Team Spanberger · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Stay informed and be prepared

  John, With the COVID-19 Coronavirus spreading across the country, and its recent arrival in Virginia, it’s crucial for everyone to stay informed and be prepared. If you develop symptoms and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, contact your doct…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

March 8, 2020 at 4:15 PM

did you see NYT’s top story?

  John, This was the New York Times’ top story this weekend: I didn’t need to read the story to know exactly what it was about because my 2018 campaign was targeted and the Times detailed it. This is what we’re up against. Instead of campaigning on ideas and solutions to our n…

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  Gabby Giffords · [email protected]

March 5, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Help me support Abigail Spanberger’s campaign

  John, I'm proud that Giffords PAC has endorsed Rep. Abigail Spanberger. She’s a proven champion on gun safety and we must help her keep her seat in 2020. There is so much at stake this year: we need to hold and increase the gun safety majority we elected to the House; we need to flip …

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 10:36 PM

We had a great February!

  John, Thanks to all of our great supporters, we had an amazing month in February! We were able to hit our fundraising goals AND reconnect with our amazing volunteers during phone banks, voter registration efforts, and more. Because of your hard work, this campaign is on t…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 11:55 PM

before the end of the day

  John, In 2018, I became the first Democrat to win Virginia’s 7th district since 1968. I won because I listened and heard the stories, concerns, and hopes of those I hoped to represent, and I let their stories drive me on the campaign trail and in my work in Congress. I met people wher…

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 2:56 PM

29 seconds

  John, We know you’re busy, but this will only take 29 seconds (or less) to read. Abigail’s end-of-month deadline is in just a few hours. We are still short of our goal. Before midnight, can you make a contribution to Abigail’s re-election campaign for Congress? …

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  Whitney H. · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 10:21 PM

falling behind

  John, We’re just a day away from our end-of-month fundraising deadline and we’re falling behind on our goal. Can you make a contribution of anything you can (even $5 helps) before tomorrow’s midnight deadline to help us catch up? CONTRIBUTE Abigail is o…

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  B.W. · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 1:21 AM

RE: it’s my birthday 🎉

  John, We’re wrapping up the day and Whitney just gave me an update: we’re on track to reach our goal, but we’re not quite there yet. February is a short month, and we need to do everything we can to hit our goals and make Whitney’s birthday one to remember! Can you take a moment righ…

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 8:51 PM

it’s my birthday 🎉

  Hi John, We’re celebrating a lot today! Not only is it my birthday, but we are also making great progress towards our end-of-month goal. Abigail’s facing one of the most competitive congressional races in the country this November. Several Republicans have already stepped…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 11:41 PM

check out this chart

  John, As you know, each month we have ambitious fundraising goals to achieve. February is a short month, and because of that, we have a lot of ground to make up before this weekend. We need to raise $26,195 before the end of this week to hit our goal. I know that…

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

February 24, 2020 at 10:17 PM

Trump’s budget

  John, Budgets are a reflection of values. We were disturbed by what we found when we dug into the budget that President Trump's administration put out earlier this month. The new budget proposes massive cuts to many vital programs that help the people of Virginia’s 7th an…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

February 21, 2020 at 10:36 PM

A personal update

  John, Election Day is less than 10 months away. Our campaign is growing stronger each day, and I wanted to give you an update. Earlier this month, we welcomed our volunteers back to the campaign office for an energetic day of volunteer activities and reunions. It was great to see so m…

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  Jasmine Smith (Spanberger Team) · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 9:36 PM

I’m new to the team

  John, I wanted to introduce myself: I’m Jasmine Smith and I’m the new Finance Associate on the Spanberger team. I’m working closely with Whitney and Bettina on our fundraising efforts. Our team is laser-focused on one thing: Making sure that our campaign has the r…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 4:16 PM

covert access to our telecommunications

  John, Did you see the news from the Wall Street Journal this week? Even before stories like this, I have been urging the Senate to pass my bill, the Secure 5G and Beyond Act, so that we can have a national strategy to protect our telecommunications infrastructure. Without thi…

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

February 15, 2020 at 7:47 PM

goals, goals, goals

  John, As the Finance Director, I'm constantly updating our fundraising plans and reports. Abigail, Bettina, and I review where we are on our goals, and we make plans for the days, weeks, and months ahead. Right now, we’re behind on our grassroots donor goal. These donati…

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 11:51 PM

Valentine’s Day!

  Hi Everyone - It’s Team Spanberger! We're giving Abigail a card to show her how much we appreciate her. Please sign our card and wish her a Happy Valentine’s Day with us!  SIGN YOUR NAME Thanks! Team Spanberger   Paid fo…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 11:45 PM

fighting for quality, affordable healthcare

  John, Everywhere I go, in all 10 counties across Virginia's 7th district, I ask my constituents what issue is most pressing to them. Do you know what they say? Healthcare. For some families, the cost of necessary medications, like insulin, can put an enormous strain on the family bud…

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  Bettina (Campaign Manager) · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 9:41 PM

“disgraces”?!

