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Nikki Budzinski

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  TJ (Finance Director) · [email protected]
July 25, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Have we met yet?

Hey there! 👋 My name is TJ, and I'm taking over as finance director on Nikki's re-election campaign here in Illinois' 13th Congressional District. I've worked on campaigns across Illinois up and down the ballot. I'm excited to get on the ground downstate to do my part in keeping Nikki in Congress …
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
July 23, 2026 at 9:24 PM

The GOP is paying for war, but not your kid's food

The Trump Administration is hoping you didn't see this news: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth just estimated the cost of the Iran war (so far) at $37.5 BILLION . And he's asking for $500 billion more in military spending. That is where the GOP's priorities lie – funneling huge amounts into a need…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
July 22, 2026 at 7:01 PM

I'm showing up for our communities

Friend, As summer rolls on, I've been busy in the district – spreading the word about our important race and how critical it is for Democrats to take the House majority in November. Listening and showing up for our communities is the most important part of my job in Congress. So right now, I want…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
July 18, 2026 at 4:04 PM

Trump's claim is blatantly false

I can't let this go unsaid. On Thursday, Trump used a primetime address to the nation to claim that China stole the 2020 election from him. He alleged that newly declassified documents prove that China stole over 200 million voter files and interfered with the election that he lost. The only probl…
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  Nikki Budzinski HQ · [email protected]
July 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM

The hard truth about this race

Friend, It's hard to believe, but we're at the midway point of the summer before the critical midterm elections. First, the good news: Nikki is laser-focused on results that make an impact for Central and Southern Illinoisans – protecting local jobs, safeguarding education, and making sure vetera…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
July 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM

A feeling I couldn't shake

Friend, I recently joined the What It Takes podcast to discuss my journey to Congress and how I'm standing up for working people. We covered a lot, so here's a summary: It was never in my plan to run for Congress. I worked in politics behind the scenes – in labor communities, for Governor JB Prit…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
July 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM

Trump isn't putting Americans first

Friend, I know I sound like a broken record when I tell you that Trump isn't putting working families first. When I listen to folks in Central and Southern Illinois, they are deeply concerned at the chaos in Washington affecting their daily lives. They want lower grocery bills, affordable healthc…
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  Jim, Campaign Manager · [email protected]
July 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM

Introducing myself

Hi, friend. 👋 If we haven't met yet, I'm Jim – campaign manager for Nikki's re-election here in Illinois' 13th District. I've worked on campaigns across the Midwest and the country up and down the ballot. I've seen the impact of every vote, every volunteer, and every conversation in tough races. …
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
July 5, 2026 at 6:01 PM

re: Supreme Court

This is bad news: The Supreme Court handed down a flurry of decisions this week. One decision that is flying under the radar will impact races across the country – and is the worst campaign finance decision since Citizens United. This case, spearheaded by the national GOP, struck down longstandin…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
July 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM

One year later: working families pay the price

With your support, we met our end-of-quarter goal. That directly impacts our voter outreach to keep IL-13 blue and flip other important races across the country. Not only that, it sustains the fight to protect working families. And we're hitting a distressing anniversary. This time last yea…
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  Nikki Budzinski (personal) · [email protected]
June 30, 2026 at 11:02 PM

Firing on all cylinders

Hi friend, it's Nikki – thank you for your steadfast support as we move closer to the midterm elections. I'm fighting with everything I have to take back the House. Not only are we working to hold IL-13, but we're volunteering with toss-up campaigns across the Midwest and nationally – firing on all…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
June 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM

We can't tune out at this moment

Friend, Once again, the last few weeks of Trump's chaos have had devastating impacts on our work to make life easier for working families. - He refused to sign the bill passed by both Democrats and Republicans in the House that would make housing more affordable. - He's spending millions in taxpa…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
June 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Something we cannot ignore

I'll be upfront with you: At the end of this message, I'm going to humbly ask you to contribute $1 to my re-election campaign. But before I do, let me explain something we cannot afford to ignore. First: Trump and Republicans in Congress promised to lower costs for American families. Then: They s…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
June 27, 2026 at 3:01 PM

I need to pull back the curtain

I know you're hearing a lot from me and my team lately – please know that I don't take your support for granted. I'm going to pull back the curtain on the next few days in this race. If you're already with me, $3 or any amount would go far in reaching our end-of-quarter goal. Donate >> [link remov…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
June 26, 2026 at 7:14 PM

This is shameful

Friend, Nearly a year and a half into Trump's second term, it's clear that his priorities are not with working families – they never have been. But what happened earlier this week was truly shameful. The House did something remarkable: We came together to pass a transformative bipartisan bill to …
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
June 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM

For the price of a cup of coffee

Hi friend, This is a longer message about the deadline we're facing in five days and why it matters. I'd be grateful if you read it the whole way through, but if you're short on time I hope you'll consider chipping in $5 to hit our goal in five days. Donate >> [link removed] Here's the deal…
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  Nikki Budzinski HQ · [email protected]
June 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM

Three things for you

Friend, The next FEC report of the general election is just days away. With so much on the line in November, there are a few things you need to know. 1. Nikki is a champion for working families in Congress. She's getting results that matter – from protecting local jobs, to bringing back federal fu…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
June 20, 2026 at 4:01 PM

Let's flip the House!

