Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 4:31 PM

This can’t be the new normal

Congress cannot function as long as the MAGA Republican majority continues to play politics.   John, Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown last week — the second time in two months.  While I’m happy that we managed to avoid a situation that would unnecessarily hurt Ameri…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 4:01 PM

John, we can’t trust them

Congress cannot function as long as the MAGA Republican majority continues to play politics.   John, Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown last week — the second time in two months.  While I’m happy that we managed to avoid a situation that would unnecessarily hurt Ameri…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

November 21, 2023 at 8:32 PM

Tuesdays:

I was going over our financial data when I noticed an interesting detail…   Want to hear something interesting, John? Our most frequent supporters have a history of strong responses to emails we send on Tuesdays. Is it a coincidence? Or is there something special about Tuesdays in …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Lauren’s form of self-care

  Hi John, Today we launched Lauren’s very own line of custom candles, Domestic Tranquility. Domestic Tranquility was born out of her love for the little things. “I have always turned to candles as a form of self-care and this journey began with the simple belief that a candle isn…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 5:16 PM

✨Domestic Tranquility ✨

  John, I’m so excited to bring you ✨Domestic Tranquility ✨, my custom candle collection launching today as part of the Lauren Underwood for Congress store. Designed in collaboration with one of my favorite local shops, Hearth & Hammer, this limited edition collection is the l…

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  Lauren Underwood Survey · [email protected]

November 20, 2023 at 12:31 AM

How often

  John, In case you didn’t get a chance to complete our one-question survey a few days ago, we’re giving this email a bump in your inbox to get your response. This week, we’re turning our focus on our November fundraising deadline, meaning we have limited time to gather your feedb…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

November 19, 2023 at 7:31 PM

a GIF for you

  John, As many of you know, I spend my days on airplanes, getting to know my constituents, and navigating the halls of Congress — and when I get home, in DC or in Naperville, there’s one thing I do right away. Want to know more? We’ve got something big on the horizon, and you wo…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

November 18, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Real quick

  John, I’ll make this real quick. We’ve crossed the midpoint of this quarter — it's essential to show our strength as a campaign. With GOP super PACs raking in millions to expand their House majority, we need to fight back. Lauren is looking forward to reporting our fundraising n…

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

November 18, 2023 at 12:59 AM

Question for John:

  Happy Friday, John. As this team knows, Lauren strives to keep her finger on the pulse of our movement. Do you know why? We get some of our best insights when you share your top priorities. It will be so helpful to our work if you can take a second to let us know where your head…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 12:31 AM

The lowlights >>>

  Today marks one year since the GOP took control of the House. Since the beginning of the 118th Congress, the Republican majority has engineered one crisis after another.  Let’s take a moment to recap the lowlights of a GOP majority in Congress:  First, they nearly caused a globa…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Good things happen when we work together

  John, Two years ago today, under President Biden and Vice President Harris’ leadership, Lauren and our team worked hard to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act — and we couldn’t be prouder of what we accomplished. The historic, once-in-a-generation Bipartisan Infrastr…

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  Julie Chavez Rodriguez · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 7:01 PM

I’m asking, John

Help grow our campaigns and make sure we’re in a strong position ahead of our fourth quarter FEC deadline.   John, I’m Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Campaign Manager for the Biden-Harris 2024 campaign. We’re just 48 days away from our fourth quarter FEC fundraising deadline — our biggest…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Have you completed our November Priorities Survey yet?

  Hi John — did you know we review every response to our surveys? According to our records, we haven’t seen a response from you on our November Priorities Survey.  Our team relies on dedicated supporters like you to stay engaged and share your priorities so that we can set goals a…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 8:30 PM

The stakes couldn’t be any higher.

  John, there’s no time to waste. Early investments from supporters like you are critical to building up a strong grassroots campaign. So please, can you pitch in ahead of our FINAL quarterly FEC deadline before election year? We’ll explain why this is so important in a moment. …

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  Pavitra Abraham · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Folks agree that we must pass the Momnibus Act without delay

  John, As a registered nurse, Lauren knows firsthand how critical it is that we reverse the alarming maternal mortality rate in the United States, which is driven by far higher mortality rates among Black mothers and people of color. That’s why she co-founded the Black Maternal H…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

November 2, 2023 at 11:32 PM

This will only take one minute

  Hey John — did you know we review every response to our surveys? According to our records, we haven’t seen a response from you on our November Priorities Survey.  Our team relies on dedicated supporters like you to stay engaged and share your priorities so that we can set goals …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 1:01 AM

Our status:

  Hi, John — I just got off the phone with my team to check in 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 mes…

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 9:55 PM

Join my Tele-Town Hall tomorrow!

