Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Need your help

We’re preparing to bring on some fellows   Every summer, no matter what is going on in our politics, there’s one thing my team and I look forward to as a group — our Democracy Summer fellows. This year is no different. To be honest, I think we need spirited, enthusiastic yo…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM

GOP stealing from taxpayers

Their corruption knows no bounds   A “big, beautiful bill” would not have headlines like this. Let me be clear: The GOP is stealing from taxpayers and hardworking Americans — and we won't stand for it. Let me know if you’re with me in fighting for Medicaid, Medicar…

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Apply or help sponsor a fellow today

It’s our favorite time of year!   John, guess what time of year it is! It’s Democracy Summer Fellow time 🎉 Team Scanlon is a proud partner with Democracy Summer, a one-of-a-kind fellowship to teach high school and college students about organizing and Democratic campaigni…

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

April 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Are we feeling liberated yet?

Mary Gay wants to hear from you Is it just me, or does every week of the Trump Administration feel like absolute chaos? Never mind what I think, though. Mary Gay wants to know how you’re being impacted by the threat of Trump’s tariffs. Can you take a moment to share your though…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

April 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM

This is stupid

I need to hear from you   John, I know we all have our eyes on the economy right now, from the price of groceries to the value of our 401(k)s. If you’re worried, I get that, it’s a deeply scary moment as President Trump and his team continued their recklessness Friday when…

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Thank you! And check this out…

Mary Gay’s out in the district   John, I wanted to personally reach out and thank those of you who donated towards our end-of-quarter deadline at such a critical moment. Your support enables Mary Gay to keep her focus on legislating, litigating, and agitating in the fight …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon (mobile) · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 10:45 PM

Quick note

Hi team - very quickly, I just talked with Luke, and he let me know we’re only $1,638 short of hitting our goal for our FEC filing deadline in just a few hours. I’m urging you to join me in this fight at a pivotal time when all eyes will soon be on us. We need to flex our gra…

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM

Just got off the phone with Mary Gay

Here’s what we’re up against   Hey team — it’s Luke, and I just got off the phone with Mary Gay as we head into the final hours before our first public FEC filing deadline of the cycle. We are so close to hitting our goal to raise an additional $8,300 before the end of the …

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  Alerts @ Team Scanlon · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Missing a response

Can you check in?   John, as you know, we are facing our FIRST public FEC filing of the cycle tonight. And Mary Gay is using campaign resources to fight for the House majority, attend town halls in Republican-held districts, and funnel money and support into local Dem campa…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM

ICYMI

Wanted to make sure you saw this ICYMI — we are facing a huge end-of-quarter FEC deadline tonight, and it is the first public filing of the cycle. The NRCC, GOP, and special interest MAGA donors are going to be watching to see if Dem supporters are standing with us or if we…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 9:45 PM

Broken promise broken promise

The list goes on   This month, every single House Republican voted to allow Trump to make cuts to Medicaid. Every. Single. One. Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security are promises we, the people, made to one another, funded by our taxpayer dollars and faithfully administe…

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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Grassroots support

It’s what we need to win   Unlike the GOP, we are funded by small-dollar grassroots support. We aren’t owned and operated by deep-pocketed special interest money. That means we’re funded by the people to work for the people. But it also means that when we face end-of-qu…

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Cowardly GOP

How you can help Mary Gay fight back   John, pause for a request before I talk to you about these cowards in the GOP — it’s our first end-of-quarter FEC public filing this cycle, and we need help making our deadline. Mary Gay is fighting Republican corruption and incompete…

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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Need you to be part of this

It’s urgent In just three days, we face a critical end-of-quarter FEC filing. One that will reveal to the public (and the GOP) whether the people are standing with us in our fight to limit Trump’s power — or if Trump and his loyalists can look forward to many more years of una…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM

How I’m fighting back

And why we need you to join   John, on Monday, we face a critical end-of-quarter FEC filing deadline — our first public filing of the cycle and one that the PA GOP, NRCC, and special interest donors are going to be watching carefully as they plot out their plan to keep the …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Legislate, litigate, agitate

We need your help   John, I know what’s been happening in Washington has been scary for many of you, and with good reason. I’ve been on the ground in my district (and in Republican districts around PA, but I’ll talk more about that later), talking to voters worried about h…

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Mary Gay talks Department of Education

This is an abomination   ICYMI — last week, Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. I know, and it’s as bad as it sounds. But Mary Gay and House Dems won’t let this happen without a fight. As a former lawyer with the Education Law …

