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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 4:16 PM

just $1 →

I know we’re all busy, so I’ll be brief: the Virginia General Assembly elections are rapidly approaching — so all eyes are on Virginia.   John, I know we’re all busy, so I’ll be brief: the Virginia General Assembly elections are rapidly approaching — so all eyes are on Virginia…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
October 19, 2023 at 10:06 PM

Abortion is on the ballot

We must continue defending abortion access in Virginia. And we do that by electing pro-choice leaders.   John,  Abortion is on the ballot this November in Virginia. Virginia remains the only southern state that has not restricted abortion access since the overturning of …
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 11:58 PM

re: November 7th

In just 20 days, every seat in our Virginia General Assembly is up for reelection. Virginia Democrats work hard for their neighbors. They’re focused on helping people, keeping our communities safe, and growing our economy.   John,  All eyes are on Virginia as the November 7th e…
  Spanberger HQ · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 9:03 PM

Abigail’s accomplishments

Here is just a small selection of Abigail’s accomplishments from her last month of service:   John, As we get into the full swing of October (spooky season for those who celebrate!), we’re reflecting on Abigail's work in the past month: Here is just a small selection of Abigai…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
October 13, 2023 at 12:14 AM

Virginia election officials have purged voter rolls

As a result, Virginia's elected officials can unilaterally manipulate voting accessibility for political convenience. Just last week, Virginia election officials purged voter rolls.   John,  Attacks on voting rights are unacceptable, but they are happening in Virginia, and we m…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
October 8, 2023 at 6:11 PM

bad news, good news

I will never stop calling out abuses of power.   John, At the risk of sounding cliche, do you want the good news or bad news first? The good news is that the U.S. Senate confirmed three military nominees to the Joint Chiefs of Staff last month, circumventing Tommy Tuberville’…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
October 6, 2023 at 8:20 PM

Abigail Named One of Washington’s Most Powerful Women

Abigail and her team are reinvigorated to continue to serve the people of Virginia and be role models for those who wish to serve their country.   John, Washingtonian magazine JUST named Abigail as one of their “Most Powerful Women in Washington.” We know that Abigail works h…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 11:34 PM

just weeks away from a critical election

Team Spanberger needs to demonstrate our strength. We must have the resources to continue our campaign against extremism, attacks on democracy, and National Republican groups meddling in Virginia.   John, Every day brings us closer to Virginia’s critical General Assembly elect…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 11:47 PM

one final note

Our fundraising goals act as a roadmap for building campaign momentum this cycle. We don’t set them arbitrarily – we set them with a clear vision in mind.   John,  It’s Abigail. I know the cadence of our emails can be overwhelming this time of year, but there are just a few hour…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 2:48 PM

put the pedal to the metal

With overwhelming support from my grassroots network, we’ll send a resounding message to the national Republicans keen on flipping Virginia red.   John,  Today’s FEC deadline is a crucial checkpoint for the upcoming Virginia elections. We are incredibly close to reaching our goa…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 11:07 PM

I don’t make these requests lightly

I don’t make these requests lightly, so I hope to provide some much-needed context. We need to raise $20,000 to reach our goal. Here is an update on where we are at.   John, My campaign team and I understand that you hear a lot from campaigns this time of year about their urge…
  Whitney Holt · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 2:46 PM

a quick update

We have a long race ahead of us and need sustained support to run the most robust campaign possible.   John, we are in the midst of our final FEC fundraising push. I wanted to update you on where we were on our goal to raise $20,000 in the last four days of the quarter. …
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 8:28 PM

$1,500 and $20,000 →

We know it’s just one step in making healthcare accessible and affordable, but to the 6,000 seniors in her district who require insulin to survive, it’s a significant breakthrough.   John,  We are reaching out today to discuss two numbers, $1,500 and $20,000.  $1,500 is how much…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 3:11 PM

bad news, good news

I will never stop calling out abuses of power.   John, At the risk of sounding cliche, do you want the good news or bad news first? The good news is that the U.S. Senate confirmed three military nominees to the Joint Chiefs of Staff last week, circumventing Tommy Tuberville’s…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 12:22 AM

a canary in a coal mine for 2024

We have to show our strength and send a clear message that Virginia is not turning its back on progress.   John,  We are just weeks away from Virginia’s General Assembly elections. National Republicans see Virginia’s forthcoming elections as an opportunity to turn this purpl…
  Whitney Holt, Finance Director · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 12:00 AM

FEC deadline Saturday!

We are doing everything we can to demonstrate support for Abigail.   John, It’s Whitney, Abigail’s Finance Director. I know you’ve received a lot of messages from our campaign team over the last few days, but we wouldn’t reach out unless it was important. Saturday is our thir…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 25, 2023 at 9:24 PM

we have Virginians’ support

National Republican groups have named Virginia as one of their top blue to red targets as we approach the upcoming elections.   John, In just five days, we will reach our third FEC fundraising deadline of the year. National Republican groups are getting heavily involved in race…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 24, 2023 at 7:11 PM

In a state as competitive as Virginia...