News from Representative Lauren Underwood October 31, 2023 Hi John, You’re invited! On Wednesday I’m hosting a very special Tele-Town Hall to provide an update on everything that’s happened in Washington over the last few weeks. The event kicks off at 7:30pm CT—in En…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 6:30 PM

You can’t make this stuff up

  John, If you ask the GOP for a trick or a treat this season (I do not recommend), we already know the answer. Republicans are dragging around their bag of dirty tricks including: ✂️  Cutting Social Security and Medicare — Americans’ hard-earned benefits 🏥  Eroding womens’ auton…

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  EMILYs List · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 12:31 AM

Reaching out about Lauren Underwood

In a post-Roe v. Wade country, reelecting Lauren Underwood to Congress is more important than ever.   John, Lauren Underwood is one of the strongest pro-choice advocates in the House. She’s been a champion for reproductive freedom – and in post-Roe v. Wade America, reelecting her …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 12:46 AM

Some background:

  John, I want to share a little background with you about my journey to Congress. 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 …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 12:31 AM

Some background:

  John, I want to share a little background with you about my journey to Congress. 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 …

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  Pavitra Abraham · [email protected]

October 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM

25 cents

  Hey John, About a month ago, we asked for help to make sure we can get Lauren’s name on the ballot. Since then, we’ve been on the ground in IL-14 asking members of our community to sign our petition and prove Lauren has our support. We’re so thankful for the volunteers who have …

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 9:51 PM

Will you look at this screenshot?

  We hope we caught you before you log off for the weekend, John. Our October fundraising deadline is just 4 days away, and we’re hoping that grassroots donors can chip in $4 to help us reach our goal. Since it’s not an election year, we expected to see a drop in grassroots energy…

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  Lauren Underwood HQ · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 11:26 PM

Why the GOP doesn’t want Lauren to win reelection:

  John, do you know why the GOP doesn’t want Lauren to win her reelection? It’s easy — because she’s not like other people in Washington. While waiting to be sworn in for the 118th Congress, Lauren witnessed two colleagues who looked like they were about to lay hands on one anothe…

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  Democratic Party of Illinois · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Asking for just $5

  John, we know we ask for your help a lot. We really do appreciate that you have our backs — because your grassroots support is what’s going to help us chart a strong path to elect Democrats at all levels across Illinois while building the most active, inclusive, and diverse part…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

October 23, 2023 at 11:30 PM

Weighing on my mind

  John, During these turbulent times, I want to talk about an issue that’s been weighing on my mind for some time. Every chance I get, I support and vote for legislation addressing gun violence with meaningful action, not lip service. But the issue of our kids’, our families’ and …

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

October 17, 2023 at 6:31 PM

John, can I be honest?

  John, can I be honest? It’s been a slower fundraising month for us than we expected. That’s bad news because our campaign hinges on some critical priorities we need to achieve in the immediate future. First and foremost, we have to ensure Lauren’s name is on the ballot! That mea…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

October 15, 2023 at 7:01 PM

She’s “unbought and unbossed”

  Hey John — this email is a little longer than what we’d typically send on a Sunday, but with our first mid-month deadline expiring tonight, we hope you’ll take the time to hear us out. If you’re with us in this fight and ready to chip in now, please do so below, and if you have …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

October 14, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Saving moms’ lives

  John, The United States has the worst maternal mortality rate in the developed world. This rate is steadily rising with far higher mortality rates among Black mothers and people of color. As a registered nurse, one of my top priorities in Washington is improving our health care …

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

October 13, 2023 at 6:59 PM

We need 4 donations from grassroots supporters

  Hey John, it’s Lauren’s Finance Director, Emma. As we head into the election year, it’s important that we maintain a strong campaign and continue to work together to support Lauren.  I’ll be honest that the road ahead won’t be easy — but this campaign is no stranger to tough fig…

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  Pavitra Abraham · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 6:30 PM

52 years

  John, Today marks 52 years since the House approved the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). However, over half a century later, it is still not enshrined in our Constitution. And here’s the hard truth: far-right groups and politicians stand in opposition to the ERA because they fear i…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

October 11, 2023 at 8:03 PM

1 in 8 women

  John — This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s critical that we all know the facts: Fact 1: Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the U.S. About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Fact 2: In…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

October 10, 2023 at 10:52 PM

Since we last heard from you

  Hey John, We’re checking in to see how you’re doing and find out what’s new. Will you take a quick second to let us know how you are and how your priorities may have changed since we last heard from you? CHECK IN WITH US We’re officially in Quarter 4 and just a few months …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

