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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]
May 28, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Inevitable attacks

  Hey John, Despite the hard work Lauren and our team are putting in to make progress for our working families, right-wing candidates are lining up left and right to try to defeat our campaign in 2024. So far, three Republican candidates have jumped in Lauren’s race. It’s time to …
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
May 27, 2023 at 6:01 PM

This email is 4 sentences

  In light of the long weekend, we’ll keep this email very short. It’s day two of our end-of-month fundraising push — will you add a donation of any amount you can spare to ensure we end May in a strong position? We still need to raise $5,827 to reach our target. DONATE Than…
  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
May 26, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Summer slump

  John, here’s a bit of news for you before we head into the weekend: The bad news: We’re approaching the “summer slump,” nearly three months when campaigns typically see a drop in grassroots energy and fundraising. The good news: This team has a record of keeping our campaign ahe…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 9:31 PM

The countdown begins

  John — we’re about one week away from May 31, when our fundraising deadline for the month expires at midnight. We’re a big fan of countdowns here at Team Underwood because they A) help our campaign stay on track toward our goals and B) let folks like you know what’s really going…
  shop.underwoodforcongress.com · [email protected]
May 22, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Pride Month is just around the corner

  As the saying goes: “It’s never too early to get your Pride merch, but it can certainly be too late!” — Team Underwood To be clear, we think it’s probably best to be prepared for Pride Month before June rolls around. That’s why we’re here today to remind you that we’re stocked a…
  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 4:31 PM

You have to see this, John

  In case you missed it, Lauren was invited to CBS News’ Face the Nation to talk about her Momnibus Act and how we can advance it through Congress, end the Black maternal health crisis, confront disparities in health care outcomes and save moms' lives.  It’s so important that ever…
  Emma Benson · [email protected]
May 18, 2023 at 10:26 PM

Will you update us?

  John — Lauren asked me to reach out to you today to follow up on her message from earlier this month asking for your input as we plan our strategy in this constantly changing political environment. To be frank, we hoped we’d hear from more folks, especially since we’re heading t…
  Pavitra Abraham · [email protected]
May 16, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Celebrating AAPIs

  John, We’re already halfway through the month — so before it gets away from us, I want to share a bit about the significance of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, celebrated every year in May. This month serves as a reminder and celebration of the rich cu…
  Darla Underwood · [email protected]
May 14, 2023 at 3:32 PM

I couldn’t be prouder

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful moms in our community.   Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful moms in our community. I am so happy that Lauren and I will be spending some quality time together today dining and relaxing! I’m sure many of you know the pride and gra…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
May 13, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Lauren is 1 of 3

  Happy National Nurses Month! Every day, nurses provide quality care to the health and well-being of their patients, and for this service to their communities, we are eternally grateful. We’d like to take this opportunity to highlight and advocate for issues in the nursing profes…
  Emma Benson · [email protected]
May 11, 2023 at 5:31 PM

A repeat of 2022?

A potential fourth opponent: Scott Gryder   John — I just got word that our 2022 opponent, far-right Republican Scott Gryder, was spotted in Washington D.C. yesterday, possibly due to some big GOP events happening in town. This could be Gryder’s first step in preparing to run again…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
May 9, 2023 at 11:01 PM

1960 to 2023

  John — Sixty-three years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the birth control pill, allowing women across the country to take greater control over their reproductive health. The FDA’s approval in 1960 was a major milestone in women’s rights, while also paving t…
  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
May 8, 2023 at 6:36 PM

Our Joliet Open House 🎉

News from Representative Lauren Underwood May 8, 2023 Dear John, Thank you to everyone who showed up to our Open House — I was so thrilled to share this moment with you and officially welcome you to my Joliet office! It was nice to see so many friendly faces in the…
  Pavitra Abraham · [email protected]
May 6, 2023 at 4:31 PM

It’s not looking good for Democrats

  Hi John — It’s Pavitra, Lauren’s senior advisor, here to give you an update on the state of the race to reclaim the House majority.  I don’t like to be the bearer of bad news but right now, it’s not looking good for Democrats. In the first quarter of 2023, House Republicans in c…
  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 6:30 PM

GOP extremism

  John, Since taking control of the House earlier this year, the GOP’s priorities have included fighting amongst themselves, advancing their extremist agenda, and playing political games instead of helping the American people. After House Republicans finally agreed on who would le…
  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
May 3, 2023 at 12:36 AM

Barbara, Patricia, Richard and you!

