NFL Hall of Famer and VT Alum Bruce Smith is joining me in Blacksburg as we kickoff our season for an exclusive, gameday experience!   John, I’m reaching out to personally invite you to an event where my fellow Hokie – NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Smith – is joining me in Blacksburg for …

Everything you need to know Dear John, I’ll keep this one brief - early voting starts in just 30 days. If you plan on voting absentee, intend on voting by mail or know someone who will - it’s time to mark your calendars! You can learn more about early and absentee voting at this lin…

Open this email to learn how   Hi John, We all likely have a meme that pops to mind when we hear the phrase “Florida man..” – it’s generally followed by something unfathomable, sometimes funny and very often something that makes us think “that could never happen here”.  Well, here’s…

Open for details on how to RSVP inside   Hi John, Our upcoming event with Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, Senator Louise Lucas and Delegate Angela Williams-Graves and others is all about centering the voice of women leaders. Especially when it comes to the future of women’s rights…

Can you answer three quick questions for us?   Hi John, As things continue to heat up this election cycle, we have a quick favor to ask – can you give us just 30 seconds of your time to answer three quick questions?  We want to make sure that we’re sending you information on the th…

Is Virginia the new Iowa? Open to learn why all eyes are on us.   Hi John, 99 days – that’s what stands between us and election day. Personally, I’m excited.  See, growing up in Virginia I’ve always known it was a special place - our diversity, our work ethic and our welcoming commu…

We need your support to protect choice   Hi John, The future of reproductive rights is in our hands as Virginians. As the last state with abortion rights in the South, the time to stand up and fight for a women’s right to choose is now.  The overturning of Roe v. Wade was a watershe…

the latest fundraising report is in and it's scary   Hi John,   I’ll keep this brief – Outside dollars are impacting our elections and I, for one, believe it’s time to fight back.  Growing up in Virginia, I saw firsthand what we can accomplish when we work together which is why I c…

"nothing has been guaranteed about our democracy”   Hi John, Happy Independence Day!  This holiday always brings about a moment of reflection. It’s not lost on me that our country has been through a lot since the founding of our nation. As President Biden stated “From the very begin…

Help us be the voice of change   Hi John, I’ll keep this brief – our first fundraising deadline is tonight and we’ve got some exciting news to share: Planned Parenthood has officially endorsed our campaign! With each endorsement comes responsibility, and that’s something I don’t tak…

I'm running for reelection and I want you on our team   Hi John, I watched my mom raise four kids as a single mother in Virginia Beach. I saw how she cared for her mother in her final months before my grandmother died of breast cancer at age 49. She worked multiple jobs to keep us a…