Team Scholten · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 11:16 PM

what we won is worth fighting for

Experts agreed that MI-03 could determine the House majority in 2024, and national Republicans named this district as a top target to flip.   John, FIRST: Hillary Scholten flipped a 50-year Republican stronghold. THEN: Experts agreed that MI-03 could determine the House major…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 6:35 PM

The facts about Mike Johnson

We have to send a clear message that extremism has no home in West Michigan or the US House.   John, Republicans will tell you Speaker Mike Johnson is some sort of moderate. The facts tell a very different story. CNN Politics “New speaker of the House Mike Johnson…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 29, 2023 at 9:25 PM

let’s dispel this myth

I am open about my faith to show how compatible it is with the new political home we built in West Michigan.   John, I am open about my faith to show how compatible it is with the new political home we built in West Michigan. I’m committed to creating a community where everyone…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

October 28, 2023 at 12:01 AM

an honest message

Hillary Scholten is a dedicated advocate working tirelessly to make a positive difference in West Michigan, Congress, and beyond.   John, Today, we wanted to send you an honest message about the critical work we are doing together to implement Hillary’s vision for West Michigan …

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 4:51 PM

I know we have what it takes

Extreme MAGA Republicans are willing to do whatever it takes to stop Democrats from reclaiming the House.   John, extreme MAGA Republicans are willing to do whatever it takes to stop Democrats from reclaiming the House.  Their plan? Flood $100 million into this election to d…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 10:55 PM

just one dollar

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, it’s always appreciated!   John, I know we’re all busy with the upcoming spooky holiday, so I’ll keep this quick: my re-election campaign has a …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 5:13 PM

Republican Speaker Mike Johnson

It’s clear the Republican Caucus is Donald Trump’s Caucus. They only listen to him and only elevate individuals who back his extreme agenda.   John, It’s official: Republicans elected a Speaker, Republican Mike Johnson.  Despite weeks of chaos in the House, where Republicans fa…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 5:18 PM

just a few days

Whenever I have the privilege of speaking to the residents of my district, I always hear that folks don’t understand why they need to pay attention to elections in an off year.   John, I hate to add to the chaos of your inbox, but our October fundraising deadline is in just a fe…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 12:10 AM

GOP Plan to gut Social Security

Our nation's social safety net is under attack, and we need your support to ensure the future strength of programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.   John, Republicans are honing in on their attacks on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. It's time we stop play…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 23, 2023 at 9:34 PM

my faith

I am open about my faith to show how compatible it is with the new political home we built in West Michigan.   John, I am open about my faith to show how compatible it is with the new political home we built in West Michigan. I’m committed to creating a community where everyone…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 21, 2023 at 12:01 AM

70% there!

It’s exciting to be getting closer to such a critical election. It’s another incredible opportunity to reject extremism in West Michigan and reaffirm our values.   John, I know the 2024 election may seem far away, but my team and I are already working on my nominating petitions…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

October 19, 2023 at 7:03 PM

as of 2pm:

The People’s House is at a standstill as Team Extreme devolves into chaos, crisis and confusion.   A Civil War continues to consume the House Republican Conference. Everyone will be watching to see how Democrats respond. If we can raise 10,000 donations before midnight, it will send a …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 11:46 PM

we can not let this man win

I do not condone any members of Congress, like Jim Jordan, who deny election results and challenge our democratic values.   John, Today, we narrowly avoided a potential crisis when Jim Jordan once again failed to gather the necessary votes to become the next Republican Speaker …

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  Team Schoten · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 4:48 PM

Hillary is rejecting extremism

“This is the exact type of extremism, cruelty, that is eroding the foundations of our democracy and that Americans are rejecting. That I am rejecting… Americans are rejecting it across the board, and they are gonna reject it again."   John, Hillary and Team Scholten talk a lot …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 11:22 PM

A break from the chaos with some good news!

With all the chaos in Washington, it’s easy to feel like the government isn’t working.   John, Republicans have now wasted two weeks on their speakership debacle during a time when the American people and our allies need us most. The important work that my Democratic colleagues…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 11:09 PM

re: MI GOP’s silence

I expected to wake up to a chorus of voices from within the GOP, individuals who claim to stand strong with Israel, swiftly denouncing Trump’s reckless words. Unfortunately, silence is what we received. Not a single word of rebuke or condemnation.   John, In the face of Israel'…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 8, 2023 at 9:19 PM

an honor and privilege

My work is only possible through the incredible support of my grassroots supporters like you.   John, As we approach a closely contested 2024 election for this seat, I am reflecting on the last couple of years and what a journey it has been. There have been many challenges. Aft…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

