Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 7:34 PM

Three weeks ago today

  John — Three weeks ago today, the Supreme Court released their disastrous decision overturning Roe v. Wade and wiping out abortion access for millions of Americans. Like so many of you, I’m devastated by this decision. I want you to know that I’m committed to doing everything I …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Making progress isn’t quick and easy

  Making progress isn’t quick and easy, John. It’s a long journey that requires patience, perseverance, and passion. Movements don’t happen overnight, and especially not by just a couple of people working loosely together. A grassroots coalition made up of thousands of activists l…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 12, 2022 at 9:21 PM

Asking for your endorsement

  Hi John — Representing our community in Congress has truly been the honor of my life — and I am incredibly grateful for this team, and your support over the last few years that has made it all possible. In 2018, this team did what many told us was impossible. We overcame mountai…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

July 11, 2022 at 9:38 PM

Our opponent’s dangerous agenda

  Lauren’s new opponent, Scott Gryder, would actively work against everything we advocate for — here are a few important things you should know him: Scott Gryder not only supports the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, but if elected, he’s made it clear he’d vote i…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

July 8, 2022 at 6:51 PM

FiveThirtyEight reports

  “Republicans are favored to win the House” — FiveThirtyEight Did you catch this, John? Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight just released their forecasts for this year’s midterm election, and their analysts believe Republicans are in a good position to flip the House majority. This is …

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 8:54 PM

Protecting our communities from gun violence

News from Representative Lauren Underwood July 7, 2022 Dear Friend,   I am grieving with our neighbors in Highland Park, who experienced senseless murders and terror earlier this week. These tragedies have touched too many communities in Illinois and across the count…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

July 6, 2022 at 9:45 PM

Thank you

  John, “thank you” doesn’t even begin to express the gratitude I’m feeling right now. There’s so much to be grateful for over the last month — from meeting so many of you at our campaign office opening in Joliet, to getting folks out to vote in the primary, to meeting our FEC fun…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 10:09 PM

Tonight

  Hi John — Tonight, we’ll close the books on our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline and tomorrow, our team will start compiling a report of our campaign’s finances to send to the Federal Election Commission. Shortly after, that report will be made public. You know, I’m always so…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 5:54 PM

Scott Gryder has shown us just how extreme he is

  John, it’s official: Scott Gryder will be Lauren’s Republican opponent this November. From supporting a federal abortion ban to opposing any restrictions on assault weapon purchases and denying climate change, our opponent has shown us just how extreme he really is. Scott Gryder…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 11:48 PM

I’m so grateful

  Hi John, I have some exciting news to share with you: Last night, I officially became the Democratic nominee to continue representing Illinois’ 14th district in Congress. I’m filled with gratitude for this team, and for your support which has made this moment possible. Serving o…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 8:10 PM

BREAKING NEWS

  Lauren Underwood for Congress13400 S. Route 59Suite 116 Box 248Plainfield, IL 60585United States www.underwoodforcongress.com | [email protected] PAID FOR BY LAUREN UNDERWOOD FOR CONGRESS This email was sent to [email protected]. Check out our campaign'…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 9:20 PM

Here’s the situation

  This is a big month for our campaign, John. June 28th (today!) is the last day to cast a ballot in the primary election — and our team has been working around the clock to get our message out in front of voters and make sure everyone in our district knows how to make their voice…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

June 27, 2022 at 9:31 PM

Five Republicans are fighting for a chance to defeat Lauren this November

  Tomorrow is Primary Election Day here in Illinois, John, so we wanted to send you a quick explanation of why your support is so important right now. Five right-wing candidates are fighting for a spot on the ballot to challenge Lauren this November — the group includes a far-righ…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

June 26, 2022 at 11:16 PM

Have you seen this?

  Hey John, have you seen the digital ads we’re running right now? With the primary election just two days away, we’re running targeted ads like this one to reach Illinois voters where they are, share Lauren’s message, and encourage them to vote on or before June 28th. Following …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 25, 2022 at 5:44 PM

Re: Donald Trump

  Just 24 hours after the Supreme Court’s conservative majority overturned Roe v. Wade, Donald Trump is on his way to Illinois to shore up support for right-wing candidates and help them reclaim the majorities in Congress. There’s no doubt in my mind that Trump will celebrate the …

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 6:25 PM

A Dark Day for America

News from Representative Lauren Underwood June 24, 2022 Dear Neighbor,   Everyone should have the freedom to make decisions about their own body. I am horrified that today, the Supreme Court reversed nearly 50 years of precedent and overturned our constitutional right …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 3:49 PM