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Recap: what Mary Gay is doing

This is how we’re fighting for you   Hi team, my personal life is sounding a lot like my work life right now. Everyone wants to know what Democrats like Mary Gay are doing. They want tangible examples of pushback on unlawful overreach and details on how our elected leaders …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM

I’m hearing the anger, I feel it too

Back in the district   John, I’m back in the district this week after one of the most infuriating weeks I’ve ever experienced as a Congresswoman. The House GOP majority passed a disgraceful, unconscionable, disgusting (I told you I was furious) budget resolution that cuts…

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

March 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Retaking the majority is the only way

We need your help   Hey John, it’s Luke. Mary Gay is fully focused on the budget battle going down in Congress but asked me to reach out quickly because this moment is too important. At the end of the month, we face a critical public FEC filing. Donate today to help us hit…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM

GOP is not listening

We have to hold them accountable   John, I heard voters loud and clear last cycle — you want lower costs, stability, and a government that works for you. So why isn’t the GOP listening? Yesterday in an attempt to avert a government shutdown of their own making the House G…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM

The GOP is stealing from the American people

We won’t stay silent about what they’re doing   John, this week we face a looming government shutdown and a budget battle against GOP leadership and Donald Trump. Today, House GOP leadership are calling for a vote on their disastrous stopgap measure. The proposed GOP budge…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Cannot fathom

Share how it’s impacted you   John, did you watch the State of the Union this week? Kind of a gut punch right? It isn't like we needed more examples, but the address to Congress by dictator-wannabe Trump was further proof that he is more focused on feeding his extremist ba…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Thankful to have you

You allow us to continue our work   John, I just wanted to send a quick note to let you know how thankful I am that my team can rely on your support when we need it the most. Thank you to those of you who donated to help us hit our end-of-month deadline leading into our FEC…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

March 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM

They’re scared

Their grip on power is slipping The GOP and Trump know their grip on power will slip as soon as the people see they’ve been sold out for tax cuts for the wealthy. With less than two months in power, Trump has bypassed Congress to make rapid-fire illegal cuts to critical progra…

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM

They’re being gross

Why we need your help   John, I know we’re all personally overwhelmed by Trump’s rush of dangerous actions. It’s shocking (but not surprising really) what the GOP in Congress is enabling. Siding with Putin? Cutting Medicaid to fund massive tax cuts for the wealthy? GROSS. …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM

GOP holding healthcare hostage

We need to stop their chaos with a majority takeover   John, I’m going to say the quiet part out loud: The GOP and the Trump admin know history is not on their side and their trifecta power is extremely vulnerable with this cycle’s midterms. This is part of the reason they…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM

One month in — hoping to hear from you

Share your stories with me   John, we are one month into this Trump administration and it’s been indescribably chaotic, harmful, and unlawful. Trump will know no boundaries until we ensure he does — and that’s why I truly believe in the importance of shining a spotlight on…

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Mary Gay’s new role

Litigation task force John, have you been disassociating because of this Republican trifecta and the headlines? Fair, but we’ve finally got a bit of good news to share. Mary Gay has joined the Democrats’ new Rapid Response Task Force and Litigation Working Group aimed at stop…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM

Check out my new role

It’s a big deal   John, I have some important news I want to share with you. Right now, Donald Trump and his unelected henchman, Elon Musk, backed by a feckless GOP, are taking unconstitutional executive actions so fast and furious that it’s impossible for the public to ke…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM

We’ll make it through

Thanks for your continued support   Team — I’m so proud of the fight I’ve seen from you this week. And a special thanks to those who’ve donated as we’re marshaling resources to curb Trump’s corruption and abuses of power. If you haven’t had a chance to join us yet, you can…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Smash and grab

Help me make it stop John, this isn’t an ideal time to ask for support — the headlines are mindbending, Trump is threatening our Constitution, and as of now my Republican colleagues in Congress are just sitting back and letting him do it. We have no time to waste in stopping t…

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM

It’s not in your head

It really is that bad   John, you aren’t overreacting, things are that bad right now. Trump’s overreach and the GOP’s refusal to hold him (and Elon Musk?!) accountable is appalling. If you’re freaked out. I get it. But even though the Trump administration refuses to respec…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM

All we need is three

With your help…   Elon Musk has been handed the keys to our government's most sensitive and secure information – including things like our social security numbers. This is a shameful invasion of your privacy and security. Right now, House Democrats (including myself) have…