Friend, While my seat in IL-13 is an important part of flipping the House majority, it's not the only one on the map in the Midwest and across the country. Volunteers on our team are working around the clock talking to voters about the races that will decide the majority. I'm proud to share that w…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
June 18, 2026 at 5:46 PM

Can I explain why I ran for Congress?

Friend, A lot of people run for public office, and for many different reasons. Some are in it to use their position in Congress (or the current White House) to enrich themselves. Not me, though: I decided to run for office in IL-13 quite simply to make a difference. When I decided to run, I was w…
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  Nadav, Finance Director · [email protected]
June 17, 2026 at 6:50 PM

Republicans haven't forgotten how they lost this seat.

Hi there, it's Nadav – Nikki's finance director. I'm checking in earlier in the month than usual because we're approaching a different deadline. At the end of June, we're required by the FEC to make our fundraising data public. It's one of the only opportunities we have to go head-to-head against …
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
June 16, 2026 at 7:35 PM

What Trump "loves"

Friend, Once again, Trump has revealed his true feelings about the American people and the state of our democracy. Last week, when asked if he was concerned about the latest inflation numbers, he said: "I love the inflation." Here's my message to him: I don't love it. I hate that working people…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
June 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM

A look behind the curtain

Friend, It's hard to believe, but our next FEC filing deadline is only a few weeks away. At the end of the month, our campaign is required to publicly share our fundraising data. While it's a win for transparency in our politics at a time when we need it most, it also gives the national GOP and ou…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
June 11, 2026 at 8:36 PM

This is deeply harming trust in our democracy.

Friend, One of my top priorities in Congress is rooting out corruption, no matter where it comes from – because our democracy should be something we believe in and trust. Right now, approval of our government and institutions is hitting record lows. A key reason why is that those in power are …
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
June 8, 2026 at 6:37 PM

I voted YES to stop Trump's crusade

Friend, Last week, I was proud to vote yes on the latest War Powers Resolution and stand up to Trump's unilateral war in Iran. Even House Republicans crossed the aisle to vote with Democrats. That gives me hope. As a coequal branch of government, Congress is supposed to have a say in conflicts li…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
June 3, 2026 at 10:32 PM

This is a major win

Thank you, friend. With your continued support in May, we met our online fundraising goal. Whether you gave a few dollars or simply told a neighbor about our movement, it moves our voter outreach forward. And while last month came with more churn and chaos out of the Trump White House, I'm proud t…
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  Nikki Budzinski (personal) · [email protected]
May 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM

I'm not backing down from this essential fight.

Hi friend, Nikki here. First, I want to thank you for your continued support as we move toward November. Whether you've chipped in a few bucks, joined a phone bank, knocked on doors, or told a neighbor about our campaign, every bit of it makes a difference. These final months will make or break co…
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  Nadav, Finance Director · [email protected]
May 30, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Checking in with you

Hi there, it's Nadav – Nikki's finance director. 👋 It's my job to ensure we stay on top of our goals ahead of November. Running a campaign like ours doesn't come cheap, and we're working to replenish our war chest after March's primary election. With the end-of-month deadline fast approaching, let…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
May 29, 2026 at 3:02 PM

[IL-13 photos enclosed]

Friend, Even though the primary election is behind us, I haven't slowed down a bit. The stakes are too important for working families in Central and Southern Illinois – and I take that seriously. Right now, I want to share some of what I've been up to across the district this month. I hope you…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
May 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM

The sky isn’t falling

I know you’re receiving a lot of messages from candidates like me. I want to be clear: I’ll never tell you the “sky is falling” in our race or use scare tactics to convince you to donate. I deeply value every supporter – whether you contribute, knock on doors, or simply tell a neighbor about our ca…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
May 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM

Humbly asking you

Friend, The last few weeks have been deeply impactful – both at home in Illinois and in Washington. I want to pull back the curtain on exactly how I’ve been fighting for you, but before I do, I need to humbly ask for your support with $3 ahead of the end-of-month deadline. Donate >> [link r…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
May 23, 2026 at 4:03 PM

A few things

Friend, There is a lot going on in Washington and on the ground in IL-13, so I need to update you on a few things directly. It's important that you're kept up to speed. - My priorities are to make life more affordable for Illinoisans and to take on Trump's destructive agenda. We've made progre…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
May 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM

The only winners are those in Trump's pocket

Friend, The affordability crisis is hitting home – literally. Local restaurants in Illinois' 13th District are struggling to keep up with rising costs. This is the reality in Trump's America. It's not only businesses that are suffering – farmers, working families, veterans, and all of the middle c…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
May 20, 2026 at 9:51 PM

These lines should never be blurred.