  John, Just a few days ago, Republicans launched another round of attacks against us. This so-called “disgrace” is an image of Democratic representatives holding up three fingers in support of H.R. 3, the bipartisan “Lower Drug Costs Now Act”, which would give Medicare t…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 11:26 PM

it was great to see you!

  Hi John, We had a HUGE turnout on Saturday! It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces back in the campaign office.  If you weren’t able to come, don’t worry! We will have many more opportunities in the coming weeks to volunteer and participate. We have sever…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 12:21 AM

Our new store!

  John, I’m excited to share with you that we’ve launched our campaign store! CHECK IT OUT Our new online store has t-shirts, hats, buttons… all of the Spanberger for Congress gear that you’re looking for! SHOP NOW If you’re looking …

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  2020 Survey · [email protected]

February 8, 2020 at 12:51 AM

Team Spanberger Survey

  John, As our re-election campaign picks up speed, we want to know what’s on your mind. Your input is important to us and informs our overall 2020 strategy. Can you please take a moment now to complete this 2020 election survey?  This survey will take less than 5 minutes …

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

February 2, 2020 at 3:36 PM

Groundhog day

  John, Do you remember how you felt on November 9th, 2016 - the day after the last Presidential Election? Yeah… If you don’t want a repeat of that day, one of the most important things you can do is help us win this district for Abigail in November! The results here …

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 11:17 PM

final hours

  John, Our January fundraising deadline is just a few hours away. Last night, I spoke with Whitney and she told me how we’ve made so much progress in the past week. Grassroots support has always been one of our greatest strengths. It’s what helped us win in 2018 and will propel us to v…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 11:17 PM

We’re still not to our goal!

  John, We only have two days left to hit our January goal! I’m going to ask you to contribute to this campaign, but first, let me tell you why it’s so critical. The race in 2018 was not easy. In fact, many national pundits didn’t think we could win. The district had elected Do…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 12:51 AM

$68 Million

  John, Our January deadline is almost here. We just learned that Republican outside groups are raising record amounts. Can you contribute today? National Republican groups are breaking records in their fundraising this cycle. They’ve already spent almost a million dollar…

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

January 28, 2020 at 6:51 PM

updated: our January goal

  John, We’ve got only 4 days left to meet our January goal! Our team has been crunching the numbers and we’re still $7,432 from meeting our goal this month. Can you contribute to help us close the gap? Your support will help us win this race! Team Spanberger …

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

January 27, 2020 at 8:28 PM

common sense > extremism

  John, In November, voters in Central Virginia will face a choice: reelect Abigail and her approach to solving problems through listening and finding common ground OR choose a representative who puts partisanship over the needs of Virginians. There are now nine Republicans…

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  RACE ALERT · [email protected]

January 26, 2020 at 8:24 PM

VA07: Republican candidate update

  John, Outside groups have already run more than half-a-million dollars in negative ads against Abigail’s campaign, and now the National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC)  just announced three new candidates in VA-07 are “on the radar” in their “young guns” program. Why…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 11:56 PM

a new law that changes our plans

  John, This November, for the first time in the Commonwealth, Virginians will be able to cast a ballot early without providing an excuse. This so-called “no excuse” absentee voting will be a game-changer in this next election, allowing voters more flexibility around when th…

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  W. H. (Team Spanberger) · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 10:56 PM

going over this month’s numbers

  John, Late yesterday, Bettina and I were going through this month’s fundraising goals together. This is the first month of 2020, and we have some pretty ambitious goals. But as of last night, we’re $17,545 from our January goal. Election year = Ambitious goals. …

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

January 21, 2020 at 11:53 PM

[SURVEY] Healthcare Affordability

  John, If you have 2-3 minutes to complete the survey below, we’ll share the results with Abigail’s leadership team. Your responses are important, are kept confidential, and help us understand how supporters think about healthcare. Q1. Do you believe that healthcare…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

January 20, 2020 at 5:02 PM

Darkness cannot drive out darkness

  John, In the Commonwealth of Virginia, we celebrate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by practicing civic engagement, speaking truth to power, and advocating for the issues most important to us. Historically, Virginia’s Lobby Day is a time for citizens to s…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

January 19, 2020 at 9:31 PM

More Attacks

  Hello, A super PAC just launched another round of new TV ads against me. In them, a woman named “Stacy” purports to be disappointed in my work as her representative. The only problem is that she seems to be disappointed in quite a few of her representatives. She appear…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

January 18, 2020 at 9:20 PM

1 year and 15 days

  John, It’s been one year and 15 days since I was sworn in to represent the people of Virginia’s Seventh District. This past year we’ve had some enormous victories, including passing legislation that will have a real impact on the lives of Virginians. But in some ways, it’…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 9:58 PM

National Security

  John, Did you see the news earlier this week coming from Russia? It appears that Vladimir Putin is making efforts to further consolidate his power there. And there are indications that hostile foreign powers are already making efforts to sew division and chaos in the 202…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 9:31 PM

It’s game time.

