Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 10:32 PM

from Muskegon to Grand Rapids...

Everywhere I go, I hear the same concerns.   John, I am proud to have been born and raised right here in West Michigan. It is a true honor to be running for Congress to represent my home district, the community that has supported me and given me so much. I love connecting with…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

August 23, 2022 at 11:24 PM

What FiveThirtyEight said about our race:

National experts are recognizing the strength of our people-powered campaign.   Scholten is slightly favored to win Michigan’s 3rd District - FiveThirtyEight FLIP MI-03 BLUE We had to make sure you saw this, John — since the Michigan primary, Na…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

August 20, 2022 at 4:57 PM

need to defend myself

We know these attacks will only ramp up now that we’re gaining steam.   John, We knew from the moment this race was labeled LEANS DEMOCRAT that the GOP would set their sights — and fundraising power — on our campaign. Millions were spent to keep this seat RED in 2020. You can …

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  Carissa Best, Team Scholten · [email protected]

August 18, 2022 at 11:15 PM

the company he keeps

Trump’s brand of dangerous extremism has no place in West Michigan.   John, Carissa here from Hillary Scholten’s campaign in West Michigan. We’ve talked a lot about our official opponent since the Michigan primary, but I wanted to take a moment to make sure you know exactly wh…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

August 17, 2022 at 11:40 PM

staying on the airwaves

In a race that experts are saying “Leans Democrat” it is absolutely crucial that I am able to reach every voter and earn their vote.   John, Since we launched our campaign’s first TV ad yesterday, I’ve been overwhelmed by the support and positive feedback we’ve received from fo…

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  Scholten HQ · [email protected]

August 16, 2022 at 10:52 PM

Our first TV ad!

Ads are one of the most important tools we have to communicate to voters across Michigan’s newly-drawn Third Congressional District.   Big news, John — our first TV ad of the election cycle is officially on the air. Ads are one of the most important tools we have to commu…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

August 15, 2022 at 10:32 PM

experts agree →

This is one of the House districts that will decide control of the House in the crucial midterm elections.   FLIP MI-03 BLUE John — Since the primary election earlier this month decided our Republican opponent, experts in Michigan and across the country have been…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

August 12, 2022 at 7:02 PM

race ratings update (top experts)

It is up to us to carry this momentum all the way to Election Day.   John, I am continually impressed by the strength of this team and am endlessly grateful for your support of our campaign. Thanks to supporters like you stepping up and showing that West Michigan is ready for a…

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  Carissa Best, Team Scholten · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 12:05 AM

what FiveThirtyEight said about our race

As the saying goes: elections are won in August.   Scholten is slightly favored to win Michigan’s 3rd District - FiveThirtyEight FLIP MI-03 BLUE John — Hillary and our team continue to attract national attention as experts realize what we’ve kn…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

August 7, 2022 at 10:45 PM

What the Cook Political Report said →

The Cook Political Report has changed the rating of our race from “Toss-Up” to “Lean Democrat.”   FLIP MI-03 BLUE This is a huge development: following this week’s Republican primary, The Cook Political Report has changed the rating of our race from “Toss-Up” to “…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 11:13 PM

my official opponent

We only have 3 short months until the general election and there’s no time to spare.   Hi John, As you’ve probably heard by now, the Michigan primary is complete and we officially know that I will be facing John Gibbs in the general election. I wanted to make sure you saw this…

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  Scholten HQ · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 4:07 PM

BREAKING NEWS re: our opponent

We’ve set up an emergency Defeat Peter Meijer Fund with an ambitious starting goal of $10,000 that we need to raise right away.   BREAKING NEWS: EXTREMIST JOHN GIBBS IS REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR MI-03 FLIP MI-03 BLUE John: We had to make sure you saw…

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  Carissa Best · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 12:04 AM

this is the moment to step up

National Republicans and special interest groups will be paying close attention to this district.   Hi Team Scholten — Hillary’s campaign manager Carissa here checking in on the eve of the Michigan primary. Thanks to supporters like you stepping up when we needed you most, we …

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  Scholten HQ · [email protected]

July 30, 2022 at 11:04 PM

ramping up our efforts

We have a major fundraising deadline tomorrow.   John, Team Scholten here with another update from our voter outreach efforts here in West Michigan. We’ve been ramping up our canvassing and everywhere we go folks are excited about electing a common-sense problem-solver like Hil…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

July 30, 2022 at 5:42 PM

weekend update –

One thing is certain: whoever I’m running against will be supported by serious outside funding.   Hi John, Can you believe we’re at the end of July? Between the typical chaos of taking the kids to sports practices and playdates and working to flip West Michigan blue, the summer…

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  Laphonza Butler · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 10:04 PM

a note about Hillary

Hillary is running in a district that national experts are calling an absolute toss-up.     Hi John, I’m Laphonza Butler, president of EMILY’s List. Our organization is the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, and we endorse Democratic pro-choice women candidates across the …

