Team Underwood · [email protected]

February 26, 2024 at 12:31 AM

You did.

John, When we started this journey in 2018, we were told we were trying to achieve the impossible. Who would have thought we would make history by flipping a Republican-held district and electing the youngest Black woman to ever serve in Congress? You did. Right alongside you, we …

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

February 25, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Funding WIC is non-negotiable

News from Representative Lauren Underwood February 25, 2024 Hi Neighbor, The Will County Health Department’s WIC office in Joliet is a lifeline for so many families in our community. They do heroic work to make sure that our neighbors—women, children, and babies—are…

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

February 24, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Difficult odds

Here’s some not so great news: As of this morning, we have about half as many contributions than we did at this point last month. So we have a pretty big gap to close right now. To close this gap, we’re counting on grassroots supporters like you to make a contribution today. Will …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

February 23, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Silver lining

This will be quick. We're reaching out to ask for your support for Lauren Underwood's reelection campaign in Illinois' 14th congressional district. Your contribution is crucial right now. You can donate right here: If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, you…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Saving moms' lives

John — We have exciting news for you about Lauren’s work to advance health equity for all! Since she was elected to Congress, Lauren has been a tireless advocate for maternal health and has made incredible strides to address the Black maternal health crisis with her Momnibus packa…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

February 20, 2024 at 9:30 PM

How you can Get Out The Vote

John — As one of Lauren’s most steadfast champions, we’re deeply thankful we can count on you to have her back throughout our reelection campaign. Whether you’ve donated, taken a campaign survey, or personally endorsed Lauren, your support has fueled our efforts to bolster our gra…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

February 19, 2024 at 4:01 PM

President Obama + Lauren

John — today and every day, we celebrate the progress and legacy of trailblazers and organizations working for representation, civil rights, and racial justice. Illinois has a storied history of Black trailblazers — and Lauren is no stranger to working alongside them. Here’s when …

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  Finance Team at Underwood HQ · [email protected]

February 17, 2024 at 4:01 PM

Pretty close

Hi John, We didn’t want to send this email today. In fact, we weren’t planning to press send if we reached our mid-quarter goal this week. While we didn’t quite get there, we got pretty close. And if we raise just $1,288 today, it’ll put our fundraising right back on track. So, if…

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

February 17, 2024 at 12:23 AM

We took on Big Pharma and we won.

News from Representative Lauren Underwood Hi Neighbor, Have you heard the news? House Democrats took on Big Pharma, and we won.  The Inflation Reduction Act, which I proudly fought to pass, makes sure that Medicare can finally negotiate prescription drug prices so fa…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

February 15, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Just a few hours left

John — We hate to bother you so often for donations, but we absolutely cannot keep our campaign working for IL-14 without grassroots support. You’ve shown up for Lauren time after time — and on our last day to reach our mid-quarter fundraising goal, we’re asking you to show up aga…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

February 15, 2024 at 4:02 PM

A public health crisis

John, With every passing day, people across the country struggle more and more to access abortion care. Republicans didn’t stop their onslaught of anti-abortion attacks with the overturning of Roe v. Wade — and their extremist push to strip people of fundamental human rights conti…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 7:01 PM

💖 💖 💖 💖

Lauren loves to celebrate Did you know that Lauren is a big fan of today’s celebration of love?  She loves to celebrate 💖 Galentine’s Day 💖 with her nearest and dearest. As we celebrate friendship and unconditional support, we hope you’ll join us in spreading our message of love a…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 1:01 AM

Spot the difference

John, We pulled these 2022 and 2024 year-to-date reports from our ActBlue, can you spot the difference? 2022 vs. 2024 See that drop on the far right? Compared to the same time last cycle, we were increasing our momentum and keeping up with our goals in 2022 — but this time around…

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 7:31 PM

You can see

You already know the GOP has been increasing momentum, but did you catch their latest fundraising announcement? They raked in a record-breaking $7.15 million in just one month, proving their ability to motivate their base. Here’s what that tells us: we’ve got to outwork the GOP a…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 12:46 AM

Key updates from Lauren’s campaign

John, As we continue to navigate the ups and downs of politics, we are forever grateful to have supporters like you in our corner. We make it a point to keep you updated on our race, so let's talk about the latest from our opponents. We’ve learned some disturbing details on our op…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

February 11, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Our country’s broken immigration system

John — Alongside other Democratic leaders, Lauren recently toured border communities in Texas underlining the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform to create a just and humane system that leaves no one behind. This much is clear: Our country's immigration system is brok…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