  John — On Sunday, we closed the books on our April fundraising and I have some great news to share with you: Thanks to the support of this incredible team, not only did we hit our goal by the deadline, we surpassed it. Because folks like Barbara from DeKalb chipped in $10, Patri…
  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
April 30, 2023 at 9:00 PM

This is important to me

  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-April deadline, and it’s incredibly important to me that we hit our goal. Your support helps make sure this seat remains focused …
  Emma Benson · [email protected]
April 30, 2023 at 3:31 PM

EOM update:

  Hi John, I just checked on our status toward tonight’s end-of-month goal, and it looks like we’re coming up a little short of our fundraising target. Our campaign relies on this grassroots team to help us build the resources to spread our message, connect with voters and respond…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 29, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Lauren won’t let the GOP jeopardize our children’s health and safety

  Hi John, The GOP, a.k.a. the party of chaos, is full steam ahead working to enact their agenda to strip women of their autonomy, take away crucial life-saving programs for millions and impose laws that harm Americans. As House Republicans debated their budget proposal this week,…
  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 6:02 PM

We need the entire Momnibus Act signed into law

  John, The United States has the worst maternal mortality rate in the developed world. And this rate — driven by far higher mortality rates among Black mothers and people of color — is steadily rising. Since coming to Congress, I’ve remained committed to improving our health care…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 4:16 PM

re: The Equal Rights Amendment

  John, last month, we sent a message asking for your support to help us amplify the call for the White House to officially recognize the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as our 28th Amendment to protect women and other marginalized genders from discrimination. This incredible team de…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM

John, let’s get this done

  John, With the race for IL-14 underway, and three Republican opponents vying for Lauren’s seat, it’s critical that our campaign stays in a position to win. Here’s an update on our progress: FIRST, our team demonstrated our grassroots power throughout the first three months of 20…
  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 4:20 PM

Making sure your voice is heard

  John, It’s been a minute since I reached out, so I made sure to set aside some time this morning to share an important update with you. Last week, using the needs of our communities to help guide my decisions, I announced 15 local priorities for IL-14 that I chose to be consider…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 23, 2023 at 8:59 PM

John, let’s get this done

  John, With the race for IL-14 underway, and three Republican opponents vying for Lauren’s seat, it’s critical that our campaign stays in a position to win. Here’s an update on our progress: FIRST, our team demonstrated our grassroots power throughout the first three months of 20…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 9:30 PM

URGENT: Help put pressure on SCOTUS

  John,  The Supreme Court’s stay on the Texas ruling that repealed access to the widely used abortion medication, mifepristone, ends this Friday at midnight. The fate of this pill lies in the hands of a far-right, conservative supermajority that is poised to make a decision befor…
  Emma Benson · [email protected]
April 17, 2023 at 9:30 PM

This concerns me a bit

  Hi John, it’s Emma, Lauren’s Finance Director. Before each FEC quarter, I review our fundraising numbers and calculate how much we need to raise to ensure we have enough in our budget to deliver meaningful results for our district. In my latest review, I saw something that conce…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 15, 2023 at 6:02 PM

A look into our ActBlue

  John, Here's the current situation: We’re only a few weeks into April, and three far-right opponents have already jumped into the race looking to flip Lauren’s seat in 2024.  From denying climate change to publicly echoing far-right rhetoric about Democrats’ so-called “radical w…
  Team Underwood: Black Maternal Health Week · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 7:31 PM

We can save moms’ lives

Congress must pass Lauren’s Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act this year.   This week, from April 11 to 17, is recognized as Black Maternal Health Week. As many know, Lauren and our team have been at the forefront of addressing the maternal health crisis in Congress. It’s more crit…
  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Digging our heels in

  John, as we start the second quarter of the 2024 election cycle, we want to ask: What issues are most important to you and your family as we gear up for another competitive election? There’s so much at stake this year — three Republican opponents are already vying to flip Lauren…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 10, 2023 at 10:06 PM

The GOP’s plan to control women everywhere

  John, one of our worst fears on the security of our reproductive rights has come true. On Friday, a federal judge in Texas repealed access to mifepristone, a medication that doctors prescribe for abortions and treating miscarriages that has been used safely for decades. If it go…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Our right to health care

  We’ve got some bad news, John: In yet another attack on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a federal judge in Texas ruled that employers nationwide are no longer required to cover some vital, preventative health services under the law. This spells disaster for more than 150 million …
  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 7:33 PM

John, thank you for your hard work and support

  Hi John, I hope you’re enjoying the first few days of April.  I want to take a moment to acknowledge your hard work and generous support so far this year. In the first three months of 2023, you’ve demonstrated our team’s strength in numbers. Thank you, John.  Because of dedicate…
  Last Call via Team Underwood · [email protected]
April 1, 2023 at 12:02 AM

Ludicrous

  John, We are not surprised to see the GOP and Lauren’s far-right opponents already looking to smear her record in an attempt to discount our progress and steal this seat. The most recent Republican to throw their hat in the ring has made statements that echo extreme GOP rhetoric…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 7:33 PM