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM

An update from Congress

What Mary Gay is doing for you   John, another chaotic week courtesy of the Trump administration and his GOP-led Congress. I will say, there’s one thing they HAVE been doing a great job at: using the chaos to distract the public from their unpopular moves and the real work…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM

The work does not end

Thank you for being a trusted supporter   John, I wanted to send you a quick thank you message for supporting us in our end-of-month deadline as we push back against Trump’s agenda. The work does not end — even when we’re in the minority — in fact it becomes even more impo…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 11:45 PM

Crystal clear

Can’t stop them alone. Trump is in office and the GOP-led Congress is in full swing. We only have a few hours before our end-of-month deadline and I need your help to push back in Congress and on the ground. Donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mgs_01eom#John At Tru…

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  Luke O’Connell via Team Scanlon · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM

real not bluster

  We’re hearing from a lot of people that the news is overwhelming, and they’re having a hard time differentiating between what is actually happening and what is just bluster. This media confusion is a deliberate attempt by the GOP and Trump to sow chaos while pushing thro…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Being direct

Are you ready to show up?   John, this week served as a clear sign that the Trump Administration is going to abuse their power with an unapologetic fascist at the helm. See, I said I was going to be direct. The truth is we’re going to have to work hard to be ready for the…

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

January 27, 2025 at 10:45 PM

Demanding transparency…

Mary Gay introduces a bill to bring transparency to Presidential Inaugural Fundraising   John, earlier this month Mary Gay reintroduced her bill to bring transparency to Presidential Inaugural fundraising — The Inaugural Fund Integrity Act. I don’t need to explain why thi…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM

You surprised me

Thanks for your action   John, this week I wouldn’t have been surprised to see nothing but doom and gloom from Democrats across the country. But you all showed up with your energy, action and support — I’m so proud that we’ve built a team that refuses to give up. Thank you…

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

January 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Take a minute

To hear how we’re stopping the GOP   John, the dangerous rhetoric is already starting in this Republican trifecta. That’s why I’m reaching out… Mary Gay will use her platform to organize through the noise and keep you informed about the harmful legislation, executive order…

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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]

January 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM

Feeling all of the feelings

Mary Gay has your back This week we are feeling all the feelings. But the good news? Mary Gay is working for us every single day no matter what. We’ll keep things real with you… this Republican trifecta in D.C. is going to be tough. They have a leg up in executing their Projec…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM

It’s official…

The GOP is in power again   John, here’s where we are: the Republican trifecta is in power again. Project 2025, GOP disinformation, program cuts, and extreme, unpopular legislation are all coming – some are already in the works with the first executive orders. I’m not goin…

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  Luke O’Connell · [email protected]

January 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Unveiling the truth

Republicans vs Democrats on women’s rights   John, earlier this week Mary Gay reached out to reaffirm her commitment to restoring women’s rights ahead of this month’s Roe v. Wade anniversary. There’s an uphill battle ahead, so we wanted to check in and make sure you’re behi…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Not giving up

no matter the odds   John, as the new Congressional session begins, I can’t help but think about the upcoming anniversary of Roe v. Wade this month, the unrelenting attacks on our rights and privacy from the GOP, and the uphill battles ahead. I know the future of reproduct…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Taking your words to heart

Mary Gay Scanlon for Congress John, the new year is off to a fast start, and I’ve been reviewing the results from our 2025 Communication Survey. I’m glad to see so many responses from folks ready to take on what’s ahead. The truth is, we can’t separate what happens in D.C., in the media, …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Full steam ahead

Mary Gay Scanlon for Congress John, I hope you are having a good start to 2025. Many of you donated to my FEC public filing deadline this week – thank you! Because of your continued trust and dedication to our collective work, my team is full steam ahead as we start the new cycle and face …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM

Before the ball drops

Mary Gay Scanlon for Congress John, there are just a few hours until the New Year and I had to reach out but I’ll be quick. We’ve got a lot of work to do in 2025 to convince voters we have answers to the issues they care about. The GOP has done a better job of reaching and persuading the Am…

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  Team Scanlon · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 9:05 PM

Let us know

Mary Gay Scanlon for Congress The New Year is here and Mary Gay needs to know if she can count on you to be a part of what comes next. We are all in on breaking up the GOP trifecta, organizing year-round, and taking back the narrative. Are you? Let us know which of the priorities below y…

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