Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

May 5, 2026 at 8:52 PM

today’s news

Hi, I want you to hear this from me. Instead of letting local voters decide, DC insiders and the political establishment are trying to handpick our next Representative and buy this seat. And the truth is, Washington insiders are a big reason we’re in this mess in the first place. Too many backroom…

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  Carol · [email protected]

April 30, 2026 at 10:26 PM

It’s Carol. I need your support.

Hi there, It’s Carol Obando-Derstine, candidate for Congress in PA-07! I’m reaching out personally because I need your help. Tonight is our end-of-month deadline, and it’s a big one. May 19th is our primary, so what we raise today will determine whether we have the resources to keep reaching v…

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  Team Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 30, 2026 at 1:26 PM

this is our best opportunity

This is it, now or never. Taking back the House this November is our best chance to stop Trump’s dangerous agenda and fight to lower costs for working families. After years of chaos and broken leadership, we finally have a chance to take action. And nowhere is that clearer than right here in P…

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  Sarah Green · [email protected]

April 29, 2026 at 9:19 PM

Pennsylvania is feeling the momentum!

Hi there, It’s Sarah, Carol’s campaign manager! We’ve had a big month, and I wanted to share a quick update on where we stand. But before I do that, I need to ask: Can you chip in today to help us continue building the momentum we need to flip the House? Our fundraising deadline is tomorrow…

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  Carol for PA · [email protected]

April 29, 2026 at 2:32 PM

As you sip your coffee…

Good morning team, As you sip your coffee this morning, remember that our end-of-month deadline is tomorrow at midnight, and we need your help. We’re $7,911 short of our goal, and with the primary less than one month away, we can’t take our foot off the gas. Before we dive into the details,…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 28, 2026 at 5:39 PM

Who are they really fighting for?

One of my primary opponents says he’s a champion for working people. But he’s backed by a billionaire-funded dark money group. That doesn’t add up. I don’t take corporate PAC money. I’m not powered by billionaires. What I have is a grassroots team of people like you. If you want to help …

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 27, 2026 at 9:15 PM

Did you catch this?

Did you see this headline? I’m the only person in this race who is a mother, a woman, a person of color, or an immigrant. And I’m the only one with experience as an energy engineer at a time when utility costs are skyrocketing. If you agree that Congress needs more immigrants, women, and engin…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 26, 2026 at 8:46 PM

two truths and a lie

Did you ever play two truths and a lie as a kid? My name is Carol Obando-Derstine, and here’s mine. Can you spot the lie about the race to represent PA-07 in Congress? 1️⃣ I’m the only woman in the race 2️⃣ I’m the only person of color in the race 3️⃣ I’m the only mom in the race Here’…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 25, 2026 at 3:07 PM

Energy costs are too damn high.

Higher electricity bill this month? Thank Ryan Mackenzie. He’s removing basic guardrails on massive data centers just to keep Trump happy. But it’s families here in Pennsylvania who are paying the price. I’m an energy engineer, so let me tell you exactly what unchecked data center development …

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 24, 2026 at 5:11 PM

MAGA is spending big to take me down.

The Congressional Leadership Fund – the top Republican super PAC – just reserved millions of dollars worth of TV ad space to protect Ryan Mackenzie here in Pennsylvania's 7th District. They’re scared of our momentum, and it shows. If you’re ready to flip this seat and take back the House, can you…

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  Carol for PA · [email protected]

April 23, 2026 at 6:24 PM

We need your help before midnight tonight!

We want to be straight with you. Our primary is next month – it’s go time, and we need your support now to help Carol win. We need to raise $15,000 before next week's end-of-month deadline to keep communicating Carol’s message with voters, and right now we’re $13,279 short of where we need to …

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 22, 2026 at 7:15 PM

Families like mine…

When Trump comes after immigrant families, it’s personal for me. My family immigrated from Colombia when I was just 3 years old. Like so many families, we came here chasing the promise of a better life. Let me be the first to tell you: It wasn’t easy. My mom worked as a factory machine oper…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 21, 2026 at 7:24 PM

My opponent was just named one of the MOST corrupt politicians in Washington.

