Don Coover · [email protected]

June 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM

What a 26-year career politician will get you

Herbert, My opponent, Derek Schmidt, has been involved in politics for the last 26 years. So it’s no surprise that he votes the way his party bosses in Washington want, or that as Attorney General, he stood by as Sam Brownback's agenda decimated Kansas. It’s a real problem, especially when Schmidt…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

June 27, 2026 at 6:16 PM

Lessons from the ranch 🐄

Herbert, It’s Don here, checking in from the ranch 3 days before one of our campaign’s most important deadlines this year. We’ve set a goal of 1,000 donations before Tuesday, and we’re still 200 away! Will you chip in $3 today to help us reach it before the FEC deadline? I grew up on a small dair…

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  Coover HQ · [email protected]

June 26, 2026 at 6:20 PM

Small contributions are this campaign’s ammunition ➡️

Herbert, Before the weekend hits, we wanted to update you on our progress before a major fundraising deadline on Tuesday! If you haven’t already, you can still join our campaign and support Don, the Democratic nominee for KS-02, as a General Election Founding Donor by contributing any amount t…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

June 25, 2026 at 5:46 PM

Let me explain…

This email is longer than most because the stakes in our race are higher than ever. We are working to flip a red district in Kansas and unseat a politician backed by the MAGA machine. We hope you will read until the end, but if you are short on time and want to support Don’s campaign, you can contri…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

June 24, 2026 at 11:20 PM

Text from Don 💬

This June is critical for our campaign, and your support is essential to helping us have what it takes to take the fight to my Republican opponent, Derek Schmidt, in November. ✅ We earned the Democratic nomination to flip this red seat in Kansas and get Congress back to work for the people. 🗓️…

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  Charlie Bonner · [email protected]

June 22, 2026 at 7:15 PM

Let’s get Sodbuster to Washington

Herbert, I’m Charlie Bonner, and I want to talk to you about my friend Don Coover (the Democratic nominee in KS-02) or as we called him at West Point: Sodbuster! Don and I met at West Point, where we were classmates in the same cadet company. He got the nickname Sodbuster because even with the rig…

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  Traci Coover · [email protected]

June 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM

Help Don catch a break this weekend?

Hi Herbert! 👋 I'm Traci Coover, Don's wife. I know you’re used to hearing from Don in these emails, but I wanted to send a note to introduce myself and ask for your support in his campaign as he approaches an important deadline. I might be biased, but Don is the hardest-working person I kno…

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  Team Coover · [email protected]

June 20, 2026 at 1:52 PM

We need you to know this:

Herbert, We’re 10 days out from our deadline to raise 1,000 donations and keep this campaign on track to unseat far-right Republican Derek Schmidt We’d like to explain why this month we’re focused on the amount of donations we receive over the amount we raise, and why today, we need your suppo…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

June 18, 2026 at 10:20 PM

I've had enough of this

KMOX - $60M and 7 federal agencies required to stage Trump's UFC fight at White House Herbert, The Trump Administration’s frivolous time and money spent on a UFC fight at the White House, a ballroom, a reflecting pool, a golden tractor, and more is complete nonsense, when Washington should be …

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  Team Coover · [email protected]

June 17, 2026 at 11:37 PM

This is where we stand…

Herbert, This June is one of the most important months for our campaign. Don recently earned the Democratic nomination, and at the end of the month, we face our FEC fundraising deadline — which means all of our fundraising numbers will be made public. Here’s the thing: last quarter we were one…

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  Team Coover · [email protected]

June 16, 2026 at 10:17 PM

📎 Action requested!

Herbert, In case you missed it, at the beginning of the month, Don became the official Democratic nominee to flip our red district in Kansas to blue and get Congress back to work for the people! This milestone is only possible thanks to the support of our grassroots team, and it certainly didn…

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  Honorable Dan Glickman · [email protected]

June 15, 2026 at 7:58 PM

I'm proud to stand with Don

Herbert, I’m Dan Glickman, former Representative for Kansas’s 4th Congressional District and former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Today, I'm writing to share my support for Don Coover, a fellow Kansan and business owner, who will be a principled leader for Kansas’s 2nd Congressional District.…

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  Team Coover · [email protected]

June 14, 2026 at 3:40 PM

UPDATED goal!

