Team Trina · [email protected]

September 2, 2026 at 8:40 PM

Endorsed by the AFL-CIO! ✅

  Friends,   Workers across central and northern Minnesota are struggling, and have been for a while. Wages haven’t kept up with inflation, especially as grocery and gas prices have skyrocketed during Trump’s second term.  We need leaders who offer real solutions, not just words. Trina Swanson is re…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

August 31, 2026 at 10:03 PM

The difference between staying on track and falling behind

 Friends,   From the start, this campaign to replace Pete Stauber in Congress has been powered by folks like you, and I’m incredibly grateful for your support. We have just a few more hours until the end of August, and we’re still $981 short of reaching our end-of-month fundraising goal.   Reaching …

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  ENDORSEMENT ALERT (via trinaforcongress.com) · [email protected]

August 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM

This is a major one

 Friends,  EMILYs List has been on the frontlines helping elect pro-choice Democratic women for decades. Their support can be a real difference-maker for candidates like Trina, which is why we’re so proud to share that Trina has earned their endorsement!    This is the first time EMILYs List has mad…

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  Richard Carlbom · [email protected]

August 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM

The conditions are right for Trina Swanson to flip MN-08

  Record-high gas prices. Skyrocketing costs at the grocery store. A broken job market. Folks, for most Minnesotans, the status quo just isn’t working right now. Trump’s chaos is costing families, enabled by do-nothing politicians like Pete Stauber. If you agree that Minnesota’s 8th District …

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

August 24, 2026 at 5:26 PM

Enough is enough

 Friends,  For too many Minnesota families, the future seems more uncertain than ever.   Prices have jumped since the pandemic, especially for rent and groceries. Trump promised to bring prices down, but his policies have done the opposite as tariffs and new wars strain our economy. And all the whil…

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

August 21, 2026 at 9:11 PM

Energized and ready for November ⚡

 Friends,  Minnesota saw record voter turnout for a primary election, and rural DFLers were no exception.   Trina received over 50,000 votes – the most ever in a primary in this district – proving that we have the broad base of support to win this thing in November.  But now we need your help to int…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

August 20, 2026 at 9:02 PM

Attorney General Todd Blanche is unworthy of leading the Justice Department

  Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, was confirmed to be Attorney General precisely because he’ll pretend that Trump’s corruption doesn’t matter. He also went on the record to say, “The president will never ask me to do something unethical or illegal. He never has. He never will.” 🙄 As a …

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

August 19, 2026 at 2:19 PM

Trina is running to give a new voice to those who feel unheard

  🚨 MN-08 ALERT 🚨We’ve launched our General Election Fund to power the next phase of our campaign, and we need supporters like you to step up.   Trina can’t win this race without grassroots support — can you please donate $25 today to help us reach our goal of 250 grassroots donors?  Friends,  The g…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

August 12, 2026 at 4:21 AM

Thank you, Minnesota!

I’m honored to have won the primary — now it’s on to the general   Friends,   I am honored to have earned the support of voters across Minnesota’s 8th District. I have traveled all across the 31,000 square miles of this District, listening to voters in each of the 21 counties. It is clear that Minn…

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

August 10, 2026 at 8:08 PM

What a true blue wave would look like

 Friends,  In 2018, the last time we had a true “blue wave” election, Democrats picked up House seats across the country, including in districts that weren’t ever forecast to be competitive races. This year, the conditions are forming for another blue wave election that takes down entrenched Republi…

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

August 7, 2026 at 7:01 PM

She refused to look the other way

 Friends,  After a dedicated career in the federal government as a public servant for U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Trina Swanson refused to roll over for corruption when it knocked on her door.  Trina tried to uphold the rule of law even as the Trump Administration’s immigration poli…

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

August 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM

In just one week:

  ONE WEEK TO GO!We’ve built a strong grassroots campaign together. Let’s finish it. Rush a final donation today to help us finish strong and be prepared to defeat Pete Stauber in November! →  Friends –   Tens of thousands of Minnesotans have already cast their ballots in this primary and with exac…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

July 31, 2026 at 1:43 PM

The values I’ve held all my life

  Folks,  I might be a little biased, but Northern Minnesota is the best place in the world to grow up. From long summer nights out at the lake to learning how to ice fish in the winter, I learned to cherish everything that makes our corner of this country so special.   Beyond all the outdoor fun, g…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

July 23, 2026 at 12:45 AM

A coffee with a friend

 Friends,  Voters in this primary election will decide who they want to see in November face off against Pete Stauber and his billionaire friends. I’m proud to have earned the DFL endorsement, I am so proud of the grassroots movement we’re building, and I am more confident than ever we can win this …

