29 Messages

  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Tomorrow’s election day!

John, It’s all coming down to this! Election day is tomorrow, June 20th. For those who haven't voted early, tomorrow is the last chance to make your mark. Polls will be open from 6 AM to 7 PM. Take a few moments to exercise your right and make your voice count!  FIND YOUR POLLING LOCATION As you m…
  Jane Fonda · [email protected]
June 15, 2023 at 6:04 PM

Supporting Climate Champions!

John,  Hi there, it’s Jane Fonda.  All my life, I've been a fighter for what is right. The battle against the fossil-fueled climate crisis is the greatest challenge of our lifetime, and we owe it to future generations to fight for a liveable future.   That’s why I’m writing to you today: I wanted to…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Our final push

John,  When I made the decision to run for the House of Delegates last May, I knew it would be a grassroots campaign powered by the people.  I am incredibly proud of the progress we've made. The support from individuals like you, who are ready for positive change and protection of our rights, has be…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
June 12, 2023 at 3:53 PM

Door by door, step by step

John,  Let me take you back to my run for Henrico County Board of Supervisors in 2015.  In just six months, I knocked on over 10,000 doors - an average of 55 doors every single day, seven days a week.   And let me tell you, it wasn't easy, but it was absolutely worth it. I got to meet so many amazin…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Our last opportunity

John, We're down to the wire.  Tonight at midnight marks the end of our fundraising reporting period, and we're just a few dollars away from reaching our goal. Can you chip in and help us finish strong?   CONTRIBUTE   Since day one, this campaign has been about fighting for the values and prioritie…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Did you hear the news?

John,I have some exciting news to share with you: our campaign is gearing up to launch our first-ever TV ad in just a few short days!  But here's where we need your help: we're racing against the clock to raise $5,000 by Friday to bring this TV ad to life and reach voters far and wide.It's a tight d…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 4:10 PM

12 hours

Hey John,I’ll make this quick. We’re less than 12 hours until midnight, our fundraising deadline for the month of May. We’re close to our goal, and could really use your help. Can you spare a few dollars and help us meet this crucial goal?Hitting this mark shows that District 57 isn’t going to be th…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
May 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM

T-minus 24 Days!

John, The countdown is on! With only 24 days left until the election, we're rapidly approaching our end-of-month fundraising deadline. In a few short days, this deadline will determine the resources we have to make a final push for victory. We've reached a pivotal moment in our campaign, and I'm rea…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Less than one month to election day

John,  Today, I'm reaching out to you with a simple yet powerful request: I'm asking you to make an investment in our future.   With Election Day only four weeks away, and threats to reproductive healthcare, environmental protection, and public education more prevalent than ever, now is the time to …
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
May 17, 2023 at 2:30 AM

Time is running out to defend reproductive rights in Virginia

BREAKING: Republican-led North Carolina legislature has just overridden Democratic Gov. Cooper's veto, passing a bill banning abortions after just 12 weeks John,The developments out of North Carolina are a direct threat to women's reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy everywhere. It's a stark re…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
May 16, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Protecting our democracy

John,Our democracy is in danger.  Virginia just withdrew from ERIC, the Electronic Registration Information Center, an organization that helps ensure the accuracy of voter registration rolls across the country.   Why? Because Republicans are actively working to undermine our democracy by spreading l…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
May 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM

National Teacher Appreciation Week

I’m committed to defending our public schools. John,This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week!  As the son of a public school teacher and a proud PTA dad, I am excited to bring my experience to Richmond and fight for our public schools.   Increasing teacher pay, preventing state interference i…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
May 5, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Voting starts today

This is what we’ve been building forJohn,Today’s an important day for our campaign: primary early voting has officially started for the 57th District's House of Delegates seat!  REGISTER TO VOTE FIND YOUR REGISTRAR'S OFFICE CONTRIBUTE TODAY  First and foremost, I want to emphasize just how impo…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
May 2, 2023 at 12:16 AM

Help me celebrate

John, Today’s a special day. Yes, it’s the start of the month when early voting begins for this crucial election you’ve heard so much about. May 1st is also my daughter’s 17th birthday!   I’ve been on the campaign trail for a year now, and have spent much of my time either knocking on doors or on th…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
May 1, 2023 at 12:31 AM

