Team Underwood · [email protected]

May 11, 2024 at 7:02 PM

slowdown

Here’s the deal, John — Saturdays tend to be one of the worst times for our campaign to send a fundraising email. Folks are logged off for the weekend and our fundraising usually takes a pretty big dip. But we cannot afford a slowdown right now. More folks are tuning into the elec…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

May 11, 2024 at 12:02 AM

101 new citizens

Dear John, I recently had the privilege of welcoming 101 new people from 27 different countries, including Nigeria, India, Mexico, and the Philippines as they became naturalized U.S. citizens. The ceremony was held at the historic Rialto Theater in Joliet and demonstrated the stre…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

May 9, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Aim high

Hey John, Last month, we got off to a fairly slow start on our online fundraising. We were sure that we were not going to reach our April goal at the rate things were going. Just before midnight on April 30, we were anxiously searching for folks to help bridge the gap. Although we…

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  Lauren Underwood HQ · [email protected]

May 8, 2024 at 4:32 PM

We’re not kidding

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 of her Republican colleagues who looked like they were about to lay han…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

May 7, 2024 at 9:32 PM

Twosday

We're calling today Two-Dollar Twosday, a special effort to keep Team Underwood moving forward and making an impact in our district. You might be wondering, 'why $2?' One, because we think it’s kind of catchy and two, because we firmly believe that everyone should have the opportu…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

May 6, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Everything changed

John, My health care journey began unexpectedly as a child during a swimming lesson, where an emergency led to the discovery of my undiagnosed heart condition, supraventricular tachycardia. This early encounter not only helped me manage my condition but also instilled a deep respe…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

May 5, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Kicking off National Nurses Week

Tomorrow is the first day of National Nurses Week, a time to celebrate and appreciate the invaluable work that nurses do every day. This week, we are highlighting the critical role nurses play in our everyday lives and their wide-ranging skills, including their leadership in healt…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

May 3, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Far from over

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 my se…

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  Pavitra Abraham · [email protected]

May 2, 2024 at 9:36 PM

Empowering AAPIs

May is AAPI Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich culture and vast contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. I’m proud to be part of this campaign, where we are committed to empowering AAPI individuals, shattering stereotypes, and amplifying their voic…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

May 1, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Why $4?

John, unfortunately, we came up short on our April fundraising goal this week. We hoped we’d make up for it in the last few days of the month, but we didn’t quite make it. The good news is that by chipping in just $4 today, you can help us make up ground and get back on track. Her…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

May 1, 2024 at 1:01 AM

Thanks for everything, John

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 on…

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  Pavitra Abraham · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 8:01 PM

It’s been hectic

It’s been a hectic few weeks in Washington, and last night when I called Lauren to give her a campaign update she reminded me of what’s at stake. She said, “I came to Congress with one goal — to show up for the people of IL-14. And when we ask ourselves if we're achieving that goa…

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Over 70% won’t open this email

We hope this gets to you before today’s surge of fundraising requests. As the GOP schemes to erode our fundamental rights, dismantle Social Security and Medicare, and establish a MAGA Republican stronghold in Washington, we must stay vigilant. That means your support is crucial. T…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

April 29, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Nightmare scenario:

Yesterday, Lauren and I were chatting about November — about what we hope election night feels like, and the truth is, we’re nervous. The implications are huge as MAGA Republicans could retain their House majority, seize control of the Senate, and even secure the presidency. If th…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 28, 2024 at 11:01 PM

A victory for the Prairie Band Potawatomi

John, I’m proud to share that the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is being reestablished as the first federally recognized tribal land in Illinois. This team stood with me as my colleagues and I introduced the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Shab-eh-nay Band Reservation Settlement …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Boomers, Gen X, Gen Z & Millennials

Hey John, We’re reaching out today with an important request: Will you contribute $4, $14 or any amount that works for you toward our upcoming end-of-month goal on Tuesday? We’ll explain in a moment why it’s important >>> If you've saved your payment information with ActB…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

April 26, 2024 at 5:35 PM

How it started

HOW IT STARTED: Folks across IL-14 came out big to make history and flip IL-14! -- HOW IT'S GOING: This team has supported Lauren’s work over the past 5+ years so she can remain in Congress and improve quality of life in northern Illinois.   “History makers and barrier breakers.…

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  Notes from Underwood HQ · [email protected]

