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Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood, Democratic candidate for Congress representing the IL-14 district. Election Day is Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
November 19, 2024 at 11:01 PM

We must have hope

The stakes are high right now, John. Families and communities across IL-14 and the country are uncertain and fearful about our nation's future, and we know we have a long road ahead of us. But we must have hope. We must persevere. We can travel that road together, so that no one i…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
November 14, 2024 at 8:01 PM

No matter what

John, no matter what happens in the White House under a second Trump administration, Lauren will continue to be your advocate in Congress. Preparing to enter her fourth term representing IL-14, Lauren’s commitment to strengthen human rights and our democracy is stronger than ever …
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
November 8, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Thank you, John.

John, I am pleased to share that the voters have reelected me to represent Illinois’ 14th district in Congress for a fourth term. It is truly an honor and a privilege to continue serving you in Washington. This victory belongs to all of us and proves the immense power of our grass…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Now

John, The time is now. We are just hours away from the polls closing and we’re pushing to get every last ballot cast. If you haven't already, please head to your polling place and cast your vote. Remind your friends, family, and neighbors to do the same. This is our moment to dec…
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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Last chance

John — Time is running out, and we need your help to reach every voter before the polls close. Chip in now to ensure we bring this victory home! If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: CHIP IN $4 N…
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 12:01 AM

In between campaign stops

Hey John — I’m in between campaign stops right now and wanted to hop online to send you a quick message. I want to start by saying thank you — for putting up yard signs, pitching in when you can, knocking on doors, and calling voters. And most of all, thank you for believing in me…
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  Emma Benson · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Fewer folks

Hey John — Our fundraising has taken a dip over the last few days, and we must get back on track quickly so we don’t have to cut our ad spending and get-out-the-vote efforts this close to Election Day. So if you can spare a few bucks today to help us close the gap in our fundraisi…
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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Two days out!

John, we’re just two days out from Election Day, and we want to make sure you have a solid voting plan! Are you an Illinois voter and planning to cast your ballot early in person or by mail? Click here for early voting information. Upcoming dates you should know: tomorrow, Novembe…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 7:31 PM

We’re just getting started

Hey John, Election Day is almost here, and we can’t stress it enough: every vote counts. This is our chance to make history again and shape the future of Illinois’ 14th district. We've done incredible work together—passing bills that make health care affordable, ensuring safer com…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Tired of these emails

John, You’re probably tired of getting these emails, and trust us, we get it. It can be a lot, but we really can’t afford to let MAGA extremists keep the House majority. Not when reproductive rights are on the line. Or accessible health care. Or our right to vote. And with recent …
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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 8:44 PM

Make or break

Hi John, Election Day is upon us! We're in the final stretch of this election, and your vote is more important than ever. Every single ballot cast helps shape the future of our community and our country. Don’t let this one pass you by. Please take this one chance to use your voice…
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 2:02 AM

Your time

Hey John — I don’t want to take up too much of your valuable time today, so I’ll keep this short. Tonight, my team will close the books on our end-of-month deadline, and it’s incredibly important to me that we hit our goal. Your support helps make sure this seat remains focused on…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Lauren’s costume

Lauren recently joined families in Ottawa for 🍬🎃 trick-or-treating and chatting with future voters about the endless possibilities ahead. The event was full of joy and laughter, and it was a spine-tingling reminder of what’s at stake for our future in this election. Moments like …
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Jane Fonda’s endorsement

John, we don’t usually email you this early, but this couldn’t wait. We’re proud to share that the Jane Fonda Climate PAC has endorsed Lauren’s reelection! And the legendary Jane Fonda herself has a message for you: “Hi, Jane Fonda here. I’m excited to tell you that Lauren Underw…
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 2:25 AM

A longer email

John, I want to share a little background about my journey to Congress with you. When I was three years old, my parents and I moved to Naperville by way of Cleveland. This was in 1990, at a time when the population of our community was growing quickly. As a kid, I believed that pu…
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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 4:02 PM

IL-14 billboards!

John, We’re hitting the airwaves, mailboxes, and outdoor ads to make sure every voter in IL-14 hears about the great work Lauren has done in Congress and the important work she’s ready to do if reelected. To reach tens of thousands of voters across the district with radio and TV a…
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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 1:02 AM

Brown v. Board of Education

Leave it to Jim Marter to disparage our reproductive freedoms and Brown v. Board of Education in less than 30 seconds. In an interview, Marter claimed that like Roe v. Wade, Brown v. Board of Education was a bad Supreme Court decision. WRONG. Brown ended racial segregation in s…
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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 5:03 PM

We told you

Is there anything we can say to convince you to contribute before Thursday’s end-of-month fundraising deadline? What if we told you that in 2010, two years into President Obama’s historic first term, Democrats lost 63 seats in the House and 6 seats in the Senate due to lower grass…
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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 2:31 AM

