Team Joe Kerr · [email protected]

August 17, 2024 at 4:30 PM

One person can steer or sink the ship

Hi John,We’re still jumping hurdles to flip CA-40 from red to blue.In this race, even the smallest detail can tip the scale. One person, one mission, one race – that’s how change starts in CA-40.  That’s why we’re asking you to chip in just $1 to help our campaign go the distance. One person can ste…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

August 15, 2024 at 6:15 PM

I am the only former Union Leader running for a seat in Congress

Hey John, it’s Joe.  I am incredibly proud to have been endorsed by California Senator Alex Padilla. Senator Padilla joins a long list of California leaders who are proud to be on Team Kerr, including Governor Gavin Newsom, and Congressmembers Adam Schiff and Katie Porter. Their support means the wo…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

August 14, 2024 at 5:45 PM

Our coalition would not exist without YOU

Hi John, it’s Joe. This past Saturday, we hosted a successful canvassing launch in Orange. I had the pleasure of door-knocking alongside our volunteers and learning more about their vision for our community.  Keep scrolling to check out some photos from this weekend, but before you do, will you chip…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

August 9, 2024 at 4:30 PM

I have always put my team over party

Hi John, it’s Joe. Early in my career, my mom said, “Joe, do everything you can, but always recognize and credit others.”  Well, I want to thank you so much for helping Team Joe Kerr hit our end-of-July goal. We couldn’t keep campaigning without you. You’re the reason why we can keep going.  I learn…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

August 7, 2024 at 8:40 PM

We’ve got to do more

Hi John, it’s Joe. Last week, I read an update on the harsh fires throughout California, and it’s just devastating.  My heart goes out to my fellow firefighters, their families, and everyone on the front lines. Please stay safe out there.  Every year, wildfires have become an even bigger issue, affe…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

August 6, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Welcome to the ticket Governor Walz

Hey John, it’s Joe. Vice President Kamala Harris named Governor Tim Walz as her Vice Presidential pick, and the ticket is top-notch.  The lineup is locked, the roster is stacked, and I’m proud to be part of the team striving for change. Governor Walz is a veteran and a champion for unions. That mean…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

August 1, 2024 at 4:00 PM

CA-40 made me who I am

Hi there John, it's Joe.  CA-40 made me the man I am today.  Don’t believe me? Well, in honor of Throwback Thursday, I want to take you on a walk down memory lane. Keep scrolling to see some photos of decades past but, before you do, will you chip in $10, $20, or $30 to my campaign, so we can build …

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

July 30, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Less than 100 days until the election…

Hey John,   The November Election is less than 100 days away.  And lucky for me – I thrive under pressure, deadlines, and extreme heat. Will you help our campaign give this race our 100% by making a donation right now?   DONATE $100 These MAGA extremists – including Young Kim – are trying to torch e…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

July 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Staying on our toes and putting our people first

Hi John, Joe here.  On the frontlines, I learned how to work as a team and take the heat. We didn’t leave people behind and when one of us succeeded, we all did. We learned how to dodge, weave, and hurdle over any obstacles. That’s what this election is about…staying on our toes and putting our peop…

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  Team Joe Kerr · [email protected]

July 27, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Will you support our race?

Hi John,   We’re winding down the month and do you know what that means? 🥇The Olympics are here, and our race in CA-40 is heating up 🔥 It also means we’re officially four months out from the November Election.  This might not be an Olympic-level race, but we do have a national spotlight on us. Why? …

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

July 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Burning the midnight oil…

Hey John,   Times are tough and there’s a lot keeping our families up at night like…The rising cost of living  The GOP’s infringement on women’s reproductive rights Unaddressed gun violence that puts our friends and family in dangerI can relate – I know what it is like to wonder if someone important…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Will you answer the call?

Hi John,   As you know – I’ve spent my career fighting fires in order to save lives, homes, and our environment. Firefighters are the best commonsense problem solvers on the planet. We just need a little bit of that common-sense, pragmatic problem-solving in the U.S. Congress right now.Instead of an…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

July 22, 2024 at 10:52 PM

The right person to lead our movement forward

Hey John,   As Democrats, our job this November is to elect a leader who will ensure that our nation continues to work toward justice and equity for everyone. No one recognizes that more than President Joe Biden.  His decision not to seek reelection and instead endorse Vice President Kamala Harris i…

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  Team Joe Kerr · [email protected]

July 19, 2024 at 4:05 PM

California’s devastating wildfires.

