Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

August 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Postcard from the Illinois State Fair 🌽

This is one of the highlights of the summer: The Illinois State Fair just wrapped up this year’s events. Thousands of Illinoisans came to Springfield to enjoy ten days of fun – from entertainment, to fairground rides, and the famous cow constructed from 500 pounds of butter!   I had…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

August 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM

This is a longer email about the challenges we’re facing.

Friend, I was proud to host Leader Hakeem Jeffries in Springfield earlier this week to speak with folks in IL-13 about how we can stand up for our communities and push back against the challenges we’re facing from this White House.   His resounding message was this: We're fighting …

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  Nadav (Finance Director) · [email protected]

August 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM

tough

Hi team, it’s Nadav here. 👋 Summer is flying by, and so is our progress on the campaign trail. I’ve been in the district with Nikki as she works tirelessly to deliver results for Central and Southern Illinois. The stories from IL-13 have been tough. Folks are scared about how the ch…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

August 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Summer roundup ☀️

Friend, While the House is in recess, I’m not slowing down one bit. I love Central and Southern Illinois – and I’m spending this time out of Washington meeting with leaders, organizations, and working people across the district. I’ve compiled my latest updates below, and it’d mean a…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

August 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM

We owe our veterans an immeasurable debt

Friend, Since I was sworn into Congress back in 2023, I’ve taken my duty to Illinois’ 13th District seriously – from working families, to educators, to farmers, and to veterans who need our support when they come home.   Click here to read my complete remarks. I am moved by the sto…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

August 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Catherine in Decatur, Rich in Champaign, Dennis in Springfield, and you?

I need to express my gratitude. With your support, we finished July in a strong spot and met our online fundraising goal. I’m proud to run a truly people-powered campaign. We met our goal with the help of people including: Catherine in Decatur, who chipped in $1. Rich in Champaig…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM

I’m fed up, and I know I’m not alone.

I know you’ve heard a lot from me and my team in the past few days – thank you for sticking with me in this fight. Before tonight’s end-of-month deadline expires, I need to pull back the curtain on what we’re facing in this race. I’m fed up with the MAGA chaos, and I know I’m not al…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM

One dollar (please read)

I want you to know that I don’t take your support for granted. It’s because of thousands of folks like you – telling a neighbor about our campaign, volunteering, or donating when you can – that I’m in Congress fighting for working families like yours. Asking you to chip in your hard…

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  Nikki Budzinski HQ · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM

Three things

Friend, We’re going to ask you to chip in $3 at the end of this email ahead of our end-of-month deadline. But before we do, there are three things you need to know about this race: Nikki flipped this seat from red to blue back in 2022, becoming the first woman to ever represent IL-1…

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  Nadav (Team Budzinski) · [email protected]

July 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM

I need your support to set the tone.

Hey there, it’s Nadav with an important note. As Nikki’s finance director, it’s my job to make sure we hit every fundraising goal possible to keep IL-13 blue. Right now, in the summer of a non-election year, it’s critical that we do so to set the tone. Nikki is facing two GOP oppone…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

July 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM

Education is under attack

This can’t fly under the radar any longer. As Illinoisans prepare for the new school year, the Trump Administration is withholding nearly $218 MILLION in critical funding for education in our state. It’s not controversial: Our students deserve fully funded schools. These are resourc…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

July 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM

Sign on: Save PBS

I need to make sure you didn’t miss this, friend.   Late last week, House Republicans once again bowed to the MAGA agenda and surrendered Congress’ Constitutional right of the power of the purse: Over a billion dollars in already-approved spending for public broadcasting including …

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  Nikki Budzinski HQ · [email protected]

July 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM

FWD: Asking for your thoughts

Last week, Nikki sent you our July campaign survey. With all the turmoil in Washington, it’s critical that we keep pushing against the MAGA agenda. While we received great feedback, according to our records, you haven’t completed the survey yet. Your responses will help inform our ca…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

July 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM

I need you in this fight alongside me

This is a longer email than I usually send. At the end of it, I’m going to ask you to chip in $3 to keep me in Congress working for you. But first, I need to pull back the curtain on the stakes we’re facing in next year’s midterm elections. Since the passage of the so-called “Big Be…

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  Team Budzinski · [email protected]

July 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM

quick note

Here’s what you need to know, friend. ⬇️ First: Nikki defied the odds and flipped IL-13 blue back in 2022 – defeating a self-funded Republican opponent and becoming the first woman to ever represent this district in Congress. Then: The national GOP began plotting to win this seat ba…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

July 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Personally asking for your thoughts

These last few weeks have been deeply troubling. On the eve of the Fourth of July, House Republicans betrayed millions of working families by voting to pass the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” – ripping away lifelines including Medicaid and SNAP from those who need them most. Working…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

July 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM

What I’ve been up to in IL-13

Friend, I want you to know that I’m working hard for Central and Southern Illinois despite the noise in Washington. That’s why today I’m passing along an update on what I’ve been up to in the district. I’d be grateful if you could read my message the whole way through, but if you’re…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

