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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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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:…
  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.…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  Team Nikki · [email protected]
April 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM

Standing up against Trump’s trade war

Nikki Budzinski For Congress   Hey there folks — we need our supporters in 19125 to stand up today. Nikki is using her voice and her platform to speak out against the reckless tariff strategy from the Trump Administration. This administration clearly has no plan to lower costs for f…
  Team Nikki · [email protected]
April 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM

The SAVE Act would disenfranchise millions

Nikki Budzinski For Congress   Folks, we need to talk to you about the SAVE Act. Last week, House Republicans passed a bill that will fundamentally change the way we vote in this country. Nikki voted NO on this legislation, friend — here’s why: Elections need to be safe and secure s…
  Team Nikki · [email protected]
April 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM

$2

Nikki Budzinski For Congress   Folks — today, we’re only asking you to chip in $2: $2 to help Nikki defeat the two GOP opponents who jumped into the race to defeat her. $2 to defend this seat from National Republicans looking to expand their majority. $2 to win back the House major…
  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM

This team came through

Nikki Budzinski For Congress Will you take our April Priorities Survey?   Hey there — I promise not to take up too much of your time, because it’s important you hear this from me: Earlier this week, this grassroots team came through and helped us surpass our important end-of-quarter …
  Chris Pappas · [email protected]
April 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM

I’m running for Senate

Nikki Budzinski For Congress I’ll always put New Hampshire first.   I'm Congressman Chris Pappas, and Nikki said I could reach out with some big news: I’m officially running to be New Hampshire’s next U.S. Senator. I’m going to share more about why I’m in this race, but if you’re al…
  Team Nikki · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM

Is there anything we can say?

Nikki Budzinski For Congress   Folks — is there anything we can say to earn your support before Nikki’s end-of-quarter fundraising deadline at midnight? PITCH IN $13 PITCH IN ANOTHER AMOUNT What if we told you that Donald Trump’s agenda includes firing veterans and life-…
  Ben Wikler (via WisDems) · [email protected]
March 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM

April 1 is days away

Nikki Budzinski For Congress   Hello. It’s Ben. I spent this last weekend knocking on doors for Judge Susan Crawford for Supreme Court, Jill Underly for State Superintendent for Public Instruction, and all the great Wisconsin Dems running in an election that is 2 days away. WisDems …
  Team Nikki · [email protected]
March 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Three reasons

Nikki Budzinski For Congress   Team — With just under 48 hours until our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline, we’re sharing three good reasons for you to pitch in to Nikki’s campaign: DONATE Nikki has fought for and won investments in biomanufacturing, is protecting our veter…
  Nikki · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM

What I’m proudest of

Nikki Budzinski For Congress   Hey there — can I share with you what I’m proudest of? Every single quarter, every member of Congress has to submit a report you may have heard of to the Federal Elections Commission. This report not only includes how much we’ve raised, but exactly who…
  Team Nikki · [email protected]
March 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Your voices shape Nikki’s work

Nikki Budzinski For Congress   Folks, Last week, Nikki was back home in Central and Southern Illinois, where she connected with farmers, families, and hard-working folks across the 13th District. Her goal? To ensure your voices continue to shape her work in Washington D.C. Republica…
  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
March 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Here’s the truth

Nikki Budzinski For Congress In a district as competitive as mine, and with a GOP House majority as fragile as the current one, every dollar makes a difference.   Here’s something to know, folks: I wish I didn’t have to ask for money in emails like this one. It’s one of my least fav…
  Team Nikki · [email protected]
March 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Protect our postal service together

Nikki Budzinski For Congress Nikki is standing up for postal services, and she needs you with her.   Nikki recently introduced a game-changing piece of legislation — the bipartisan Protect Postal Performance Act — that stands up for all of us. 📬 Here's the scoop: This bill aims to pr…
  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
March 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Billionaires first, farmers last

Nikki Budzinski For Congress   Folks — Extreme House Republicans are leaving Illinois farmers out to dry. They’ve sat by, loudly supporting Donald Trump’s sweeping spending cuts — some seeking out special exemptions for their own districts behind closed doors — all while crucial USD…
  IL-13 Election Update · [email protected]
March 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM

These two think they can beat Nikki

Nikki Budzinski For Congress     We want to make sure you didn't miss this key change in our race for Nikki’s seat! With the opposition intensifying, we need our strong supporters like you to help us stay ahead. If you’re able to chip in , we’d really appreciate it — every …
  Ben Wikler, WisDems Chair · [email protected]
March 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Elon Musk’s hostile takeover

Nikki Budzinski For Congress We need to keep our state out of the hands of right-wing oligarchs.   Hi, it’s Ben Wikler, Chair of the Wisconsin Democrats. I know how we’ve all been feeling lately – like there’s no check on what Donald Trump and Elon Musk are doing to our country. Lik…
  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Hell no.

Nikki Budzinski For Congress I won’t stand by while Donald Trump and Elon Musk dismantle the Department of Education   This week, the Trump-Musk administration cut over 1,500 jobs at the Department of Education in an unprecedented attack on our nation’s students and educators. My …
  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
March 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Here’s the reality:

Nikki Budzinski For Congress During Trump’s speech, we heard more of the same lies, empty promises, and partisan rhetoric that we’ve come to expect from him.   Team, Donald Trump and the GOP have used the first 46 days of his second administration to do everything BUT lower costs fo…