October 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM

A little late to the party

  Hi John, In case you missed it, Wednesday was Lauren’s birthday and we put together a card signed by folks on this team. If you didn’t get to sign it, you still have time to wish her a happy belated birthday! So, please take a moment to sign her birthday card to let her know you…

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  Team Underwood Merch · [email protected]

October 6, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Lauren’s birthday week

  It’s Lauren’s birthday week, so we’re continuing the celebration by stocking up on our Team Underwood merch. For one week only, you can grab a piece of the Lauren Underwood campaign with 10% off of your order using the code BDAY10.  It’s the perfect season for beanies, long s…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

October 5, 2023 at 11:41 PM

Trailblazer

  John, On Tuesday, Senator Laphonza Butler was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris, making history as the first openly LGBTQ+ Black woman to join Congress and is now the only Black woman serving in the Senate. Sen. Butler succeeds the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the longest-…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Birthday cheer

  Big news, John — today is Lauren’s birthday! 🎈🎈🎈 Every day, Lauren champions the issues and priorities that are most important to our district’s working families in Congress, so we want to make this day special by showing her how many folks appreciate her.   In honor of Lauren’s…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

October 2, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Tough

  John — we wanted to send you a note of thanks today. It’s been a tough few months for a lot of folks, and we want to acknowledge that and let you know we understand. We see you! Despite the challenges we’re facing, whether it’s extreme MAGA representatives stunting our progress,…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 9:46 PM

I know this in my heart

  Hey John — I promise this is the last time I’ll send you an email before our end-of-quarter deadline tonight. My team tells me that since they asked for support at the beginning of the week, many of you have stepped up, and now, we’re only a few contributions away from reaching …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 3:16 PM

Humbly asking

  Hi John — I have a few free minutes in my schedule today, and I wanted to take this time to share something with you. Before I was elected to Congress, I spent my career as a registered nurse working for the Obama administration to expand access to health care for folks in Illin…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Sharing a few photos

  Hi John, It’s been quite a busy month for Lauren. She kicked off September with a powerful Labor Day speech (see our picture from the audience below) celebrating labor unions and hardworking Americans from families in IL-14 to communities across the country. Lauren shared som…

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

September 28, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Our checklist

  John, we put together a checklist of four areas where we need to focus right now to win this race. Being ready to fight back against our four Republican opponents and every right-wing dollar spent against us Doing our part to reclaim the Democratic majority, defeat MAGA Republi…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Don’t tell Lauren

  Hey John, Next week, we have two exciting events to look forward to: Lauren’s birthday just one week from today and the results of our end-of-quarter fundraising push. We’re aiming to make her birthday extra special by showing Lauren that she has a strong team behind her and kee…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 26, 2023 at 8:01 PM

It’s all in her name

  Lauren continues to show us every day that she’s in Congress to fight for us. It’s even in her name! L is for Leader:  Lauren is a trailblazer, she leads by doing what she knows is right no matter the range or extent of the challenges we face. She’s leading the way to expand aff…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

September 25, 2023 at 8:56 PM

Not going down that road

  John — in this email, we could talk about the five seats Democrats need to gain to reclaim the House, but we won’t get into it. We could also go over the extremism that now defines the increasingly dysfunctional House GOP, but we won’t go down that road either. Listen, we all kn…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

September 24, 2023 at 8:01 PM

A tough time

  Hi John, I know we’ve been asking for your help a lot recently — and we’re so grateful for those of you who have stepped up to help support our work. Every dollar has made an incredible difference as we prepare for a competitive election in IL-14 and a consequential presidential…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 23, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Not thrilled

  We’re going to give it to you straight, John. We know that we tend to send out more emails asking for donations than those that ask for your involvement in other ways. Honestly, we aren’t thrilled that we need to send them and we wouldn’t if it weren’t absolutely necessary. We 1…

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  Pavitra Abraham · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Campaign update

  Hi John, here’s the latest update on our campaign. It all started when: we rallied together to overcome the odds, GOP attacks and campaign hurdles to elect Lauren to represent our district in 2018, 2020 and 2022.  Then, thanks to your support: Lauren got to work right away to ma…

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  Tammy Duckworth · [email protected]

September 19, 2023 at 8:01 PM

We have a lot in common

  Hi John, I’m Tammy Duckworth, Senator from Illinois. My friend Lauren asked me to send you an email before the quarter winds down, so here I am. In a moment, I will ask you to split a donation between our campaigns to keep Illinois and IL-14 blue, but if you have some time to re…

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