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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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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’…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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.  

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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