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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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, …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 2:03 AM

Thanks to this team

Because supporters like you stepped up when we needed you most, we were able to not only reach but surpass our January fundraising goal.   I’m writing to say thank you, John. Because supporters like you stepped up when we needed you most, we were able to not only reach but surpa…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 6:23 PM

re: our January goal (read before tonight)

We’ll be brief: with just hours to go until the first monthly fundraising deadline of 2023, we’re not quite on track to reach our must-hit $25,000 goal.     FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: TONIGHT CONTRIBUTE We’ll be brief: with just hours to go until the first mont…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

January 25, 2023 at 11:40 PM

We set an ambitious goal →

Anything you can spare before our upcoming fundraising deadline will move us closer to our must-hit goal.   John, It’s hard to believe we’re nearly one full month into 2023 – and even more astonishing, we’re just days away from the very first fundraising deadline of the year! I…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

January 23, 2023 at 11:32 PM

We have to make abortion access the law of the land

For the first time in our district’s history, West Michigan women are represented by a woman who will always for their right to make their own healthcare decisions.   John, This week should mark the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that protected reproductive…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

January 20, 2023 at 10:04 PM

following up –

It’s not too late to become a Founding Donor for 2023   John, I wanted to make sure you saw my team’s message about our work to build a strong campaign for the next election cycle and beyond. It’s not too late to become a Founding Donor for 2023 – just chip in any amount today …

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

January 19, 2023 at 3:32 PM

join us as a Founding Donor:

The foundation we build now will determine the strength of our voter outreach and mobilization efforts for the next campaign cycle.   John – With the new year in full swing, we’re focused on building a strong grassroots campaign ready for whatever comes our way. With that in mi…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

January 17, 2023 at 10:31 PM

First impressions matter

I came to Congress to advocate for West Michiganders, not play politics.   John – Where I come from, first impressions matter. And so far, the first impressions we’ve seen from the Republican House majority have been disappointing. First, their infighting delayed the start of …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

January 16, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Dr. King’s legacy

Today, I’m reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and immeasurable contributions to our nation.   John, Today, I’m reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and immeasurable contributions to our nation – and at the same time, acknowledging how much work we still must d…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

January 11, 2023 at 2:03 PM

Sign our congratulations card!

We want to make sure Hillary knows we have her back every step of the way, and we know she would appreciate a note of congratulations from top supporters like you to celebrate her official swearing-in!   John, After days of Republican-led chaos, Hillary was officially sworn in …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

January 9, 2023 at 9:14 PM

What we saw last week:

Republicans creating chaos and preventing us from taking action on the issues that matter to American families and workers.   John, Last Tuesday, I attended the Congressional Bipartisan Prayer Service with my family and arrived on Capitol Hill bright and early, ready to be swo…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 4:23 PM

before the clock strikes 12...

This isn’t just the final public filing deadline of 2022 – it’s also the first one since we flipped West Michigan BLUE.   John, I know we’re all eager to celebrate the new year, so I’ll keep this message quick: can I count on you to chip in before our campaign’s final FEC dead…

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  Sarah, Team Scholten · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 9:15 PM

early investments make all the difference

That’s why I’m coming to you ahead of tomorrow’s FEC quarterly filing deadline.   John, Sarah here from Team Scholten! As the campaign’s finance director, I can’t tell you how impressed and grateful I was to see how this grassroots team stepped up to support Hillary’s historic …

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  Scholten HQ · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 5:14 PM

our upcoming FEC deadline

Republicans will be looking at our fundraising numbers from this quarter to assess the strength of our campaign.   John – The final FEC filing deadline of 2022 is just around the corner, so we had to ask if you can make a contribution to Hillary’s re-election campaign today! …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

December 23, 2022 at 5:53 PM

Happy Holidays!

Whether you are spending this week celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or ringing in the new year, I hope you are able to spend time with loved ones and spread joy this season.     John – Happy holidays! I wanted to take a moment to wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday …

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  Scholten HQ · [email protected]

December 22, 2022 at 4:12 PM

last deadline of 2022

We’re approaching the final FEC filing deadline of 2022...   John — We’re approaching the final FEC filing deadline of 2022, so we have to ask if you can chip in to show Republicans the power of our grassroots movement. SUPPORT HILLARY Republicans will be spendi…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

December 19, 2022 at 8:25 PM

the results of our 2023 priorities survey

I also know these problems can’t be solved in a single term – that’s why I’m asking for your support as I lay a strong foundation for my 2024 re-election campaign.   John, My team just sent me the results of our 2023 Priorities Survey, and the hundreds of responses we received…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Michigan GOP is preparing for 2024

The 2022 midterm elections are barely over, but Michigan Republicans are already preparing for 2024.   John, The 2022 midterm elections are barely over, but Michigan Republicans are already preparing for 2024. This week, failed GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon implied t…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

December 12, 2022 at 10:39 PM

laying a strong foundation

Last month, this team made history by electing West Michigan’s first-ever Democratic Congresswoman.   John, Last month, this team made history by electing West Michigan’s first-ever Democratic Congresswoman. And while Hillary is preparing to begin serving her first term in the …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

December 10, 2022 at 10:34 PM

re: your 2023 priorities

I wanted to make sure you saw this message from my team about our 2023 Priorities Survey.   Hi John, I wanted to make sure you saw this message from my team about our 2023 Priorities Survey. As I’ve learned in the weeks since our successful election, a LOT of work goes into se…

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  Scholten HQ · [email protected]

