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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 1:44 AM

a secure link for John

In 2022, with your support, we flipped a 50-year Republican stronghold BLUE. Now, Republicans are doing everything in their power to take it back – in fact, they’re already running attack ads against me!   John: I know the 2024 election feels far away, so I’d like to explain w…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
April 15, 2023 at 3:39 PM

your ongoing support means the world

I rely on supporters like you to ensure I have the resources to stay in Congress advocating for the issues that matter most.   John, I know we’re all busy, so I’ll keep this quick: can you chip in just $1 today to support my campaign? CHIP IN $1 I'LL GIVE MO…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 8:22 PM

hoping you can share your thoughts

It’s simple: your priorities are my priorities.   John, I wanted to make sure you saw this message from my team about our Spring Priorities Survey. It’s simple: your priorities are my priorities. It would mean the world to me and my team if you could take two minutes to share your thought…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 9:40 PM

Have your priorities changed?

In the spirit of new beginnings – and the start of a new fundraising quarter – we’re looking for input from top supporters like you.   John, This year is absolutely flying by – it’s hard to believe that it’s officially spring! Thanks to this team, we were able to report incredi…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
April 12, 2023 at 9:38 PM

a pro-choice victory in Michigan

Michigan’s pro-choice victory is a reminder of the critical need for strong Democratic majorities at every level of government.   Exciting news, John: Last week, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer officially repealed Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban. This is a major step in protecti…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 8:13 PM

I don’t panic, I plan

I won't ever stop working to protect your freedom.   John, I don't know about you, but I didn't sleep at all on Friday night after a single judge in Texas ruled to enact a nationwide ban on a drug safely used in medical abortions for over 20 years. As of today, the drug – Mifep…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 10:49 PM

What Hillary’s colleagues are saying about her →

Democratic and Republican colleagues alike are recognizing Hillary’s fierce advocacy and commitment to uplifting West Michiganders and all Americans.   SUPPORT HILLARY John, In 2022, thanks to this strong network of grassroots supporters, Hillary became the first…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 11:50 PM

this team exceeded expectations

We surpassed our first quarter fundraising goals and were able to take full advantage of the $10,000 contribution match.   John, I’m writing today to share exciting news about our campaign: thanks to supporters like you recognizing the importance of the FEC filing deadline, we…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 9:31 PM

why this is so important

With your support, I was able to flip my home district BLUE in 2022, and now we need to work even harder to defend it.   John, I know you’ve heard from my team and me a lot this week, but I had to reach out one more time to see if you can make a contribution before the FEC filing deadline…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 1:38 PM

read before midnight

Republicans are already targeting Hillary’s seat in their efforts to hold on to their razor-thin House majority.   FEC DEADLINE: TONIGHT KEEP MI-03 BLUE John – the first FEC filing deadline of the year is at midnight tonight, which means you only …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 11:36 PM

I won’t tell you the sky is falling

This public fundraising report is used to strengthen our support among partners and to send a strong message to any would-be opponents.   John, If your inbox is anything like mine, it’s filled with emails from politicians telling you that the sky will fall if you don’t give the…
  MI-03 Update · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 3:36 PM

two reasons to chip in today

There are two main reasons we need to raise as much as possible before Friday’s FEC filing deadline, and why we’re asking you to invest as soon as possible.   John – National experts agree that our district here in West Michigan could be the seat that determines the House majo…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 2:49 PM

update from Washington

We know Hillary’s work in Congress would not be possible without supporters like you.   John, We know we’ve been sending a lot of emails lately, but today we want to keep you up to date with what Hillary is working on in Congress. Here’s a quick overview of just a few of the t…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 9:55 PM

exciting fundraising news

We have a chance to report our strongest fundraising yet if supporters like you step up to have your investments matched.   Here’s the deal, John: this Friday is my first chance as a DCCC Frontline Candidate to show that I have the resources I need to defend my seat in 2024 and …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
March 27, 2023 at 11:43 PM

why this deadline matters

Strong fundraising at this point in the election cycle allows us to make early investments that will make an exponential impact down the line.   DAYS TO FEC DEADLINE: 4 CHIP IN $21.97 CHIP IN MORE! John – The first FEC quarterly fund…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
March 26, 2023 at 8:42 PM

where we’ve been & where we’re going

National Republicans named this district as a top target for the coming election.   John: FIRST: Hillary Scholten flipped a 50-year Republican stronghold BLUE. THEN: National Republicans named this district as a top target for the coming election. NOW: We’re less than a week …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 6:12 PM

the secret to our success 👀

In a moment, I’m going to tell you the secret to how we flipped Michigan’s Third Congressional District BLUE for the first time in over 50 years.   John, In a moment, I’m going to tell you the secret to how we flipped Michigan’s Third Congressional District BLUE for the first …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 10:01 PM

