Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 27, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Join me at my campaign kick off — the time to get involved is now

  This has been an intense, difficult week. I hope you've been taking care of yourself and your family as the news from abroad unfolds. In these moments I am reminded of my responsibility to advocate for, protect, and speak up for folks across Pennsylvania and the world. On that note, our…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Authoritarianism cannot and will not be tolerated

  The news couldn’t be more heartbreaking. The images from Ukraine are horrifying. I join many colleagues and the White House in condemning Vladimir Putin’s actions. I also stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and Ukrainian Americans. Russia is responsible for the chaos that is u…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 22, 2022 at 10:20 PM

Mom’s don’t back down

On Mother’s Day back in 2000, I joined the Million Mom March on Washington to push for stronger gun violence prevention laws from Congress. At that time I was already committed to building a safer world for my kids, but I never imagined that commitment would lead me to my own office in th…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Democracy Summer: Apply here!

Hi team! Thank you for your donations and support during my mid-month fundraising deadline. These donations give Team Mary Gay the resources to keep fighting for the people of our district, investing in our community, and cultivating young talent. Which leads me to my big announcement! I …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 16, 2022 at 12:00 AM

We’re so close!

  Hi team! Bumping this message from Sam because we are so close to closing the fundraising gap between Team Mary Gay and our opponent. Help us get across the finish line before midnight tonight by giving to the personalized link below: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mgs_midmdeadline#Jo…

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  Sam Thomas, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 7:55 PM

We’re coming up short

Team, Mary Gay is one of the hardest workers we know. As you know, just this month she dedicated time to expanding access to legal aid and was part of a coalition that advocated for and won funding for college students experiencing food insecurity. Some politicians are all about sound bit…

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  Team MGS · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 9:45 PM

We’re surprising Mary Gay! (exclusive Fab 4 card 💌 !)

Happy Galentine’s Day, John! Have you heard of Galentine’s Day? It’s a day where gals (and their pals) come together to shower their closest friends with love and support 💞 That’s why Team MGS (along with the teams of Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, and Rep. Susan Wild) wanted…

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  Team MGS · [email protected]

February 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Do you know which PA city has the highest eviction rate?

Did you know that in 2020 Philadelphia had the highest eviction rate in the country? The CDC’s eviction moratorium has come and gone, leaving many Pennsylvania families vulnerable again. In the month of January, 1,030 families were evicted in Philly alone. Team MGS takes this issue very se…

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  Sam Thomas, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Do you know how many Pennsylvanians struggle with hunger?

Mary Gay is making a difference every day that she is in office. After pressure from Team MGS, The Department of Education announced that $200 million dollars from the American Rescue Plan will be spent to support students' basic needs including hunger, and schools will use the FAFSA data …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 7, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Trivia: how many college students struggle with hunger?

Did you know that over one-third of college students struggle with food insecurity? Ending food insecurity has always been one of my top priorities. From collaborating on food justice with Chairman Jim McGovern, to co-sponsoring a bill to create a hunger task force, to bringing attention t…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 4, 2022 at 4:30 PM

The omicron wave

Hi team, The past few weeks have been difficult as the Omicron wave swept across Pennsylvania and the world. Things are getting better (the number of cases in PA are falling each day), but we’re not quite out of the woods yet. Please continue to take care of yourself, your family, and you…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 2, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Full of hope

Thank you so much for your support in reaching my January end of month budget goal. With redistricting looming and our reelection year under way, your donations give Team MGS the resources we need for the fights to come. After soaring past our goal I’m full of hope and commitment to continu…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 12:01 AM

🤩!!!!!!

  My team just told me that we are only $875 away from our goal—go team! 💪🏻 We only need a few more donors. Can you be one of them? Give to our campaign before our very first end of month deadline of 2022 at this link: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mgs_eom#John Thank you for showing u…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 4:35 PM

we’ve got to be ready

Our budget deadline tonight at midnight is our first one of the election year. We need to be prepared for the continuing redistricting fight in court. For decades Republicans have tried to gerrymander this district, and our opponents are up to their old tricks again. We are only $2,243 away …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 30, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Redistricting update

  Hi team, I want to make sure you saw this redistricting update from my campaign manager Sam, below. Oral arguments took place in court last week. Although we aren't sure the timing of the final ruling, it could come as early as tomorrow. In a separate case on Friday, a judge ruled to end…

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  Sam Thomas, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

January 28, 2022 at 6:05 PM

these maps may cost us seats

Hi team, We are officially in an election year, but Team MGS has more than one fight ahead of us. As many of you know, Pennsylvania is undergoing redistricting—and the mapmaking took some wild turns this week. Right now we are looking at the possibility of Democrats being redistricted ou…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 25, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Protecting Reproductive Freedom