Herbert, Since we launched this campaign, we have hit incredible milestones thanks to your grassroots support. ✅ New polling shows that when voters learn about our campaign, we come within striking distance of flipping this red district. That’s because Derek Schmidt consistently betrays his co…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

June 13, 2026 at 4:07 PM

I’ve had enough of this.

Herbert, Derek Schmidt has always been a rubber stamp for political elites, whether it was in Kansas for Sam Brownback or now in DC for Mike Johnson and Donald Trump. FIGHT BACK ([link removed]) That means he’s been fighting for their priorities, not Kansans'. Whether it was supporting educ…

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  Andy, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

June 12, 2026 at 8:36 PM

Check out our poll numbers!

Herbert, As a first-time candidate, Don Coover is beating the odds and proving that 2026 is the year we turn Kansas’s 2nd District blue! When voters learn Don wants to help fix a broken political system, lower costs for working families, speak up for our farms, hospitals, and public schools, and d…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

June 10, 2026 at 11:37 PM

Are you ready to join us?

The good news: Herbert, in case you missed it, I am officially the Democratic nominee to take on MAGA Republican Derek Schmidt in Kansas’s 2nd Congressional District race! We have a real shot at flipping this red district in Kansas blue and unseating Schmidt, who’s only been a rubber stamp for th…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

June 10, 2026 at 7:42 PM

How politics should be

Herbert, I’ve always believed that when something is broken, something has to be done to fix it. You don’t wait for someone else to do it, even if it’s a difficult or dirty job. Right now, it is clear that Washington politics and its way of doing things are broken. I’ve spent my life outside o…

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  Team Coover · [email protected]

June 9, 2026 at 9:21 PM

📎 Action requested

Herbert, In case you missed it, Don is now the official Democratic nominee to flip our red district in Kansas to blue and get Congress back to work for the people. This milestone is only possible thanks to the support of our grassroots team, and it certainly didn't happen overnight. With yo…

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  Team Coover · [email protected]

June 7, 2026 at 3:51 PM

We’re in a different situation than others

Herbert, It’s Don Coover’s campaign team here! We know it’s a Sunday, so we’ll keep this short. We just took a look at our numbers, and we still need more folks like you to join the campaign as 2026 General Election Founding Donors! BECOME A 2026 GENERAL ELECTION FOUNDING DONOR! ([link r…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

June 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM

Re: Exciting news! 📢

Herbert, I have filed to be on this year’s ballot, and now I’m officially the Democratic nominee for Kansas’s 2nd Congressional District to take on career politician Republican Derek Schmidt! This milestone is only possible thanks to our grassroots supporters and volunteers. Now that I’m th…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

June 5, 2026 at 9:03 PM

(1) Message

Hi, it’s Don checking in from the ranch. On Monday, I became the Democratic nominee in Kansas’s 2nd Congressional District, and we set a goal of 100 founding donors by the end of this week. I wanted to make sure you have an opportunity to join us! This campaign is 100% built with grassroots su…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

June 4, 2026 at 12:05 AM

You can’t run a battle without the right equipment!

Herbert, One of the things I learned at West Point is that you can’t run a battle without the right equipment. That’s people, fuel, and ammunition. Running this campaign in Kansas's Second Congressional District has been no different. With you on the team and your grassroots donations fueling …

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

June 3, 2026 at 7:41 PM

Ready to join us?

The good news: Herbert, in case you missed it, I am officially the Democratic nominee to take on MAGA Republican Derek Schmidt in Kansas’s 2nd Congressional District race! We have a real shot at flipping this red district in Kansas blue and unseating Schmidt, who’s only been a rubber stamp for th…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

June 1, 2026 at 7:48 PM

Huge news! 📢

Herbert, I have filed to be on this year’s ballot, and now I’m officially the Democratic nominee for Kansas’s 2nd Congressional District to take on career politician Republican Derek Schmidt! This milestone is only possible thanks to our grassroots supporters and volunteers. Now that I’m th…

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  Andy, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

June 1, 2026 at 12:06 AM

Herbert, I’m directly asking you:

Herbert, It’s Andy, Don Coover’s campaign manager, checking in one last time before our deadline at midnight! If you’re ready to help us reach our goal of 775 donations before the deadline, chip in $27 or any amount you can to our campaign here: CONTRIBUTE ([link removed]) Our work is m…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

May 31, 2026 at 2:09 PM

I’ve had enough of this

Herbert, Derek Schmidt has always been a rubber stamp for political elites, whether it was in Kansas for Sam Brownback or now in DC for Mike Johnson and Donald Trump. FIGHT BACK ([link removed]) That means he’s been fighting for their priorities, not Kansans. Whether it was supporting educa…

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  Team Coover · [email protected]

May 30, 2026 at 4:55 PM

We need you to know this!