April 25, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Jot it down

If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: CHIP IN $10 NOW CHIP IN $25 NOW CHIP IN $50 NOW CHIP IN $100 NOW CHIP IN $250 NOW ANOTHER AMOUNT …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 23, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Breaking: New Supreme Court abortion case

One of the most significant abortion rulings since Roe v. Wade BREAKING: Tomorrow, the Supreme Court will hear a case challenging Idaho's enforcement of its restrictive abortion ban during medical emergencies. The decision is poised to be one of the most significant rulings…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 22, 2024 at 9:41 PM

This is not a fundraising email

John, we can't wait, and Earth Day reminds us why. We can’t wait to take decisive action against climate change and prevent further damage to our Earth's precious ecosystems. We can’t wait to implement sustainable practices and transition to renewable energy sources to preserve ou…

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

April 20, 2024 at 5:32 PM

This is essential to Lauren’s campaign

As we reflect on the events of this year's Black Maternal Health Week, we are filled with gratitude. It’s incredible to see just how far we’ve come in just a few short years. From the fifth anniversary of the Black Maternal Health Caucus to the federal investment the Caucus secure…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 8:01 PM

You can’t make this stuff up

Hi John — we know it’s a Friday afternoon, so we’ll keep this short! One thing is certain this election season: we can’t win without your support. Every time you pitch in to messages like this one, you’re powering our work to reelect Lauren and lower costs for working families by …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 18, 2024 at 1:00 AM

$1,189 short

It’s not looking like we’ll reach our April goal It’s not looking like we’ll reach our April email goal right now. That’s because we fell $1,189 short of our mid-month target. We need a strong effort from our grassroots team to close the gap. John, can you spare 5 dollars to help p…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

April 17, 2024 at 11:31 PM

We missed the mark

Hey folks, I have some news to share, and I wish it was better.  Unfortunately, we fell short of our fundraising target for the April mid-month deadline on Monday so we'll have to tighten our budget for this quarter. This setback also means that we won't be able to reach our goal …

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  Cory Booker · [email protected]

April 16, 2024 at 10:32 PM

Lauren Underwood and I have a plan to end our nation’s maternal health crisis

We worked together to introduce a legislative package of thirteen bills in the House and Senate that together make up the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Hi John, It’s Senator Cory Booker, reaching out today during this Black Maternal Health Week to share an important update on…

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  Representative Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 16, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Join us TONIGHT to help save moms’ lives

News from Representative Lauren Underwood April 16, 2024 Hi John,  Did you know that the United States is one of the most dangerous countries in the developed world to give birth? 5 years ago, I launched the Black Maternal Health Caucus with my colleague, Representa…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 15, 2024 at 10:37 PM

Five

It’s not looking like we’ll reach our April goal It’s not looking like we’ll reach our April email goal right now. That’s because we’re $2,975 short of our mid-month target. We need a strong effort from our grassroots team to close the gap and put our fundraising back on track. Joh…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 14, 2024 at 9:01 PM

This Black Maternal Health Week

Dear John, As we observe Black Maternal Health Week, I want to take a moment to talk about this critical issue and why this week is so important to me. Despite global reductions in maternal mortality rates, preventable deaths related to pregnancy have been rising in the United Sta…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 13, 2024 at 3:02 PM

The good news

The Good News: Lauren recently testified at the first congressional hearing on Momnibus legislation before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. She unapologetically advocated for the urgent need to support the maternal health of those who have served our country by passing the M…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 12, 2024 at 7:31 PM

John, can you help?

John — we need to talk about the intersectionality of abortion access and Black maternal health. Ever since the right-wing majority of the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, millions of women nationwide have lost their reproductive freedoms. State houses across the country are…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 11, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Making Black maternal health a priority in Congress

John, As Black Maternal Health Week begins, we are reaching out to highlight the critical issue of Black maternal health in our country. Black women are at a higher risk of severe complications during childbirth and are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Big week ahead

Hey John, Did you know that Black mothers in the United States face a heartbreaking disparity in health care? It's true. They are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white mothers. This is a crisis that demands urgent action — that’s where we c…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 12:32 AM

Fill in the blank

Hey John — we wanted to catch up with you on the latest development on Lauren’s Momnibus. If you missed the recent announcement, we’re making a big push to pass the next bill: the Maternal Health for Veterans Act. John, some team members have endorsed Lauren’s bill, which is a gre…

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  Gun Safety via Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 8, 2024 at 11:20 PM

Tragedy strikes daily

Content warning: This email discusses gun violence. John — It’s been three years since President Biden announced executive actions to combat the gun violence epidemic. Then in 2022, the House passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) officially making it law. The FBI rece…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 8, 2024 at 1:08 AM