July 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM

re: GOP Tax Scam

Extreme House Republicans just approved the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistance in American history to fund tax breaks for their billionaire donors. Friend, extreme House Republicans just approved the largest cut to Medicaid and food assistance in American history to fund tax b…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

July 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM

What I’m doing to stop Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill”

Friend, I’m sounding the alarm about Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” While it passed the Senate by a razor-thin margin yesterday, it now returns to the House for a final vote. I am fighting this with everything I have. As it stands, this bill, if signed into law, would be th…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

July 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM

The Senate passed Trump’s bill. What comes next:

Friend, I want to personally thank you for your support these last few weeks. With your help, we met our end-of-quarter goal and are building the movement we need to keep IL-13 blue – and flip the House majority. That couldn’t come at a more important time: Just hours ago, Senate Re…

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  Nikki Budzinski (personal) · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM

This is my least favorite part of being in Congress.

Hi friend, it’s Nikki. Thanks for sticking with me – I promise this is the last time I’ll reach out before tonight’s end-of-quarter deadline. I’ll be frank: Asking my supporters like you to chip in their hard-earned money toward my campaign is my least favorite part of this job. But it’s critica…

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  Team Budzinski · [email protected]

June 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM

tireless

We’ve been sending you a lot of messages lately, friend. (Sorry about that!) You’re probably wondering – why do we need your support now when the midterm elections aren’t until next year? The truth is National Republicans are hoping to catch us off guard after last November’s re-ele…

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  Nadav via NikkiForCongress.com · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM

This isn’t a made-up deadline

Hi there, it’s Nadav. I reached out a few days ago about Nikki’s upcoming end-of-quarter deadline. As finance director, it’s my job to make sure we hit every goal we can to keep Nikki in Congress fighting for us. I just crunched the numbers, and we need 17 donations from 19125 today…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

June 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM

A few reasons for you:

Friend, I know you’re receiving a lot of messages from candidates like me. Here are a few reasons why I’m in a unique position in my race. I defeated a self-funded opponent and flipped this seat from red to blue back in 2022, and national Republicans have been eager to take it back …

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  Haley Stevens · [email protected]

June 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM

I just need one minute of your time

We cannot afford to take our foot off the gas. It’s Nikki here. I wanted to make sure you heard that my friend Haley Stevens is running for the U.S. Senate. Her message is below: My end-of-quarter fundraising deadline is in just 6 days, and I want to share three reasons why you shou…

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  Nadav (Finance Director) · [email protected]

June 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Take it from me, friend:

Hi there, it’s Nadav – Nikki’s finance director. 👋 I’m sorry for reaching out over the weekend, but I just crunched the numbers ahead of our end-of-quarter deadline. I’m hoping to see another 7 donations from 19125 today – can you chip in $3 then let me explain why? Take it from me:…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

June 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM

This crosses a line.

This crosses a line, friend. Under the Trump Administration’s orders, Veterans Affairs hospitals have walked back their guidelines protecting veterans from discrimination.   Our veterans have sacrificed so much for this country, and yet they are being cast aside by the MAGA agenda.…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

June 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM

Reaching out again

Hi there, Earlier this month, I reached out with somewhat of a strange request – I asked you to sign on to endorse my campaign. I received hundreds of citizen endorsements from the community, but according to our records, we haven’t seen yours come through yet. We’re preparing fo…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM

What The New York Times just reported:

These findings are very disturbing, friend. Last month, House Republicans pushed through their extreme budget bill – passing the largest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in history. Now, the bill is being reviewed in the Senate. The New York Times just published a report that if passed, th…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

June 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM

This is a slap in the face.

This is appalling, friend. In case you missed it: Yesterday, Senator Alex Padilla was thrown to the ground during a press conference. Why? For asking Trump Secretary Kristi Noem a question. Instead of receiving answers, he was escorted out in handcuffs. I stand with the Senator and …

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  Team Budzinski · [email protected]

June 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM

BREAKING: The NRCC is targeting IL-13

Here we go, friend. The National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC) – the GOP’s top fundraising arm – just launched a baseless attack against Nikki. While attacks like these aren’t unexpected, they are starting earlier than ever – making it clear that Nikki is a top target. Natio…

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  Haley Stevens · [email protected]

June 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM

I'm worried

The Hill just listed Michigan as one of the top five Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026. It’s Nikki here. I wanted to make sure you heard that my friend Haley Stevens is running for the U.S. Senate. Her message is below: Hi – it’s Haley Stevens, and I have a concerning update …

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

June 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM

strange request

This may seem like a strange request, but it’s important: Will you click here to endorse my re‑election campaign? I’m looking for 25 supporters from 19125 to make their voices heard.   Endorse Nikki Let me explain: I’m not a career politician. I’ve spent my career fighting f…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

June 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM

There’s no time to slow down our fight.