We all know Washington is broken. Too many politicians go there to serve themselves instead of the people they’re supposed to represent. Ryan Mackenzie is a perfect example. He was just named as one of the most corrupt politicians in Washington by End Citizens United. Pennsylvanians are tir…

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  Carol for PA · [email protected]

April 20, 2026 at 9:12 PM

Ryan Mackenzie is the MOST vulnerable Republican in Congress.

Ryan Mackenzie didn’t just make the list of most vulnerable Republicans in Congress, he’s at the very top. That’s right… Ryan Mackenzie is the #1 most vulnerable Republican in Congress. Democrats only need to flip a few seats to take back control of the House, and PA-07 is our BEST OPPORTUNIT…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 19, 2026 at 8:45 PM

One month to go, and I need your help!

Hi friend! We’re officially one month away from our primary election, and I need your help. On May 19th, voters in PA-07 will decide who they want to take down the MOST vulnerable Republican in Congress, Ryan Mackenzie. But before voters have even had their say, outside groups are spending big…

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  Sarah Green, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

April 17, 2026 at 6:08 PM

Campaign Update:

It’s been a busy April for our team. We’ve been traveling across the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, talking with voters and sharing Carol’s vision for change. Everywhere we go, we hear the same three things: Pennsylvanians are tired of the chaos. They want life to be more affordable. And they don…

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  Team Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM

$5 can mean a world of difference

$5. That’s all we’re asking for. Just $5. About the price of a coffee or half of a Wawa hoagie. Because when everyone reading this email chips in $5, it adds up and helps us reach our fundraising targets – and that could be the difference between a Republican and Democratic-controlled Congress…

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  Carol for PA · [email protected]

April 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM

We need your help before Sunday!

We want to be straight with you. April 19th marks one month out from our primary – it’s go time, and we need your support now to help Carol win. We need to raise $15,000 by Sunday night to keep communicating Carol’s message with voters, and right now we’re $4,279 short of where we need to be. …

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM

What happened to the American dream?

Housing should not be a luxury for the ultra-rich. For too many families, owning a home feels out of reach. I hear it all the time: people working hard, doing everything right, and still struggling to get ahead. That’s not how it’s supposed to work. I’m a Democrat running for Congress in PA…

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  Team Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 11, 2026 at 3:52 PM

this email is five sentences

We’ll keep this short. The GOP has one of the slimmest House majorities in history, and MAGA Ryan Mackenzie in PA-07 is the most vulnerable Republican on the map. Rep. Susan Wild, EMILYs List, Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ BOLD PAC, 314 Action, and countless local leaders have coalesced behin…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 10, 2026 at 4:34 PM

I'm running for our kids' future — will you join me?

Our children are our future, and I understand that better than anyone. As Executive Director of SkillsUSA Council and the Children’s Coalition of the Lehigh Valley, I’ve helped thousands of students start their careers and trained new child advocates. I’ve spent my career investing in the next ge…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 9, 2026 at 3:44 PM

We need more engineers in Congress.

These days, it feels like Washington, D.C. is more dysfunctional than ever. Congress is stuck in gridlock, and too many politicians are more focused on online drama than actually solving problems. If they were engineers, they’d be fired on the spot. I’m an energy engineer – I spent years worki…

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  Team Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 7, 2026 at 3:50 PM

It’s time for a fighter for working people

For too long, the odds have been stacked against working people. And Republicans like Ryan Mackenzie are doing nothing to make our lives easier. It’s time for a change. We need someone who actually understands the struggles working families face, and Carol Obando-Derstine is that leader. Carol…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM

two truths and a lie

Did you ever play two truths and a lie as a kid? My name is Carol Obando-Derstine, and here’s mine. Can you spot the lie about the race to represent PA-07 in Congress? 1️⃣ I’m the only woman in the race 2️⃣ I’m the only person of color in the race 3️⃣ I’m the only mom in the race Here’…

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  Carol for PA · [email protected]

April 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM

Travel nightmares? Thank Ryan Mackenzie.

Have you been to an airport recently? If you have, you’ve probably noticed longer lines, slower security, and a whole lot of frustration. Here’s the reality – when Congress can’t do its job, it doesn’t just stay in Washington. It shows up in our daily lives. Right now, chaos in Congress is …

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

April 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM

We hit our goal, now let’s keep going!