Saturday was the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade — a case I’ve studied closely and return to often. I spent Saturday reflecting on Roe’s legacy, and how far we still have to go. As a former public interest lawyer, I’ve often represented folks whose right to safe abortion has been compromis…

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  Team MGS · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 6:30 PM

the anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Hi John, The 49th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade is on Saturday, January 22nd. It’s been almost 50 years since the Supreme Court recognized Americans’ right to choose. This landmark case paved the way for life-saving healthcare and the freedom for countless women to make their own decisions ab…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

January 19, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Thank you

Hi John, Our first week back in DC was spent working to protect our most sacred institution: the right to vote. We just finished up a week of Rules Committee meetings to send the legislation to the Senate - and a show down over the filibuster. But before we get too far into the new legisla…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 10:05 PM

FEC deadline

Hi John,   I really can't fall even a single dollar short tonight, because when my numbers go public after the FEC filing, the PA GOP will pore over every detail as they attempt to redraw me out of my seat in Congress.   But we're still $650 short of tonight's FEC filing goal.   A contributi…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 3:30 PM

FEC filing deadline update

Hi John,   Last time PA's Republican-led state legislature redrew our US House map, the result was an egregious attempt to make numerous Democrats hand their office keys over to Republicans. Now, the PA GOP is attempting to play this same dirty trick in their proposed 2022 map.   And if the GO…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 5:30 PM

A goodbye to 2021

Hi John, As we say goodbye to 2021, I am so truly grateful to have you on my team. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all of your kindness and support. It's because of you and the inspiration you give me that, despite the challenges, I know that serving the people of PA-05 is so very worth i…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Thank You

      Hi John,   I want to thank everyone, from the bottom of my heart, for your messages of concern and support over the past few days. For those who haven't heard, three days before Christmas, one of my staffers and I were carjacked at gunpoint while out an…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 17, 2021 at 11:30 PM

$750 short

Hi—we're just $750 away from tonight's fundraising goal. But we really can't fall even a single dollar short because when my numbers go public after the FEC filing, the PA GOP will pore over every detail as they attempt to redraw me out of a congressional seat.   A contribution of any amount you…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 5:01 PM

With the support of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund

John,   I'm so proud to share with you that today the Planned Parenthood Action Fund announced they are throwing their full support behind my reelection campaign.   This endorsement comes at a crucial moment with the PA House GOP having just released their proposed 2022 congressional districts…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 9:05 PM

Crucial support

John, Last time PA's Republican-led state legislature redrew the PA congressional districts, the result was an egregious attempt to make numerous Democrats hand their office keys over to the GOP. And now, the PA GOP is attempting to play this same dirty trick with their proposed 2022 congressional d…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 5:15 PM

The PA GOP just released a map

John,   The PA House GOP just released their proposed 2022 congressional districts. I'll cut to the chase: This map goes back to the old ways of ridiculous-looking districts, and if enacted it would cost Democrats at least one seat, and potentially several. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 1:05 AM

$800

John—we're just $800 away from our November fundraising goal. But I really don't want to fall even a dollar short because the GOP will pore over my fundraising numbers as they attempt to redraw me out of a congressional seat.   Anything you can contribute would be so appreciated.   https://sec…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 11:05 PM

PA congressional district map update

John,   Last time PA's Republican-led state legislature redrew my district, the result was an egregious attempt to make a Democrat hand their office keys over to another Republican. I'm absolutely certain they will try to play this same dirty trick on me very soon.   But tomorrow is my Novembe…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

November 24, 2021 at 9:02 PM

My favorite Thanksgiving tradition

      Hi John,   Hope you're doing well! And a very Happy Thanksgiving!   For me, every year, no matter where we are, my family runs a 5K before giving thanks. Then comes my favorite part—afterwards, we eat pie. Lots of pie.   I wanted to share a few of my …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Tonight

John,   Every public hearing on PA redistricting has made it 100% clear that the GOP is throwing all its weight into drawing me out of a seat. And my Q3 fundraising numbers have been public for over a month, giving the GOP ample time to pore over every detail for signs of weakness—if only to jus…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 3:15 PM

November is a challenging month for fundraising

John,   With Thanksgiving in just a week, I hope you're looking forward to some time with family and friends. (And some turkey and stuffing!)   Here's the challenge for me and my campaign team: Thanksgiving falls really close to the end of the month, so I'm worried that if we don't hit our Nov…

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  Sam Thomas · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 6:50 PM

Following up on behalf of Mary Gay

      John,   Sam, Mary Gay's Campaign Manager here. I'm following up on Mary Gay's note from earlier on our redistricting survey. If you haven't already shared your thoughts, we could really use your feedback.   The last time the GOP-led state legislature h…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