5 days, 5 hours, 5 minutes

John,  As the clock ticks down to midnight tonight, I wanted to talk about the critical moment we are in.  We’re less than 5 days away from the start of early voting. We’re less than 5 hours from our end-of-April fundraising milestone. Now, it takes less than 5 minutes to make a difference.  Can yo…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 4:30 PM

2 months to election day

Can you chip in $2 in our fight to retake the House?John,The countdown to the election is on – we're less than two months away from one of the most consequential votes of 2023.As someone who's been fighting for progressive causes for many years with organizations like the Sierra Club, Planned Parent…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
April 22, 2023 at 1:20 AM

A win for reproductive rights, but the fight isn’t over

John,  Tonight, the Supreme Court ruled that Mifepristone will stay legal and available to people across the country, for now, at least.  Though the threat remains clear, this is a win for women and reproductive rights everywhere.  Will you stand with me to protect reproductive rights across the Com…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 2:11 PM

10,000 Doors

John,  I’m thrilled to share that our campaign just hit a major milestone - this week, we knocked on our 10,000th door in the 57th district.   For nearly a year now, I’ve been on the ground, knocking on doors every single day to speak with voters and listen to their concerns about the important issu…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
April 14, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Urgent: Access to abortion is on the line

John,  Every day there is a new attack on safe and accessible abortion care. These attacks will not stop. Virginia can be a leader in protecting this civil right: we must protect a persons’ right to bodily autonomy. A lot has occurred in a very short amount of time. Here what’s been happening: Last …
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Some exciting news!

I’m Proud to be Endorsed by American Postal Workers Union Local 199!John,  I'm excited to share with you some great news: our campaign for Virginia's 57th district just received the endorsement of the American Postal Workers Union Local 199!  As a people-powered movement, we are incredibly grateful …
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Less than a month away

Early voting is in arms reachJohn,  We’re only 24 days away from early voting (not that I’m counting!).  Over the next few weeks, a lot is going to happen as we ramp up our get-out-the-vote efforts and mobilize communities across the district.  Are you able to chip in today to ensure we have the sup…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
April 7, 2023 at 2:15 PM

All eyes on us

John,  As you may have seen in the news, the recent election for the Wisconsin Supreme Court had national implications for key issues like abortion rights and the environment. And just last week, the North Carolina state legislature overturned the governor's veto of a bill that loosens gun regulatio…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
April 1, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Almost at the finish line

Hey John,   I’ll make this quick. There’s 4 hours until midnight, a.k.a. the biggest fundraising deadline of this campaign. We’re $841 away from our goal, and could really use your help.  Can you spare a few dollars and push us towards this crucial goal?  Hitting this mark shows that District 57 isn…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 1:31 PM

An important milestone

John,  It’s been nearly a year since I declared my candidacy for the House of Delegates in District 57.  Since then, we’ve gotten so much done and I’m proud of the doors knocked and engaging conversations I've had with voters from all across the district.  And now, with just hours until the biggest …
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 1:31 PM

10,000 doors, 180 days

John,  I wanted to talk to you about something that's been on my mind a lot lately: knocking doors. When I ran for Henrico County Board of Supervisors in 2015, I knocked on over 10,000 doors in just 6 months. 55 doors a day, 7 days a week.  And let me tell you, it wasn't easy, but it was absolutely …
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 1:30 PM

A people powered movement

John,  When I first decided to run for the House of Delegates, I knew that it would be a people-powered movement that would carry us to victory.   I’m proud to say we’re making enormous progress. We've received so much support from folks who are ready for change, who are ready to put our community f…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
March 25, 2023 at 1:01 PM

We have one week

John,  I'm reaching out to you today because we have an important deadline coming up. We are just ONE week away from the end of the fundraising quarter, and I need your help to ensure that our campaign has the resources to win.  CONTRIBUTE   Since day 1, this campaign has been about fighting for t…
  Del. Shelly Simonds · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 2:31 PM

I’m proud to endorse Bob Shippee for Delegate

John,  I am writing to you today to share some exciting news. As a representative in the Virginia House of Delegates, I am proud to endorse Bob Shippee for the 57th district.  Bob is a committed public servant, dedicated to representing his community with integrity and passion. He has a wealth of ex…
  Bob Shippee · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 4:06 PM

This is a fight for Virginia

I’m Bob Shippee, running for Delegate in Virginia’s 57th districtJohn, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Bob Shippee. I’m a Democrat running for the House of Delegates in Virginia’s 57th district, representing eastern Goochland and western Henrico, west of Richmond. This is a must-win seat to…