Team Underwood HQ · [email protected]

January 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Thank you for sharing your top priorities, concerns and hopes for our country

  John, last week, Lauren reached out with her 2023 Issues Survey and asked people like you to share your top priorities and concerns to help us get a pulse on what matters most to you and your family as we start the new year. We received hundreds of responses — thank you for taki…

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  UnderwoodForCongress.com · [email protected]

January 13, 2023 at 5:01 PM

The GOP’s rules package is designed to paralyze Congress

  No surprise here, John: We’ve known for months before the beginning of the 118th Congress that the House Republican majority would try to move extreme bills forward from the start. Without missing a beat, they unveiled a rules package this week that obstructs and undermines crit…

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

January 11, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Let’s get to work!

News from Representative Lauren Underwood January 11, 2023 Dear John, It’s the start of a new Congress!    Last Saturday around 1:00 a.m., I was finally sworn in for my third term. Despite the early hour, I felt overwhelming pride, excitement, and joy in that moment…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

January 10, 2023 at 7:02 PM

I'd really like your input

  John, Throughout the lengthy, drawn out election for Speaker last week, the chaos conference failed to come to a consensus after more than 10 rounds of votes.  On what was supposed to be a positive, uplifting day last Tuesday, the American people had to witness the Republicans c…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

January 7, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Happy New Year!

  Happy New Year, John! I’m sending you a quick note to let you know that today, I was sworn in for my third term in Congress. It was a historic day, and I couldn’t be more honored to take on the important work that lays ahead. Our journey to return to Congress was not easy. But w…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

January 6, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Anyone who does this shouldn’t serve in Congress

  John — Today marks two years since the violent insurrection at our nation’s Capitol. Yet two years later, Donald Trump and his right-wing allies are still peddling baseless conspiracy theories about our elections. Even after the January 6 committee hearings — which Republicans c…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 5:44 PM

Last email of 2022

  Hey there, John! I’m sure you’re getting ready to ring in the new year, so I’ll keep this one short. Tonight, we will close the books on our final FEC fundraising deadline of the year, and in just a few weeks, our fundraising numbers from the last quarter of 2022 will be made pu…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 10:40 PM

Despite everything, we did it

  John, Last month, the people voted to reelect Lauren for a second time despite it being a bitterly competitive midterm where she was named a top target by House Republicans. Our team stood up to the challenge and combatted her opponent’s extremism by highlighting the many achiev…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Reflections

  Hi John — As we reach the end of 2022, I’ve been spending a lot of time reflecting on my first four years in Congress. When I was elected in 2018, I became the youngest Black woman ever elected to Congress. Election Day 2018 marked almost 50 years to the day that Shirley Chishol…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

December 28, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Ending 2022 on a high note

  John — For the final time this year, we have an upcoming FEC deadline. All throughout the campaign season, these quarterly deadlines helped represent our momentum. Because as you might already know, the quarterly fundraising report we file to the Federal Election Commission is m…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

December 27, 2022 at 11:01 PM

I’m honored

  Hi John — At the end of last month, I was voted by my colleagues to serve as a co-chair of the Democratic House Policy and Communications Committee in the 118th Congress. I am so proud to be the first Black woman elected to House Democratic leadership in over 30 years, and I’m h…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

December 23, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Happy Holidays!

  Hi John — Warmest thoughts for a joyous holiday season, and a happy New Year! Happy Holidays, Lauren Underwood Lauren Underwood for Congress13400 S. Route 59Suite 116 Box 248Plainfield, IL 60585United States www.underwoodforcongress.com | [email protected] …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

December 19, 2022 at 10:31 PM

Five dollars to make a difference

  John, today we’re asking you to chip in $5. $5 to show your support for Lauren. $5 to help her continue working to lower prescription drug costs, solve our nation’s Black maternal health crisis, strengthen voting rights, protect abortion access, and more. $5 to invest in retakin…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

December 16, 2022 at 10:50 PM

Breaking news >>

  Breaking news, John: A new poll has revealed that passing my bill, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, is the number one priority for Americans before the end of the year. Our country has the worst maternal mortality rate in the developed world, and it’s driven by far higher…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

December 10, 2022 at 12:15 AM

We can’t give up

  John, We won’t sugarcoat it, working to pass legislation in a divided Congress is tough. But that doesn’t mean we’re giving up. Black women are still suffering from high maternal mortality rates. Working families are still struggling to make ends meet due to corporate greed driv…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

December 8, 2022 at 9:05 PM

There’s one thing I know for sure

  Hi John, I just wanted to quickly reach out to thank you again for your incredible support over the last few years. We couldn’t have won our toss-up race last month without you, and I’m honored to have the privilege to serve another term in Congress. We’ve made so much progress …

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

December 8, 2022 at 5:34 PM

NEW: Americans rank my legislation as their top priority for the end of the year.

