Moderate Democrats, also known as ModSquad, is a political fundraising and advocacy organization supporting Democratic candidates and efforts to flip the United States Senate to Democratic control.

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  James Carville · [email protected]
July 21, 2026 at 3:40 PM

Help Roy flip NC blue

[link removed] [[link removed]] John, This ain’t my first rodeo. I’ve been around politics a long time, so TRUST me: I know which races are THE races to pay attention to and invest in. Folks, I’m telling you that North Carolina will determine control of the Senate this November. Roy Cooper’s Sena…
  Moderate Democrats PAC · [email protected]
July 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM

RACE RANKINGS ALERT

Flip the Senate: [[link removed]] Hi John, have you seen the news? Major race-raters, including Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball, are shifting battleground races across the country in our favor. Michigan and Alaska are officially TOSS-UPS. North Carolina is leaning towards De…
  Haley Stevens · [email protected]
July 13, 2026 at 7:25 PM

This is going to be a fight

Hi, John – it’s Haley Stevens, and I have a concerning update to share: The Hill announced Michigan as one of the top five Senate seats most likely to flip this year. We were already a top target for the GOP, and this all but guarantees Republicans will be spending tens of millions of dollars to …
  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]
July 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM

a message for you, John

Hi John, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto here with a personal message for you: View My Message: [[link removed]] When we run hardworking, common-sense candidates — we win . Even in the toughest battleground states! My colleagues and I at Moderate Democrats PAC are working tirelessly to supp…
  James Carville · [email protected]
July 8, 2026 at 10:06 PM

John, I want to hear from you

John, I have a quick favor to ask you. With Senate primaries across the country concluding over the next month, Moderate Democrats PAC is taking inventory of their resources and strategy for General Election fights — and I’m helping them. Will you take a minute to complete my Primaries Wrap-Up…
  Mary Peltola · [email protected]
July 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Cost-effective

John, I have to share this with you: elections expert Larry Sabato's Center for Politics just ranked Alaska the #1 most cost-effective race to invest in on the entire Senate map. “If you want your money to go as far as possible, Alaska’s Senate race ... may be your best bet anywhere in the U.S.” …
  Josh Turek · [email protected]
July 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM

Fox News has me +4 in Iowa

❗ [[link removed]] FIRST, A SURPRISE: the first general election poll dropped just a week after my primary victory showing me TIED with Joni Ernst’s handpicked replacement in Iowa’s open Senate race. ⚾ [[link removed]] THEN, A CURVEBALL: A second poll dropped, showing me with a narrow 2% lead ove…
  Moderate Democrats PAC · [email protected]
July 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM

FAQs

Hi, John — If you have questions about what Moderate Democrats PAC is and what we’re doing to prepare for the 2026 midterms, we'd like to answer a few of them here. Q: What is Moderate Democrats PAC? A: Moderate Democrats PAC supports Democratic Senators and Senate candidates who are committed…
  Senator Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]
June 30, 2026 at 8:27 PM

urgently asking

Hi John, it’s Catherine Cortez Masto reaching out again on behalf of ModSquad. I won my 2022 race by less than a 1% margin, thanks in large part to generous supporters like you. This year, Democrats like me have a historic opportunity to flip the Senate, stop Trump from advancing his extreme a…
  James Carville · [email protected]
June 29, 2026 at 11:15 PM

Here's what's got me terrified:

{FirstName or 'Folks'}}, I've seen a lot of FEC fundraising deadlines in my time, so let me tell you: This one is as important as it gets. At the end of this month, we’ll be halfway through 2026. That leaves my friends at Moderate Democrats PAC — and the candidates they’re backing — with just …
  James Carville · [email protected]
June 27, 2026 at 5:15 PM

won’t mince words

John, I've seen a lot of FEC fundraising deadlines in my time, so let me tell you: This one is as important as it gets. At the end of this month, we’ll be halfway through 2026. That leaves my friends at Moderate Democrats PAC — and the candidates they’re backing — with just 4 months until Elec…
  Ben Seltzer · [email protected]
June 26, 2026 at 9:45 PM

Putting it all on the line

Hey John, it’s Ben, Moderate Democrats PAC’s Digital Director here. I'm going to be straight with you. Our FEC end-of-quarter fundraising deadline is in just 4 days, and we’re falling behind on our must-hit goal. What we raise now will determine how much firepower we can provide to candidates hea…
  Moderate Democrats PAC · [email protected]
June 22, 2026 at 7:01 PM

The longest email we’ll ever send

John, this is going to be one of the longer messages we’ll ever send you, so we’d really appreciate it if you take a few minutes to read the whole thing. We want to outline how Moderate Democrats PAC is working to elect common-sense Democrats across the country and flip the Senate. This is a batt…
  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]
June 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM

are you with us, John?

