Lucy (iPhone) · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 12:04 AM

1,350 days ago

In May of 2018, I won a primary election that set me on my path to Congress. Hey John, Rep. