equipped to fight back against attempts to dismantle critical …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Reigning in Elon Musk and DOGE

Over the past few weeks, we’ve received thousands of calls from folks in the district concerned about Elon Musk and DOGE’s overreach of the Treasury and personal data.   I hear you, John – The administration’s actions to take over Treasury payment systems are a direct thre…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM

MI-03 is one of the most competitive races in the country

The Cook Political Report has released its initial race ratings for the upcoming election cycle, and MI-03 is listed among the most competitive races in the country.   We have news to share, John: The Cook Political Report has released its initial race ratings for th…

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  Spanberger for Governor HQ · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 11:41 PM

this race is neck-and-neck

The latest polling has Abigail Spanberger leading by the slimmest of margins, 42% to 41%, to her Republican opponent—a statistical tie!   John, have you seen this?! A BREAKING NEW poll shows this Governor’s race is neck-and-neck. The latest polling has Abigail Spanberger leading by the s…

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