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  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
June 4, 2020 at 7:44 PM

You + Me + Maxine

Hey there — I wanted to personally invite you to join me tomorrow at 12:00 PM ET for a virtual women’s power lunch with Congresswoman Maxine Waters! Details below: If you plan on joining us, we ask that you please RSVP here. RSVP → We hope to see you there! …
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
June 4, 2020 at 12:04 AM

just got off the virtual stage

Hi team, I just ‘stepped off’ the virtual debate stage, and I wanted to reach out personally to thank you for your support. I’m proud of all that we’ve accomplished together for Brooklyn, and I’m excited about all the progress yet to come. For the past few months, I have been working …
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
June 3, 2020 at 8:25 PM

tonight’s debate

Hey team — Just got off the phone with Yvette, and she is ready for tonight’s debate. She is ready to lay out her vision to dismantle institutional racism within our community, to address the inequality of our economic system, to pass Medicare for All and the Green New Deal, and to crea…
  Ross Williams · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 11:05 PM

Debate update

Folks, Tomorrow night is a very important night for this campaign. Yvette will be going toe to toe with her primary opponents in NY1’s 9th Congressional District Democratic Debate. We already know Yvette is the best choice for Brooklyn. Since being elected, she’s fought relentlessly fo…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 12:01 AM

Wednesday’s debate

Team, This Wednesday at 7 pm, Yvette will go toe to toe with her primary opponents in NY1’s 9th Congressional District Democratic Debate. Yvette will use this moment to address the blatant acts of institutionalized racism that have rocked our community over the past weekend, along with…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 11:18 PM

ICYMI: Clarke Talks Weekend Protests, Police Brutality on Cheddar News

ICYMI: Clarke Talks Weekend Protests, Police Brutality on Cheddar News Watch the interview here Transcript of Yvette D. Clarke’s June 1st Interview on Cheddar TV’s Closing Bell: Cheddar News’ Brad Smith: Joining me now is Yvette D. Clarke of New York. Thank you so much for joining us…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
May 31, 2020 at 6:07 PM

this weekend’s protests

Team, Institutionalized racism is once again ravaging our community. The images I have seen and the stories I have heard from our communities have been beyond disturbing.  They highlight what happens when people do not feel heard. George Floyd was murdered, and the response to this bl…
  Deadline Approaching (via voteyvette.com) · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Yvette needs your support

May Deadline In: CHIP IN → Team — we’re less than 36 hours from our last end-of-month deadline before our June 23rd primary election. Can you rush a donation to finish the month out strong? We know Yvette is the leader New Yorkers need in Congress. S…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 1:51 PM

COVID Weekly Updates

  May 30, 2020 To my beloved constituents, Thank you for your efforts and sacrifices made to rebuild our community since the devastation of this pandemic. I'm in the fight for our community’s well-being and will continue to be active in Congress in the coming days, weeks and months to …
  Yvette’s iPhone · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 10:41 PM

hey, can we chat?

Hey there — I wanted to send you a quick note of gratitude for all that you’ve done to make our campaign a huge success. Because of supporters like you, we transitioned to a totally virtual campaign without skipping a beat. Right now we are quickly approaching the end of our last full month …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 2:05 PM

RE: Will you vote on June 23rd?

Team — Have you taken the pledge yet? Yvette said it best: Protecting and continuing to build upon our progress depends on the outcome of this election. That’s why it’s so important that you vote on June 23rd. And with New York’s new absentee voting expansion, you can even vote from the…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
May 28, 2020 at 11:45 PM

let’s recap

May Deadline In: CHIP IN → Team — It’s been a big month here on the virtual campaign trail. Yvette participated in the first NY-09 Democratic debate, earned the endorsement of End Citizens United and Let America Vote, teamed up with Senator Gillibran…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
May 28, 2020 at 3:07 PM

Black Immigrants During COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Tomorrow

Black Immigrants During COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall: Friday at 1:30 p.m. Tomorrow, Friday, May 29th, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus’ Immigration Task Force, will participate in a virtual town hall about immigrant resources during COVID-19. This tow…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
May 28, 2020 at 2:58 PM

5 Ways to Support Yvette

Friend — We’re 26 days away from the June 23rd primary, and we need your help to capitalize on our momentum. Can you pitch in during this final sprint to election day? Here’s how you can help: Text We use Hustle, a peer-to-peer texting platform, to reach out to voters. Join us for a Hu…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 10:55 PM

🗳Early and Absentee Voting Info

Friend — We’re less than four weeks away from Election Day, but with early and absentee voting playing a key role in this election we wanted to make sure you had everything you needed to cast your ballot safely. We are strongly encouraging voters to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 b…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
May 26, 2020 at 10:50 PM

Will you vote on June 23rd?

