Tara Johnson is a Democratic candidate for the Wisconsin State Assembly, 96th District, and former La Crosse County Board of Supervisors chair.

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  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
November 6, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Tara & 96th Assembly Results

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  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 5:57 PM

Friends, help us keep Wisconsin blue!

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  Tara for Assembly · [email protected]
June 13, 2024 at 10:33 PM

Meet my Opponent

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  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
June 11, 2024 at 10:39 PM

Democratic SURGE in Wisconsin

PAID FOR BY TARA FOR WISCONSIN Tara for Wisconsin PO Box 260 Stoddard, WI 54658 United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe: [link removed] .
  Tara for Assembly · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 12:43 AM

Together, We Can Win Wisconsin!

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  Tara for Assembly · [email protected]
May 26, 2024 at 7:45 PM

🚨Endorsement Alert!

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  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
May 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Help us win back the Assembly

Join Team Tara to help win back the 96th for Democrats …
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Together, we’ll take back the Assembly!

Today, I’m proud to announce my candidacy for the 96th state assembly seat. This year, every state legislative seat in Wisconsin is on the ballot. We fought for fair maps, and we got them, and now it’s time to win back the majority. This new district incorporates southern La Crosse and all of Verno…
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
January 12, 2024 at 9:01 PM

I have some news for you

With a heavy heart, I have some news for you today: I have decided to end my campaign for Congress. I've spent my life giving back to Western Wisconsin–first at the United Way, then for more than two decades on the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors–and I always will. My work building communit…
  Team Tara · [email protected]
January 7, 2024 at 4:31 PM

2024 Founding Donor Drive

2024 FOUNDING DONOR DRIVE Let's Flip WI-03 and Take Back the House! Will you become a 2024 Founding Donor by contributing $1, $5, or any amount to help kick off the year? DONATE ( [link removed]) As we step into 2024, we're gearing up for a crucial mission – flipping WI-03 and taking back …
  Tara Johnson for Wisconsin · [email protected]
January 6, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Holding our leaders accountable

Three years ago, our nation stood shocked as we witnessed Trump calling to overturn the 2020 election and inciting a deadly insurrection. Despite denying participation in the deadly January 6 attack on our nation's Capitol, our own representative, Derrick Van Orden, used campaign funds to bankrol…
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
January 5, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Your voice matters

I have dedicated my career to addressing the needs of our community here in Wisconsin, and now, I'm excited to take that commitment to a new level by running for Congress. But here's the thing—I can't do it alone. I've always believed in the power of community, and that's why I'm reaching out to …
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
January 3, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Our team is expanding

As we dive into 2024, I'm thrilled to share some exciting news – our team is expanding! Nine dedicated local Board of Education members have recently joined forces with us in the mission to flip WI-03 and take back the House this November. JOIN TEAM TARA ([link removed]) As a proud mom of t…
  Tara · [email protected]
January 1, 2024 at 12:31 AM

got a second?

Do you have a second? I will make this quick because I know it's New Year’s Eve, but I thought it was important I reach out one final time before our major FEC deadline. We are still short of our $10,000 end-of-year goal. We have to hit our goal so we can report strong fundraising numbers and show …
  taraforwisconsin.com · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 3:09 PM

our deadline

We have our major FEC fundraising deadline tonight at midnight. Next month, we will have to report our fundraising numbers, and all eyes will be on us. We have to hit our $10,000 end-of-year goal so we can put solid numbers. So, with that in mind, will you donate $10 right now to help Tara Joh…
  Tyler Raden · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 11:16 PM

Tara Johnson Finance Update

I'm Tyler, the latest addition to Tara's finance team. I've been hard at work with Tara, ensuring she called every donor under the sun ahead of her critical FEC fundraising deadline at midnight tomorrow. It's imperative we show our grassroots strength heading into 2024, and right now, we're no…
  Sarah Godlewski · [email protected]
December 30, 2023 at 4:31 PM

a lot at stake

Hey there, I wanted to reach out about my friend Tara Johnson. Tara is running in Wisconsin's 3rd District against MAGA extremist Derrick Van Orden. There's a lot at stake in this race, from safeguarding our reproductive rights and expanding access to quality healthcare to advocating for good-pay…
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 7:45 PM

please

I’ll get straight to the point. I am asking for $5. But let me explain why it is so important. DONATE ([link removed]) 1. Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District race is one of the most competitive in the country. Flipping districts like this one could help give Democrats a House majority. 2. De…
  Tara for Wisconsin · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 11:46 PM

we have to win this

Republicans are headed into 2024 with a narrow majority in the House. Democrats need to win just a handful of seats to take control. But we are going to have to win competitive districts like this one to take the majority from Republican Speaker Mike Johnson. REMEMBER: Election experts ranked Wisco…
  Alessia Modjarrad · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 2:35 PM

Just wanted to check-in

I just wanted to check in real quick. For those of you who don’t know me, I am Tara’s campaign manager. Tara has been hard at work securing endorsements, meeting with community leaders, and raising money for the campaign. But raising money over the holidays has been extremely tough. We are facing …
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
December 27, 2023 at 4:45 PM

battleground district

Democrat Tara Johnson needs your help to flip this battleground district. Tara is running against MAGA extremist Derrick Van Orden. Van Orden attended January 6th and has supported a national abortion ban. Western Wisconsin needs a leader who will fight for working families, not push a radical ag…
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
December 22, 2023 at 5:31 PM

can I count on you?