Thank you, friend. With your support in May, we met our online fundraising goal. I know the midterm elections seem far away, but early support is critical for building the groundwork we need to keep IL-13 blue for working families – every dollar contributed, door knocked, and conv…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

May 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM

why today matters

Hi friend, I’m sorry for reaching out to you on a Saturday – but tonight’s deadline is too important to miss. If you don’t have much time, will you chip in $3 now toward our end-of-month benchmark? If you have a minute, I hope you’ll keep reading about why this matters. I’ve spent c…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

May 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM

My loyalty is to working families, not party politics.

Friend, It may seem early to make a real impact on key midterm races like mine, but here are a few reasons why your support – right now – is so important: House Republicans are hanging onto their extreme majority by a thread. Only three seats separate control, and if their budget bi…

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  Nadav (via NikkiForCongress.com) · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM

15 supporters from 19125

Hi, friend. 👋 If we haven’t met yet, I'm Nadav – Nikki’s finance director. I’m reaching out because with just a few days until our end-of-month deadline, we’re falling a bit behind pace of our online fundraising goal. It’s absolutely critical that we keep Nikki in Washington. Call …

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

May 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM

Sick to my stomach

Friend, I’ve been sounding the alarm about the devastating impact that House Republicans’ extreme budget bill will have on millions across the country. Last week, Republicans betrayed working people by passing the largest cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in history. They slashed over hundr…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

May 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM

I’m ready for the fight

Hey friend – it’s Rep. Nikki Budzinski here, and I’m excited to reach out to you to talk about how the IL Dem County Chairs’ Association and I are teaming up to hold Republicans accountable. As you’re likely aware, Republicans have fully embraced the chaos they’ve unleashed. They jus…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

May 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM

What I believe:

Here’s something that I believe, friend: Organizing can’t just happen during election years — the fight for working people is every single day.   Knocking doors with union members and volunteers! Back in Washington, I’m pushing to protect Medicaid for people with disabilities, redu…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

May 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM

update from the trail [photos enclosed]

Friend, I wanted to share a quick update on everything I’ve been up to around the district over the past few weeks. I hope you’ll take a minute to read it the whole way through! But if you’re busy, I understand, and I’d really appreciate a donation of $3 to power my fight in Washing…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

May 15, 2025 at 8:29 PM

Important benchmark

We’re approaching an important benchmark, friend. Tomorrow marks the midway point of the second quarter of 2025. At the end of June, we’re required by the FEC to make all our fundraising data public. While this is a win for transparency in politics, it’s also an opportunity to show …

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM

Here’s what I told Fox News’ audience:

Friend, I recently went on Fox News to share my thoughts on House Republicans’ disastrous plan to give billionaires tax breaks on the backs of working people.   Click here to watch the full segment. What’s moving through Congress this week should concern everyone -- Fox viewers inc…

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  Team Budzinski · [email protected]

May 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Two reasons for you:

Friend, With all the chaos from this administration dominating the headlines, it’s easy to lose sight of the races that can actually help flip control of the House so we can hold Trump accountable. IL-13 is one of them, and what happens here could shape the balance of power in Congre…

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  Nikki Budzinski HQ · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM

What are your priorities?

Friend, Nikki’s top priority in Congress will always be fighting for what matters to working families in IL-13. Right now, she’s working to protect Medicaid and SNAP from devastating cuts proposed by Republicans in Congress. While families are struggling to make ends meet, House Rep…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM

Personally asking you

Hi friend, I’m reaching out ahead of tonight’s end-of-month fundraising benchmark. Here’s the truth: Asking my supporters to chip in to my campaign is my least favorite part of running for Congress – by far. But as we prepare for the re-election fight ahead, it’s necessary. We already have two d…

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  Angie Craig · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM

It’s official

I know I can win this race and help take back the Senate. It’s official, friend: I’m launching my campaign to represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate. In a moment, I’ll share more about why I’m running. But if you’re ready to help power my campaign to take on the toughest fights in Wash…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

April 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM

We must end the threats to Medicaid. Full stop.

Friend, I recently concluded a district-wide tour – meeting folks at local hospitals and community health centers – highlighting one of the biggest threats they are facing right now: Medicaid cuts.   The truth is that Medicaid isn’t a luxury, it’s an essential means to care for cou…

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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]

April 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM

My grandparents’ story

Friend, This is a different email than I usually send. I want to share part of my story with you and how it led to me fighting for working families in Congress. I hope you will read it the whole way through, but if you’re short on time I understand, and I hope you can chip in $3 towa…

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  Haley Stevens · [email protected]

April 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM

I’m running for Michigan’s open Senate seat

Nikki Budzinski For Congress Our race is already a toss up, and I need your early support to win   It’s Nikki here. I wanted to make sure you heard that my friend Haley Stevens is running for the U.S. Senate. Her message is below: Hi, folks – this is Congresswoman Haley Stevens w…

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