Our end-of-quarter deadline is coming up in 12 days, and we need all hands on deck. According to our records, we're still waiting for you to pitch in towards our goal, John. MEMBERSHIP RECORD …
  Cooper HQ (via Cooper Victory Fund) · [email protected]
June 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM

An alarming headline

Newsweek: Democrats Are Losing Registered Voters as North Carolina's Candidate Roy Cooper Tries to Flip Senate [Donate] This news is alarming, John. With election experts saying that Democrats have no chance at winning back the Senate without flipping North Carolina blue, we’re losing Democrat…
  Josh Turek · [email protected]
June 13, 2026 at 6:33 PM

DEAD HEAT in Iowa

Hey, Josh Turek here. I’m a gold medalist Paralympian, red-district state legislator, and the official Democratic nominee to flip Joni Ernst’s U.S. Senate seat. The first major development: After a hard-fought contest, I became the official Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Iowa on Tuesda…
  James Carville · [email protected]
June 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM

a simple ask

Hey John, James Carville here. I’m gonna ask you to chip in $5 to ModSquad to help take back the Senate [[link removed] &amount=5], but hear me out while I explain why. Flip the Senate: [[link removed]] Last week, I flew across the country for a strategy session with ModSquad, and let me…
  Flip the Senate Fund via Moderate Democrats PAC · [email protected]
June 9, 2026 at 9:55 PM

The clock is ticking

John, Senate primaries across the country are coming hot and fast — Josh Turek just confirmed his spot on the ballot in Iowa, and John Hickenlooper’s Colorado primary is coming up on June 30th. That’s just 21 days away! Keeping Colorado blue is essential to winning a Democratic majority in …
  Mark Warner · [email protected]
June 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM

A humble request

John, I'm asking voters to rehire me because the work is not done. Wherever I go, I hear frustration and concern from Virginians: Costs are out of control, from health care, to housing, to child care and utility bills. Our country has been propelled into another war of choice in the Middle East. …
  Josh Turek · [email protected]
June 3, 2026 at 2:30 AM

I’m officially the Democratic nominee in Iowa’s open U.S. Senate race

I’m Josh Turek. I’m a Democratic state legislator who won a deep red seat, four-time Paralympian, and two-time gold medalist in wheelchair basketball. I thought the feeling of winning my first gold medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics would only come once in a lifetime. But, the race was just called…
  James Carville · [email protected]
May 31, 2026 at 9:15 PM

are you listening???

John, James Carville here. I’ve said it ONCE, TWICE, and I’ll say it AGAIN: It’s really damn important that Democrats take back the Senate this year and put a stop to Trump’s authoritarian overreach. My friends at ModSquad are supporting candidates who have proven experience winning in states …
  ModSquad · [email protected]
May 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM

A personal message from Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly’s message to Democrats: “This is not the time to quit. I am going to continue fighting against Trump, and I sure as hell won’t let him shut me up.” — Senator Mark Kelly Senator Mark Kelly recently told us that the most important thing we can do to fight Trump is to help elect Democ…
  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]
May 29, 2026 at 9:55 PM

not the time to give up

John, it’s Catherine Cortez Masto reaching out personally on behalf of ModSquad. Our odds of taking back the Senate are trending up. As we saw last year, when we run common-sense Democrats, we win. Polls already show candidates like Roy Cooper, Josh Turek, and Mary Peltola taking the lead in c…
  Official Survey (via ModSquad) · [email protected]
May 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM

checking in

Happy Tuesday, John! We received some really helpful feedback from the Battleground Survey we sent out a few weeks back. Thanks to everyone who took a few minutes to share their thoughts! We want to check in again as ModSquad candidates face their first primaries as soon as June 2nd, and we ne…
  James Carville · [email protected]
May 23, 2026 at 5:35 PM

a hell of a fight

John, James Carville here. I need you to listen up and QUICK: This year’s midterm elections are going to be some of the closest I’ve ever seen. I’m talking single digits, narrow margins, decided by a handful of voters. Democrats have a chance to pull ahead if we get serious and support candida…
  ModSquad · [email protected]
May 21, 2026 at 9:20 PM

getting sh*t done.