News from Representative Lauren Underwood December 8, 2022 Dear Neighbor, I wanted to make sure you saw this: According to a new poll from Navigator Research, 72% of Americans rank the passage of my Momnibus Act as their number one priority for an end-of-year packag…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

December 5, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Big news, John!

  We have some big news to share with you today, John! Lauren was just voted by her colleagues to serve as a co-chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee in the 118th Congress — becoming the first Black woman to join Democratic House leadership in over 30 y…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

November 30, 2022 at 8:45 PM

We can’t wait

  John, we can’t wait. We can’t wait to take action to address climate change and prevent any further damage to our Earth’s precious ecosystem. We can’t wait to pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, which would make historic investments to address one of our nation’s most d…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

November 26, 2022 at 10:20 PM

The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act

  Hi John — Last week, the House majority was officially called in Republicans’ favor. Now, I’m no stranger to working across the aisle to get things accomplished. Since I was first elected, I’ve had ten bills signed into law — four under President Biden and six under President Tr…

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  Rev. Raphael Warnock · [email protected]

November 18, 2022 at 8:45 PM

I’m humbly asking

  John, it’s official: our critical Georgia Senate race is heading to a runoff. With the entire GOP establishment behind my opponent, Herschel Walker, I can't keep up this momentum and defend my critical seat without your immediate support. That's why I'm humbly asking: Will you s…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

November 16, 2022 at 2:51 AM

Donald Trump is running for president. Again.

  After far-right MAGA candidates lost in close races across the nation, the twice-impeached ex-president is back for revenge, John. Donald Trump just announced that he is running for president in 2024. As president, Trump undermined our democracy, promoted his Big Lie that he won…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Thank you, John

  We did it, John! I’m honored that this community has elected me to represent Illinois’ 14th district in Congress for a third term. Our victory wouldn’t have been possible without this incredible team. Whether you made a donation, volunteered for our campaign, called your friends…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 10:15 PM

We’re not stopping until the polls close

  John, today is Election Day! Everything we’ve worked toward all comes down to tonight. Our House majority is on the line, along with the progress we’ve made together. With recent polling ranking this race as a toss-up, this election is still anyone’s to win. That’s why we’re not…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

November 8, 2022 at 12:51 AM

Thank you

  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 …

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  UnderwoodForCongress.com · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 7:04 PM

One day left

  One day left, John. One day left to amplify what’s on the line in this midterm election — from reproductive freedom, to affordable health care, to voting rights and our democracy as we know it. One day left to mobilize and motivate folks to go out and make their voices heard. On…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

November 6, 2022 at 6:45 PM

I know these emails can be pesky

  Hey John — According to my team, fewer folks have been opening and donating to these emails recently and as a result, we’re not on track to hit our pre-election fundraising goal before the deadline expires at midnight. Look, I get it — I know these emails can get pretty pesky so…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

November 5, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Three days

  Hey John, Emma here — Lauren’s Finance Director. I know we’ve been asking for your help a lot recently — and I’m so grateful to those of you who have donated in support of our work. Every dollar has made an incredible difference so far, helping us blanket our district with yard …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

November 5, 2022 at 10:53 AM

I know it’s early...

  Hey John — I know it’s early… It's a little before 6 here, but with Election Day just three days away, I couldn’t sleep. So I got up, made myself a cup of tea, and spent the last hour or so reflecting on the past few years and why I ran for Congress. If you’re up early too, I’d …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 1:10 AM

I know your inbox is flooded

  John, You’re probably tired of getting these emails, and trust me, I get it. It can be a lot, but we really can’t afford to lose this race. Not when reproductive rights are on the line. Or accessible health care. Or our right to vote. And with our race recently getting downgrade…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 1:45 AM

Join Lauren for our virtual GOTV rally this Thursday >>

  Hey John — With polling experts calling our race a “toss-up” and the election just one week away, it’s more important than ever that we show our support for Lauren. That’s why we’re thrilled to invite you to our virtual GOTV rally with Lauren this Thursday! This team has been a…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

November 2, 2022 at 10:46 PM

What we’re seeing in ActBlue right now

  Hey John — Just wanted to share this email from Ronnie with you. Our fundraising has taken a dip over the last few days, and it’s really important that we 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. S…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 10:45 PM

BREAKING NEWS:

  Breaking news, John: The Cook Political Report just moved our race closer to a toss-up. We’ll be honest, this isn’t the kind of news we want to hear with Election Day just a week away. This is the second organization to push our race ranking in our opponent’s favor in the last t…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 10:05 PM

This might scare you...