Friend, Just when you think the Trump Administration couldn't get more out of touch with working families, this happens. News broke earlier this week that Trump made over 3,700 stock trades totaling over $200 MILLION in the first three months of this year. The trades involved companies directly i…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
May 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM

Checking in at the midway point

I apologize for reaching out over the weekend, but this is an important moment. We're at the midway point of the fundraising quarter. At the end of June, we're required by the FEC to report what we've raised. While it's a win for transparency in our politics, it also gives our Republican challenge…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
May 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM

Trump doesn't care

I refuse to let this go unnoticed. Earlier this week, President Trump was asked if the financial impacts on Americans from the war in Iran was motivating him to end the conflict. He could have taken accountability for the war that he started. He could have acknowledged the deep pain that milli…
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  Nikki Budzinski HQ · [email protected]
May 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM

following up with you

Friend, Last week, Nikki sent you a survey about the recent chaos coming out of the Trump Administration – and how she's laser-focused on stopping it. While we received a lot of important feedback, according to our records, we haven't received your survey responses yet. Will you take a minute to c…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
May 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM

My story drives what I do in Congress

Friend, I want to share part of my personal story with you and why it drives what I do in Congress. This is a longer message, and I hope you'll read it the whole way through, but if you're short on time will you consider chipping in $3 before our mid-quarter deadline? Donate >> [link removed] …
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
May 8, 2026 at 9:05 PM

This failed to meet the moment

This is something I refuse to let fall under the radar: As a member of the Agriculture Committee, I'm disappointed by the Republican-controlled House's passage of the latest Farm Bill that fails to meet the moment. Right now, farmers across Central and Southern Illinois are facing growing unce…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
May 6, 2026 at 6:06 PM

What is most important to me

Friend, I'm putting working people first in Congress. Full stop. With the constant chaos coming out of the Trump Administration, it's clear that they don't have the same priorities. Instead, they are slashing health and food assistance – that millions of American families rely on – in favor of gi…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
May 2, 2026 at 4:02 PM

Thank you: Here's what I'm doing

Thank you. With your support in April, I'm proud to share that we met our end-of-month fundraising goal and are better prepared for the fights to come. When I ask you to donate to my re-election campaign, it's not for no reason. I'm walking the walk – here's what I've been up to lately around IL-1…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
May 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM

The final time this month

Hi friend, I know you've heard a lot from me and my team lately as the chaos consuming Washington continues. It means a lot to me that I have your continued support. That being said, my finance director tells me we're running slightly short of our April digital fundraising goal with just hours bef…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
April 30, 2026 at 8:06 PM

Something we cannot ignore

I'll be upfront with you: At the end of this message, I'm going to humbly ask you to contribute $1 to my re-election campaign. But before I do, let me explain something we cannot afford to ignore. First: Trump and Republicans in Congress promised to lower costs for American families. Then: …
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
April 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM

This is a staggering statistic

Did you know this? The government has been either fully or partially shut down for 25% of Trump's second term. That's a staggering statistic. And it includes the present day: Right now, we're in the midst of a partial shutdown – leaving airport workers, the Coast Guard, and FEMA employees without …
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  Nadav (Team Nikki) · [email protected]
April 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM

See why we are preparing early:

Hi friend, it’s Nadav here – Nikki Budzinski’s finance director. …
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
April 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM

Humbly asking you

Friend, The last few weeks have been deeply impactful – both at home in Illinois and in Washington. I want to pull back the curtain on exactly how I’ve been fighting for you, but before I do, I need to humbly ask for your support with $3 ahead of the end-of-month deadline. Donate >> [link removed…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
April 23, 2026 at 8:31 PM

re: your support

Friend, I won’t waste your time: I’m personally asking you to contribute your first donation of $5, $25, or any amount [[link removed]] that’s comfortable to you ahead of next week’s end-of-month deadline.Here’s why this matters: The Trump Administration has made everyday life simply unaffordable…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
April 21, 2026 at 6:22 PM

FWD: Asking for your signature

Hi friend, Earlier this month, I reached out with a unique request: I asked you to endorse my campaign after our primary election. While we received hundreds of signatures of support, according to our records, your name isn’t on the list yet. I’ll be blunt: The stakes in November are high, and wi…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
April 18, 2026 at 4:04 PM

We need to get the job done

Friend, This last month has really put things into perspective. - Our democracy is facing disheartening challenges – from attacks on voting, to the worsening of the affordability crisis due to cuts to healthcare and Trump’s war in Iran. - After the March primary in Illinois, we officially have a…
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  Nikki Budzinski · [email protected]
April 16, 2026 at 4:35 PM

Here’s my agenda

Friend, At the end of this message, I’m going to personally ask you to chip in $3 before our mid-month benchmark expires. But before I do, I want to share something. When I connect with folks back home, it’s clear to me that there is distrust of those in power in Washington. It isn’t hard to see …
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  Rebecca Cooke · [email protected]
April 14, 2026 at 5:10 PM

From the restaurant to the campaign trail

What’ll you have? I’m running for Congress, but I haven’t stopped waitressing here in Eau Claire. I’ve been serving since I was a teenager – helping to put myself through school and make ends meet. I love this job, and I think there’s real dignity in hospitality work. I also believe the lessons y…
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