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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 11:32 PM

one final push

Our July fundraising deadline is in just a few hours.   John, I hate to add to the chaos of your inbox, but our July fundraising deadline is in just a few hours, and we need a final push of support to reach our ambitious goal. So I am personally asking you, John, to chip in before midnigh…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 4:22 PM

let’s level the playing field

Investing in our people-powered campaign will help level the playing field and ensure our voices are heard over the noise of big money.   John, Hillary’s opponents have deep pockets and special interests backing them, but Hillary relies on grassroots support from people like yo…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
July 30, 2023 at 8:02 PM

some context

Team Scholten needs the support of our grassroots community to continue this fight and expand our real-world impact   John, We wanted to talk to you candidly about the critical work Team Scholten is doing to deliver Hillary’s promises to West Michigan and how failing to reach …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 29, 2023 at 5:55 PM

I am the paper plate mom

I am writing today to all the moms who always sign up for paper plates whenever there is a bake sale or end-of-year celebration.   John, I am writing today to all the moms who always sign up for paper plates whenever there is a bake sale or end-of-year celebration. (🙋🏻‍♀️ Me t…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
July 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM

for the price of coffee ☕

We can’t get complacent. Michigan is a battleground state, and ensuring Democrats win in Michigan starts with holding West Michigan.   John, On busy days like today, Team Scholten loves stopping by local coffee shops, like Lyon Street Cafe, and grabbing an iced coffee to cool …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 26, 2023 at 5:14 AM

Michigan IS STILL a swing state.

We can’t get complacent. Michigan is a battleground state, and ensuring Democrats win in Michigan starts with holding West Michigan.   John, 2022 was a good year for Democrats in Michigan. I won my race in a historic victory, and Gretchen Whitmer was re-elected, securing a Demo…
  Scholten Campaign · [email protected]
July 24, 2023 at 9:02 PM

we will keep this quick

Hillary’s seat is in West Michigan, an area that will provide critical support in Michigan for protecting the Senate and presidency.   John, In West Michigan, it is the dead of summer. The temperatures are high, and everyone’s desire to read emails is low. But our work to prot…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 1:40 AM

great news

I recently secured Grand Rapids $6.2 million for West Michigan’s public transportation system.   John, I wanted to give you an update on some great news. I recently secured Grand Rapids $6.2 million for West Michigan’s public transportation system. This investment will allow us…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 18, 2023 at 10:14 PM

three-part plan

In these upcoming months, we need your help more than ever.   John, Data has shown that year-round, early organizing is what makes the difference between winning and losing campaigns. The proof is in MI-03. When I started organizing during my first campaign, NO ONE thought we…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 14, 2023 at 11:15 PM

defeating extremism in MI-03

We cannot dismiss an opponent who literally tried to overthrow our democracy.   John, I have bad news: Jason Ickes, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit to overturn Michigan's 2020 election results, just announced he’s running against me. I don’t have to tell you he is too extreme…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 10:59 PM

hear us out

We listed some of Hillary’s top priorities she is fighting for every day in Congress.   John, We know we reach out a lot about Hillary’s campaign, but hear us out. There’s a method behind this madness. Below, we listed some of Hillary’s top priorities she is fighting for ever…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
July 12, 2023 at 1:01 AM

any blue wave starts here 🌊

If we want Democrats to win big in 2024, that blue wave has to start right here in Hillary’s district.   John, Here’s the good news: national Democrats are already emphasizing the importance of Michigan, particularly West Michigan, as key to Democrats keeping the White House an…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 4, 2023 at 2:33 PM

Happy Fourth!

I'm optimistic about our future and grateful to serve you.   John, I am wishing you a happy Fourth of July! This is a time for us to reflect on our shared values and celebrate the enduring spirit of America. Today, I am honored to represent my home district in the United States…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 2, 2023 at 5:33 PM

updates from our second FEC report

The second quarter of a non-election year is known for being a slow time for fundraising, but our team has always been one to exceed expectations.   John, I’m writing today to share exciting news about our campaign: thanks to supporters like you recognizing the importance of the…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
July 1, 2023 at 1:58 AM

I will keep this short

Thanks to an incredible swell of support over the last several days, we are closer than ever to hitting our quarterly fundraising goal.   John, I will keep this short. Thanks to an incredible swell of support over the last several days, we are closer than ever to hitting our …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Your support matters

Our FEC deadline is tonight at midnight, and we need to reach our goal if we’re going to build a foundation for a strong re-election campaign.   John, Today, we wanted to send you an honest message about the critical work we are doing together to execute Hillary’s vision for We…
  Governor Gretchen Whitmer · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 1:09 AM