We get sh*t done. John, that’s what sets ModSquad members and candidates apart from our opponents. Don’t just take our word for it, though — we have real evidence to back it up. → Mark Kelly is building bridges in Washington. He frequently reaches across the aisle to achieve big wins — He w…
  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]
May 17, 2026 at 9:17 PM

1%

John, it's Catherine Cortez Masto reaching out personally. This email is longer than usual, and that's for a reason — we’re over halfway through May and can’t afford to fall short of our fundraising goal this month. If you don’t have time to read the whole thing, that’s ok, but can I count on you…
  Moderate Democrats PAC · [email protected]
May 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM

closer than ever.

John, look at this map. Support Democratic Candidates: [[link removed]] These are the margins that decided the Senate in recent elections. Not landslides, not blowout victories. Fractions of a percent. In 2024, Democrats held Michigan and Wisconsin by less than 1 point . We scraped ou…
  Mary Peltola · [email protected]
May 12, 2026 at 10:14 PM

Underwater 🐟🐟

Have you seen this, John ? 🟥 [[link removed]] Senator Dan Sullivan Approval (Alaska) ❌ [[link removed]] Disapprove: 54% ⬇️ [[link removed]] Net Approval: -18 📉 [[link removed]] Ranking: 99/100 [Morning Consult, Q1 2026] My opponent is now officially the least popular senator up for reelect…
  ModSquad · [email protected]
May 10, 2026 at 10:15 PM

Real heroes don't wear capes…

John — Every superhero story starts the same way: Ordinary people, in impossible situations, choosing to fight anyway. This year, Democrats are doing just that to take back the Senate Majority. They're not promising miracles — just hard work and results. But in a political landscape where c…
  ModSquad · [email protected]
May 8, 2026 at 4:33 PM

a bad word

F&ck. Sh*t. He!l. Moderate. John, let’s talk about the “M” word. You know it, we know it — but a lot of politicians seem to be avoiding it these days. So we’ll be the ones to come right out and say it: Moderate.😱 [[link removed]] Look, we get it. “Moderate” may not sound flashy. An…
  Roy Cooper · [email protected]
May 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM

They can’t scare me into backing down.

Stop the chaos. John, this is what elected leaders must do in the face of an administration that is intent on destroying our democracy for their own gain. I have spent my career working for North Carolinians. Advocating for more resources for students in public schools and better pay for teac…
  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]
April 30, 2026 at 10:31 PM

Did you see my email?

Hi, John! I wanted to send a quick reminder in case you didn’t see my previous email. Strong Democratic Senate candidates are urgently counting on ModSquad’s support this year. If we don’t hit our April fundraising goal, we’ll be in a very tough situation headed into a critical month in battlegro…
  Catherine Cortez Masto · [email protected]
April 29, 2026 at 6:54 PM

not the time to give up

Hey John, it’s Catherine Cortez Masto reaching out personally on behalf of ModSquad. Our odds of taking back the Senate keep going up. We have a historic opportunity to flip the Senate this November, stop Trump from advancing his extreme agenda, and protect our democracy — but we need your help t…
  Ben Seltzer · [email protected]
April 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM

they’re counting on us

John, I’m about to ask you to chip in just $5 to support Democratic Senate candidates before April is over [[link removed]] — but first, I want to explain why the end of the month (especially this month) matters: 1. Planning: If we end April with strong fundraising results, we can plan our strate…
  Josh Turek · [email protected]
April 26, 2026 at 7:36 PM

a massive development

A HUGE update out of Iowa: A new poll shows me AHEAD of Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race, while my primary opponent trails behind. This shocking poll is making headlines across Iowa. We need to make sure voters of all stripes get a chance to see it for themselves. Will you…
  ModSquad · [email protected]
April 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM

How we’re taking on Trump

John, Trump is failing the very states that elected him President. Since he was elected in 2024, there’s been a lot of big talk and empty promises. Inflation keeps rising. Families are struggling. Millions of Americans are losing access to healthcare. But our members are fighting back. S…
  ModSquad · [email protected]
April 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM

huge margins!