Hey team, As we head into the holiday weekend, I wanted to drop you a quick note. My dedication to Wisconsin families is why I entered this race – I believe we deserve better than the belligerent behavior of Republican Derrick Van Orden. The experts are saying we have a real shot at winning…
  Tara for Wisconsin · [email protected]
December 20, 2023 at 10:00 PM

$1.4 million in the bank

As we work to close out 2023, we're up against massive GOP fundraising. In the last fundraising quarter, Republican Derrick Van Orden led Wisconsin GOP fundraising, raking in over $800,000 with $1.4 million in the bank. GOP leaders know Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district is vulnerable, and…
  Team Tara · [email protected]
December 20, 2023 at 12:34 AM

Union Strong

Democratic leaders from across Wisconsin are throwing their support behind Tara Johnson in her critical race to unseat Republican Derrick Van Orden and take back the House. From labor leaders like IBEW Local 14 to key figures like Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, State Senator Melissa Agard, S…
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
December 18, 2023 at 11:48 PM

Here's the situation

Hey team, As we approach the end of 2023, the momentum in our race is undeniable, thanks to supporters like you. However, we're facing a critical financial challenge that we must overcome to secure victory. Here's the situation: * Top election experts agree that this race is pivotal for takin…
  Tara · [email protected]
December 18, 2023 at 12:31 AM

I’ll keep this short...

Sorry for the late email, but I wanted to reach out ahead of our December fundraising deadline. I’ve spent my entire career serving my community, and asking for money is not my favorite thing. But I know I can’t win this race without resources, and right now, we are very close to hitting our $10,…
  Team Tara · [email protected]
December 16, 2023 at 3:02 PM

WI-03 is still in play

FIRST: Republican Derrick Van Orden narrowly won his election in 2022, making this seat one of the nation's closest races. THEN: Van Orden proved to be nothing more than a rubber stamp for the MAGA establishment, supporting extremist Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House and attacking our reprodu…
  taraforwisconsin.com · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 10:17 PM

Democratic leaders behind Tara Johnson

La Crosse County leaders have rallied behind Democrat Tara Johnson in her fight to flip WI-03 blue. JOIN THE TEAM ([link removed]) As a 20-year member of the La Crosse County Board, Tara has a proven record of creating good-paying jobs, expanding affordable housing, and putting more money in c…
  Tara for Wisconsin · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 12:02 AM

Derrick Van Orden votes for impeachment

Republican Derrick Van Orden just voted to authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden – yet another example of how he's out of touch with the needs of Wisconsinites. "House Approves Biden Impeachment Inquiry as G.O.P. Hunts for an Offense - NYT Headline Van Orden had the audacity to…
  Tara Johnson for Wisconsin · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 1:01 AM

falling behind

Our November fundraising deadline is tomorrow, and right now, we are not on track to hit our $10,000 November fundraising goal. We can’t afford to fall behind in this race. Extremist Mike Johnson and National Republicans are going to spend millions to keep this seat red. So, with that in mind,…
  Frontline Democratic Update · [email protected]
December 12, 2023 at 11:30 PM

critical WI-03 race upgraded

FIRST: Democrat Tara Johnson stepped up to oust MAGA extremist Derrick Van Orden from Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district. THEN: Top election experts upgraded Democrats' chances of winning WI-03 – making it one of the most important races to take back the House in 2024. NOW: More than ever,…
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
December 10, 2023 at 5:01 PM

we need change

Over the last few months, I've been out on the campaign trail all across Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district. DONATE TODAY ([link removed]) From Eau Claire to Lancaster to Stevens Point, the resounding message is clear – we need change: ➜From reproductive care to equal access to the ball…
  Team Tara · [email protected]
December 9, 2023 at 1:00 PM

WI-03 is in play

FIRST: Republican Derrick Van Orden narrowly won his election in 2022, making this seat one of the nation's closest races. THEN: Van Orden proved to be nothing more than a rubber stamp for the MAGA establishment, supporting extremist Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House and attacking our reprodu…
  Team Tara · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Reproductive Rights Victory in Wisconsin

BREAKING NEWS: Judge rules Wisconsin's 1849 law does not ban abortions, setting stage for Supreme Court case In a major victory for reproductive rights, a Wisconsin judge just ruled that a 174-year-old law thought to prohibit all abortions does not, returning the state to its 20-week abortion ban…
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 12:02 AM