The Supreme Court just officially overturned Roe v. Wade

  Breaking news, John: The Supreme Court just officially overturned Roe v. Wade. We knew this was coming, but it doesn’t make this moment any less painful. Republicans have spent decades attacking reproductive rights — from defunding Planned Parenthood to even setting bounties for…

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  Mark Kelly · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 10:41 PM

I really need you if we’re going to hold this seat

  John — I’ll be honest with you. I never thought this is how it’d go. When Gabby and I got married, I never thought this is the way things would turn out. I never thought I’d run for public office. She was the elected official in the family, and on the International Space Station…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

June 22, 2022 at 10:17 PM

Trump is on his way to Illinois

  John, we have some alarming news to share: Donald Trump is coming to Illinois this Saturday to rally his far-right base. We don’t know exactly what Trump will say when he takes the stage at his MAGA rally this weekend, but if it’s anything like his last rallies, he’ll continue t…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

June 21, 2022 at 9:47 PM

One week

  John — Today marks just one week until Primary Election Day here in Illinois, and here at Underwood HQ, we’re running on all cylinders. We’re running digital ads, knocking on doors, and talking with voters from across the district to make sure they know how to make their voice h…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 19, 2022 at 6:44 PM

Today is Juneteenth

  John, Today is Juneteenth — otherwise known as Freedom Day. This day commemorates the day the last enslaved Americans learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. As we celebrate 157 years of freedom today, we must reaffirm our comm…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 6:49 PM

The best part of my job

  John — When I think about some of my favorite memories on the campaign trail, there are so many that stand out. I think back to Election Day in 2018 when this incredible team defeated a four-term Republican incumbent and helped me make history by becoming the youngest Black woma…

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 17, 2022 at 6:39 PM

Lowering Cost for Illinois Families and Farmers

News from Representative Lauren Underwood June 17, 2022 Dear Friend, Every day, I hear from constituents about how rising prices, from groceries to gas bills, are impacting their families and I understand the worry this creates. Putin’s unjust invasion of Ukraine and…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 11:06 PM

Re: the January 6 committee hearings

  John — We’ve been tuning into the January 6 committee hearings, and they’ve been nothing short of shocking. Donald Trump’s closest advisors and allies testified that they knew Trump lost the election. But still, Trump and his cronies continued to peddle the Big Lie, ultimately l…

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Meet my Youth Transportation Advisor!

News from Representative Lauren Underwood June 15, 2022 Dear Friend, Climate change is one of the most important issues for young people. That’s why I invited Secretary Pete Buttigieg to meet with my trusted Youth Transportation Advisor, Rowan, a 3rd grader from Nort…

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  Ashley Elders · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 11:26 PM

re: campaign update

  Hey John! Ashley here, Lauren’s Deputy Campaign Manager. We have a lot going on here at Underwood HQ this month — let me bring you up to speed: In just two weeks, Illinois voters will head to the polls to cast their vote in our primary election. After the votes are tallied, we’l…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 7:04 PM

We must pass the Equality Act now

  Happy Pride, John! I hope this Pride Month has been a good one for you so far. I wanted to reach out because the Equality Act, which I proudly helped pass in the House, has been in limbo for months due to Senate Republicans refusing to support fundamental human rights. And as th…

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  Emma Benson, Team Underwood · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 10:36 PM

I’ll keep this short

  I’ll keep this short, John. We are so close to hitting our pre-primary FEC goal, so I told the team I’d reach out one last time before the deadline expires at midnight. It’s critical we knock this goal out of the park because in a few short days, our fundraising numbers for the …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 6:39 PM

We’ll cut to the chase

  John — Our pre-primary FEC deadline expires at midnight, so we’ll cut right to the chase: Will you pitch in $5 to help us hit our goal? We’ll explain more in just a moment. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 11:10 PM

Can I explain something?

  Hi John — In a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a donation to our campaign ahead of tomorrow’s pre-primary FEC deadline. But first, I hope you will give me a chance to explain why it’s so important that we hit our goal. Tomorrow night, our team will close the books on our fu…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

June 6, 2022 at 5:01 PM

This number is really important to us

  Hey John — We wanted to quickly share an important number with you: $20. That’s our median donation to emails like this one this quarter. We’re really proud of this number and what it says about our team. It says that we’re fueled by hard-working grassroots donors who chip in $5…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 9:47 PM

great news

  I have some great news to share, John: Thanks to your incredible support over the last few weeks, we closed the gap in our fundraising and hit our May end-of-month target. I want to personally thank you for your continued support. Thanks to you, we’re starting this month in a st…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 10:07 PM

I’ll keep this short

  I hope you had a great holiday weekend, 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 May end-of-month deadline, and it’s incredibly important to me that we hit our goal. With the primary…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