October 7, 2023 at 12:06 AM

if you read nothing else, read this

On the other side of the aisle, House Democrats are united and ready to get to work.   I want to give you the latest. Extreme MAGA Republicans have barreled the People’s House into chaos, crisis and confusion. Who knows how long it will take for them to get their act togethe…

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  Hillary · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 11:33 PM

Leadership Matters

While some may feel more discouraged by our government than ever, and Republicans continue to pass the blame onto Democrats, I feel more compelled to serve than ever.   Dear partner in democracy, After the dysfunction that took place under the leadership of House Republicans ea…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 11:15 PM

Kevin McCarthy failed on all fronts

We had to stand on the side of democracy and against extremism.   John, Yesterday, Kevin McCarthy was voted out of his position as Speaker of the House. It was a difficult decision but the right one. I did not vote for Kevin McCarthy for Speaker because he had a reputation as a…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

October 3, 2023 at 12:34 AM

re: Jake Tapper’s State of the Union

I was proud to advocate for ways we can push back against the extremism that is taking hold of Congress and my home in West Michigan.   John, Yesterday, I was on State of the Union with Jake Tapper. I discussed the path forward following the House narrowly avoiding a government…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 10:01 PM

I will keep this short.

Now, I am reaching out to my most engaged supporters with a simple ask: please help me hit this goal and show that our campaign is solid and ready to win in 2024. All contributions up to $10,000 will be matched.   John, I will keep this short. Thanks to an incredible surge of support over…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 1:52 PM

a quick message

Every contribution before September 30th will be matched up to $10,000, which means your impact will be doubled!   John, Today, we wanted to send you a message about the critical work we are doing together to execute Hillary’s vision for West Michigan and how falling short of t…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 12:46 AM

my three Republican Opponents

While the election may feel far away, we’re already facing relentless Republican attacks.   John, This morning, my team was 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 …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 2:22 PM

$1 →

A group of my donors have agreed to match every dollar we raise up to $10,000, so your $1 will automatically become $2!   John, I know we’re all busy, so I’ll keep this quick: my re-election campaign has a major fundraising deadline tomorrow, so can you chip in just $1 to ensur…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 12:30 AM

tick tock tick tock

Republicans are already targeting Hillary’s seat in their efforts to hold on to their razor-thin House majority.   John – Our campaign’s FEC fundraising deadline is just two days away. To help us reach our critical goal, a group of donors agreed to match every dollar we raise b…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 2:23 PM

one final push

Our team is organized and ready to win in 2024.   John, I hate to add to the chaos of your inbox, but our FEC fundraising deadline is in just a few days, and we need a final push of support to reach our ambitious goal. So I am personally asking you, John, to chip in before our critical d…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 11:13 PM

Michigan is at the center

We cannot assume that extremists will go quietly into the night since we elected Democrats up and down the ballot in Michigan in 2022 and 2020.   John, Michigan is at the center of the rise of extremism in the United States. It reminds us that we play a critical role in protecti…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 10:54 PM

experts agree

A contribution to Hillary’s reelection campaign is a contribution to keep the White House and the Congress out of extremists’ hands.   John, Did you see this article from TheMessenger discussing Michigan’s role in the 2024 election? “Nowhere are the national stakes…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

September 25, 2023 at 11:01 PM

a real solution to the MTG problem

To take the house in 2024, we need to keep every single Democratic seat we have in Congress already.   John, We all want Marjorie Taylor Greene not to have any power, especially where it concerns LGBTQ+ rights or reproductive rights. Unfortunately, Marjorie Taylor Greene repres…

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  Sarah W. · [email protected]

September 24, 2023 at 5:08 PM

time is running out

Every three months, we assess how much money we need to raise to make sure we can run a winning campaign in 2024.   Hi John, It’s Sarah here, Senior Campaign Advisor here at Scholten HQ. I wanted to update you on our upcoming FEC fundraising deadline on September 30th. Every…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

September 23, 2023 at 4:30 PM

The race for MI-03 is heating up

Read Hillary’s note from earlier this month for more context!   Hi John,  The race for MI-03 is heating up. Hillary now has THREE Republican opponents. We will need the full force of our network of supporters to win this race in 2024. Can you chip in $25 today? REELECT H…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 5:15 PM

I promise to do my part

My work is only possible through the incredible support of my grassroots supporters like you.   John, As we approach a closely contested 2024 election for this seat, I am reflecting on the last couple of years and what a journey it has been. There have been many challenges. Aft…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 10:37 PM

we can’t take Michigan for granted

Democrats took Michigan for granted, ultimately resulting in Donald Trump’s victory.   John, In 2022, Democrats had a fantastic year in the state of Michigan. We won my race in a historic victory, flipping a historically Republican district. Michiganders re-elected Gretchen Wh…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 12:53 AM

