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  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 8:16 PM

more GOP spending in MI-03

In order to keep their extremist candidate out of office and elect a strong advocate for West Michiganders.   John – We just learned that Republicans have increased their ad spending here in West Michigan, and we had to ask if you can chip in to ensure we can fight back. Can yo…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
October 5, 2022 at 11:28 PM

just five weeks away

National experts agree that this district could very well determine control of the House of Representatives.   John – I know we’re all busy, so I’ll keep this quick. We are just FIVE WEEKS until Election Day, and I hope you’ll join us in celebrating this milestone with a contri…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
October 4, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Steve Bannon called me a “demon”

This conversation is yet another example of John Gibbs having plenty of time to appear with conspiracy theorists and election deniers.   John, At this point in the election cycle, I’ve learned to expect some nastiness in Republican attacks against my campaign and my character. …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
October 2, 2022 at 9:31 PM

Thank you.

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 hit our ambitious fundraising goal for the final quarterly fundraising deadline before Election Day. With ju…
  MI-03 Update · [email protected]
October 1, 2022 at 2:42 PM

we have something more powerful

GOP leaders like Trump are focused on our district.   John – We’re sorry to email you on the weekend, but this is urgent: Donald Trump is in Michigan TODAY holding a rally in support of Michigan Republicans. Will you ensure we have the resources to stand up to their attacks wit…
  Hillary (personal) · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 11:13 PM

last time I’ll ask

With less than 40 days until the midterm elections, we must keep up our momentum.     Hi John, I know you’ve heard from my team and me a lot this week, and believe me, I wish you didn’t have to! (Campaign finance reform, anyone?) But the voters in West Michigan are counting on me to do…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 5:39 PM

Trump is coming to Michigan...TOMORROW

Donald Trump is holding a rally in Michigan TOMORROW.   John – It’s no secret that we’re in the most crucial time of the election cycle – we’re less than 40 days from Election Day AND tonight is our final FEC quarterly filing deadline. But there’s more: Donald Trump is holding…
  Sarah Vroegop, Scholten HQ · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 2:05 PM

I have to ask –

Hillary is running for Congress because she believes West Michigan deserves a representative who reflects West Michigan values.   John, This is Sarah, Hillary’s Finance Director. It’s my job to make sure we stay on track with fundraising. The biggest fundraising deadline of our…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 12:13 AM

We won’t get a second chance to win the newly drawn seat

Tomorrow is the final FEC quarterly filing deadline before Election Day.   Tomorrow is the final FEC quarterly filing deadline before Election Day. This critical election – the first with our newly drawn, non-gerrymandered lines – will determine the future political momentum in …
  Nancy Pelosi · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 7:32 PM

critical request

If we don’t act NOW to shut down Republicans’ organized plot to steal this election, it will be the end of our Democratic Majorities as we know it.   REPUBLICANS CAUGHT ON TAPE ADMITTING SCHEME TO OVERTURN ELECTION John, this is the most important message I’ve ever sent you. Leaked repor…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 7:14 PM

Our national reputation is on the line in MI-03

Are these the headlines we want to see about a member of Congress?   John, are these the headlines we want to see about a member of Congress? Rush a contribution ahead of the upcoming FEC filing deadline to ensure we have the resources to keep John Gibbs out of Congress…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
September 27, 2022 at 10:33 PM

If Gibbs doesn’t have time for voters now...

It’s plain to see: John Gibbs would rather spend time with far-right conspiracy theorists than working for West Michigan.   John – Our Republican opponent doesn’t seem to have time for West Michiganders – he’s already canceled TWO debates where he would have had to answer ques…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
September 26, 2022 at 11:32 PM

My opponent backed out of ANOTHER debate

John Gibbs is running scared because he knows we are going to flip this seat BLUE in November.   This is unbelievable, John: my Republican opponent just backed out of ANOTHER scheduled debate. Days after we learned about his history of arguing against women’s rights to vote, h…
  Nancy Pelosi · [email protected]
September 26, 2022 at 7:04 PM

Holding the House Majority starts here

Simply put, holding the House Majority depends on electing Hillary Scholten.   John, I’m reaching out today to ask you to join me in supporting Hillary Scholten’s campaign for Congress with a contribution ahead of the upcoming FEC filing deadline. CONTRIBUTE I don’t need …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
September 19, 2022 at 9:14 PM

need to spread the word

We’re counting on this strong grassroots team to ensure we have the resources.   John, Today marks a major milestone in our campaign: we have just 50 days until Election Day. We’re celebrating with a major voter outreach push, and we’re counting on this strong grassroots team …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 10:09 PM