I look forward to continuing to serve Virginians, but I need your support to continue serving.   John,  It’s Abigail. This month’s FEC deadline serves as a valuable reminder that we are one month closer to the upcoming Virginia elections. In a place as competitive as Virginia, …
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
September 23, 2023 at 7:10 PM

John, did you get a chance to read this???

We wanted to make sure you saw Abigail’s note about Glenn Youngkin’s recent threat to Reproductive Rights.     John, The attacks on choice have been nonstop since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Even worse, those attacks could come to fruition in Virginia this fall. We wanted to make s…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 7:09 PM

a driving message throughout my life

As one of the most bipartisan Members of Congress, I know we deliver for our community when we work together.   John, When I first ran for Congress in 2018 – flipping my seat blue for the first time in 50 years – I often spoke of a letter my parents wrote to my sisters and me t…
  Carly Choppin · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 12:42 AM

our upcoming FEC deadline

Abigail’s work to create new jobs, protect our democracy, ban stock trading by Members of Congress, and defend the right to choose is critical.   John, We’re approaching our third major fundraising deadline of this year. At the end of the month, we’ll have to report our fundra…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
September 21, 2023 at 12:10 AM

We’re so grateful

Reaching our FEC fundraising goals is a major boost for our campaign, especially as Abigail works to connect with more voters in Virginia.   TEN DAYS UNTIL OUR FEC FUNDRAISING DEADLINE Will you contribute today so we can continue to show national Republicans that we’re …
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM

In a state as competitive as Virginia

I look forward to continuing to serve Virginians, but I need your support to continue serving.   John,  It’s Abigail. This month’s FEC deadline serves as a valuable reminder that we are one month closer to the upcoming Virginia elections. In a place as competitive as Virginia, …
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 18, 2023 at 8:35 PM

two short weeks

Hitting all of our quarterly fundraising goals is a significant boost for our campaign.   TWO WEEKS UNTIL OUR FEC FUNDRAISING DEADLINE Will you contribute today so we can continue to show national Republicans that we’re running a strong campaign in Virginia? …
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 17, 2023 at 5:23 PM

Tommy Tuberville’s blockade of military appointments

I will continue to pressure Sen. Tuberville to end his dangerous blockade.   John, I wish more than anything that I didn’t have to continue talking about one Senator’s complete disregard for our national security, but alas, here we are again. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s blo…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 3:27 PM

did you get a chance to read this?

We wanted to make sure you saw Abigail’s note about Glenn Youngkin’s recent threat to Reproductive Rights.     John, The attacks on choice have been nonstop since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Even worse, those attacks could come to fruition in Virginia this fall. We wanted to make s…
  Spanberger HQ · [email protected]
September 14, 2023 at 10:38 PM

Abigail’s continued success

Abigail is on the campaign trail advocating against attempts to create a Republican majority in Virginia.   John, Virginia has been trending blue for several years. However, with Glenn Youngkin’s 2021 victory, we have been reminded of just how purple this state is. Republican…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 13, 2023 at 10:20 PM

Tommy Tuberville’s blockade of military appointments

I will continue to pressure Sen. Tuberville to end his dangerous blockade.   John, I wish more than anything that I didn’t have to continue talking about one Senator’s complete disregard for our national security, but alas, here we are again. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s blo…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 9, 2023 at 8:58 PM

Sen. Tommy Tuberville

We cannot continue to let individuals with little respect for our military, national security, and institutions endanger our servicemembers.   John, I have spent my entire career in service to our country. I respect the institutions that protect us, and I will do whatever it ta…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 7:46 PM

“happily and gleefully”

Governor Glenn Youngkin has indicated that he will pass new abortion restrictions if Republicans take control of the Virginia General Assembly this November.   John, There’s some unsettling news coming out of the governor’s mansion this week. Governor Glenn Youngkin has indicat…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
September 7, 2023 at 10:58 PM

Abigail has already gotten to work!

I know the beginning of the school year can feel like things are just getting started, but Abigail has wasted no time getting to work.   John, I know the beginning of the school year can feel like things are just getting started, but Abigail has wasted no time getting to work a…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 5, 2023 at 11:28 PM

The stories I hear along the way

We have made progress in lowering costs, but there is more to do.   John, $1,500 is how much, on average, a senior on Medicare who needs insulin will save annually because of the $35 cap on insulin passed in the Inflation Reduction Act. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, f…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
September 1, 2023 at 12:31 AM

some much-needed context

I think it’s important to provide context when we are reaching out about our fundraising deadlines.   John, My team and I have been busy campaigning for Democrats in the upcoming Virginia elections, and it is incredibly inspiring to campaign across the Commonwealth! I am deepl…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 3:26 PM

did you see this?