February 10, 2024 at 5:31 PM

My personal request

we have no time to waste John: I’m about to ask you to donate $10 to help Democrats win the Special Election to replace serial fraudster George Santos by splitting a donation between Tom Suozzi and Lauren Underwood. This is a make-or-break moment – and the race couldn’t be closer!…

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  Pavitra Abraham · [email protected]

February 9, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Illinois remade in the image of extremism

John — You may have seen the distressing news that the Illinois GOP has invited Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana to keynote their fundraising gala tonight. By giving Kennedy a platform, our state’s GOP is aligning itself with the extremism of MAGA Republicans and showing just how…

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

February 9, 2024 at 3:36 PM

How to save 💰 on your energy bills

News from Representative Lauren Underwood February 9, 2024 Hi John, Did you know there’s a federal program that can help you lower your electricity bill? LIHEAP (that’s “Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program”) can help you with your home heating and cooling bil…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

February 8, 2024 at 8:30 PM

I hope you’ll hear me out

John, As a team, we have achieved so much together over the past five years. In 2018, we did what many said was impossible and made history by electing the youngest Black woman to ever serve in Congress. Then this team overcame staggering political odds in 2020 by propelling me to…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

February 6, 2024 at 11:30 PM

Hate to admit it

Hey John — Democrats in Congress are leading the way, united in our work to make life better for working families. We’re doing all we can to get voters and advocates engaged and participating in the democratic process. This work includes contending with Big Pharma, cutting costs, …

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

February 5, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Save $5 on these two treats

Get your knit hat and Domestic Tranquility candle now ❤️ Get yours at a discount today: ❤️ Stay Cozy Valentine’s Day bundle at $5 off: That’s right, John. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we put together this super cozy bundle that you’ll want to snag before we sell out. What you’ll get:…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

February 2, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Happy Groundhog Day

  John, we hope this message didn’t get buried too deep in your inbox this Groundhog Day. Just as Punxsutawney Phil emerges every February 2nd (with or without seeing his shadow), we come to you each month asking for your support because your consistent generosity makes a real, ta…

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

February 1, 2024 at 11:14 PM

Update: Record-breaking enrollment

News from Representative Lauren Underwood February 1, 2024 Dear Neighbor, More than 21 MILLION* Americans have signed up for health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, thanks in part to my legislation! In 2018 I came to Congress with a missio…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

February 1, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Not just in February

  John — To kick off Black History Month, we’re honoring and paying tribute to some of the trailblazers who paved the way for Lauren to become the youngest Black woman elected to Congress.  These leaders left a mark on our community in Illinois’ 14th district and our country, and …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

February 1, 2024 at 1:01 AM

Phone call

  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 mess…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Don’t even get me started

  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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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Tomorrow night

  Tomorrow night, we’ll close the books on our January fundraising deadline and with roughly 24 hours to go, we’re nearly to our target. Will you pitch in $10 or whatever makes sense for your budget to help us close the gap? PITCH IN Every time you pitch in to emails like th…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Two ways

  John, In order for our campaign to meet the moment as we near our first deadline of the election year, we need to slightly revise our game plan. This morning, I reviewed our numbers from this time last cycle and used that as a guide for where we need to be at this point in this …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 12:35 AM

It’s just a fact:

21.3 million Americans are now covered by the ACA   Hi John, I’m beyond elated to celebrate the record 21.3 million people who are now signed up for Affordable Care Act plans! This historic milestone was reached thanks to the enhanced tax credits provided by my Health Care Affordab…

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

January 29, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Trade you 4 facts for $4?

  John, can we trade you four facts for four dollars? FACT: Team Underwood is three for three in the last three elections, a perfect record of supporting Lauren and electing her to Congress. FACT: The GOP has targeted Lauren and spent big to try to take this seat every year she’s …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

January 28, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Pump the brakes

  You know that feeling of satisfaction when you finally catch a green light after a long wait at every red? That's how we're feeling about reaching our January fundraising goal. Except in this case, the green light means we can keep building our movement and make some serious wav…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

January 27, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Here’s the truth

  John, here’s the truth — we’re emailing you because we’re behind on our January fundraising goal for Lauren’s reelection campaign, and by making a contribution of any amount you would make a bigger impact than you may realize: If you've saved your payment information with ActBlu…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

January 26, 2024 at 6:02 PM

A read on the GOP

  It’s Friday so we’ll keep it simple. Here’s a rundown of what the GOP has been up to in our district: FIRST: Republicans have been trying for years to flip our district and unseat Lauren from IL-14. This time around there are two far-right opponents duking it out to face her in …

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  Underwood Campaign: End-of-Month · [email protected]

January 25, 2024 at 2:02 AM

Do we have what it takes?