November 13, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Three years

Hi John,   I wanted to drop you a quick note today to mark the third anniversary of my swearing-in ceremony.   Usually, after a Representative-elect has won in November they are sworn in the next January. But in 2018, because one Representative retired early from a district that was being split…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 12:01 AM

Your opinion on redistricting

      Hi John,   Last Tuesday's disappointing election results proved that Democrats must work twice as hard to protect our progressive values in 2022.   But the redistricting process is in full swing here in Pennsylvania, and the Republican-led state legisl…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Update from Washington

      John,   Tuesday's election did not go as we'd hoped, and now we'll fight twice as hard to protect our progressive values. That's why I want to share some positive news out of Washington. But first I want to thank you for all your help lately.   The red…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 3:02 PM

update

Hi John,   I wouldn't be writing again on Halloween if this wasn't so important.   With the Reapportionment Commission having approved the data they will use for redistricting, the PA Republican-led state legislature will now attempt to draw me out of a district. And I am still short of my Lit…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

October 30, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Important update on PA redistricting

John, I'm writing to you on a Saturday because I have an important update on Pennsylvania's redistricting process. With the Reapportionment Commission having approved the data they will use for redistricting, the first draft of the PA state legislature districts must now be released in less than 7…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Thank you!

John,   When I wrote to you last week, I was nervous that we wouldn't hit our Mid-Month fundraising deadline. Fundraising had significantly slowed since September and our Q3 numbers were going public that Friday.   152 people donated. I am in awe. This incredible response is heartwarming. Than…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 10:31 PM

Reaching back again

John,   Wednesday's public hearing on PA redistricting made it 100% clear that the GOP is throwing all its weight into drawing me out of a seat. My fundraising numbers from last quarter go public today. And today's also our October Mid-Month Fundraising Deadline.   We're in the middle of a hype…

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  Sam Thomas · [email protected]

October 15, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Important update re: Mary Gay

John,   Mary Gay's CM here.   Last quarter's fundraising numbers go public today on FEC.gov. The GOP–led state leg will now actively pore over every detail to try to find holes in our plan. They'd like nothing more than to exploit any weakness they can find and then draw MGS out of a district. …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

October 14, 2021 at 10:01 PM

The latest on PA redistricting

John,   I want to read you in on the latest news about Pennsylvania's redistricting process, after yesterday's public hearing.   First you need some background. Last time PA's Republican-led state legislature redrew my district, they made my predecessor hand their office keys over to a Republic…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Reproductive health is on the ballot

      John,   I'm writing with an update from Washington, but before I dive in I want to tell you about a truly moving experience I had recently.   Hundreds of people gathered on the steps of the Delaware County Courthouse on October 2 to stand up for repro…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

October 1, 2021 at 10:01 PM

THANK YOU

Hi John.   Can I brag for a moment?   I wrote to you a bunch this week to make sure that every one of my top supporters was on the same page. My team and I set out to raise $8,000 from online supporters ahead of last night's Federal Election Commission fundraising report deadline.   Well, we …

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Reaching back out

I've reached out to you a few times this week because tonight is the deadline to report my fundraising results to the Federal Election Commission.   The data will be made public shortly after I send the paperwork tonight. It's absolutely crucial for the numbers to show that my campaign, and the m…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Tomorrow’s FEC deadline

John,   I wrote to you yesterday because there's an important Federal Election Commission deadline tomorrow.   This is particularly pressing because the GOP-controlled PA state legislature is set to redraw my district. They're eager to find any sign of weakness in the fundraising numbers I will…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 2:31 PM

About the PA congressional district map

John,   I'm writing with an update on the latest news about redistricting here in Pennsylvania.   Last time PA's Republican-lead state legislature redrew my district, the result was an egregious attempt to make a Democrat hand their office keys over to another Republican. I'm absolutely certain…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

September 27, 2021 at 10:46 PM

Your thoughts on redistricting

      Hi John,   Which party is in charge in Washington matters. A lot. What's happened in Washington this month alone proves that my Democratic colleagues and I need to fight twice as hard just to keep this country on the right track.   I wanted to write t…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

August 25, 2021 at 1:01 PM

My district impacted by the Big Lie

John,   Republicans in Washington continue to whitewash the truth about the Capitol attacks and spread more conspiracy theories about our elections.   But my greatest concern is that the Big Lie is impacting our district, too, John. PA Republicans are trying to run an Arizona-style election aud…

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  Mary Gay Scanlon · [email protected]

August 21, 2021 at 1:02 PM

The Big Lie hits my district

  John,   Republicans in Washington continue to whitewash the truth about the Capitol attacks and spread more conspiracy theories about our elections.   But my greatest concern is that the Big Lie is impacting our district, too, John. PA Republicans are trying to run an Arizona-style election …

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