Herbert, We’re a DAY out from our deadline to raise 775 donations and keep this campaign on track to unseat far-right Republican Derek Schmidt. We’d like to explain why this month we’re focused on the amount of donations we receive over the amount we raise, and why today, we need your support …

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

May 29, 2026 at 8:52 PM

We have the plan, but we need the ammunition.

Herbert, I know it’s Friday, so I’ll cut to the chase. My team just gave me some tough news: we’re falling behind on our fundraising goal, and we have only ​​​​​​two days to get back on track. We need your support to make it happen. Will you pitch in $5 or any amount you can spare to our ca…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

May 29, 2026 at 1:05 AM

Got a second?

Hey, it’s Don here with a quick update. I’m reaching out again because we’re three days away from our deadline to raise 775 grassroots donations, and we’re still a few short. I’m no career politician, and I hate asking for your hard-earned money. I know things are expensive, and I wouldn’t be …

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

May 28, 2026 at 5:28 PM

A profile lacking courage

Herbert, If you’re looking for consistency or a profile in courage from Congressman Derek Schmidt, you can keep looking. When asked about Donald Trump’s ill-advised and chaotic tariffs, Schmidt said he didn’t like them but voted for them 4 times. So which is it? When a constituent asked abo…

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  Andy, Team Coover · [email protected]

May 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Did you read this?

Herbert, It’s Andy, Don Coover’s Campaign Manager. This is an important time for Don’s campaign here in Kansas, and I want to make sure you know where things stand. If you're short on time, please chip in any amount now to support our Democratic campaign before our fundraising deadline in a few d…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

May 26, 2026 at 8:06 PM

Five days

Herbert, I’m running for Congress because I was raised to show up for my community and do the job that no one else wanted to do. Those are often the most difficult jobs, but right now, running for Congress is extremely important. Contribute any amount now to help us flip this Kansas district a…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

May 24, 2026 at 2:15 PM

This is my least favorite part of the job

Herbert, I hate to bother you on a Sunday, but we are now one week away from our fundraising deadline, and I want to give you an update on our progress. If you are ready to help us flip this district and get Congress back on track, please chip in $27 or any amount you can. Your support will he…

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  Andy, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

May 23, 2026 at 5:17 PM

Don’t forget about this deadline!

You may be receiving this email because of your support for Democrats in Kansas and across the country. Don Coover is a Democrat running to flip Kansas’ 2nd Congressional District. We need your support to elect Don, but if you’d prefer not to receive emails from our campaign, you can click here to u…

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  Team Coover · [email protected]

May 22, 2026 at 8:56 PM

The proud Kansas rancher who can flip control of Congress

Herbert, Don has been traveling across Kansas’s 2nd District, meeting with voters and residents who care about the future of our democracy and country, and who are ready to help flip this currently red district. He joined the Eudora Democrats of Douglas County, spoke at an event with the Kansa…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

May 21, 2026 at 9:19 PM

Serving in government shouldn’t be a get-rich-quick scheme

Herbert, Our political system is broken. It's not working for the people, just for the politicians. The President's latest $1.8 billion slush fund of taxpayer money that can go to his allies, including Jan 6th perpetrators, with essentially no oversight, coupled with the IRS dropping any inves…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

May 20, 2026 at 6:25 PM

The backbone to do what’s right

Herbert, Donald Trump and Derek Schmidt's priorities are entirely out of sync with what Kansans and our country need. If you’re ready to elect someone who will speak up about the harmful policies coming out of Washington that are leaving working families behind, please contribute $3 or any amount …

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

May 18, 2026 at 11:58 PM

Exciting announcement!