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  Carissa Best · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 8:45 PM

standing up to Republican megadonors

Our best chance to stand up to the Republican war chest is to spread our message to every voter across West Michigan.   John, Carissa here, campaign manager for Democrat Hillary Scholten in West Michigan. I have some troubling news to share: the Congressional Leadership Fund, t…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 8:55 PM

why Republicans are spending big

National Republicans wouldn’t be spending big on this race if they didn’t think we had a real shot at flipping it.   John, The Michigan primary is ONE WEEK from today — and after that, we’ll officially be in the General Election. Whether I’m up against John Gibbs or Peter Meij…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 5:47 PM

Republicans losing midterm advantage thanks to MI-03

National media is paying attention to our district because they know we have a unique opportunity to flip a key House seat.     MI-03 is “Exhibit A” in Republicans losing House advantage FLIP MI-03 BLUE This is big, John: the Cook Political Report has down…

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  Scholten HQ · [email protected]

July 23, 2022 at 5:48 PM

extremism in West Michigan

National Republicans are paying attention to this race.   Democrat Scholten may face Trumpist conspiracy theorist Gibbs for Michigan House seat - The American Independent FLIP MI-03 BLUE John: With less than TWO WEEKS until the primary election,…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

July 23, 2022 at 12:32 AM

96% of Republicans

We need all hands on deck to flip this TOSS-UP district BLUE.   96% OF HOUSE REPUBLICANS VOTE AGAINST CONTRACEPTION ACCESS FLIP MI-03 BLUE John, Yesterday the House of Representatives voted to protect the right to contraception — but 96% of Repub…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 11:14 PM

with your support

I’m so grateful to have enthusiastic supporters like you by my side.   I’m writing to say thank you, John, for supporting my campaign to flip West Michigan blue and be the strong advocate in Congress that our communities deserve. Today, I’m asking you to make your first financ…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

July 17, 2022 at 9:45 PM

what Politico said about Kent County

It’s not just West Michigan counting on Hillary to flip this seat blue.   FLIP MI-03 This is major, John: Politico named Kent County, right here in West Michigan, one of the 20 counties nationwide that will determine which party holds the House majority. It’s not just West …

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  Hillary · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 10:10 PM

not playing politics

This race isn’t just politics to me.   John, I have five free minutes on my schedule, so I wanted to sit down and give you a quick update from the campaign. It’s been a busy few weeks, especially with our on-the-ground voter outreach efforts rolling out. I was born and raised …

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

July 13, 2022 at 6:28 PM

we’re knocking on doors!

It’s clear that folks are ready for a common-sense problem-solver to flip our district BLUE.   Hello, John! It’s been an exciting week here at our campaign HQ — we have started canvassing! We’ve been off to a great start connecting with West Michiganders and talking to them ab…

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  Carissa Best · [email protected]

July 12, 2022 at 11:31 PM

3 weeks to go

Hillary is ready to do whatever it takes to defeat her Republican opponent.   Hi John, Carissa here from Hillary Scholten’s campaign for Congress in West Michigan. Today marks just 3 weeks until the Michigan primary election, when we will learn which Republican opponent Hillary…

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  Hillary · [email protected]

July 10, 2022 at 7:09 PM

sorry to bother you

I hope you know I wouldn't ask if it weren't important.   John, I hate to bother you on a Sunday, so I’ll keep this very quick: I’m writing to ask if you can spare $5 or more to support my campaign for Congress. CHIP IN $5 CHIP IN MORE! I hope you know I wouldn…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

July 8, 2022 at 9:37 PM

What’s on your Michigan bucket list?

It is a privilege to meet so many West Michiganders and to have a chance to represent my home district in Washington.   John, I am proud to have been born and raised right here in West Michigan. It is a true honor to be running for Congress to represent my home district, the c…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

July 6, 2022 at 10:35 PM

to hold the House, we must flip MI-03

The path to a Democratic House majority runs through West Michigan.   IF DEMOCRATS WANT TO HOLD THE HOUSE THEY NEED TO WIN DISTRICTS LIKE THIS ONE FLIP MI-03 BLUE John — We wanted to make sure you saw Vanity Fair’s article on our race, where the…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 9:04 PM

so thankful for your support

It’s a long road ahead, and I’m so thankful to have this team by my side.   I’m writing today to say thank you, John. Because grassroots supporters like you stepped up when we needed it most, we were able to surpass our quarterly fundraising goal and take full advantage of our…

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  Hillary · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 11:54 PM

coming to you directly

I want to show everyone we are ready to FLIP this district.   John, We are facing a major FEC public fundraising deadline at midnight tonight. After this deadline, our fundraising totals will become public and Republicans and pundits will be looking closely to see if we have the support …

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  Carissa Best · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 2:43 PM

reaching out, John

If we lose races like this one we will be giving control of Congress to the Republicans.   John, I just wanted to give you a quick campaign update. Yesterday, our team told you about our $20,000 match FEC goal. I just checked and right now we aren’t quite on track to hit that …

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  Team Hillary · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 11:45 PM

we need you

We can’t let a Trump radical represent this district.   John, Trump is trying to install a right-wing extremist right here in West Michigan. Just last week, Trump-endorsed candidate John Gibbs was parroting election conspiracy theories about how the election was stolen. We ca…

