Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

May 25, 2020 at 1:01 PM

On this Memorial Day

Dear John,   On this Memorial Day, please join me in honoring the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our nation, our families, and our core principles.    Throughout the generations, American service members have laid down their live…

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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]

May 24, 2020 at 11:11 PM

a focusing moment on healthcare

John, Affordable, accessible, quality healthcare has been one of the most important issues facing VA-07 and the country for a long time. The events of the past several weeks only make it even more urgent: we need high quality, affordable healthcare for everyone. This is one…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

May 23, 2020 at 11:41 PM

We need to keep the House blue

  John, The importance of strong, sound leadership has never been more clear. As our nation faces a growing health and economic crisis, we need leaders in Washington who have the integrity and vision to develop new solutions to the challenging problems we’re facing right no…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

May 23, 2020 at 7:47 PM

keeping you updated on my recent work

  John,   I hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe. I’m writing today to give you a brief update on what I’ve been working on this month.      Expanding Broadband Infrastructure   One issue that unites Democrats and Republicans in the rural counties…

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  Spanberger Field Team · [email protected]

May 23, 2020 at 12:49 AM

can you help us pay for postcards?

  John, Our team is reaching out to voters every way that we can right now. We know that to win in November, we can’t afford to miss contacting any potential voter. In 2018, our volunteers wrote out tens of thousands of postcards to their friends and neighbors across VA-07 …

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 7:26 PM

your support makes a difference

  John, I want to take a moment right now to let you know how grateful I am for your ongoing support of this campaign. During the past several weeks, this grassroots network has been just as engaged as ever. We have received grassroots donations from across the country and…

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 9:37 PM

quick May update

  John, We’re a little over halfway through his month and I wanted to share a quick update. As you know, we’ve been working hard each day to adapt our tactics to the new environment. We had to cancel all of our in-person fundraising events and have become much more reliant …

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  Kate Martin (Team Spanberger) · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 11:16 AM

digital strategy update

  Hi John, I’m Kate, and I’ve just joined Team Spanberger to help with our digital efforts! Last year, I was a joint staffer working for the VA House and Senate Democratic caucuses. I will never forget the feeling of Election Night 2019 when we flipped the General Assembly …

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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]

May 15, 2020 at 8:17 PM

FWD: Abigail’s race may determine our majority

  John, Did you see this email from Senator Kamala Harris earlier this week? We’re so excited about her endorsement! John, our election is in less than six months. We’re doing everything possible to build the best campaign we can for November. We’re already facing a flood of outside…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 8:52 PM

our summer organizing efforts

  John, As we continue to follow safety measures in Virginia and across the country, it’s my sincere hope that you and your family remain safe and healthy. As we approach the summer months, I wanted to check in. Typically, many of our on-the-ground organizing efforts would be in full s…

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  Patty (Volunteer) · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 12:41 AM

I’ve been making calls for Abigail

  John, We may not know each other. I’m Patty, and I was proud to volunteer for Abigail’s campaign in 2018 and have been volunteering with her re-election campaign from home for the last few weeks. This has been a really interesting time to volunteer on a campaign: LOTS of…

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  Sen. Kamala Harris · [email protected]

May 12, 2020 at 8:15 PM

Abigail’s race may determine our majority

  John, Abigail Spanberger has dedicated her life to serving our country. First as a federal agent, then as a CIA officer, and now as a standout member of Congress. She is dedicated to serving her constituents and demonstrating strong, pragmatic leadership. Abigail stands up for the mar…

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  Bettina (Campaign Manager) · [email protected]

May 11, 2020 at 12:51 AM

our race in Virginia’s 7th

  John, I wanted to keep you up to date on the state of our race in Virginia’s 7th district. Abigail’s seat is rated a pure “toss-up” by the Cook Political Report. That means we’re in one of the most competitive congressional races in the entire country. We know Republican…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 8:14 PM

an end-of-week update on my work

  Dear John, I hope you are safe and doing OK during this challenging time. I wanted to provide some updates on what I’ve been working over the past few weeks.      Broadband Expansion   The COVID-19 pandemic is making clear what VA-07 has always known - the digital…

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 9:17 PM

this is an honest email about fundraising

  John, I’ve shared with you many times that our campaign has been forced to cancel most of our future fundraising events. This is simply the reality of the stay-at-home orders. Several weeks ago, Bettina and I put together a number of different budget scenarios, including …

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  Gabe (Spanberger Field Team) · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 9:55 PM

supporting our field program

  John, Yesterday we had a team meeting and I wanted to share some updates with you about how our field efforts are progressing. → So far, we’ve trained more than 175 volunteers on how to make calls from home → Our campaign has made more than 8,000 calls to volunteers and …

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  Bettina and Whitney · [email protected]