A historic opportunity

I know you’re getting a lot of emails right now, John, but this couldn’t wait. Election experts agree the House is up for grabs now that THREE key races have shifted in our favor. If we can raise the necessary funds, Democrats have a historic opportunity to capitalize on our mome…
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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 9:31 PM

IL-14 “primed for an upset”

John — we need you to look at this headline: “Jim Marter Gains in Key Illinois Congressional Fight” Today, Newsmax, known for its far-right stance, reported “recent signs show that Republican Jim Marter is gaining” momentum in IL-14 and “Marter believes recent redistricting brough…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 6:01 PM

IL mail voting deadline: Oct. 31

Illinoisans have just three days left before the vote-by-mail application deadline! So, folks in IL-14 and statewide, please be sure to apply by October 31 to ensure your ballot is counted. APPLY Your vote is more than a ballot — it's a powerful stand against…
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  Mr. Underwood · [email protected]
October 27, 2024 at 11:02 PM

A heartfelt thanks

Hello John, I’m Clarence Underwood, Lauren’s proud father. I’ve seen how my wonderful wife, Darla, has been reaching out to all of you lately, and I thought, why not me? After all, supporting Lauren’s campaign is truly a family affair for us. I recently had the opportunity to join…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 27, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Who says?

John — who says campaign finances can’t be fun? At Team Underwood, we like to think outside the box! This final Sunday of October, we’re mixing things up and making our push toward our end-of-month goal a little more exciting. Introducing the Underwood Victory Challenge. It’s a fr…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 26, 2024 at 10:01 PM

🦜 CHIP IN 🪱

You know what they say: “The early bird gets the worm.” As we close out the month, we're taking that to heart because every early effort can set the stage for a big win in November. Every day we’re off track of reaching our October goal, it gets harder to break through the noise a…
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  Mrs. Underwood · [email protected]
October 26, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Another historic moment

Hello John, This is Darla Underwood, Lauren’s mom. My husband and I have been out in IL-14, knocking on doors and chatting with our neighbors about all the incredible work Lauren has been doing in Congress and why we need to reelect her on November 5. Here’s the three of us fuelin…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 26, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Just 3 more donations!

Hi John — We’re so close! We need just three more donations from your community to meet our $10,000 ad fund goal and keep our campaign ads running strong across IL-14. This funding is crucial to countering Jim Marter’s disinformation and ensuring our community hears the truth. Wil…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Lauren refused

We couldn’t be more proud of the work this grassroots team has achieved over the last six years. Whether you donated, shared your thoughts on our surveys, or used your voice to strengthen our petitions, you supported Lauren as she implemented real change in Washington and for her …
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  Emma Benson · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 9:01 PM

We’ve been here before

John, Today, I’m filing our fundraising numbers with the FEC for October 1-16 and I have to be candid with you — we’ve been falling short since the 17th. This puts us below what’s needed to maintain our momentum for the rest of the month. There's no time to lose and we can’t affor…
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  Underwood TV Ad Campaign · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Spending big

John, We need to raise $10,000 to keep our TV ad campaign running strong across Illinois’ 14th district. Why? Because Jim Marter and his extreme MAGA allies are spending big to spread disinformation about Lauren and distort her record. Our TV ad is a vital tool to cut through the …
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 11:32 PM

13 reasons to support Lauren

Hi John, We’re only 13 days away from Election Day, and every single moment counts. So here’s a little something fun: 13 reasons why your support means the world right now! 1. 🚑 Affordable health care for everyone in IL-14 2.🛡️ Safer communities free from gun violence 3. 🌍 Tacklin…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 7:37 PM

Some news

Hi John, Imagine a future where every family has access to affordable health care, our reproductive freedom is protected for generations to come, and our communities are safe from gun violence. This vision is within our reach, but it’s under threat from Jim Marter and his extreme …
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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Unserious

John, We are two weeks out from Election Day and Jim Marter is ramping up his dangerous campaign. See for yourself: At a Trump rally in Illinois, Marter echoed Trump’s big lie about the 2020 election and received an uproar of cheers. He is dangerous and unserious. We cannot let h…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 5:31 PM

$14-for-14 challenge

Hi John, Can you believe it? We’re just two weeks away from Election Day! Today marks 14 days until Election Day, so we're asking you to join our $14-for-14 Challenge and either chip in $14 for IL-14 once or chip in $14 for the next two weeks. We’ll send a sticker from our merch s…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Lauren needs your help

John — Our historic win in 2018 was just the beginning. Not only did we elect Lauren as the first person of color, first woman, and first millennial to represent IL-14 — but we also helped her become the youngest Black woman to ever serve in Congress. This is Team Underwood’s lega…
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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
October 21, 2024 at 5:32 PM