  John, trick-or-treating is always fun, except when it involves our democracy and fundamental rights! Republicans are tricking voters into thinking they don’t support a nationwide abortion ban, even though Kevin McCarthy included it in his House GOP plan for if they take the majo…

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  Cory Booker · [email protected]

October 29, 2022 at 3:29 PM

My friend, Lauren

  Hey John — Senator Cory Booker here! I wanted to take a moment to reach out to you about my good friend, Lauren Underwood. In 2018, Lauren became the youngest Black woman ever elected to serve in Congress. During her speech on election night, she noted that it had been almost 50…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 9:28 PM

It all comes down to this

  John, for the last time this election season, we are coming up on a monthly fundraising deadline. Meeting our goals before these deadlines is a crucial part of our campaign because it gives us an idea of what we can do to help secure Lauren’s reelection. How many doors can we kn…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Do you have a moment?

  Hey John — In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to pitch in ahead of our final end-of-month deadline of this election. But first, I hope you will give me a chance to explain why this request is so important, especially right now. After we won our last election by just over 5,0…

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  Ronnie Cho · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Our opponent is running ads attacking our campaign

  Hi John — I’m reaching out to make sure you saw the news: Our race was just downgraded from “Leans Democrat” to a “Toss-Up,” and now, our right-wing opponent is running TV ads attacking Lauren. No amount of negative TV ads against Lauren will change the reality that our opponent…

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 3:30 PM

WATCH: My workshop on Medicare open enrollment

News from Representative Lauren Underwood October 27, 2022 Dear Neighbor, Medicare open enrollment is here! Open enrollment happens every year from October 15 to December 7. During this time, Medicare enrollees can review their current health coverage, compare it w…

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  Adam Schiff · [email protected]

October 26, 2022 at 7:39 PM

I’m writing to you about Lauren Underwood. Hope you’ll read why:

  Hi John — Adam Schiff here. It has been a real honor to work alongside Lauren Underwood over the last few years. She is one of the most inspiring people I’ve served with in the halls of Congress. And she’s had ten important pieces of legislation signed into law in the last three…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

October 26, 2022 at 12:05 AM

Lauren was just endorsed by the Chicago Tribune!

  Hey John — Last night, Lauren received the Chicago Tribune’s endorsement. Take a look at what they had to say: “Democratic incumbent Lauren Underwood from Naperville likes to tout her track record for getting things done in Washington — and she should. After joining Congress in …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

October 25, 2022 at 6:54 PM

This is not the time to slack off

  John, we are two weeks out from Election Day and our race just got downgraded from “Lean Democrat” to “Toss-up.” This is not the time to slack off and let Republicans gain an advantage. We need to mobilize voters in our community right now, and make sure they know about all the …

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

October 24, 2022 at 7:59 PM

BREAKING NEWS: IL-14 is officially a “toss-up”

  BREAKING NEWS: Real Clear Politics just named our race a “Toss-up!” This is huge news, John. Republicans are going all-in to flip Lauren’s seat and take back the House majority — and it’s clear that their tactics are working. The polling experts at Real Clear Politics just incre…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

October 23, 2022 at 7:23 PM

None of this would be possible without you

  Hi John — Representing our community in Congress has truly been such an honor — and I am incredibly grateful for 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 mountains of right-wing spend…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

October 22, 2022 at 7:09 PM

No regrets

  Hi John — I don’t know about you, but I definitely don’t want to wake up the day after Election Day with any regrets. The truth is, my last race was decided by just 5,374 votes. And there’s a real chance that the results in this election will be decided by a similar margin. My t…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 7:15 PM

This is a single-digit race

  We just left an all-staff meeting, John, and we have some big news to share. Our most recent internal polling indicates that this race will be decided by a single digit. This means that in order to build on our lead and win, we need to turn out as many voters as possible — becau…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

October 20, 2022 at 10:39 PM

Re: our new ad

  John — Our campaign just launched a brand new ad, and we wanted to make sure you got a chance to see it! Click here to check out our new TV ad, and then, pitch in to help us keep this positive message on the airwaves through Election Day. From making health care more affordable…

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  Lauren’s · [email protected]

October 20, 2022 at 1:02 AM

Sorry to email you so late

  Sorry to email you so late, John. My team just told me that we’re still $8,432 behind on our important FEC goal and the deadline is at midnight. So, I wanted to reach out one last time to see if you would be willing to help us hit our target. After tonight’s deadline, our fundrai…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 10:35 PM

3 asks for the 3 final weeks

  Hey team — With Election Day just three weeks away, we’re reaching out to our top supporters to share three important ways you can support our campaign. ¿Hablas español? We really need folks who speak Spanish to join our bilingual phone banks! Our new district is 20% Hispanic a…

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

October 19, 2022 at 8:21 PM

💧 Major news: New funding for clean drinking water in Illinois!

News from Representative Lauren Underwood October 19, 2022 Dear Neighbor, I have major news: Our state is receiving nearly $150 million in new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to ensure safe drinking water for Illinoisans!  Illinois has more water ser…

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