May 2, 2020 at 9:55 PM

a quick note of thanks

  John, So many of you have generously donated to this re-election campaign in the past several weeks. This is an unprecedented time in our country's history, and each day we are seeing how important it is to have strong, principled leaders in office. Abigail and the entire…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 7:41 PM

what a month

  John, What a month. Just two weeks ago, we got word that two Republican Super PACs have reserved almost $2 million in television ads against our campaign. And now, the NRCC announced it is supporting one of Abigail’s six opponents. They’re elevating him and will most cer…

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 12:35 AM

planning for November during a pandemic

  John, Before you read any further, I want you to know that this campaign, our team, and I are very aware of the challenges our country faces and the difficult financial situation so many Americans must now endure. Our number one concern is for your safety and health as we …

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  Spanberger Team · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 11:26 PM

a “toss-up”

  John, In 2018, the pundits didn’t believe that Abigail could win. But she did. In fact, she became the first Democrat since 1968 and the first woman ever to represent VA-07. Today, our race is rated as a “toss-up”– here is what that means: → Republican candidates are tr…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 2:56 PM

Access to the internet is even more crucial today

  John, As hundreds of millions of Americans work from home during this crisis, internet access has become even more crucial. For those living in rural areas, a lack of reliable access to the internet exacerbates the economic challenges Americans face today. While businesse…

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  Grassroots Team · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 5:36 PM

thank you to these people...

  John, Grassroots donors are the backbone of our campaign. Today, we wanted publicly acknowledge and say thank you to some of them. Donors like these make this campaign possible. They’re the reason we’re going to win in November, so thank you! In these uncertain t…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

April 26, 2020 at 9:47 PM

an update on my work

  Dear John, I am checking in to give you all an update on what I’ve been working on with my congressional team for the past two weeks.    COVID-19 Relief Package Vote   On Thursday, I was back on Capitol Hill, where I testified before the House Committee on Small Bus…

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  Jasmine Smith · [email protected]

April 25, 2020 at 8:26 PM

a simple ask

  John, I’d like to ask you to support our grassroots donor program, but let me first tell you why. This is a grassroots campaign: we do not accept corporate PAC money. Our supporters contribute because they believe in Abigail’s leadership, integrity, and the work she is d…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

April 25, 2020 at 12:20 AM

this moment demands stronger healthcare

  John, Strengthening and improving our nation’s healthcare system has been Abigail’s priority since day one. Throughout her first term in Congress, Abigail has been working on solutions to make prescription drugs more affordable and control premium costs. Her bill, the Pub…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 5:56 PM

I’m standing with Joe Biden. Will you?

  John, Vice President Joe Biden has the empathy, decency, and heart for the American people that we need in the White House, and I am proud to support his candidacy. Joe has frequently said that our country’s best days lie ahead, and I deeply believe that to be true.  I also know that…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 10:25 PM

Earth Day

  John, Happy Earth Day! Today, on the 50th anniversary, our team is celebrating our commitment to environmental protection. Preserving and protecting our environment takes commitment from all of us. As the chair of the Agriculture subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry…

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 12:24 AM

Yahtzee over FaceTime: how you’re staying connected

  John, Last week, we reached out to you to ask how you’d been staying in touch with friends and family during this period of isolation. Here is some of what we heard: John, staying connected with one another is crucial. That’s why our ca…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 7:31 PM

a quick update

  John, I wanted to share a quick update with you about our campaign’s progress during this challenging time. → We have had a tremendous number of volunteers reach out to support our campaign. We’ve now trained nearly 100 volunteers on how to make phone calls remotely! We’r…

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

April 18, 2020 at 10:30 PM

$43 Million reserved AGAINST Democrats

  John, Like all of you, I have been focused on the coronavirus pandemic, but there was important news last week which will impact our campaign: "Eyeing House majority, top Republican super PAC books $43 million in fall ads" The Washington Post April 9, 2020 …

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  Gabe Korhman · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 10:41 PM

our organizing efforts

  John, Organizing during a pandemic isn’t something I expected to be doing, but each day we’re innovating and making progress. Our volunteers are amazing – they’ve been making calls and checking in with neighbors across VA-07. And although this is a challenging period, I t…

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 11:11 PM

tell us what you’re doing

  John, Last week, you heard from Bettina about staying connected with others during this period of physical distance. Our campaign wants to know… How are you staying connected with friends and family? We’ll share a few responses later this week to give others ideas on how…

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  Jasmine (Spanberger Team) · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 12:35 AM

take the next step

  John, Whitney reached out to you a couple of days ago about the importance of our grassroots supporters. They’re the foundation of our success. Today, I wanted to ask you to take the next step: Our grassroots supporter base is strong and gets stronger when neighbors, frie…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 10:26 PM

staying connected

  John, During this difficult time when it feels like so much is uncertain and unpredictable, I am focused on what I can control. In our campaign work and in my personal life, I am focused on maintaining strong connections during this time of stress and isolation. I want to …