  John, It’s January 15th. Do you know what that means? There are only 293 days until Election Day! Contribute It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year since Abigail was sworn in. Since then, she’s been working hard on the…

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 12:17 AM

what’s happening in Australia

  John, Right now, millions of acres of land in Australia are burning. Australians have lost their lives, their homes, and estimates are that some nearly 500,000,000 animals have been killed as well. This is a crisis. And this crisis is made worse by climate change. Whether the effects…

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  Mikie Sherrill · [email protected]

January 12, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Our races could determine control of the House

When I entered Congress, I instantly found common ground with my friend and colleague, Rep. Abigail Spanberger. (We even live in the same building when we’re in Washington!) John, Abigail has served our country multiple times over. Before entering Congress, she was a CIA officer who worked u…

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  Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

January 11, 2020 at 8:56 PM

What we have in common:

Hi John, it’s Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger. When we entered Congress, we quickly discovered we had a lot in common: We both served our country overseas We both have young children We both flipped seats essential to taking back the House And we even live in the same building in Wa…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

January 10, 2020 at 11:04 PM

It passed!

  John, My bill, Secure 5G and Beyond, just passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support! This is an enormous victory for the future of our national security, but we still need the Senate to take action. SENATE: PASS THE BILL John, here’s why this is so impor…

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

January 9, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Did you see what they're saying about Abigail?

  John, National Republican groups are on the offensive. They’re running ads like the one below to try to discredit Abigail and all of her bipartisan accomplishments. HELP US FIGHT BACK We need to mount a serious effort to share the good work that Abigail has done wh…

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 11:03 PM

“these girls”

  John, Yesterday, former Representative Scott Taylor joined a radio program and went on a rant, demeaning public servants Elaine Luria and Abigail Spanberger as "these girls with national security backgrounds." DONATE TO ELAINE AND ABIGAIL It wasn’t enoug…

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  Abigail Spanberger and Team · [email protected]

January 1, 2020 at 2:32 PM

2020 is here!

  John, Thank you to… Everyone who contributed to our campaign last year…. Everyone who came to one of our events last year…. Everyone who has believed in this campaign, since I launched my first race in 2017… We know that 2020 is a big year and although we have a lot of work ahead o…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 3:26 PM

The final ask of 2019

  John, This is the last day of 2019 and our end-of-quarter filing deadline, that’s why I’m personally reaching out to you. DONATE TODAY This has been an extraordinary year. And while the past several weeks have been a test for our democracy, I am hopeful for the futur…

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 11:26 PM

can you look at this before tomorrow?

    John, Tomorrow is the last day of 2019 and our fourth quarter deadline. I’ll file our paperwork to close out the books on this year in early January, and in a couple of weeks, our report will go public. These reports get reviewed by our opponents and their allies as…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

December 29, 2019 at 8:21 PM

Our deadline is approaching!

  John, → Washington Republicans have spent more than $700,000 on TV and digital, spreading lies about Abigail's record. → Abigail’s race is one of the most critical for holding the House in 2020. → We’re now just hours away from our 2019 fundraising deadline. Please consider sen…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

December 25, 2019 at 2:05 PM

Happy Holidays!

  Dear John, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from my family to yours! I’m so grateful for my wonderful family, a great team around me helping me serve, and great supporters across Central Virginia and beyond. I’m proud of what we’ve been able to do together in my first year in offic…

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  B.W. (Campaign Manager) · [email protected]

December 22, 2019 at 3:16 PM

END OF MONTH

  John,   Our 2019 final report is just days away! You’ll get an update from our team in as we approach December 31st, but if you can take a moment now and contribute, this is a crucial deadline. We’re still $27,651 away from our grassroots donor goal>>> …

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  Claire, Charlotte, and Catherine Spanberger · [email protected]

December 21, 2019 at 7:06 PM

Our mom’s card

  Hi everyone — Claire, Charlotte, and Catherine Spanberger here, Abigail’s daughters. We drew these cards for our mom today. Will you sign your name and wish her a Happy Holidays with us? SIGN YOUR NAME HERE >> SIGN YOUR NAME HERE >> …

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  Strategy Team (via Spanberger) · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 9:23 PM

VA07, the center of the political universe?

    John, Here’s what we’re facing next year: → One of the most important Presidential elections of our lifetime. → A battle for Democrats to hold the House of Representatives. → Major efforts for Democrats to protect and expand in the Senate. And VA07-- and what happens here…

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