This is going to be a long email

Our first FEC quarterly filing deadline of 2023 is coming up at the end of this month.   Below is a MI-03 State of the Race Memo for top supporters like you. If you don’t have time to read it right now, I hope you’ll consider making a contribution to ensure I have the re…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 8:51 PM

the deadline is 10 days away

With Republicans and Democrats alike listing our district as a crucial battleground for control of the House, you can bet all eyes will be on our numbers.   10 DAYS TO FEC DEADLINE CHIP IN $10 CHIP IN MORE! John – The very first FEC q…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 20, 2023 at 11:54 PM

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We need critical infrastructure investments here in West Michigan and across the United States.   Here’s the truth about George Santos, John. We need critical infrastructure investments here in West Michigan and across the United States. Kids are going hungry in our schools…
  MI-03 Update · [email protected]
March 20, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Tudor Dixon’s extremist views

We know the next election can feel far away, but the reality is that Republicans have already begun preparing for it – and that includes extremist candidates eyeing campaigns in our district.   John – We know the next election can feel far away, but the reality is that Republic…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 8:25 PM

the path runs through Michigan

The only way to ensure families and workers across the nation are protected in the way they deserve is to take back the Democratic House majority.   In her first months in Congress, Hillary has proven herself as a strong advocate for West Michigan on everything from infrastructu…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 10:03 PM

Early Money Is Like Yeast

I’m so honored to have received this recognition of my work as a pro-choice advocate.   Big news, John: my re-election campaign has officially been endorsed by EMILY’s List, the top organization in the country dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women up and down the bal…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 11:44 PM

We can’t fall behind

If we’re going to keep this seat BLUE and take back the House Majority, we need to catch up to their fundraising right away.   This is big, John: the National Republican Congressional Committee – NRCC – is officially running attack ads against me. That’s right: even in March of…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 11:53 PM

Republicans have listed me as a target

Control of this seat will determine control of the House of Representatives, so we can’t afford to leave anything to chance.   Republicans list Hillary Scholten’s House seat as a top target for 2024 KEEP MI-03 BLUE Democrats and Republicans agree,…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 11, 2023 at 10:18 PM

re: my Frontliner status

I wanted to make sure you saw yesterday’s news: I have officially been named a Frontliner – one of the most competitive incumbent races nationwide – by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.   John, I wanted to make sure you saw yesterday’s news: I have officially be…
  Suzan DelBene · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 9:39 PM

About Hillary Scholten

I wanted you to be the first to know that I just added Hillary Scholten to the DCCC’s list of 2024 Frontline Members.   John, it’s DCCC Chair Congresswoman Suzan DelBene. I wanted you to be the first to know that I just added Hillary Scholten to the DCCC’s list of 2024 Frontline Members –…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 4:24 PM

MI-03 is *nationally ranked*

The Frontline list is confirmation that all eyes will be on West Michigan in the battle for control of the House.   MI-03 named one of the most competitive House seats in the nation KEEP MI-03 BLUE This is big news, John: the Democratic Congressio…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 12:24 AM

we’re asking for $1, John

Yep, you read that right: we’re asking you to chip in one dollar to support our movement – though if you feel compelled to give more, we won’t be mad!   John – Team Scholten here. We'll get right to it: today, we're asking you to contribute $1 to Hillary's re-election campaign.…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 4, 2023 at 9:30 PM

what I’m hearing on the phones

But the truth is that fundraising at this point in the election cycle determines the kinds of long-term investments we’re able to make in crucial resources like campaign staff and voter outreach.   John – As I reach out to voters and supporters across Michigan and the country …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Hillary in the NYT

This week, Hillary took to the House floor to bring attention to the appalling practice of migrant child labor in the United States.   This week, Hillary took to the House floor to bring attention to the appalling practice of migrant child labor in the United States. A recent N…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Reflections on Women’s History Month

I am so grateful for all the strong women who came before me – who fought for the right to vote, who advocated for the right to make their own healthcare decisions, and who stepped up to be voices for the voiceless.   Hi John, Happy Women’s History Month! I am so grateful for a…
  MI-03 Update · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 3:07 PM

there’s no off-season in campaigns

There are no days off when fighting for the issues that affect Michiganders and all Americans every day.   John, Our crucial February fundraising deadline is at midnight tonight, and even though February is a short month, we still have the same fundraising needs as every other …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 1:07 AM

tomorrow’s deadline →

Our February fundraising deadline tomorrow is a huge opportunity to demonstrate the strength of our grassroots team.   John – We’re reaching out ahead of tomorrow’s monthly fundraising deadline to ask if you can invest $10 or more to keep Hillary in Congress fighting for West M…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 26, 2023 at 10:06 PM

right here in West Michigan

  John, In 2022, thanks to the hard work of countless supporters like you, we defeated and unseated far-right extremists in elections across the country – including keeping John Gibbs out of office. But Michigan is not immune to the threats of extremism. In fact, right here i…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
February 26, 2023 at 12:15 AM