My Dear Friend Hillary Scholten

So I hope you’ll join me in supporting Hillary today.   Hi John,  Governor Gretchen Whitmer here – I’m reaching out today to ask you to join me in supporting a dear friend and member of Congress, Hillary Scholten, from Michigan’s Third. Congresswoman Scholten is a dynamic repres…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 7:18 PM

live update

While the election may feel far away, we’re already facing relentless Republican attacks.   John, This morning we were crunching the numbers to assess our position before tomorrow’s critical end-of-quarter FEC fundraising deadline. Here’s the good news: with just ten more dona…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 2:45 AM

Friday at midnight

Our district is historically a Republican seat, and Michigan is a key swing state – but with your support, we can make sure this seat and Michigan as a whole stay BLUE in 2024.   John, In just 2 days, we will reach the FEC quarterly filing deadline – a critical milestone in tak…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 8:14 PM

the sky is not falling

This FEC fundraising report is used to strengthen our support among partners and to send a strong message to any would-be opponents that Hillary is not going anywhere without a fight.   John, If your inbox is anything like ours, it’s filled with emails from politicians telling…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 10:50 PM

fighting off Republican attacks

if our numbers don’t pick up, we won’t hit our critical quarterly fundraising goal ahead of the FEC filing deadline.   John, This isn’t the news I was hoping to share today, but it’s important to me to be honest with my supporters, and also because I need my team: if our number…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 24, 2023 at 7:01 PM

One year without Roe v. Wade

My promise to you is that I will always advocate for the equal rights of all the people of West Michigan, and I am committed to continuing to fight for reproductive freedom.   John, I was proud to cast the first pro-choice vote in West Michigan history. For the first time in ou…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 10:14 PM

A time for common-sense leadership

Hillary stays focused on the issues, Republicans are refusing to do the job they were brought to Washington to do.   John, Hillary is hard at work getting things done for West Michiganders and introducing common-sense legislation. But while Hillary stays focused on the issues,…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 20, 2023 at 9:51 PM

Republican Investment in West Michigan

It may feel like the 2022 elections were just days ago; it feels that way for me too.   John, Our crucial FEC quarterly fundraising deadline is just ten days away. I’ll explain more in a moment, but first, I have to ask if you can spare $10 to ensure we reach our goal. I…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 1:03 PM

Juneteenth

Let us recommit ourselves to fighting for fair representation, justice, and equity for Black Americans.   John, Today, my team is commemorating our country’s newest federal holiday, Juneteenth. As we celebrate the day that the last enslaved people were set free, we must not only reflect …
  MI-03 Update · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Republicans might think twice...

Hillary is the first Democratic woman to ever represent West Michigan, and we are so proud of all she’s accomplished in her first term in Congress.   John, We are just two weeks from the next FEC deadline. Republicans are targeting our district already because they know it’s o…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 13, 2023 at 10:32 PM

all eyes on West Michigan

We can keep my seat BLUE after 50 years of Republican rule and propel Democrats to victory in West Michigan and across the country.   John, All eyes will be on Michigan in 2024 for two key reasons: House control and White House control both run through West Michigan. …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 10, 2023 at 7:53 PM

brief weekend update

I’m sorry to email you on the weekend, but it’s becoming more apparent by the day that Republicans are laser-focused on defeating me in 2024.   John, I’m sorry to email you on the weekend, but it’s becoming more apparent by the day that Republicans are laser-focused on defeatin…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
June 9, 2023 at 7:09 PM

according to the pattern:

Anything you’re able to invest will make a real difference as we build a strong foundation to keep Hillary in Congress.   John – It’s no secret that Michigan is a swing state – just look at the past 3 presidential elections: 2012: BLUE 2016: RED 2020: BLUE KEEP MICHIGAN…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 10:41 PM

Celebrating Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

For all who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community: I see you, you are loved, and I am deeply honored to be your advocate in Congress.   John – June is Pride Month – an opportunity to celebrate the history and achievements of the LGTBQ+ community. We honor the legacy of thos…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 3, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Let me be honest:

This isn’t the news I was hoping to share today, but it’s important to me to be honest with my supporters   John, This isn’t the news I was hoping to share today, but it’s important to me to be honest with my supporters: we did not reach our May fundraising goal. I know this t…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
June 2, 2023 at 9:33 PM

I have some news...