John  In California, 178,322 acres have already burned this year as a result of wildfires.  You read that correctly. 178,322 acres, gone. Compared to the 7,800 we saw this time last year. It’s devastating.   It is more important than ever that we elect firefighter Joe Kerr to Congress.   As a long-t…

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  Celeste Wilson, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 5:11 PM

the resources we need to flip CA-40

Hi John,   Celeste here, Joe’s campaign manager.  Since we launched our campaign last May, we’ve been working around the clock to spread the word about Joe. He’s a retired fire captain, a longtime labor leader, and he’s fed up with the political games being played in the Capitol.  Now that the gene…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

July 16, 2024 at 8:46 PM

FWD: text from my campaign manager

Hi there, John,  I just got this text from my campaign manager and thought I should share it with you all - So John, I’m coming to you to help me reach my goal this month—and I’m so glad I can always count on you. Will you help me reach my July fundraising goal by donating today? Thank you and onwa…

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  Team Joe Kerr · [email protected]

July 12, 2024 at 3:56 PM

My opponent's not-so-quiet MAGA moments

John,   It is so important that come November, we oust Congresswoman Young Kim, CA-40’s current “quiet” MAGA and anti-choice incumbent. (We say this a lot, we know, but it’s true…)  While she tries to hide behind the veil of a “moderate” Republican, her true colors shine through when it comes to def…

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  Team Joe Kerr · [email protected]

July 10, 2024 at 4:13 PM

Joe's record of delivering real results for working people

John,  As Fire Captain with the Orange County Fire Authority for 34 years, Joe lives and breathes public service – literally. He's spent his life putting the needs of our community ahead of his own.   When crisis struck Orange County during its 1994 bankruptcy, Joe saved countless jobs and livelihoo…

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  Team Joe Kerr · [email protected]

July 8, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Project 2025 & what it means for us.

John,  As we inch closer to the pivotal election in November, there’s a threat on the horizon that could drastically shape our future: Project 2025.  Project 2025 is a blueprint that Trump and his allies have laid out for rolling back essential rights and freedoms, gutting critical programs, and imp…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

July 4, 2024 at 4:07 PM

On this 4th of July -

John,  On this day, 248 years ago, our nation declared independence for some. Of course, women could not vote, Black people were still enslaved, and LGBTQ people could be killed just for being who they were. So, today, as we celebrate our democracy and independence, I’m reflecting on independence an…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

July 1, 2024 at 8:46 PM

what's next for us

Hey John,     I want to personally thank you for helping me reach my fundraising goal and finishing out my second quarter strong!    Unlike my MAGA extremist opponent, our campaign is made by, for, and with the community. We’ve been building a grassroots campaign since I launched last May – no su…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

June 30, 2024 at 5:06 PM

quick note.

The House Majority PAC, the super PAC linked to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, is planning to spend $186 million in key races across the country… including mine! DONATE TODAY   "For the last three decades, I've been running toward the problem… inside burning buildings, putting out fires, res…

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  Team Joe Kerr · [email protected]

June 29, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Joe knows how hard it is for families to get ahead these days

John,  As Fire Captain with the Orange County Fire Authority for 34 years, Joe lives and breathes public service – literally. He's spent his life putting the needs of our community ahead of his own.   When crisis struck Orange County during its 1994 bankruptcy, Joe saved countless jobs and livelihoo…

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  Team Joe Kerr · [email protected]

June 28, 2024 at 4:03 PM

We have two days

Hi John,  With just TWO DAYS until our major end-of-quarter fundraising deadline, it’s time we rally around Joe.  Why?  Because once Joe is in Congress, he’ll make it his personal mission to:   🏥 Protect reproductive freedom🌎 Tackle climate change 💰 Build an economy that works for all – especially w…

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  Joe’s campaign team · [email protected]

June 27, 2024 at 4:03 PM

FWD: I want to shout you out

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Joe Kerr Date: Thu, Jun 6, 2024 at 1:35 PMJohn,  Joe sent out an email a few weeks ago, did you get a chance to read it?  We forwarded it below because we wanted to give you a chance to hear how grateful he is for your support.  And now, with our end-of-…

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  Team Joe Kerr · [email protected]

June 25, 2024 at 4:04 PM

As you read this…

John,  As you read this, the extremist GOP majority is actively working to strip away our reproductive rights, our access to vote, harm our LGBTQ+ community, etc,... This is why it's so important that we flip the House and take back our majority this November. This is where you come in, John.   With…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