December 7, 2022 at 4:57 PM

We want to hear from you →

We’re busy preparing for the beginning of the 118th Congress, and we’re looking for input from supporters like you.   John, With your support, last month we pulled off a historic victory and elected Hillary as the first Democratic woman to ever represent West Michigan in Congre…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 24, 2022 at 2:04 PM

giving thanks

I hope your day, like mine, is filled with loved ones, good food, and endless gratitude.   John, Happy Thanksgiving! I had to take a moment to tell you how thankful I am to have you on this team. With your support, we flipped a crucial House seat from red to blue and elected West Michiga…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 10:04 PM

couldn’t have done it without you

I will always show up for my community and look forward to getting to work serving West Michiganders.   John – we did it! It’s a new day in West Michigan. I have officially been elected to represent West Michigan in Congress. Make no mistake: this is a historic victory. We fl…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 1:53 AM

what your contributions make possible

I don’t need to tell you that voter turnout will be the deciding factor in this election.   John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to support my campaign with a contribution before Election Day – but first, I’d like to explain why. CONTRIBUTE Your contribution…

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  Andrew · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 9:25 PM

NATIONWIDE Student Support for Hillary Scholten

The path to a Democratic majority, and the stability of the United States as a democracy, runs through West Michigan.   Hi Team Scholten! My name is Andrew, lead campus organizer for Hillary Scholten at the University of Michigan. I had the amazing opportunity of working with t…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 4:38 PM

why we’re still fundraising

We have to get voters to the polls to make their voices heard and flip this seat BLUE.   John, I’ll explain more in a moment, but I know you’re busy so I’ll get right to it: I’m writing today to ask if you’ll chip in $10 to support my campaign to be West Michigan’s first Democ…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 6, 2022 at 10:56 PM

I’m counting on your support

My team and I are hard at work in this final stretch to reach every voter and flip this district blue.   John, I know you’ve heard from me a lot this weekend, but we’re just days away from an absolutely critical election and we cannot slow down. My team and I are hard at work i…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

November 6, 2022 at 1:47 PM

keeping extremism out of Congress

We’re not quite on track to hit our $10,000 goal, and at this stage every dollar makes a difference.   John, Since launching our Get Out the Vote fund to power us through the final days of the election cycle, we’ve seen a powerful response from folks like you who understand th…

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  MI-03 Update · [email protected]

November 5, 2022 at 9:38 PM

weekend of action update

Michiganders are ready for a bold leader who will advocate for the issues that matter.   John – As we talk to voters across the district, we hear the same thing over and over: Michiganders are ready for a bold leader who will advocate for the issues that matter and will put Mic…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 5, 2022 at 4:02 PM

hitting the road

I’m running for Congress because I believe West Michigan deserves a representative who reflects West Michigan values.   Sorry to email on a Saturday, but I wanted to reach out before I hit the road for our major weekend of voter outreach and mobilization. My campaign manager Car…

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  Carissa, Scholten HQ · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 9:45 PM

launching our Get Out the Vote fund

With your support, we can elect West Michigan’s first-ever Democratic Congresswoman and flip this key district RED to BLUE.   John, Carissa here, campaign manager for Team Scholten. We’re entering arguably the most important weekend of our campaign – because the outcome of nex…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 6:24 PM

what Republicans are saying

It’s not just Michiganders counting on us to flip this seat BLUE – the path to the House majority runs straight through our district.   John, With just days to go until the election, our race is tightening. We know that we can win, but we have to double our efforts in the next…

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  Scholten HQ · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 10:32 PM

4 things you need to know:

The stakes are too high to leave anything to chance.   John: with less than a week until Election Day and Michiganders already casting their votes, here are the things you need to know about our campaign to elect Hillary Scholten in MI-03. Hillary is a fourth-generation West Mi…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 1:54 PM

we have to be on offense

I’m running to flip my home district blue in a race that RealClearPolitics is calling a TOTAL TOSS-UP.   John – Okay, I know it sounds cliche, and probably a little cheesy, but it’s true: for the cost of a cup of coffee, you could defend the future of our democracy. $2 helps us…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 2, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Ted Cruz is in Michigan TODAY

GOP leaders like Cruz are focused on our district because they know that it could very well determine which party controls the House of Representatives.   Ted Cruz is in MI-03 TONIGHT FIGHT BACK I wish I didn’t have to tell you this, John: Ted Cru…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

November 2, 2022 at 6:50 PM

we’ve been rated a TOSS-UP

With just 12 days until the midterms and Michiganders already casting their ballots, we’re running out of time.   RealClearPolitics calls MI-03 a “TOSS-UP” FLIP MI-03 BLUE John – the analysts at RealClearPolitics have officially labeled o…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 11:44 PM

Can I count on you?

The stakes have never been higher. It’s not just Michiganders counting on us to flip this toss-up seat BLUE.   John, Today marks just ONE WEEK until the critical midterm elections, so we’re running out of time to spread our message to every voter across the district. I’ll get r…

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  Scholten HQ · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 7:13 PM

one week from today

I know $1 may not sound like much, but with so little time and the stakes so high, every penny counts.   John, Today marks just one week until Election Day, so I have to ask if you’ll invest $1 in our movement to elect West Michigan’s first-ever Democratic Congresswoman. …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 11:23 PM

our final deadline is tonight

I know I can flip this seat BLUE and be a strong advocate for working families, but I need your support.   FINAL FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT CONTRIBUTIONS TO GOAL: 322 CHIP IN John, I had to check in ahead of tonight’s deadline – the very las…

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