I honor my commitments

In Congress, I will always be available to those I serve.   John, Yesterday was the scheduled date for my televised debate against my Republican opponent John Gibbs. Last week, he backed out of this opportunity to tell voters where he stands on crucial issues. But, I showed up …
  MI-03 Update · [email protected]
September 12, 2022 at 10:16 PM

it's up to us

Your contribution today supports our voter outreach efforts and ensures we have the resources to elect a bold advocate for West Michigan.   Here’s the rundown, John: FIRST: Experts from the Cook Political Report, FiveThirtyEight, and Sabato’s Crystal Ball updated our district r…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 7:32 PM

our opponent backed out of the debate

My opponent is running scared because he knows we are going to flip this seat BLUE in November.   Did you see this, John? My Republican opponent agreed to participate in a televised debate — and then he backed out. My opponent is running scared because he knows we are going to …
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 11:41 PM

attacks ads against us

It’s no surprise that Republicans are spending big here.   We had to make sure you saw this, John: the Congressional Leadership Fund, Kevin McCarthy’s super PAC, just launched their first TV ad attacking Hillary. Will you chip in today to ensure Hillary has the resources to def…
  Carissa Best, Scholten HQ · [email protected]
September 6, 2022 at 10:53 PM

MI-03 *upgraded*

This ratings change is huge news, but it does not mean the fight is over — far from it.   Roll Call Upgrades MI-03 to “Tilt Democratic” FLIP MI-03 BLUE Big news, John: Roll Call has upgraded our race from “TOSS-UP” to “TILT DEMOCRATIC.” National …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
September 5, 2022 at 7:41 PM

wishing you a happy and safe Labor Day

Workers need the power of organizing more than ever.   Happy Labor Day, John! My mom was a public school teacher and MEA member. Among so many other things, she taught me the importance of hard work and how unions helped build the Michigan economy and establish the rights of our working f…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 7:44 PM

What Kevin McCarthy said

All eyes are on West Michigan because they know our race will determine control of Congress.   John — We’re sorry to reach out again so soon after our end-of-month fundraising deadline, but we had to make sure you saw this: at a fundraising event for our opponent earlier this w…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
September 1, 2022 at 12:23 AM

in a few hours...

Anything you’re able to spare will mean so much to me and my whole team.   Hi John, I know you’ve heard from my team and me a lot this week, but I had to check in one last time before our midnight fundraising deadline to ask if you can support my campaign with a contribution of $5 or more…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 6:39 PM

re: tonight

Experts agree that this district is flippable.   AUGUST FUNDRAISING DEADLINE TONIGHT Support Democrat Hillary Scholten with a contribution right away! $50 $25 $15 $10 $5 $3 …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 12:44 PM

voting starts next month

Contributions from grassroots supporters like you are what fuel this campaign.   John, Yesterday, my Finance Director Sarah told you about our end-of-month fundraising goal. It may sound ambitious, but I know this team is up for the challenge. I’ll explain more in a moment, but…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 11:23 PM

Kevin McCarthy is coming to our district

A network of grassroots supporters like you who know that West Michigan is ready for a change.     GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy coming to fundraise for John Gibbs FIGHT BACK John — This isn’t the news we wanted to share, especially the day before our major …
  Sarah Vroegop, Scholten HQ · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 2:40 PM

ambitious goal:

Experts are saying that this seat “Leans Democratic.”   Hi John, This is Sarah Vroegop, Hillary’s Finance Director. It’s my job to make sure we stay on track with fundraising so that we have the resources to support our voter outreach and organizing efforts. We have a major end…
  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
August 29, 2022 at 10:59 PM

a note about Hillary Scholten

Simply put, holding the House majority depends on electing Hillary Scholten.   Nice to meet you, John! I’m Representative Hakeem Jeffries, Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. I’m writing today to tell you about one of our top opportunities to flip a House seat RED to BLUE and ask you to…
  Jesse Holcomb · [email protected]
August 28, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Our anniversary

Over these past almost two decades, it’s been all I can do to keep up with her.     John — I’m Jesse, Hillary’s husband (and biggest supporter!). This weekend Hillary & I are celebrating a very special milestone: our 17th wedding anniversary! Over these past almost two decades, it…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
August 26, 2022 at 10:09 PM

Support our yard sign fund!

Distributing yard signs is a crucial way to keep up our momentum.   John — As we get closer to Election Day, the most important thing we can do is make sure that voters all across West Michigan know that Hillary is the best candidate to represent us in Congress. We’re distribut…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 “…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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,…