June 24, 2024 at 5:46 PM

In just two years…

On this day, just two years ago, the Supreme Court made the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, tragically upending nearly 50 years of federal protections for reproductive rights.  Over the last two years, we’ve seen the repercussions of this decision play out in Republican-controlled states across th…

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  Celeste Wilson, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

June 20, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Joe's three reasons why

I was taking a look at some notes from the early days of our campaign. I asked Joe to tell me three reasons he wanted to run. This is what he said:Hi John,   We have less than five months until Election Day. That’s less than five months to oust our “quiet” MAGA extremist opponent, get the word out a…

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  Celeste Wilson, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

June 18, 2024 at 4:07 PM

CA-40: one of the critical House seats this November

John,   I’m seeing a trend here.  First: CA-40 voted for Joe Biden in 2020.   Then: CA-40 was named a key race in the 2024 election, meaning it’s one of 31 House seats held by Republicans that are critical to flipping the House majority.   Now: The House Majority PAC, the super PAC linked to House M…

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  China Kerr · [email protected]

June 16, 2024 at 4:01 PM

This Father’s Day

Hi there - I’m China Kerr, Joe's wife. This Father’s Day, I’d like to share a few thoughts with you. Hi there - I’m China Kerr, Joe's wife.  This Father’s Day, I’d like to share a few thoughts with you.  Due to our personal journey to become parents, Father’s Day has always held special significance…

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  Joe’s campaign team · [email protected]

June 15, 2024 at 4:52 PM

Really quick

This weekend marks the midpoint of the month. That means, we have just two weeks to finish the month off strong and hit our end-of-quarter fundraising goal. John,   We’ll keep this quick.  This weekend marks the midpoint of the month. That means, we have just two weeks to finish the month off strong…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

June 12, 2024 at 9:10 PM

Building a movement together (Sent from my iPhone)

Joe Kerr here. Look, this campaign isn't just about getting me elected to Congress. It's about building a movement together, where healthcare isn't a privilege, education unlocks potential, and our economy works for everyone, not just the privileged few. DONATE TODAY "For the last three decades, …

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

June 10, 2024 at 4:55 PM

This Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

let’s celebrate Pride Month by taking a stand for equality and justice. Sign your name to urge Congress to guarantee freedoms to all and pass the Equality Act!John,   This Pride Month, I’m celebrating our wonderful LGBTQ+ community's history, and reaffirming their right to live whole, happy lives wi…

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  Celeste Wilson, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

June 7, 2024 at 4:56 PM

5 months left

that’s 5 months to oust our “quiet” MAGA extremist opponent, get the word out about Joe, and officially flip CA-40 blue. So we could really use your help.Hi John,   We have less than five months until Election Day. That’s five months to oust our “quiet” MAGA extremist opponent, get the word out abou…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

June 6, 2024 at 8:35 PM

I want to shout you out

Hey John,     I want to give you a quick shout-out for your help in my campaign so far.   Unlike my MAGA extremist opponent, our campaign is made by, for, and with the community. We’ve been building a grassroots campaign since I launched last May – no super PACs, corporate mega-donors, or specia…

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  Team Joe Kerr · [email protected]

May 16, 2024 at 5:33 PM

It’s our anniversary <3

John,  Exactly one year ago today, Joe launched his campaign for Congress. In the last 365 days, we've talked to so many of you about Joe, the labor leader, fire captain, and environmental champion that CA-40 needs in this moment. Over the past year, he’s hosted countless fundraising events, been e…

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  Celeste Wilson, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

May 13, 2024 at 11:30 PM

What it will take

Hi John,  Celeste here, Joe’s campaign manager.  Since we launched our campaign last May, we’ve been working around the clock to spread the word about Joe. He’s a retired fire captain, a longtime labor leader, and he’s fed up with the political games being played in the Capitol.  Now that the gene…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

May 9, 2024 at 5:44 PM

About my extremist opponent…

John,   It is so important that come November, we oust Congresswoman Young Kim, CA-40’s current “quiet” MAGA and anti-choice incumbent. (We say this a lot, we know, but it’s true…)  While she tries to hide behind the veil of a “moderate” Republican, her true colors shine through when it comes to de…

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  Team Joe Kerr · [email protected]

May 7, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Time is of the essence

Alright, John…   This week marks six months out from Election Day. That’s right. There’s only six months left to oust our extremist incumbent, Young Kim, and elect Joe to represent California’s 40th district.   So these next couple of months, we’re putting our all into knocking on doors, registerin…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

May 4, 2024 at 4:35 PM

International Firefighters Day 👨‍🚒 —

let us honor the brave men and women who risk their lives to keep us safe. John,   Today, as we commemorate International Firefighters Day, I am reminded of the countless brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities. And today, I’m also reflecting on my o…

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  Congresswoman Sara Jacobs · [email protected]

May 2, 2024 at 4:25 PM

I think Joe is what CA-40 needs.