Herbert, Our campaign was endorsed by the Committee to Protect Health Care, an organization led by medical professionals who help elect candidates fighting for accessible and affordable health care. I’m honored to be recognized as a Care for U.S. Candidate and determined to take the fight to C…

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  Team Coover · [email protected]

May 17, 2026 at 6:57 PM

Schmidt’s pattern of betrayal is clear

FIRST: MAGA Republican Derek Schmidt supported Trump’s massive DOGE budget cuts that slashed funding and staff for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. THEN: Schmidt voted for Donald Trump’s harmful tariffs four separate times, resulting in rising costs that contributed to more than 15,000 America…

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  Andy, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

May 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM

Trump’s numbers in our district

Herbert, It’s Andy, Don Coover’s campaign manager here. We’re closing in on the end of the month, and I’d like to update you on our campaign’s progress to flip this district! Can you first rush in a contribution of $27 ($1 for every county in our district) to help us reach our May fundraising …

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  Don · [email protected]

May 15, 2026 at 9:37 PM

The fight of my life (from West Point to the campaign trail)

Herbert, Before my active duty in the U.S. Army, I was an intramural boxer while attending West Point. My first opponent was a Golden Gloves champion from New York. He beat the sh*t out of me for two and a half rounds. But after he ran out of gas, I landed a few punches and knocked him out 20 …

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

May 13, 2026 at 10:18 PM

He’s hiding his record

Herbert, Derek Schmidt strongly backed Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE budget cuts in 2025. Now that those cuts are hurting Kansas families, he is desperately trying to hide his record. cjonline - USDA understaffing may delay Kansas farm payments of trade war bailouts If you're ready to h…

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  Team Coover · [email protected]

May 11, 2026 at 9:21 PM

The leading Democratic campaign

Below is our newest State of the Race Memo with updates on our campaign’s progress! We understand if you’re short on time and can’t read it, but if you’d like to keep our momentum going, you can chip in any amount here: FLIP KS-02 ([link removed]) To: Interested Parties From: Team Coover Re:…

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  Andy, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

May 6, 2026 at 10:28 PM

We’re not wasting any time this month

Herbert, It’s Andy, Don’s campaign manager. Don wanted to send you a thank you, and I want to reaffirm that every dollar you chip in goes straight to work. PITCH IN ([link removed]) → Don isn’t a career politician. He’s still a veterinarian, runs a small business, and teaches people of …

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

May 5, 2026 at 8:32 PM

That Supreme Court decision

Herbert, In case you missed it, the U.S. Supreme Court decided to further gut the Voting Rights Act and hand Republicans a free pass to redraw Congressional districts across the country. That makes this seat in Kansas even more important. Can you rush in a donation of $26 now to help us win in th…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

May 4, 2026 at 8:31 PM

A note from Don ➡️

Herbert, I know it was a tough month for a lot of Kansas families and those across the country. Whether it was seeing prices jump again while filling up at the gas station, or juggling paying for groceries, health care, and housing, I know a lot of folks are feeling the squeeze. That’s why I’…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

May 1, 2026 at 12:44 AM

I have to ask again

GOAL: $25,000 DEADLINE: TODAY Herbert, It’s Don here. I’ve got to tell you, we’re not where we need to be ahead of our fundraising deadline. I need all hands on deck to help us raise $25,000. But we’ve had some recent promising developments I want to share: → We outraised our Republican…

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  Andy, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

April 30, 2026 at 9:43 PM

Our deadline is today!

Herbert, Today is an important day for our campaign as it’s our last stretch before our fundraising deadline! I’m forwarding our team’s update to ensure you’re in the loop on our fundraising progress, but if you’re ready to chip in now, you can do so here: CONTRIBUTE ([link removed]) Thank you!…

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  Coover HQ · [email protected]

April 29, 2026 at 9:33 PM

Checking in one last time!

We are just 1 day away from our monthly fundraising deadline, and this is where we stand: $19 Average email donation. This grassroots number reflects thousands of Kansans and people across the country pitching in what they can to send Don Coover to Congress. We started April with incredible mo…

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  Don Coover · [email protected]

April 28, 2026 at 7:39 PM

This is exactly what is wrong with politics

AXIOS - GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war Herbert, This is the kind of broken Washington politics that Derek Schmidt wants more of. I need your support to flip this seat, replace him in Congress, and bring some backbone and common sense back to our government. We are facing a …

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