Friend, This weekend, we remembered and honored those who gave their lives to better our nation. We also held our first “Weekend of Action” to reach out to voters by phone and text — because making our voices heard at the ballot box is the first step to building a better America for al…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
May 23, 2020 at 6:03 PM

Join #TeamClarke TODAY for our Weekend of Action Rally

      Grab your favorite beverage and kick off Memorial Day weekend with Team Clarke! Today from 4pm-6pm, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke will be chatting with Angela Yee (The Breakfast Club), her colleagues and you! We will also have NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, NYS Senator Zellnor Myrie, NYS…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
May 23, 2020 at 2:58 PM

Coronavirus Updates and Resources

May 23, 2020 To the Good People of Central and South Brooklyn, Thank you for keeping up the good fight against this pandemic. We all know that there’s nothing New Yorkers can’t handle. I can’t thank you all enough for the sacrifices you’ve made to practice social distancing to keep our…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 10:12 PM

New Link for Small Biz Town hall

NEW TOWN HALL LINK Apologies for our delay. We’ve had some technical difficulties. The small business and nonprofit virtual town hall featuring Reps. Clarke, Jeffries and Velázquez is still happening, but at the new link below. Thank you for your patience as this event was delayed. http…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 7:34 PM

HAPPENING SOON--Small Business & Nonprofit Town Hall with Reps. Clarke, Jeffries and Velázquez

SMALL BUSINESS & NONPROFIT VIRTUAL TOWN HALL  Tonight Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a virtual (video) town hall for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Clarke will be joined by special guests House Small Business Chairwoman Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez and Hou…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 5:50 PM

Please join Yvette and I with Senator Gillibrand tomorrow

Hello there, I hope this message finds you well. In the face of COVID-19, I hope you and your family are safe and social distancing. I wanted to personally invite you to join Yvette and I for a Virtual Fundraiser with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand tomorrow at 11 am. As you know, we’re only…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 7:51 PM

🚨breaking news

Big News — Yvette has been endorsed by the New York State Public Employees Federation! Public employees are the backbone of our democracy. They keep our government running, even in times of crisis — and because of Yvette’s work supporting working families and government employees, their…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 2:18 AM

Reps Clarke, Jeffries & Velázquez to Host Small Biz & Nonprofit Virtual Town Hall Thursday

SMALL BUSINESS & NONPROFIT VIRTUAL TOWN HALL  This Thursday Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) will host a virtual (video) town hall for small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Clarke will be joined by special guests House Small Business Chairwoman Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez a…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 11:25 PM

RE: our last full month

Team — Did you see our email on Friday? We’re more than halfway through our last month of campaigning before the primary election, and we’ve still got a lot of work to do. This is an absolutely unprecedented campaign season, and we’re working around the clock to keep up by moving our GOTV efforts …
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 12:13 AM

Huge Endorsements: End Citizens United and Let America Vote

Democrats -- Huge news: Yvette has just been endorsed by End Citizens United (ECU) and Let America Vote (LAV)! Tiffany said it best: Since her very first day in Washington, Yvette has been one of Congress’ most vocal advocates for voting rights and ending the influence of big…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
May 16, 2020 at 1:28 PM

COVID-19 Updates & Resources--Including HEROES Act Passage and more

May 16, 2020 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District, Thank you for keeping up the good fight against this pandemic. Your sacrifices bring our community one step closer to renewal each day. Big news from the House of Representatives: we passed the HEROES Act, a bi…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
May 15, 2020 at 10:35 PM

our last full month

Team, This is it. May is our last full month of campaigning before our primary election, and we’re more than halfway through. In these last few weeks, we’re focused on getting Yvette’s inspiring vision and progressive record out to every voter in Brooklyn. That means we need to launch …
  Kirsten Gillibrand · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 11:00 PM

humbly asking

Hi there — Senator Kirsten Gillibrand here. In a minute I’m going to ask you to chip in $5 to support Yvette’s reelection campaign, but first, let me explain why I’ve endorsed her in the NY-9 Democratic Primary. Stand with Kirsten And Support Yvette CHIP IN ⇨ Friend, Y…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Have you requested your absentee ballot yet?

Hi Team — I wanted to check in with you: Have you requested your absentee ballot yet? → Because of COVID-19, New York State is allowing all registered voters to vote absentee for the June 23rd Democratic primary. And with 42 days until election day, I wanted to reach out to make sure …
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 9:56 PM

ICYMI: 👀 Watch Rep. Clarke on C-SPAN Washington Journal

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:  Click here to watch Rep. Clarke’s Washington Journal interview   Yesterday Congresswoman Clarke, Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee, was on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal to talk about COVID-19’s impact on Brooklyn, including the importance of testing…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
May 12, 2020 at 10:10 PM

Mr. de Blasio: We must do better

Team — The cruel truth of the COVID-19 pandemic is this: Communities of color have been impacted at far higher rates than the population at large. That’s why I joined Gov. Cuomo, Reps. Hakeem Jeffries and Nydia Velázquez, and New York City churches to open 24 new testing sites across th…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
May 10, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Mother’s Day

Hi team, Today is Mother’s Day, and with everything going on it’s easy to recognize that this one might be more bittersweet than usual. The COVID-19 outbreak has rocked all of our worlds. Not only are we spending this holiday apart from our loved ones, many of us know someone who is sic…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
May 9, 2020 at 12:32 PM

COVID-19 Updates

May 9, 2020 To the good people of New York’s  9th Congressional District, There is no way that our community would continue to thrive without your support of the greater good and your commitment to help each other during this pandemic by social distancing. As we continue to adjust to t…
  Dr. Una Clarke · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Mother’s Day Tea? [invite enclosed]

Hey there — I hope this email finds you and your family in good health.  I wanted to personally invite you to join Yvette and me this Sunday, May 10th at 2 PM for a Virtual Mother’s Day Tea! As you know, Yvette is up for re-election this year and has a number of opponents. P…
  VoteYvette.com · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 4:44 PM

ANOTHER endorsement

Team — Exciting news: Yvette has secured ANOTHER endorsement! We’re proud to share with you that Yvette has been endorsed by New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) Action! "We are proud to endorse Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and look forward to working with her in the next sess…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 5:05 PM

[invite enclosed] housing rally!