If you need further evidence, read her note from last week about Tommy Tuberville.   John, As a former CIA officer, Abigail Spanberger is a no-nonsense leader. If you need further evidence, read her note from last week about Tommy Tuberville. Unfortunately, he is still holding up milita…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Sen. Tommy Tuberville

We cannot continue to let individuals with little respect for our military, national security, and institutions endanger our servicemembers.   John, I have spent my entire career in service to our country. I respect the institutions that protect us, and I will do whatever it ta…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
August 28, 2023 at 9:15 PM

reforming the system

My mission is to deliver results for the people of Virginia.   John, I know many believe politicians are only in office to fill their pockets, serving themselves while forgetting about the people who elected them. I ran to rid Washington of this perception of corruption, and t…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
August 27, 2023 at 8:26 PM

re: Tommy Tuberville

For the first time in Defense Department history, three of the eight most senior military offices in our country are vacant, thanks to Tuberville.   John,  Last month, I emailed you about Senator Tommy Tuberville’s egregious abuse of power. He was single-handedly stopping the pr…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
August 25, 2023 at 5:54 PM

one week away

Every fundraising deadline is an opportunity to show our strength to national Republican groups and any would-be opponents.   John,  It’s Abigail. There’s one week to go before our end-of-month deadline, so I am reaching out today to ask for your support. Every fundraising deadl…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
August 24, 2023 at 9:45 PM

support VA Democrats today!

To support candidates running across our Commonwealth, I launched a leadership PAC.   John, All eyes are on Virginia this year as we prepare for the November 2023 elections. 👀 This year, every seat in our Virginia General Assembly is up for re-election. Virginia Democrats wil…
  Spanberger HQ · [email protected]
August 23, 2023 at 7:04 PM

a concrete example of bipartisanship

Abigail is working to make sure Virginia receives its fair share of investments.   John, Here at Spanberger HQ, we often tout the benefits of bipartisanship. Still, we want to outline a concrete example of what bipartisanship can deliver - the CHIPS and Science Act passed one …
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
August 20, 2023 at 8:30 PM

school is back in session!

Whether you have school-aged children — like me — or are enrolled in a program yourself, we’re all settling back into routines and planning for the upcoming months.   John,  It’s back-to-school season here in Virginia and across the country. Whether you have school-aged childre…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 11:58 PM

re: Tommy Tuberville

For the first time in Defense Department history, three of the eight most senior military offices in our country are vacant, thanks to Tuberville.   John,  Last month, I emailed you about Senator Tommy Tuberville’s egregious abuse of power. He was single-handedly stopping the pr…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
August 17, 2023 at 12:16 AM

The campaign trail

I have been traveling across Virginia supporting so many of our incredible candidates on the campaign trail.   John, This November, there are elections all across Virginia- from the State Senate and House of Delegates to school boards and local government! As a firm believer in…
  Cary Choppin · [email protected]
August 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM

crunching the numbers

We like to ensure Abigail always has the resources she needs to continue delivering for Virginians.   John, My name is Carly Choppin, and I am a new addition to Team Spanberger’s Fundraising Team. Here at Spanberger HQ, we are always crunching numbers, trying to do everything …
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 5:47 PM

Abigail is a bipartisan champion

Abigail works to build coalitions to get things done and deliver on her promises.   John, Abigail was once again named Virginia’s most bipartisan Member of Congress! Not only does Abigail hold this title, but she also ranks as one of the top-five most bipartisan lawmakers in …
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
August 15, 2023 at 1:59 AM

school is back in session!

Whether you have school-aged children — like me — or are enrolled in a program yourself, we’re all settling back into routines and planning for the upcoming months.   John,  It’s back-to-school season here in Virginia and across the country. Whether you have school-aged childre…
  Spanberger Campaign · [email protected]
August 13, 2023 at 7:27 PM

Always preparing

In every race Abigail has won, she’s faced fierce competition and a barrage of spending from groups outside of Virginia.   John, I'm sure you've noticed your inbox filling with updates from our team. We've been sharing just how pivotal our initial campaign efforts are in shapin…
  Team Spanberger · [email protected]
August 11, 2023 at 3:47 PM

standing up to far-right extremists

Abigail’s history of serving Virginians and delivering results speaks for itself   John, Abigail is the most bipartisan Member of Congress from Virginia, which means she is focused on getting things done for Virginia. She will pull all levers she can to achieve results like low…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
August 10, 2023 at 11:37 PM

The whole country is watching Virginia

We have exactly 89 days until Election Day, and these incredible candidates need our help.   John, it’s Abigail, 2023 is a major year for Virginia elections. All 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates are up for election. In districts in every corner of our Commonwealth, De…
  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]
August 8, 2023 at 12:22 AM

Today’s my birthday 🥳

All I want for my birthday is some fun family time and to FLIP the Virginia House of Delegates and hold the Virginia State Senate!   John,  Today’s my birthday!  All I want for my birthday is some fun family time and to FLIP the Virginia House of Delegates and hold the Virginia…