  Hi John, Underwood HQ here popping into your inbox today to remind you that we’re just one week away from our first end-of-month fundraising deadline of this election year. This is our first big test of 2024 and how we respond will signal to our opponents whether we have what it…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

January 24, 2024 at 12:15 AM

John, are you voting?

  John — This year's elections are crucial, and election season 2024 is officially here.  With Illinois’ primary 56 days away, now is the time to step up and make your voice heard. It's not just about choosing the next president and reelecting Lauren, it's about the upcoming prima…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

January 23, 2024 at 1:00 AM

We’re strengthening our efforts

  John, today we should be celebrating the 51st year of federally guaranteed abortion rights. Instead, it’s the second Roe v. Wade anniversary in a row that we’ve been deprived of our constitutional right to abortion. It's barely been a year and a half since the far-right Supreme …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

January 22, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Where were you?

  John — do you remember where you were on January 21, 2017? It was Donald Trump's first day in office. That same day, hundreds of thousands of people filled Washington streets in a massive protest — the Women’s March, the biggest ever seen in the U.S. at the time. We protested Tr…

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  Pavitra Abraham · [email protected]

January 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Three years to the day

  It’s been three years to the day that President Biden and Vice President Harris were inaugurated, marking the start of four years of rebuilding and strengthening our democracy. We fought hard to overcome Trump and for the first time in our nation’s history, we put the first Blac…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Get Out the Vote

  John, we’ll cut to the chase and let you get back to kicking off the weekend. With the Illinois primary election in 60 days, on March 19, it’s critical that we keep our voter outreach program going strong — and your support makes that all possible. Here’s a quick rundown of the …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

January 18, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA

  John, The latest threat in our work to reclaim reproductive freedom comes in the form of yet another abortion access lawsuit to be decided by the Supreme Court this year. In just a matter of months, the Supreme Court will rule on federal approval of the widely prescribed abortio…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 10:01 PM

You should know

  John, As a core part of this grassroots team, you know firsthand that we don’t operate from a place of scarcity, panic, or arbitrary deadlines. Whether you’ve given $1, $10, or $100 during your time on Team Underwood, we know that your donation means you’re placing your trust in…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 12:31 AM

I need you with me

  John, tonight is our mid-month fundraising deadline. Here’s something I want you to know: The number of people on this team who chip in means so much more to me than the amount of each donation. That’s why I’m asking for just $1 today so we stay on track for this month’s critica…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

January 15, 2024 at 4:02 PM

This day in 1929

  John, On this day in 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr. was born. He was a child of the Great Depression, a time of economic inequality and poverty for so many. Yet he did not let that get in the way of leading a life filled with love and opportunity, as he was a son, a brother, and …

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

January 15, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Before we know it

  We don’t want to take you away from your activities this long weekend, so we’ll keep this quick. We’re already halfway through the month and our first fundraising deadline of the year will be here before we know it. To reach our first deadline, we need a few more grassroots dona…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

January 13, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Pros and Cons

  Sometimes a list of Pros and Cons is useful for decision making or making a point. Here’s one of ours: Pros: House Democrats are working tooth and nail to lower health care costs.  They’re calling on Congress to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, …

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

January 12, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Can you help me win?

  Hey John, Earlier this week, Pavitra, Lauren’s Senior Advisor, sent you our 2024 Election Year Survey. From that email, we received the average number of responses we expect during a non-election year. Now that it’s 2024, we’re working hard to get our number of responses back to…

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

January 12, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Your health care insurance

  Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans is this Monday, 1/15 and families and individuals in 34 states, including Illinois, have until Tuesday, 1/16. Please make sure to check HealthCare.gov to learn more, review your plan, and sign up before the deadline.…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

January 11, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Defending Lauren’s seat

  John — We couldn’t be more proud of the work this grassroots team achieved in 2023. 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 community i…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

January 10, 2024 at 7:31 PM

We’ll say it again:

  John, Yet another New York Times article published this week highlights the preventable crisis Black mothers face every day: the extreme risk of pregnancy-related complications that lead to death three times more often than white mothers. Our ongoing calls and unified efforts as…

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