Former Vice President Mike Pence came to Grand Rapids for an event with Betsy DeVos.   John – I know you’ve heard a lot from my team the past few days, but this is urgent: this week, former Vice President Mike Pence came to Grand Rapids for an event with Betsy DeVos. We know t…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 7:23 PM

I’m going to ask you to chip in one dollar

Experts are already saying our district will be a battleground in the fight for the House majority, and Republican groups are already spending big in their efforts to unseat me.   John, I know we’re all busy, so I’ll keep this quick: my re-election campaign has a major fundrais…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 2:02 PM

⏰ May Deadline ⏰

Our crucial May fundraising deadline is coming up at midnight tonight, so we had to ask if you can invest $10 or more right away to re-elect Hillary Scholten, a proven advocate for West Michiganders.   MAY FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: TONIGHT SUPPORT HILLARY …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
May 26, 2023 at 4:29 PM

re: our upcoming deadline

I’ve asked my team not to send any fundraising emails over the long weekend – but they made me promise to send one last message before we log off.   John, I’ve asked my team not to send any fundraising emails over the long weekend – but they made me promise to send one last mess…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
May 24, 2023 at 8:29 PM

if MAGA Republicans get their way

We cannot flip the House BLUE without keeping Hillary in office.   John – In her first term in Congress, Hillary has proven herself as a tireless advocate on the issues that matter most to West Michigan. But the reality is that West Michiganders aren’t the only ones who need he…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 11:37 PM

the issues that matter

While I am so proud of what we’ve accomplished, I also know that our problems cannot be solved in a single term.   John, I didn’t come to Congress for personal profit or to get involved in partisan drama – I came to be an unwavering advocate for West Michiganders. In my first t…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 10:40 PM

Making budget decisions

We’re approaching our May fundraising deadline – but we’re not on track to reach our must-hit goal.   FIRST: With the support of this grassroots team, Hillary Scholten flipped a 50-year Republican stronghold BLUE and became the first Democratic woman ever to represent West Mich…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 10:10 PM

I grew up in a twenty-four-by-thirty-six foot house.

In fact, I’m very proud to be the only U.S. Senator who manages a full-time job outside the Senate — as a farmer.   Can I explain something, John? I grew up in a twenty-four-by-thirty-six foot house. I lost three fingers on my left hand in a meat grinding accident when I was a…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
May 17, 2023 at 10:41 PM

We’re making headlines

All of this work is only possible because of people like you.   John, In 2022, we flipped West Michigan BLUE for the first time in 50 years. In my first term in Congress, I’ve been hard at work advocating for our communities on the issues that matter most, from protecting our c…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
May 16, 2023 at 10:22 PM

following up re: our goal

In her first months in Congress, Hillary has proven herself as a strong advocate for our families and workers.   John – Last week, Hillary sent you an update on our fundraising goal for this quarter. As of today, we are halfway to our next FEC filing deadline, but we still nee…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
May 15, 2023 at 5:41 PM

What the next generation deserves

The next generation deserves leaders who will work to preserve the environment, protect their rights and keep our communities safe.   John, Yesterday was Mother’s Day – and I want to start by saying thank you for all the kind wishes I received! I am so honored to be the first …
  Jesse Holcomb · [email protected]
May 14, 2023 at 9:54 PM

Happy Mother’s Day!

This is Hillary’s first Mother’s Day as a member of Congress, so we want to make it extra special.   John – I’m Jesse, Hillary’s husband (and biggest supporter!). Hillary exceeds expectations in every role she fills – from lawyer to life partner to Congresswoman. But above all…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
May 12, 2023 at 5:45 PM

checking in on our progress

Right now, we are halfway to our next FEC filing deadline – but unfortunately, we’re not halfway to our internal goal.   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 them money before a …
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
May 11, 2023 at 7:46 PM

keeping MI-03 blue

Here are three things you need to know about Hillary Scholten’s re-election race in 2024:   CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 CONTRIBUTE $25 CONTRIBUTE $50 OTHER AMOUNT     Paid for by Scholte…
  MI-03 Updates · [email protected]
May 10, 2023 at 7:01 PM

What Hillary is working on

Here’s a quick overview of just a few of the things she’s been up to lately.   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 things she…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
May 9, 2023 at 10:54 PM

yes, you read that right

If every person reading this gave $1 right away, we would surpass our May fundraising goal.   John – Team Scholten here. We'll get right to it: today, we're asking you to contribute $1 to Hillary's re-election campaign. CHIP IN $1 CHIP IN MORE! Yep,…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
May 8, 2023 at 1:05 PM

read with your morning coffee

I just took a look at our weekend fundraising.   John, I’m sorry to email first thing on a Monday, but I just took a look at our weekend fundraising and frankly, we’re not where we need to be. I’ll explain more in a moment, but in case you’re pressed for time here’s a link to …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
May 6, 2023 at 3:14 PM

why we can’t wait

If we’re going to hold this seat and retake the House majority for Democrats in 2024, we need to be surpassing all of our fundraising goals starting now.     John, As I reach out to voters and supporters across Michigan and the country to secure investments for my re-election campai…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 6:14 PM

3 things you need to know

We know you’re busy, so we’ll keep this quick.   John, We know you’re busy, so we’ll keep this quick. Here are three things you need to know about Hillary Scholten’s re-election campaign in MI-03: 1️⃣ Hillary flipped a 50-year Republican stronghold in 2022, becoming the first …