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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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,…

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  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…

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  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 –…

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  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…

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  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.…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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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