A sobering and incredibly important point:

  John: For the first time in our nation’s history, a previous sitting president is facing criminal charges and plans are underway coordinating his surrender to authorities in Manhattan next week. The weight of this moment cannot be overstated. For years, since President Biden’s p…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Eileen, Dora and Max

  First: We set an ambitious 1,000-contribution goal to help us this first quarter of the cycle in a strong position. Then: Folks on this team stepped up with grassroots contributions including Eileen, Dora and Max who each pitched in to help us reach our goal by Friday. Now: We’r…
  Pavitra Abraham via Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 27, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Allow me e-introduce myself

  Hi John, I wanted to take a moment to e-introduce myself. I’m Pavitra, Lauren’s senior advisor working behind the scenes to help advance our agenda and get our district’s priorities across the finish line. I’m proud to be a part of this team, alongside a dedicated, hard-working …
  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
March 27, 2023 at 3:42 PM

Coming to a town near you!

News from Representative Lauren Underwood March 27, 2023 Dear Neighbor, I’ve been traveling all over the 14th District this month, and every day I’ve been reminded why I love to call our northern Illinois community home.  I’m meeting with elected officials and loca…
  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
March 26, 2023 at 4:01 PM

This isn't my favorite thing

  Hi John, It’s not my favorite thing to email you on a Sunday and to tell you the truth, I wouldn’t be reaching out today if it wasn’t important. Another thing that’s not my favorite is asking for campaign donations. But your support powers our work to help, protect and improve o…
  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 7:45 PM

Our first big test of the year

  John, Underwood HQ here popping into your inbox today to remind you that we’re just one week away from our first Federal Election Commission fundraising deadline of this election cycle.  This is our first big test of the year and how we respond will set the tone for our future g…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 23, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Exciting news on health care:

13.6 million Americans signed up for an ACA health plan for 2023   John — On the 13th anniversary of the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA), we are excited to share that a record-breaking 16.3 million Americans signed up for an ACA Marketplace health plan for 2023. Lauren’s Health …
  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 8:02 PM

I will never stop working to protect the freedom of all women to make their own health care decisions

  John,  As we celebrate Women's History Month, I am reminded of the generations of women who have fought for our right to make our own health care decisions. Sadly, today, our rights are under attack like never before. And in particular, it seems like we see access to abortion be…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 18, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Trust us, this is important

  John, this email is a bit lengthy, but trust us, it’s important. Have you heard of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)? It’s the 28th Amendment in the U.S. Constitution, introduced in 1923 to protect women and other marginalized genders from discrimination (we’ve included an image …
  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 4:11 PM

What’s the catch?

  John — The Lauren Underwood campaign store is open for business! We’ve got official Lauren Underwood for Congress merch just for you: Super soft t-shirts and tank tops — including Pride colors. June will be here before you know it! Beanies featuring our signature Illinois sta…
  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 4:08 PM

I want to hear from you!

News from Representative Lauren Underwood March 15, 2023 Dear Neighbor, It’s been a busy week here in the 14th District! I’m continuing my listening tour—meeting with elected officials and leaders all over our northern Illinois community to learn about their priorit…
  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 10:47 PM

On your mind right now

  John, When the people of Illinois first elected me to Congress in 2018, I pledged to be the most accessible, accountable and transparent member of Congress for the 14th District. Fulfilling that promise means more than just keeping my constituents informed about what’s happening…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 11, 2023 at 7:02 PM

One moment, one dollar

  John,  A few days ago, we shared our ambitious 1,000 contribution goal for the month. 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.  Just two months into this term, we’re a…
  Underwood HQ · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 12:06 AM

One thousand

  John — This month, we’ve set an ambitious goal of 1,000 grassroots contributions. Our goal is ambitious, but we know that we can accomplish anything when we work together. Pitch in any amount to help us reach our March fundraising goal >>> PITCH IN We have a lot t…
  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 11:08 PM

March 7, 1965

  John — I’m proud that both of my grandmothers, one from Alabama, the other from Pittsburgh, marched in the civil rights era. Over the weekend, I solemnly continued their march for justice in Selma, Ala., to mark the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday by crossing the Edmund Pettus…
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 12:31 AM

In case you missed it:

  John — in case you missed it: Lauren sat down with The Washington Post to discuss some of the lesser-known aspects of balancing who she is with what she does as a Democrat in Congress. Check out the article here. Lauren has proven every year since she was first elected in 2018 …
  Team Underwood · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 9:33 PM

A yes or no question

  John — For many, higher education is a pathway toward upward mobility, but obtaining a college degree without student loans has become unaffordable for many Americans. That’s why Lauren is proud to support President Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan, which is overwhelmi…