GOOD NEWS: Democratic candidates for Senate brought in BIG fundraising hauls in the first quarter of 2026, proving that we have strong momentum heading into the midterms. That includes ModSquad-endorsed candidates Mary Peltola (AK) and Roy Cooper (NC) , who outraised their Republican opponents by…
  ModSquad · [email protected]
April 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM

a winning mentality

We know how to win. In 2024, ModSquad Members Ruben Gallego, Elissa Slotkin, and Jacky Rosen all won in states that went for Trump. Despite the odds, they helped Democrats hold on to as many seats as possible. Now it’s their mission to create the path to victory for more leaders like themselv…
  ModSquad · [email protected]
April 18, 2026 at 3:32 PM

This email is just 4 sentences long

John, We know you get a lot of emails, and you probably have a busy Saturday ahead — so we’ll keep this as short as possible. Democrats have a historic shot at taking back the Senate this year, but we’re still facing an uphill battle in states that voted heavily for Trump, like Iowa and Alaska…
  ModSquad · [email protected]
April 16, 2026 at 10:32 PM

what are the odds?

"Democrat Chances of Sweeping House, Senate and Presidency Hit All-Time High" (Newsweek) The odds are continuing to move in our favor, John. We’re seeing new reports and poll numbers every day showing that the momentum is building behind Democratic candidates. There’s never been a better ch…
  Ben Seltzer · [email protected]
April 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM

We’re falling behind

Hi John, it’s Ben the Digital Director for ModSquad with a quick fundraising update. We’re officially halfway through April, which means we’re halfway to our monthly fundraising deadline. But our fundraising has significantly dropped off over the past few days. Take a look at our ActBlue repor…
  Official Survey (via ModSquad) · [email protected]
April 13, 2026 at 7:29 PM

we want to hear from you, John

Happy Monday! As the election cycle ramps up, we want to hear from you about where Democrats should focus our energy in 2026. Part of our mission is to understand and respond to what real, everyday Americans are thinking — and that includes you, John. We’re creating the path for Democrats t…
  ModSquad · [email protected]
April 10, 2026 at 11:31 PM

FAQs

Hi, John — If you have questions about what ModSquad is and what we’re doing to prepare for the 2026 midterms, we'd like to answer a few of them here. Q: What is ModSquad? A: ModSquad supports Democratic Senators and Senate candidates who are committed to working across the aisle to develop co…
  Catherine Cortez Masto (via ModSquad) · [email protected]
March 31, 2026 at 5:58 PM

personal

[link removed] [[link removed]] John — it’s Catherine Cortez Masto. This email will be more in-depth, but our End-of-Quarter fundraising deadline is tonight, and we need your help to hit our goal and finish the quarter strong. If you don’t have time to read this email, that’s ok, but can we count…
  ModSquad HQ · [email protected]
March 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM

$10?

Hey John — we’ll get right to the point: We are about to ask you to chip in $10 to help us hit tomorrow’s End-of-Quarter fundraising goal. [[link removed]] DONATE → [[link removed]] Yes, really! Just $10! Why? Because $10 helps us compete in critical swing states, and elect leaders wh…
  Catherine Cortez Masto (via ModSquad) · [email protected]
March 29, 2026 at 6:25 PM

We’ve been reaching out. Did you get our emails?

First, Mark Kelly reached out Then, Mark Warner reached out. And then, Jon Ossoff reached out. Now, I’m following up, John — that’s how important this is. [[link removed]] We’re coming up against our CRITICAL End-of-Quarter fundraising deadline in just 48 hours, and need your help to catch u…
  ModSquad HQ · [email protected]
March 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM

re: The Department of War is coming after our Democrats

John, we need to catch you up: FIRST, [[link removed]] ModSquad members Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin called on members of the military to uphold their oaths to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution. THEN, [[link removed]] Donald Trump accused Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin of SEDITION, “punisha…
  Moderate Democrats PAC · [email protected]
March 27, 2026 at 9:12 PM

John, reaching out one more time

John, we’ll be upfront: this is a fundraising email. ModSquad is $4,789 short of our FIRST End-of-Quarter fundraising goal this year — and we need your help to fill in this gap. So, before you log off to enjoy the weekend, can you chip in $10 to ensure we hit our goal before Tuesday’s deadline an…
  Haley Stevens · [email protected]
March 26, 2026 at 7:55 PM

This is for the people I love in the state that I love

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