Hi friend, we did it! We reached our quarterly fundraising goal, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Your support means everything to me. We are a grassroots-powered campaign, and your contributions are what keep us going in the fight to flip PA-07 blue. But I have to be honest with you,…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 31, 2026 at 9:16 PM

[MIDNIGHT DEADLINE] I need your support

Hi there, it's Carol! This will only take a second. I wanted to thank you for all the support you've shown my campaign so far. Thanks to you, our power is building. This month, we submitted our petitions for the ballot, and our opponent, Ryan Mackenzie, was declared the MOST vulnerable Republican…

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  Team Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 31, 2026 at 2:06 PM

Tonight’s deadline…

Team, We are just a few hours away from our March end-of-quarter deadline at midnight – the first major test of this election year. That's why we’re reaching out to ask: can you chip in $5 before midnight? CONTRIBUTE $5 ([link removed]) Tonight’s FEC deadline is rapidly approaching. As the …

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 30, 2026 at 5:47 PM

Your state of the race memo:

State of the race for PA-07: It’s been a busy month for our team! We’ve been traveling up and down the Lehigh Valley, speaking to voters and building the coalition that will defeat Republican Ryan Mackenzie in November. With that in mind, we wanted to give you a quick update on what we’ve been…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 29, 2026 at 11:37 PM

48 hours to go, and I need your help.

Hi there, it’s Carol – Democrat running for Congress in PA-07. Our end-of-quarter deadline is this Tuesday, and it’s a big one. It’s the first public fundraising deadline of the year, and what we raise today will set the tone for the rest of the election. As the only woman and person of color …

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  Team Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 28, 2026 at 5:20 PM

$5 can mean a world of difference

$5. That’s all we’re asking for. Just $5. About the price of a coffee or half of a Wawa hoagie. Because when everyone reading this email chips in $5, it adds up and helps us reach our fundraising targets – and that could be the difference between a Republican and Democratic-controlled Congress…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM

814%.

814%. That’s how much some lower-income Pennsylvanians will see their premiums go up after Congressman Ryan Mackenzie voted to slash ACA funding in Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill. Across Pennsylvania, health insurance premiums are skyrocketing 102% on average compared to last year. This is an affor…

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  Sarah Green, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

March 25, 2026 at 6:25 PM

One of the most important days for our campaign:

The end of March is approaching quickly, and we need your help. Why is this deadline so important? It’s our first FEC fundraising deadline of the election year. This means that what we’ve raised for this campaign over the past three months will be publicly available, and people will be paying …

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 24, 2026 at 10:20 PM

Your state of the race memo:

State of the race for PA-07: It’s been a busy month for our team! We’ve been traveling up and down the Lehigh Valley, speaking to voters and building the coalition that will defeat Republican Ryan Mackenzie in November. With that in mind, we wanted to give you a quick update on what we’ve been…

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  Carol for PA · [email protected]

March 24, 2026 at 1:35 PM

[SIGN NOW] Carol’s Birthday Surprise!

Shh… don’t tell Carol, but we wanted to get her a special gift for her birthday. Carol’s birthday is coming up, and we wanted to get her a nice surprise. She’s been working her tail off, traveling up and down PA-07, fighting for a better future for all of us. It’s been exhausting, but she is c…

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  Team Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 21, 2026 at 2:08 PM

Ryan Mackenzie supports Trump’s tariffs… again

There’s a simple truth many families in PA-07 already know: prices are rising – not falling. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie’s response? He continues to back sweeping tariffs that are jacking up costs on everyday goods. It’s time we replace Mackenzie with someone who will actually fight FOR Pennsyl…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 19, 2026 at 8:03 PM

I’m taking on unchecked data center development.

Recently, I was featured in Politico for taking on unchecked data center development in the Lehigh Valley. As a former electric utility engineer, I have firsthand experiences that Ryan Mackenzie doesn’t. I’ve spent years thinking about resource adequacy and clean long-term energy planning. If …

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  Carol-Obando Derstine · [email protected]

March 17, 2026 at 4:18 PM

Mackenzie is a DHS extremist

$37.5 billion. That’s how much of our taxpayer money ICE is receiving annually under the Trump administration. That’s more than any other U.S. law enforcement agency. More than the FBI. More than the cost of ending homelessness in the United States. We’ve seen what this means for Americans.…

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  Carol-Obando Derstine · [email protected]

March 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM

BREAKING: Ryan Mackenzie was named the most vulnerable Republican in Congress!