Hi friend, We wanted to make sure you had a chance to attend our next event. We hope you’ll join tonight at 7:00pm for a virtual rally on housing!  Hear from local leaders, including Councilwoman Alicka Ampry-Samuel and Attorney Yolande Nicholson, on Congresswoman Clarke's work on the…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 10:25 PM

[enclosed] absentee voting instructions

Team, In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Cuomo signed two critically important executive orders to ensure all New Yorkers are able to vote safely on Tuesday, June 23. First, every New Yorker is now able to vote absentee in our June 23rd primary election – even if you usuall…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
May 2, 2020 at 11:24 AM

Coronavirus Updates

May 2, 2020 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District, The number of positive cases of reported people with COVID-19 in NYC has reached more than 150,000 this week. Our essential workers are true heroes and I thank each of you for service. We all must continue to rema…
  Yvette (iPhone) · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 11:30 PM

bumping this

Team — I wanted to make sure you had a chance to see Ross’s email. Our campaign is doing everything it can to adapt to this crisis. And in Congress, I am fighting day and night to ensure that our community has the resources it needs to weather this crisis. But now, if you are in a position t…
  Ross Williams · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 2:19 PM

what I’m looking at

Friend — With everything going on, I hope this email finds you in good health and good spirits. As Yvette’s Finance Director, my job is to ensure the campaign has what it needs to keep our operations going. And while this crisis has caused us to drastically change our plans, our campaig…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 10:45 PM

the endorsements keep on coming

Hi — I’ve got some exciting news: We’ve secured another MAJOR endorsement! I am honored to share with you that we have won the support of the Stonewall Democratic Club of NYC, New York City’s first and only citywide LGBTQ+ organization. Their work on the state and local level to ensure…
  John Lewis · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 10:40 PM

let me explain

Friend — In a minute, I’m going to ask you to stand with me and support Yvette Clarke’s reelection campaign. But first, let me explain why she deserves your help. Stand with John Lewis and Support Yvette Clarke →  CHIP IN NOW → Our civil rights and the right to vote ar…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
April 26, 2020 at 10:35 PM

let me be honest with you

Friend — I’ll be upfront: At the end of this email, I am going to ask you to support my reelection campaign. But first I want to explain why I need your help. COVID-19 has changed the way we’re approaching our June 23rd primary election. We are: Pivoting our campaign to be entirely re…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 25, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Coronavirus Updates & Resources

April 25, 2020 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District: Thank you for keeping up the good fight against this pandemic. We all know that there’s nothing New Yorkers can’t handle. I can’t thank you all enough for the sacrifices you’ve made to practice social distancin…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 10:30 PM

We need your support now more than ever

Friend, In a minute, I’m going to ask you — if you can — to make your first contribution to my reelection campaign. But first, I want to talk to you about why this election is so important. As you know, Brooklyn is an epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. Our communi…
  Yvette Clarke · [email protected]
April 23, 2020 at 11:15 PM

We must protect our healthcare workers [action needed]

Our medical professionals are fighting a war — the worst of which is being fought in hospitals right here in Brooklyn — and they are doing it despite critical shortages in personal protective equipment (PPE), ICU beds, and ventilators.  Healthcare workers are bravely going into battle e…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 2:18 PM

Happy Earth Day! [please read]

Happy Earth Day, friend! It’s so crucial that we take care of our planet, not just today but every day — for the sake of our natural resources, wildlife, and even our own survival. Climate change has far-reaching effects on our community, such as more frequent and severe natural disast…
  Team Clarke · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 10:15 PM

re: the post office needs your help

Did you see Yvette’s email, friend? The postal service needs our help — but President Trump has signaled he would reject any plan providing them with much-needed relief. Will you join Yvette and sign our petition right now demanding Trump agree to save the post office when the bill gets…
  Clarke, Yvette · [email protected]
April 19, 2020 at 11:30 PM

the post office needs your help

Friend — Earlier this month, a Brooklyn postal worker who believes they contracted COVID-19 on the job became ill.  In response, I co-authored a letter to the Postmaster General demanding that every postal worker has access to personal protective equipment — it’s the least we can do for…
  Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 12:23 PM

Coronavirus Updates & Resources

April 18, 2020 To the Good People of New York’s 9th Congressional District: Thank you to all the heroes braving their lives to bring us health care, food, transportation, mail and packages and more. I am appreciative of the sacrifices you’ve made to adhere to social distancing to keep …