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 10:22 PM

why grassroots support matters

  John, I wanted to check in with an update on our re-election campaign. As the Finance Director, I’m always looking at the numbers. We measure the success of our campaign in a few ways, but one of the most important metrics for me is the number of grassroots supporters we h…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

April 7, 2020 at 11:41 PM

Helping our neighbors

  John, Over the past few weeks, I have been working with my Congressional team to provide support to the individuals and businesses I represent. It has been a challenging time, and I am grateful to be able to serve our community. As I work with my fellow representatives a…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 7:06 PM

My sincere thanks

  Abigail is focused on helping Virginians get through this public health emergency. We hope that you are taking precautions to keep yourself and your family safe including staying at home, washing your hands, and practicing social distancing. If you would like to pause from recei…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 10:22 PM

No one has done this before

  Abigail is focused on helping Virginians get through this public health emergency. We hope that you are taking precautions to keep yourself and your family safe including staying at home, washing your hands, and practicing social distancing. If you would like to pau…

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  Brittany Rose · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 2:07 PM

I’ve been making calls. Here is what I’ve heard...

  John, I hope that you’re all are safe and healthy and finding your way forward in this challenging time. My name is Brittany Rose and I’m a volunteer with Abigail Spanberger’s campaign. Recently, I was able to attend a virtual phone bank training lead by the campaign team…

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  Jasmine (Team Spanberger) · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 12:35 AM

FWD: updates on our work

  Abigail is focused on helping Virginians get through this public health emergency. We hope that you are taking precautions to keep yourself and your family safe including staying at home, washing your hands, and practicing social distancing. If you would like to pa…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

March 29, 2020 at 8:26 PM

updates on our work

  John, The threat posed by COVID-19 has changed life as we know it. It has altered the daily routine for Americans across the country and is quickly taking lives and devastating families here in Central Virginia. I’d like to share some important updates with you today about our efforts…

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

March 28, 2020 at 7:51 PM

The end of quarter is approaching

  Abigail is focused on helping Virginians get through this public health emergency. We hope that you are taking precautions to keep yourself and your family safe including staying at home, washing your hands, and practicing social distancing. If you would like to pau…

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  Gabe Kohrman · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 12:35 AM

moving our campaign forward

  John, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Gabe, and I’m the campaign’s Field Director. Under normal circumstances, I’d be spending my days training volunteers in our office, setting up phone banks and canvass launches. But during this time of national crisis, like yo…

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  Whitney Holt · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 1:35 AM

working from home

  John, Today, as we fight the coronavirus pandemic, millions of American families are facing the challenge of working from home AND trying to keep their children educated and engaged. At my house, I’m balancing making calls to our supporters, creating a finance plan for ou…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

March 24, 2020 at 11:46 PM

now is the time to come together

  John, These are trying times. In this national emergency, healthcare workers, delivery drivers, grocers, and first responders are all on the front lines working to fight coronavirus and keep our society moving. Now is the time for all of us to come together. I wanted to…

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  Bettina Weiss · [email protected]

March 21, 2020 at 10:35 PM

a steady hand

  John, I hope you’re doing okay during this very uncertain time. Our campaign team is all working remotely and we’ve been working to master the video-chat-meeting. It’s no secret: these are very uncertain times. And in these uncertain times, we need principled leadership …

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  Team Spanberger · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 6:36 PM

Stay up to date with the campaign!

  John, As you know (because you receive them!) email is a vital way for our campaign to stay in touch with supporters across Virginia and the rest of the country. Did you know that our campaign also shares news, updates, and announcements on our social media channels? I…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 9:55 PM

Campaign changes in response to COVID-19

  John, I wanted to check in with you because I know there is a lot of uncertainty. The coronavirus pandemic has greatly changed Americans’ daily routines and our campaign is adapting to this ever-changing situation. Right now, my teams are working remotely and we have asked our wonderf…

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  Bettina, Whitney, and Jasmine · [email protected]

March 15, 2020 at 5:02 PM

VA-07 in Women's History

  John, We wanted to tell you why we are a part of Team Spanberger in honor of Women's History Month. In these uncertain times, we need principled and steady leadership. That's why we are proud to work for such a strong, smart, and accomplished woman. Abigail is passionate …

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

March 13, 2020 at 3:52 PM

Protecting our telecom infrastructure

  John, It’s official - the House and Senate have both passed my bill, the Secure 5G and Beyond Act. It is headed to the president's desk imminently to be signed into law. The market dominance of firms, like Huawei and ZTE, that have strong ties to foreign intelligence and military ser…

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