“Ryan Mackenzie is the most vulnerable Republican incumbent” in the country -National Journal FLIP PA-07 ([link removed]) My opponent, Ryan Mackenzie, has been named the MOST vulnerable Republican in Congress. After over a year of ignoring the needs of his constituents, the non-partisan Na…

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  Team Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 15, 2026 at 1:08 PM

a small ask

It’s no secret that families across PA-07 are being stretched thinner than ever. So when campaigns ask for $5, $10, or $25, we understand that not everyone can do that every time. That’s why today, we wanted to explain why even $1 makes a huge difference. CHIP IN $1 ([link removed]) Every …

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 14, 2026 at 12:47 PM

Will you stand with me?

Hi friend, It’s Carol Obando-Derstine, Democratic candidate for PA-07. I know your life is busy, so I’ll keep this brief. Our mid-month fundraising deadline is tonight, and we’re still $3,751 short of where we need to be. Hitting our goal now will set us up in a strong position to reach …

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM

814%.

814%. That’s how much some lower-income Pennsylvanians will see their premiums go up after Congressman Ryan Mackenzie voted to slash ACA funding in Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill. Across Pennsylvania, health insurance premiums are skyrocketing 102% on average compared to last year. This is an affor…

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  Sarah Green, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

March 12, 2026 at 9:12 PM

An update on our campaign:

Hey there! Sarah Green, Carol’s campaign manager here. I just wanted to pop in and give a quick update on our campaign. But first, some big news: we just submitted our petitions to qualify for the ballot in PA-07! This is a huge step towards taking down MAGA Congressman Ryan Mackenzie and w…

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  Carol for PA · [email protected]

March 11, 2026 at 5:51 PM

We’re about to qualify for the ballot!

We have some exciting news: We just submitted our petitions to qualify for the ballot in PA-07! That’s right, this campaign is finally official. Now, the real work begins. These past few months, we’ve connected with voters across PA-07, from Allentown to Easton and everywhere in between. Peopl…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM

two truths & a lie

Did you ever play two truths and a lie as a kid? My name is Carol Obando-Derstine, and here’s mine. Can you spot the lie about the race to represent PA-07 in Congress? 1️⃣ I’m the only woman in the race 2️⃣ I’m the only person of color in the race 3️⃣ I’m the only mom in the race Here’…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 8, 2026 at 7:47 PM

Elect a woman for International Women’s Day

Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we mark the enormous contributions and achievements of women in our society. While we have come so far, there is still so much more work to be done. If you can’t tell from the picture below, I’m the only woman in this race. If elected, I’ll be the first …

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  Carol for PA · [email protected]

March 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM

Latinos con Carol!

Recently, we hosted a Latinos con Carol event in Bethlehem. The turnout was high. The vibes were good. And people were fired up to elect the first Latina to represent Pennsylvania in Congress. There is real momentum building around Carol’s campaign. Now, we need to keep it up. Will you chip in…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM

This is irresponsible.

Ryan Mackenzie is pushing to eliminate every guardrail on massive data centers – not because it helps PA-07, but because it keeps him in Trump’s good graces. As an energy engineer, I want to be very clear about what that means: 💰 Higher electric bills 🪫 More strain on our already stressed gri…

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  Team Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM

First, HD22. Next, PA-07.

Ana Tiburcio just became the first Latino state lawmaker from the Lehigh Valley. Ever. AND she won with 67% of the vote! Not only was this victory vital to maintaining Democrats’ slim Pennsylvania State House majority, but it also shows that candidates like Carol can win – and win big – in this d…

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  Carol Obando-Derstine · [email protected]

March 2, 2026 at 4:49 PM

Personal Note from me

From the bottom of my heart: Thank you. Because of supporters like you, we not only hit our end-of-month goal, we crushed it. We beat what we were hoping to raise from emails like this one by $1,357. Give yourselves a big round of applause. We couldn’t have done this without you. We’re a gr…

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