May 29, 2022 at 5:31 PM

I hate these pesky emails

  I know these fundraising emails can be a little pesky at times, John — and trust me, the last thing I want to do is ask you to chip in to our campaign. But the truth is, these messages make a significant difference for our team. Your $5 here and $10 there helps our team fund yea…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

May 28, 2022 at 8:32 PM

We’ll cut to the chase

  Hey John — We don’t want to take up too much time out of your weekend, so we’ll cut right to the chase: We’re reaching out to ask for your support ahead of our critical end-of-month fundraising deadline. But first, let us explain why your donation matters so much: We need Laure…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

May 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM

I can’t do it without you

  Hi John — Right now, my Democratic colleagues and I are working hard to make progress for everyday Americans — from lowering everyday costs to expanding affordable health care. But many of my Republican colleagues just can’t seem to get on the same page. From continuing to sprea…

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 8:22 PM

Show your pride with our new merch 🌈 🛍

  Hey John! We just launched our Pride collection in the Lauren Underwood campaign store, your one stop shop for shirts, tanks, koozies, and more! Now, you can show your pride while also supporting our work to send Lauren back to Congress, just in time for Pride month! Shopping ou…

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  Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 8:07 PM

Our official GOP opponent

  John, this is important: Herschel Walker (R) is now officially the GOP nominee for Senate here in Georgia, meaning he and I will be facing off this November. With the entire GOP establishment behind Walker, keeping this seat and the Senate blue will come down to your grassroots …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 10:08 PM

They proved us wrong

  John — Just when we thought Lauren’s ultra-MAGA Republican opponents couldn’t say anything more unhinged, their comments during an online forum last week proved us wrong: James Marter said there was “massive fraud” during the 2020 election and called the results “illegitimate” …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

May 23, 2022 at 9:03 PM

Do you have a few minutes?

  Hi John — This message is a little longer than what I usually send, but I wanted to take a moment to share an important update on the state of our race. So, if you have a few minutes to spare, I hope you’ll take the time to read it. In 2010, I had just finished my Masters progra…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 5:35 PM

loud and clear

  John — With the conservative-leaning Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade and put the lives of millions of Americans in danger, protecting equal access to abortion could not be more important. But in a recent interview, three of Lauren’s right-wing opponents said they su…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 10:22 PM

Six weeks

  Today marks just six weeks until the primary election here in Illinois, John, and ballots will be in the mail in a matter of days — here’s why that’s so important. Following our state’s redistricting process, 70% of Illinois’ 14th district is brand new, which means tens of thous…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

May 15, 2022 at 6:16 PM

We have to be ready to fight back

  Hey John — Emma here! Now I know it’s a Sunday, and I’m sure the last thing you want to be doing is checking your inbox, so I promise I’ll be out of your hair in just a moment. Tonight marks the halfway point in the second quarter of the year, and it’s a pretty big fundraising d…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

May 11, 2022 at 10:38 PM

This isn’t over

  John — Last Monday, a leaked draft majority opinion proved that the Supreme Court is gearing up to overturn Roe v. Wade and wipe out abortion access for millions of Americans — putting countless lives in grave danger. Over the last week, folks across the country have spoken out …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

May 10, 2022 at 9:55 PM

$40,000,000

  John — Lauren is fighting her heart out to deliver for the people of Illinois — from working to make quality health care more affordable to lowering costs for everyday Americans. And since she was elected in 2018, Lauren has had nine pieces of legislation signed into law — makin…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

May 5, 2022 at 10:07 PM

Did you see Lauren’s message?

  Hi John, did you see Lauren’s message yesterday? The right-leaning Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade and wipe out abortion access for folks across the nation. We must stand up and fight back. Help us put pressure on members of the Senate by adding your name to Laur…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

May 4, 2022 at 4:53 PM

I’m more determined than ever

  John — For so many of us, the last few days have been rough. Really rough. Monday night, Politico released a leaked draft of Justice Alito’s majority opinion that would officially overturn Roe v. Wade — and it’s completely outrageous. We’ve known this day might arrive for some t…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 30, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Hours away

  John — We’re just hours away from our end-of-month deadline, and it’s incredibly important we reach our goal before midnight. Here’s why: Last cycle, our campaign was up against millions of dollars in spending from right-wing groups desperate to elect my Republican opponent and …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 30, 2022 at 4:31 PM

An uphill battle

  John — Is there anything we can say to convince you to contribute before tonight’s end-of-month fundraising deadline? What if we told you that the president’s party typically loses an average of 26 seats in the House during the midterm election year? What if we told you that the…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 29, 2022 at 11:39 PM

Logging off?

  Hi John — Happy Friday! It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached the end of April. From introducing legislation to invest in maternal health research, to hosting town halls and discussing the importance of mental health with folks across the district, it’s been quite a busy mo…

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