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  Eric Swalwell · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 6:56 PM

if we are going to get things done

Hillary has a rare opportunity to FLIP a district RED to BLUE. John, I’ve been busy in Congress fighting to end gun violence, expand access to healthcare, and protect our democracy. But if we are going to get big things done in Congress, we are going to need to do everything w…

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  Paul Begala · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 12:48 AM

if we are going to keep the house

Democrats have to win races like Hillary’s if we are going to have a chance at holding onto the Majority.   John, You’ve heard it before — Democrats are holding onto a razor-thin majority in Congress, and redistricting has made it tougher for Democrats to win in many states. …

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  Nancy Pelosi · [email protected]

June 25, 2022 at 6:29 PM

RE: Roe v. Wade

How we act TODAY will decide the future of reproductive rights.   John, I need your immediate attention. Trump’s Supreme Court just ruled to rip reproductive rights away from every single woman in this country. I don’t say this lightly, John: How we act TODAY will decide the future of r…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 4:22 PM

Roe struck down

Republicans are already planning to try to pass a federal abortion ban if they take control of Congress.   John, The Supreme Court just struck down Roe v. Wade, overturning a precedent that protected reproductive freedom for a generation. While we knew this was coming, it’s still difficu…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 2:53 PM

I wanted to take a second to reach out

This district is one of Democrats’ few opportunities to FLIP a district.   John, I wanted to take a quick break from the campaign trail to reach out. We are talking to voters all across this district about protecting the right to choose, combating inflation, and passing common…

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  Isaac · [email protected]

June 21, 2022 at 10:45 PM

re: my story—why you should join Team Scholten

We all know what is on the line in 2022.   Hillary Scholten is a Democrat running in one of the most flippable districts in the entire country. If you’d like to receive only the most important emails, click here. If you want to unsubscribe, click here. Hi, My name is Isaac, a…

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  Team Hillary · [email protected]

June 19, 2022 at 3:34 PM

Juneteenth

Together, let us recommit ourselves to fighting for fair representation, justice, and equity.   John, Today, our entire campaign is commemorating Juneteenth and the end of slavery in this country. It took two and half years for the news of the Emancipation Proclamation to be d…

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  www.hillaryscholten.com · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 8:28 PM

why we can win

We want to show Republicans and the pundits that Hillary has the resources to win.   John, We wanted to check in with you and give you 3 reasons why Hillary can win. A recent poll shows Hillary leading her Republican opponents! Election experts at the Cook Political Report …

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  Carissa Best · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 11:12 PM

a voice for working Michiganders

We’re so excited to share that Hillary has already been endorsed by multiple labor groups here in the district.   John, Carissa here from Hillary Scholten’s campaign for Congress. One of the reasons I’m so excited to be working to elect Hillary as West Michigan’s first-ever Dem…

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  Team Hillary · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 12:42 AM

Trump extremist in Michigan

Trump is trying to elect loyalist John Gibbs, and it’s going to take all of us to stop them.   Next stop on Trump’s primary warpath: Michigan – Politico CONTRIBUTE Trump is meddling in Michigan. He is trying to install MAGA extremists all across …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

June 13, 2022 at 9:56 PM

Service, not stock trading

In Congress, I will always put the interests of the people of West Michigan before special interests or my own   John, This may sound like a given, but I want you to hear it from me directly: I am not running for Congress for personal profit. I am running because I believe thi…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 8:11 PM

what my extremist opponent said

I need your support to make sure we don’t hand over the keys to our democracy to extremists.   John, Yesterday, the FBI arrested Republican candidate for Michigan governor Ryan Kelley on charges related to his involvement in the January 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol. I am glad …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

June 9, 2022 at 4:27 PM

we cannot wait on gun safety

Our elected officials have the power to take action — it’s time they use it.   John, The House is voting this week on key pieces of gun safety legislation. These bills include measures to raise the age requirement for purchasing semi-automatic weapons and prevent those unable …

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  Team Hillary · [email protected]

June 6, 2022 at 10:15 PM

who will control congress

This district is one of Democrats' few opportunities to FLIP a district from RED to BLUE.   John, It has been 17 months since insurrectionists stormed the Capitol and attacked our Democracy. Our midterm elections are right around the corner, and if we don’t win, the same Repu…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

June 4, 2022 at 7:04 PM

Happy Pride Month!

It has been an honor to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community throughout my career, and I will continue to do so in Congress.   John, June is Pride Month - an opportunity to celebrate the history and achievements of the LGTBQ+ community. While we mark the hard-won progress toward …

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 10:38 PM

Breaking: New poll

The poll also showed that nearly ONE IN FOUR voters in the district are still undecided and our lead is razor-thin.   New Poll Shows Hillary Poised to Flip West Michigan BLUE SUPPORT HILLARY Wanted to make sure you saw this, John — a new poll sho…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 12:38 AM

last time we’ll ask

Experts agree that this district is flippable, and we know Hillary is the candidate who will flip it.   Hi John, We know you’ve heard a lot from us in the past few days, but we had to ask one more time if you could chip in before our voter outreach fundraising deadline tonight.…

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