Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 25, 2022 at 4:27 PM

two weeks from today:

I know $2 may not sound like much, but we are in crunch time and every penny counts.   John, Today marks just two weeks until Election Day, so I have to ask if you’ll invest $2 in our movement to elect West Michigan’s first-ever Democratic Congresswoman. CHIP IN $2 …

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  Sara · [email protected]

October 25, 2022 at 12:41 AM

All in for Hillary

Hillary is rooted in the Christian social justice tradition, and she will use her passion and experience as a mom, a former social worker, an attorney, and as a woman of faith to serve West Michigan in U.S. Congress.   Dear Team Scholten, My name is Sara, and like Hillary, I'm…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

October 24, 2022 at 5:41 PM

this race is closer than ever

With just two weeks until Election Day and Michiganders already casting their ballots, our race is closer than ever.   Monday morning update for you, John: With just two weeks until Election Day and Michiganders already casting their ballots, our race is closer than ever. Just…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 23, 2022 at 7:44 PM

quickly reaching out

As I travel across the newly-drawn Third Congressional District, I’m struck by the enthusiasm I see from voters.   John! On weekends this close to Election Day, my team and I are busy knocking on doors, making phone calls, and holding events to get West Michiganders fired up a…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 22, 2022 at 4:13 PM

abortion access is on the ballot

For women everywhere, I’m standing up and pushing back. Those rights were in place for a reason – to give women the equality in healthcare decisions that we deserve.   John, Everywhere I go, I hear the same message from West Michiganders: they are concerned about the future of …

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  MI-03 Update · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 10:04 PM

we’re a top ten seat

It’s not just West Michiganders who will benefit from Hillary’s advocacy in Congress.   MI-03 in Top Ten Seats Most Likely to Flip BLUE FLIP MI-03 BLUE We had to share this exciting news, John: our district has been named one of the top ten most l…

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  Scholten HQ · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 12:15 AM

this race is tightening

Out-of-state Republicans are spending millions in their efforts to elect extremist John Gibbs, and their efforts are paying off because he’s gaining ground.   RACE FOR MI-03 IS TIGHTENING FLIP MI-03 BLUE This is an important update, John: our race…

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  MI-03 Update · [email protected]

October 20, 2022 at 12:11 AM

last public filing (read before midnight)

It’s not just West Michiganders counting on us to flip this seat BLUE and elect Hillary to be a strong advocate for working families in Congress.   FINAL FEC FILING DEADLINE: TONIGHT LEFT TO GOAL: $5,145 CHIP IN John – the very last FEC filing de…

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  Carissa, Scholten HQ · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 1:01 PM

last FEC deadline tonight ⏰

The election is just three weeks from today and many Michiganders are already casting their ballots.   John, We’ve told you before about our FEC filing deadlines, when all campaigns are required to publicly report on their fundraising. Usually, those deadlines come once a quar…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 10:40 PM

$3 for the 3rd district

Today marks just THREE WEEKS until Election Day, when we plan to flip Michigan’s THIRD Congressional district blue.   We’ll keep this quick, John: today marks just THREE WEEKS until Election Day, when we plan to flip Michigan’s THIRD Congressional district blue. Will you join u…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 4:25 PM

He shouldn’t have to clarify

I believe West Michiganders deserve a member of Congress who doesn’t have to clarify her stance on women’s suffrage.   SUPPORT HILLARY It would almost be laughable if it weren’t so scary, John: my opponent has publicly clarified that he now thin…

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  Nancy · [email protected]

October 18, 2022 at 12:14 AM

let's send Hillary to the Hill

Here in West Michigan, we have a special chance to send the first Democratic woman to represent MI03 in November.   Hi Team Scholten! I’m Nancy, Team Scholten’s Campus Organizer for Grand Valley State University here in Allendale, MI. I am a second year student studying Politi…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

October 17, 2022 at 7:54 PM

your support makes a real difference

It’s not just West Michiganders counting on us to elect a strong advocate for families and workers.   John, We’ll explain more in a moment, but first, can you rush your first $10 to our people-powered campaign to get our week off to a strong start? CHIP IN FIRST…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 16, 2022 at 8:03 PM

quick update for John

My team and I are hard at work to reach every voter and flip this district blue, but we need the resources to do it.   John, I hate to bother you on a Sunday, but this close to Election Day we can’t afford to slow down even for a moment. My team and I are hard at work to reach…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 15, 2022 at 7:22 PM

three more weekends

We’re ready for a bold leader who will advocate for the issues that matter.   John – It’s hard to believe that we have just three more weekends before Election Day. My team and I are hard at work making every second count in our voter outreach and mobilization plan, whether tha…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 10:27 PM

fighting like a mother

I want my kids and the kids in my neighborhood and across West Michigan to have a bright and prosperous future.   Hillary here. People often ask me why I’m doing this. Why, in such a politically divisive time, in an increasingly dangerous time, I am putting myself out there and…

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  Scholten HQ · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 12:05 AM

Our opponent is an election denier

John Gibbs is part of the same extremist faction of the GOP that enabled the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol.   “I think when you look at the results of the 2020 election, there are anomalies in there, to put it very lightly, that are simply mathematically impossible.” …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 10, 2022 at 11:45 PM

knocking doors in East Grand Rapids

Last week, I was able to spend time with our voter outreach team knocking on doors and chatting with voters.   John, Since the beginning of our campaign, my favorite part has been getting to connect with West Michiganders and hearing about the issues that matter most to them. …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 9, 2022 at 8:54 PM

my opponent’s extremist views

I’m determined to keep this man out of Congress and I know I can do it as long as you have my back.   In describing me on his friend Steve Bannon’s talk show last week, John Gibbs said: “Every single position she holds is an extreme position.” These lies would be laughable if th…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

October 8, 2022 at 4:54 PM

countdown: one month

It’s not just West Michiganders counting on us to elect Hillary to Congress.   ONE MONTH TO ELECTION DAY FLIP MI-03 BLUE! Can you believe it, John? Today marks just one month until Election Day. At this point in the campaign, the most important th…

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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…

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  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…

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  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. …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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