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  Jen Schultz · [email protected]

July 22, 2026 at 8:03 PM

A proven leader who can flip MN-08 blue

 Friends,  I am so proud of all we accomplished together when I ran for congress in Minnesota’s 8th District as we sought to unseat MAGA Republican Pete Stauber in 2022 and 2024.  While I’m not running again, this election is too important to sit out. That’s why I’m reaching out today to ask you to …

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

July 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM

Our last filing before the primary

 Friends,   We’re getting ready to file our last Federal Election Committee (FEC) report before the primary — and we’re counting on your help to reach our fundraising goal by midnight tomorrow! This campaign is about so much more than me. It’s about standing up to bullies, and fighting for opportuni…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

July 20, 2026 at 8:28 PM

They have billionaires, but we have supporters like you

 Friends,  One of the things I'm most proud of about this campaign is how we've built it. Not through television ads. Not by chasing the biggest checks. And not by spending my days cozying up to billionaires and Corporate PACs.  We've built it by showing up.  Over the past several months, I've trave…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

July 17, 2026 at 6:34 PM

Coming together to support our communities in this time of need

 Team, It’s been a tough week for everyone impacted by the devastating wildfires burning.  My heart is with the families who have been evacuated, those worried about their homes, the businesses forced to close, and everyone living with days of smoke-filled skies and hazardous air. I’m especially gra…

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

July 15, 2026 at 6:16 PM

In just four weeks

  Minnesota’s primary election is in less than FOUR weeks. DFL-endorsed candidate Trina Swanson has dedicated her lifeto public service and has a plan to address the affordability crisis, create opportunity at home, and hold Trump accountable.  Make a donation of $4 or more today tohelp us finish th…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

June 30, 2026 at 7:49 PM

keeping this short

 Friends,  We only have a few more hours to reach our final FEC quarterly goal before the primary – and we’re currently $5,980 away from hitting our target number.  These numbers are reported to the FEC, and it’s our chance to publicly prove that we’ve got what it takes to win in November and finall…

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

June 29, 2026 at 6:27 PM

The last chance to prove our strength before the primary

 Hi there,  At the end of every financial quarter, all candidates for federal office are required to submit a fundraising report to the FEC. These numbers go public and are used as a key indicator of campaign strength.  This is the last public deadline before the primary, and political organizations…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

June 27, 2026 at 4:05 PM

Answering the call to run

 Friends,   This year, Democrats have a historic opportunity to hold Donald Trump accountable and deliver meaningful results for workers and families. For too long, self-serving politicians like Pete Stauber have gone to Washington to help secure handouts for the special interests who fund their cam…

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

June 25, 2026 at 6:58 PM

We’re ordering yard signs

 Friends,  Tomorrow morning, we’re planning to place a big order of lawn signs to help get Trina Swanson’s name in front of Minnesota voters as we count down to the upcoming primary.  With the primary coming up in less than two months, these signs are CRITICAL to improving Trina’s name recognition, …

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

June 23, 2026 at 5:57 PM

Trump’s attacks on free speech reach a new level, and we must fight back

  “This is an act of political oppression...it’s designed to punish and intimidate.”— Bruce Nestor, Immigration/Defense Attorney Friends,  Over a dozen Minnesotans were arrested and indicted by the federal government for allegedly standing up to ICE’s out-of-control aggression and brutality. These b…

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  Team Trina Swanson · [email protected]

June 10, 2026 at 4:58 PM

Join Trina Swanson for a State of the Race Update – June 23 at 7:00 PM

 Friends,  You're invited to join MN-08 DFL-endorsed candidate Trina Swanson for a special State of the Race Zoom meeting on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:00 PM.  This is a great opportunity to hear directly from Trina and her campaign team about where the race stands, what we've been working on, and our …

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

June 10, 2026 at 4:18 PM

We’re meeting voters, he’s going on Bravo

 Friends, You may have heard that Trina’s primary opponent is a former reality TV star who is trying to rely on his social media fame to run for Congress. But you may not have heard that he waltzed off to New York City this weekend to have a fancy campaign fundraiser with his Bravo pals and even sto…

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

June 5, 2026 at 7:20 PM

This isn’t left vs. right

 Friends, The filing period for candidates to secure their place on the November ballot has closed — and we’re proud to share that Trina is officially on the ballot!  Pete Stauber also filed his paperwork to seek a 5th term in Congress to push his MAGA agenda.   This race isn’t left versus right — …

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

May 31, 2026 at 10:11 PM

We can flip the House in November!