Dangerous extremism from the Michigan GOP

This is deeply troubling,   This is deeply troubling, John: Michigan Republicans just chose Kristina Karamo, far-right extremist and outspoken 2020 election denier – who has yet to concede her loss in the 2022 Secretary of State race – as their party chair. Let’s review some of…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 9:39 PM

Thank you, John!

From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for your birthday wishes and gifts!   John – WOW. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for your birthday wishes and gifts! Knowing this grassroots team has my back is the greatest gift I could hope for. I have so much to…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 1:05 AM

still celebrating 🎁

Hillary consistently gives us her all, so we want to show our appreciation by celebrating her special day with a very special fundraising surprise!   John – There are still a few hours left to celebrate Hillary’s birthday, so we had to ask one last time if you can chip in $1…
  Jesse Holcomb · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 3:40 PM

today is Hillary’s birthday 🎉

We’re hoping to make this birthday her best yet, and I know that a flood of contributions from her grassroots supporters is the best gift I could give!   John – I’m Jesse, Hillary’s husband (and biggest supporter!). Today is Hillary’s birthday, so I’m asking you to chip in $1…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 2:47 AM

shh – it’s almost Hillary’s birthday!

Hillary never slows down in her work fighting for West Michigan – from the campaign trail to the halls of Congress, we’re in awe of her energy and commitment to the issues that matter most.   Psst, John – tomorrow is Hillary’s birthday! To celebrate, we’re planning to surprise …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 18, 2023 at 9:14 PM

What we can do in a divided Congress

Since being sworn in to the House of Representatives, I’m often asked the same question: Can anything get done in a divided Congress?   John, Since being sworn in to the House of Representatives, I’m often asked the same question: Can anything get done in a divided Congress? M…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 11:31 PM

my chat with President Biden

Like so many places across the country, we need support via investments in infrastructure and job creation.     John – It’s no surprise that President Biden is a busy man. So when I had a chance to speak with him on his way out of the State of the Union address last week, I used our ti…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 12:24 AM

I sat with the Republicans (on purpose!)

I look forward to continuing to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to make meaningful progress on the issues that matter most.   John, At last week’s State of the Union address, I made a point of sitting with my fellow Michigan freshman on the righthand side of the…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 8:39 PM

My heart is with MSU

As a lawmaker, I will do everything I can to stop something like this from ever happening again.   John, My heart breaks for the victims of the shooting at Michigan State University last night. No thoughts or prayers will ever bring back those who were lost. To all of the MSU students, …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 8:56 PM

Republicans are threatening Social Security

Just one month into the Republican-majority Congress, we’re already seeing serious threats to some of our most foundational programs under threat.   John, Just one month into the Republican-majority Congress, we’re already seeing serious threats to some of our most foundational…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 8:30 PM

sneak peek from the Cook Political Report

The good news is that these national experts recognize the strength of our historic campaign that flipped this district BLUE last year.   We have big news to share, John: the Cook Political Report has released their initial race ratings for the upcoming election cycle, and our d…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 12:04 AM

re: Tuesday's State of the Union address

In order to make meaningful progress on these critical issues, we absolutely must take back the House majority   John – On Tuesday, President Biden delivered his State of the Union address – the first of the 118th Congress – in which he shared his priorities for the coming year…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 12:11 AM

fighting for our small businesses

It’s an honor to advocate for small businesses in West Michigan and across the country.   John, Last week, I received my official committee assignments here in Washington, and I’m excited to share that I’ve been seated on the House Committee on Small Business. I’m particularl…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 10:24 PM

“strongest” restrictions possible from Republicans

We must keep pro-choice advocates like Hillary in Congress to protect our rights to make our own health care decisions – without interference from politicians.   RNC Directs Republicans To Enact ‘Strongest’ Abortion Restrictions Possible Ahead Of 2024 - Forbes …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
February 3, 2023 at 10:23 PM

Reflections on Black History Month

Together, we must remember and confront the impacts of racism, prejudice, and hate that are all too present in our nation still today.   John, February is Black History Month, an opportunity to honor and celebrate the achievements of Black Americans throughout our country’s history. Black…