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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 28, 2023 at 9:48 PM

can I speak candidly with you?

Team Scholten and I need the support of our grassroots community to continue this fight and expand our real-world impact.   John, I wanted to talk to you candidly about the critical work my team and I do to deliver results for the people of West Michigan and how failing to rea…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 27, 2023 at 6:57 PM

I am emboldened

I know it matters that my community has a representative who will go to bat for them   John, Every day I spend in Congress representing West Michigan, I am emboldened to continue my work. I know it matters that West Michigan has a representative in Congress who believes in Repr…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 12:02 AM

this is important

Last week, Hillary sent a note about the former president’s indictments.     John, Last week, Hillary sent a note about the former president’s indictments. With today’s court appearance, it’s hard to not let the former president’s crimes leave you feeling hopeless. How is he the front-r…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 23, 2023 at 8:36 PM

no room in Michigan for extremism

Last election, there were individuals who actively attempted to overthrow the 2020 election who ran in 2022.   John, As the former president is handed down indictment after indictment across the country, it is easy to focus on the president’s crimes and extremism. But, the real…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 22, 2023 at 11:21 PM

Trump indictments are excellent for Republican fundraising

The people that are trying to flip my seat red are receiving massive floods of cash with each indictment, and we need to ensure we keep pace.   John, We'd like to believe that being criminally charged four separate times in a year is bad politics, but Trump and Republicans have…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 10:42 PM

FW: Heartbreaking losses in Hawaii

Please chip in if you are able. 100% of your donation will go straight to these organizations that are helping on the ground. Let’s show Hawaii we stand by them in their time of need.   John – I’m sharing an email below from my friend, Jill Tokuda, who represents Maui. This isn’…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 19, 2023 at 12:49 AM

the indictments

This week, the former president received his fourth criminal charge of the year.   John, This week, the former president received his fourth criminal charge of the year. These indictments now seem as commonplace as a weather report or sports update when they constantly pop up …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 17, 2023 at 9:17 PM

some context for 2024

Republicans are doing everything in their power to take it back – in fact, they’re already running attack ads against Hillary!   John, We know the 2024 election feels far away. So, we want to give some context as to why we are already investing in Hillary’s 2024 victory – but …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Our problems cannot be solved in a single term

I am proud to advocate for these causes every day, but I also know that progress can never come quickly enough.   John, When I ran for Congress in 2022, my mission was to be an unwavering advocate for West Michiganders. In my first term in Congress, I’ve been advocating every …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 2:49 AM

We need the resources to fight back now

Hillary has an incredible economic agenda that aims to better the lives of everyone, not just like the ultra-wealthy that Republicans serve.   John, The NRCC is attacking Hillary. They are trying to flip her seat with everything they’ve got, and the only way they can think to d…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 8:21 PM

can’t let extremism win in Michigan

My team and I are investing and organizing early to hold one of the ‘swingy-est’ and most purple areas of the state - my district in West Michigan.   John, Our home state of Michigan is central to former president Trump’s most recent indictment. Step one of Trump’s plan to stea…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 14, 2023 at 8:46 PM

opponents are lining up

Hillary’s MAGA opponents could win, especially with the massive checks from national Republican PACs and dark money.   John, Opponents are lining up to beat Hillary. Even worse, they are MAGA extremists with extreme views that don’t reflect the values of West Michiganders. As …
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
August 13, 2023 at 9:27 PM

our former president’s most recent indictment

These most recent indictments show that we cannot take Blue Michigan for granted.  
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 9:17 PM

no games, no stunts

I get down to business and focus on results.   John, There are a lot of flashy politicians out there who play games and pull stunts. Me, I am a mother of two who has no time for games or stunts. I get down to business and focus on results. You won’t see me on the front page of …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
August 9, 2023 at 7:06 PM

you have to see these numbers

We will need to not only flip at least 5 seats, but also defend the 37 Democratic seats that Republicans are actively targeting throughout the country.   John, There are 435 seats in the House. 212 are Democrats. The NRCC is targeting 37 seats to flip next year. 1 of their top …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 8, 2023 at 10:01 PM

I am emboldened

I know it matters that my community has a representative who will go to bat for them   John, Every day I spend in Congress representing West Michigan, I am emboldened to continue my work. I know it matters that West Michigan has a representative in Congress who believes in Repr…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
August 7, 2023 at 8:30 PM

our former president’s most recent indictment

These most recent indictments show that we cannot take Blue Michigan for granted.   John, Michigan is at the center of former president Trump’s most recent indictment. A key component of Trump’s plan to steal the 2020 election was to overturn the results in Michigan. It remind…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 9:02 PM

listening and delivering results

One of my greatest joys is connecting with my constituents on the issues that matter most to them.   John, One of my greatest joys is connecting with my constituents on the issues that matter most to them. Earlier this week, I went to Grand Haven to host a town hall and discuss…
  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…