 Friends, Political pundits on both sides of the aisle think Minnesota's 8th Congressional District will be staying red in November. But, the way the forecast is looking right now, we MUST flip this district if we’re going to flip the House in November – and we know we can. Can we count on you to …

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

May 30, 2026 at 11:46 PM

Two different conventions, two different visions for Minnesota.

 Friends, Trina spoke at the DFL State Convention today — and judging from the thousands of people in the arena chanting “Unseat Pete,” Democrats across the state are fired up and ready to help elect Trina and defeat Pete Stauber:We are laser-focused on flipping MN-08 blue, and Democrats like you ar…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

May 29, 2026 at 4:47 PM

I’m rooted here in Minnesota.

 Friends,  I grew up in Hermantown, worked for years in Minnesota, and was honored to represent the United States in countries around the world to ensure our borders were protected while upholding our democratic values. While I was far away from family in miles, my heart was always in the Northland.…

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  trinaforcongress.com · [email protected]

May 28, 2026 at 10:07 PM

FWD: My career in public service has taught me to never take democracy for granted

  Did you see Trina’s latest message? We’re bumping it below, because it’s worth reading. She has spent decades in national security and foreign policy strategy, working around the world to keep us safe while upholding our democratic values. Trump’s attacks on our democracy follow the same authorita…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

May 27, 2026 at 8:07 PM

My career in public service has taught me to never take democracy for granted

 Friends,   For nearly 25 years, I represented our nation around the world. During my time as USCIS’s Director of International Operations, I helped coordinate responses to a wide variety of national emergencies, and I’m proud of my time spent working to keep Americans safe. I’ll take the same commi…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

May 21, 2026 at 8:02 PM

No gas relief in sight, and Pete Stauber is doubling down on his support of Trump’s war

  “The strategy that the president andhis administration have put forward is working.”— Congressman Pete Stauber👇👇👇   Friends,   Does it feel like things are working when it costs $100 to fill up your car or truck? Or when our manufacturers have to cut back on production due to rising diesel prices …

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

May 20, 2026 at 6:55 PM

Winning here is key to a Democratic House majority

  Friends,   The Supreme Court and MAGA Republicans have repeatedly put their thumb on the scale of our elections to benefit Republicans. In Texas, Florida, and other states, far-right extremists have gerrymandered their states in an attempt to preserve a Republican majority in the House despite Tru…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

May 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM

Nothing short of neglectful.

Friend, As I listen to voters all across the 8th – From the Northwest Angle down to  Forest Lake and up to Grand Portage – it’s clear that folks are ready for something better.  That was made even more clear last night, when Pete Stauber again hid from the people who elected him.  His “town hall” la…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

May 13, 2026 at 3:55 PM

May Updates from our campaign

Friends,   It’s been a week since the DFL endorsed me as the candidate for Congressional District 8, and I’ve had a chance to catch my breath and think about the next steps. I’m so grateful to the donors and volunteers who brought our campaign this far, with whom the idea of bringing opportunity hom…

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

May 5, 2026 at 10:11 PM

Trina will still have a primary

Despite earning over 70% of the vote, other candidates are refusing to honor the DFL process and endorsement. Friends –  We are so energized after Trina secured the DFL endorsement at the congressional convention on Saturday. Team Trina showed up and proved that we are organized, fired up, and ready…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

May 2, 2026 at 10:23 PM

We earned the DFL Endorsement!

You were integral part of this victory and I am so grateful to have your support! Friends,  We did it.  After months of showing up across northern and central Minnesota listening to voters, I’m honored to have earned the DFL endorsement in the 8th Congressional District with 72% of the vote! And I w…

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  Trina Swanson · [email protected]

May 1, 2026 at 7:35 PM

We reached our goal, but there’s an even bigger one tomorrow

Friends — I’m so excited to share that we reached our April fundraising goal! The grassroots campaign we’re building together continues to inspire me every day.  I’m particularly proud that our support is home-grown. In fact, nearly 90% of all of our donations are from Minnesotans – two-thirds from …

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  Deadline Alert (via trinaforcongress.com) · [email protected]

May 1, 2026 at 12:33 AM

100 words

Friends –  We’re running out of time before our final monthly fundraising deadline before the DFL endorsing convention this weekend, so we’re keeping this email short – exactly 100 words.  We know Trina is the best candidate in this race to take on Pete Stauber and win.   She’s dedicated her life to…

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  Team Trina · [email protected]

April 29, 2026 at 7:55 PM

How Louisiana impacts Minnesota

BREAKING: “Supreme Court calls Louisiana's House map an 'unconstitutional racial gerrymander'” –NPR  Friends —  The Supreme Court just threw out the congressional maps in Louisiana — dealing a major blow to the Voting Rights Act, a law that came out of the Civil Rights Movement that protected the vo…

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