We have to win in 2024

Our 2024 campaign is one of the few obstacles standing in the extremists’ way.   John, With just over a year to go until the critical 2024 election, I can say that extremism is unfortunately alive and well in Michigan. Election deniers and other fringe extremists are still spr…

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  Sarah W. · [email protected]

September 20, 2023 at 2:38 PM

time is running out

Every three months, we assess how much money we need to raise to make sure we can run a winning campaign in 2024.   Hi John, It’s Sarah here, Senior Campaign Advisor here at Scholten HQ. I wanted to update you on our upcoming FEC fundraising deadline on September 30th. Every…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

September 19, 2023 at 11:23 PM

Republicans aren’t delivering for Michiganders

Plain and simple, Republicans aren’t delivering for Michiganders.   John, Republicans currently have the majority in the House, and they aren’t doing a great job running the place. The government is speeding towards a shutdown with no solution in sight. The priority of House R…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

September 18, 2023 at 9:34 PM

my only priority

It’s time we flip the House and get back to work delivering for actual people instead of playing games.   John, Since my first day as a member of Congress, I have spent every day working to deliver results for my constituents. That is my only priority. Earlier this week, Kevin …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

September 17, 2023 at 6:24 PM

one of the most competitive races in the country

We know this race is going to be close.   John, It’s official: The Detroit News reported that another Republican has entered the race to unseat me. CHIP IN TO MY REELECTION CAMPAIGN We know this race is going to be close. I know what I stand for, and I know th…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

September 14, 2023 at 11:08 PM

MI-03 Race update

We have to fight back and protect Hillary’s seat! West Michigan deserves a representative who will fight for West Michiganders, not their conservative donors.   John, FIRST: The self-funded “disruptor” Michael Markey announced that he was running to unseat Hillary in MI-03! (Ps…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

September 10, 2023 at 6:21 PM

MAGA extremism in Michigan

Here are some recent examples of the extremism we fight tooth and nail against here at Team Scholten in Michigan.   John, We talk a lot at Team Scholten about extremism in Michigan, but what does that actually look like in action? Here are some recent examples of the extremism …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

September 8, 2023 at 11:30 PM

one of the most competitive races in the country

We know this race is going to be close.   John, It’s official: The Detroit News reported that another Republican has entered the race to unseat me. CHIP IN TO MY REELECTION CAMPAIGN We know this race is going to be close. I know what I stand for, and I know th…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

September 6, 2023 at 10:47 PM

as of last month

It is possible that with the backing of National Republicans, my DeVos-backed opponent, Republican Paul Hudson, could flip this seat RED.   John, It has been an honor serving West Michigan in Congress since my election in 2022. I understand more every day how critical it is tha…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

September 5, 2023 at 10:31 PM

MAGA extremism in Michigan

Here are some recent examples of the extremism we fight tooth and nail against here at Team Scholten in Michigan.   John, We talk a lot at Team Scholten about extremism in Michigan, but what does that actually look like in action? Here are some recent examples of the extremism …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

September 4, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Happy Labor Day!

I am proud to stand with working families and support the right to organize.   Happy Labor Day, John! My mom was a public school teacher and MEA member. Among so many other things, she taught me the importance of hard work and how unions helped build the Michigan economy and es…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

September 1, 2023 at 12:51 AM

TONIGHT→ CRITICAL DEADLINE

Republicans are already targeting my seat in their efforts to hold on to their razor-thin House majority.   AUGUST DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT KEEP MI-03 BLUE John – My campaign’s monthly fundraising deadline is at midnight tonight, which means you only h…

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  Team Scholten · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 1:13 PM

she can’t do it alone

Hillary Scholten is a dedicated advocate working tirelessly to make a positive difference in West Michigan, Congress, and beyond.   Today, we wanted to send you an honest message about the critical work we are doing together to execute Hillary’s vision for West Michigan and how …

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 11:44 PM

ICYMI: My new opponent

My new opponent and National Republican Groups will do anything it takes to flip my seat, a Republican stronghold, prior to my election in 2022.   John, Paul Hudson, the former Republican Michigan Supreme Court Candidate, is officially running to unseat me in 2024. He is a DeVo…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 5:09 PM

This keeps me up at night

That map is enough to keep me awake at night. We can’t get complacent.   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 Democratic Trifecta. It’s easy to assume Michigan is now a secur…

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  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]

August 29, 2023 at 11:28 PM

URGENT → I have a new opponent

My new opponent and National Republican Groups will do anything it takes to flip my seat, a Republican stronghold, prior to my election in 2022.   John, Paul Hudson, the former Republican Michigan Supreme Court Candidate, is officially running to unseat me in 2024. He is a DeVo…

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