Exciting news: The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board endorsed Lauren

We have some amazing news to share, John — the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board has endorsed Lauren for her reelection to Congress for the fourth consecutive term!  This endorsement wouldn't be possible without the incredible grassroots support from you and everyone on Team Underw…
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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
October 20, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Birthday month

Hey John — did you know that Lauren and Vice President Kamala Harris share the same birthday month? ✨ Today we’re wishing Vice President Harris a happy birthday, just a couple of weeks after Lauren’s! 🎂 To honor VP Harris’ special day, we invite you to join us in signing a birthda…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 20, 2024 at 4:32 PM

“Setting the Record Straight”

A short Lauren Underwood for Congress skit: "Setting the Record Straight" A lively exchange between Lauren Underwood and her campaign staff unfolds as they strategize how to counter misinformation from an opponent. Scene: CAMPAIGN OFFICE CHAT LAUREN: Hey team, I just saw Jim Mar…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 19, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Here’s why:

John, In the past few weeks, we’ve ramped up our campaign’s voter outreach operation. Here’s why: With the GOP’s hold on the House majority, reproductive rights, accessible health care, our right to vote, and so much more are on the line. Twenty-two months into this term, we’ve on…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 19, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Our thanks

The situation: Jim Marter is all over social media posting baseless claims against Lauren. Our extreme MAGA opponent won’t hesitate to use his campaign funds to spread these lies to IL-14 voters. Why this matters: If Marter gains more support from the extreme MAGA Republican base,…
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  Pavitra Abraham · [email protected]
October 18, 2024 at 9:01 PM

$1,283 by EOD

Hey John, It’s been a while since I’ve reached out because I am working nonstop to ensure Lauren’s reelection campaign succeeds. I’m fired up to defeat Jim Marter and retire as many extreme MAGA Republicans like him from Congress as we can. This incredible team is a major source o…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 18, 2024 at 2:03 PM

We’ve got this

John, we hope this gets to you before today’s surge of fundraising requests. We won’t sit idly by as the GOP threatens our fundamental rights, Social Security and Medicare, and right to health care so they can establish a MAGA Republican stronghold in Washington. We must stay vigi…
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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
October 18, 2024 at 12:02 AM

I appreciate your support

You have to see this, John. We just dropped our first TV ad of the election this week. Take a peek here >>> Recently, Jim Marter has escalated his attacks on our campaign, and GOP groups are flooding key races with major million-dollar investments. To push back and keep …
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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]
October 17, 2024 at 6:02 PM

45 years!

Today is the 45th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Education, which has several key responsibilities including funding schools, setting educational standards, ensuring equal access, managing student loans and grants, and supporting teachers nationwide. Education is an essenti…
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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]
October 17, 2024 at 1:01 AM

Let’s show up together

John, We're in the final hours before our crucial FEC Pre-General deadline, and we need your immediate support to reach 53% of our monthly goal and stay on track through Election Day. To win the House majority, we must secure four additional seats while holding every incumbent Hou…
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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 8:30 PM

As of today

John, let me be clear: I told you GOP mega-donors dropped $183 million to prop up extreme MAGA Republicans. I told you the polls have us neck-and-neck with Team Extreme in the race for the House majority. I told you we need to accelerate our fundraising pace to rush resources to t…
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  Emma Benson · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 4:59 PM

For the last time

John — Emma here, Lauren’s finance director. I’m reaching out to ask for your support ahead of our critical pre-general FEC filing deadline tonight. For the last time, we’ll publicly file our fundraising numbers and everyone — including our opponent — will be able to see if we hav…
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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]
October 16, 2024 at 2:01 AM

Our ad is up!

John, today our campaign launched our first TV ad of the election, and we want to make sure you had a chance to see it early >>> Getting our ad on TV is a big step, but keeping it running requires resources. The cost of maintaining ad airtime long enough to reach all the…
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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Over 100,000 Illinoisans

As of today, over 100,000 Illinoisans have cast their vote out of the nearly 4.5 million votes cast across the country, according to AP News. See their tracker: This momentum is incredible, but our work is far from over. With the FEC Pre-General Election fundraising deadline rapi…
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 12:30 AM

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

John, As we observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day today, we honor the rich history and enduring legacy of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, whose knowledge, and traditions have shaped and continue to enrich our culture. We must also confront the painful history of …
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  Team Underwood · [email protected]
October 14, 2024 at 9:00 PM

17% deficit

John, our final FEC fundraising deadline before the election is this Wednesday! This deadline only counts the first half of October, which means we have just two days to reach our target. If you’ve been waiting to join us this election, now — just three weeks until November 5 — is…
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