Taking back the House

I wanted to thank you for your continued support in my mission to bring positive change to Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district. As we near the end of the year, I want to update you on the state of this race: ➜ Election experts are saying this race is one of the most important in the nation …
  Santos update via Tara Johnson · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 11:18 PM

Special election in one of the country’s most competitive districts

BREAKING NEWS: SANTOS EXPELLED, CRITICAL SPECIAL ELECTION INCOMING Team, Conman George Santos has been EXPELLED FROM CONGRESS. That’s good news, but we can’t rest on our laurels. Now that he’s gone, there will be a special election to fill this open seat in under 90 days! NY-03 is one of the mos…
  Tara · [email protected]
December 1, 2023 at 1:30 AM

I’ll keep this short

Sorry for the late email, but I wanted to reach out one final time before our November fundraising deadline. I’ve spent my entire career serving my community, and asking for money is not my favorite thing. But I know I can’t win this race without resources, and right now, we are very close to hit…
  Sarah Godlewski · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM

my friend Tara

Hey there, I wanted to reach out about my friend Tara Johnson. Tara is running in Wisconsin's 3rd District against MAGA extremist Derrick Van Orden. This is one of the most competitive seats in the country, and elections experts have just upgraded Democrats’ chance of winning. Tara has always …
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 12:31 AM

I hate to ask

I hate to ask for money but let me explain why this is so important. Before I do, will you chip in $5 to help me reach my $10,000 November fundraising goal? CONTRIBUTE ([link removed]) Let me explain. 1. This is one of the most competitive battleground districts in the entire country. Elec…
  Tara Johnson for Wisconsin · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 5:16 PM

a battleground seat

Our November fundraising deadline is tomorrow, and right now, we are not on track to hit our $10,000 November fundraising goal. We can’t afford to fall behind in this race. Extremist Mike Johnson and National Republicans are going to spend millions to keep this seat red. So, with that in mind,…
  Team Tara · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 12:30 AM

this race is heating up

FIRST: Democrat Tara Johnson stepped up to challenge MAGA extremist Derrick Van Orden for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district. THEN: Top election experts upgraded Democrats' chances of winning WI-03, spotlighting it as one of the pivotal races to reclaim the House in 2024. NOW: GOP fundrais…
  Team Tara · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 7:56 PM

GOP fundraising slipping

BREAKING NEWS: GOP fundraising is falling behind, and this is our chance to get ahead in the race to unseat Republican Derrick Van Orden. In 2022, Republican Derrick Van Orden narrowly won this race, but they won't let this seat go easily. Now, more than ever, your contribution to Democrat Tara J…
  Team Tara · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Support Needed to Hit November Goal 🚨

Critical November Goal Amount: $5,000 When: November 30th DONATE TODAY ([link removed]) This marks our first crucial end-of-month goal since top election experts upgraded our chances of flipping this seat and taking back the House. Now, more than ever, Democrat Tara Johnson needs your sup…
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
November 23, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Thank you for everything

Hey there, As we gather with loved ones today, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the support, encouragement and shared commitment to our community. My life has been centered on giving back to the community and uplifting those around me to make the world a better pla…
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
November 22, 2023 at 5:17 PM

You support matters

I wanted to send you a quick note before the holiday weekend. I got into this race because I've fought for Wisconsin families my entire career – I know we deserve better than Republican Derrick Van Orden and his belligerent behavior. Top election experts are saying Democrats have a chance of w…
  Team Tara · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 11:17 PM

GOP fundraising lags

Exciting news for frontline races like Democrat Tara Johnson's: House GOP fundraising is struggling, and their frontline races are slipping in the polls. "House GOP Campaign Arm Reports Fundraising Drop Amid Speaker Battle. The National Republican Congressional Committee raised a little over $5 m…
  Team Tara · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 11:36 PM

Our latest endorsement!

Tara's got a stylish new IBEW winter cap for her dog walks – along with thrilling news that IBEW Local 14 just endorsed her campaign for Congress! Coming from a proud union family, Tara deeply understands the importance of supporting living wages and ensuring access to quality, affordable healthc…
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
November 18, 2023 at 12:31 AM

A quick note

I wanted to send you a quick note before the weekend. Top election experts just upgraded our chances of winning WI-03, making it one of the most important races to take back the House in 2024. In 2022, Republican Derrick Van Orden narrowly won. But the GOP is desperate to hold onto this seat –…
  Team Tara · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 12:16 AM

speaking of an immature man-child

This is the lack of leadership Republican Derrick Van Orden brings to Congress. Newsweek Headline: Republicans' Drama Descends Into Chaos The GOP has shown a complete lack of leadership, with their infighting holding back Congress from performing its most basic functions. First, Kevin McCar…
  Tara Johnson · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 7:02 PM

A win for abortion rights

In a major victory for reproductive rights, Ohio just enshrined the right to an abortion in its constitution. With reproductive rights wins in states like Kentucky, Ohio, and even right here in Wisconsin, it’s clear momentum is on our side. Now, we need to take back the House to protect reproductiv…