Hi John,  I’m Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, proudly representing California’s 51st Congressional District.   In the midst of the political noise and exaggerated rhetoric flooding your inbox, I'm committed to a different approach. No theatrics, no gimmicks — just me, talking directly to you. So, I hope…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

April 30, 2024 at 5:13 PM

my campaign manager just sent me this:

Hi there John,  I just got this text from my campaign manager and had to share it with you all: So John, I’m coming to you to help me cross the finish line. I’m more than ready to deliver real solutions for CA-40, and I’m ready to defeat our extremist incumbent Young Kim. And I’m so glad I can alw…

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  Team Joe Kerr · [email protected]

April 29, 2024 at 7:25 PM

our best chance at flipping the House.

Hi John!  This November, we’ll have the opportunity to flip CA-40 from red to blue. In fact, the New York Times just listed CA-40 as one of the pivotal districts to watch in this year's Congressional elections. Better yet, our Democratic candidate in CA-40 isn’t just anybody… It’s Joe Kerr, a veter…

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  Joe’s campaign team · [email protected]

April 24, 2024 at 4:25 PM

What will it take to oust our extremist incumbent?

John,  To be frank: our democracy is under attack. Republican extremists like Young Kim are only adding fuel to the fire; luckily Joe knows how to put those out.   Unlike Young Kim, Joe is ANTI-TRUMP, ANTI-MAGA, and actively fighting against right-wing extremism, because CA-40 deserves someone will…

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  Joe Kerr · [email protected]

April 22, 2024 at 7:05 PM

🌍 Celebrating Earth Day –

And recommitting to combating climate change. Hi John, Happy Earth Day! 🌍  Today, I’m taking a moment to not only appreciate our Earth and all that it has to offer us, but to reflect on the real and urgent need to combat climate change.   Did you know that one 100,000-acre wildfire produces more CO2…

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  Team Joe Kerr · [email protected]

April 19, 2024 at 5:34 PM

CA-40: “reliably blue”

John,  CA-40 is trending Democrat faster than any other district in California. Don’t believe us?    Well, the New York Times just listed CA-40 as one of the pivotal districts to watch in this year's Congressional elections. Despite an extremist Republican incumbent, the district is labeled as a "r…

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  Joe’s campaign team · [email protected]

April 15, 2024 at 8:50 PM

Ready to endorse Joe?

Hi all,   Since launching our campaign last May, we’ve seen support pour in for Joe, including endorsements from our state’s most prominent Democrats, our nation’s most powerful unions, and organizations all throughout California.   Just take a look at what some of these endorsers have to say about…

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  Team Joe Kerr · [email protected]

April 11, 2024 at 5:38 PM

The plan to flip the House Majority

John,  CA-40 is trending Democrat faster than any other district in California. That’s why the DCCC named CA-40 one of the “House Democrats’ Districts In Play'' for the 2024 election cycle.  Democratic and Republican Congressional PACs will pour hundreds of millions of dollars to battle over the li…

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  Governor Gavin Newsom · [email protected]

April 10, 2024 at 5:45 PM

A quick message to the voters of CA-40.

Hi there John, Governor Gavin Newsom here – and I have something to share about Joe Kerr, CA-40’s Democratic nominee for Congress.  Not only is Joe a veteran firefighter, a longtime labor leader, and my friend, but he’s also the best chance we have at ousting right-wing extremist Young Kim. That’s …

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  Governor Gavin Newsom · [email protected]

April 7, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Why I think Joe is CA-40’s best hope.

Hi there John, Governor Gavin Newsom here – and I have something to share about Joe Kerr, CA-40’s Democratic nominee for Congress.  Not only is Joe a veteran firefighter, a longtime labor leader, and my friend, but he’s also the best chance we have at ousting right-wing extremist Young Kim. That’s …

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