Health care supporters

John —Today, on World Health Day, we're proud to celebrate the record 21.3 million Americans enrolled in Affordable Care Act plans this year, including many who are covered for the first time ever. We reached this historic moment in huge part thanks to Lauren’s Health Care Afforda…

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  Health Care via Team Underwood · [email protected]

April 6, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Our responsibility

Happy National Public Health Week! This year’s theme is We Are All Public Health, a call to action that reflects Lauren’s deep commitment to health care affordability and accessibility for all and addressing health disparities. It takes all of us — including this grassroots team, …

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  Pavitra Abraham · [email protected]

April 5, 2024 at 6:02 PM

What if

John — is there anything I can say that would convince you to donate $5 to our campaign? What if I told you that our grassroots, people-powered campaign is fueled by everyday, working people, who are Lauren’s inspiration each day? What if I told you that our democracy can’t withst…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

April 4, 2024 at 8:35 PM

Guess what

Guess what, John? I can hardly believe that I’m typing this out but we're just seven months away from the general election — November 5 is going to be here before we know it. Every day that passes is one less day we have to build the momentum we need to win. That's why I'm reachin…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

April 3, 2024 at 8:32 PM

Rising above the GOP’s tricks

John, here at Underwood HQ, we love celebrating good news: This grassroots team worked hard to reach our first end-of-quarter goal of the election year — and we did it! Your big show of support shows the GOP extremist vying for Lauren’s seat that her team is a force to be reckoned…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

April 2, 2024 at 11:45 PM

Momnibus update:

Happy April John,! We wanted to take a moment to reflect on all of the incredible achievements you and Lauren have accomplished together, John — and look forward to what this team can achieve this congressional term. Thanks to your support, Lauren has been able to get a remarkable…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

April 1, 2024 at 12:02 AM

This is incredibly important to me

  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 proud…

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

March 31, 2024 at 7:32 PM

You could go with this:

John — you have a clear choice this November.   You could go with this: House Democrats who have passed historical legislation benefiting hard-working Americans that: Protects and expands access to reproductive care Is a once-in-a-generation investment in …

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

March 31, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Will you look at this comparison?

I’m going to be straightforward with you, our campaign finances have taken a hit this cycle — and we could fall short of our first FEC goal of 2024 if we don’t pick up the pace. With our deadline just hours away, can you chip in to help ensure we reach our contribution target? If …

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

March 30, 2024 at 8:32 PM

Job creation, climate action, community improvement

Did you hear the good news, John? Lauren recently secured $75 million in federal funding to advance technology and combat the climate crisis in Illinois. This funding will fuel innovation in sustainable manufacturing practices in the state. It will further advancements in energy e…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

March 30, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Wake up

Do you remember waking up the morning after Election Day 2016? That gut-wrenching feeling of wishing we could do it all over — and do more this time. We never want to feel that way again, John. So we need to give it everything that we’ve got to make sure Lauren wins her seat and w…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

March 29, 2024 at 5:31 PM

14 years ago

Hey John — I wanted to take a moment to look back on a significant election year: 2010. At first, it may not be obvious. I instinctively remember that time as having just finished my Master's program at John Hopkins University and starting my job at the Department of Health and Hu…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 8:31 PM

just $5

$5. That’s the donation I’m asking you to split between me and Lauren Underwood before my critical End of Quarter Deadline, John. Yes, just $5. $5 to restore sanity and responsible leadership to the People’s House. $5 to compete with Team Extreme’s $80 million war chest raised to …

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 3:36 PM

Failure

John, We're in the general election now, and everything is on the line. And we mean, everything. Failure is not an option. Unfortunately, we have some bad news: The Republican Study Committee — made up of 80% of the House GOP — just released their budget plan, and it's a disaster.…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

March 27, 2024 at 7:36 PM

Our 2nd Momnibus bill:

Last Thursday was a significant moment in our campaign as Lauren testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee on her bipartisan legislation, the Maternal Health for Veterans Act, marking the first congressional hearing on Momnibus legislation this year. As the lead sponso…

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  Mifepristone Update via Team Underwood · [email protected]

March 26, 2024 at 6:10 PM

This is urgent, John.

This is urgent, John. Starting today, the Supreme Court is hearing a case that could significantly restrict access to medication abortion across the country. There’s no two ways about it, John. We have to come together at this moment and make our position clear: we will not waver …

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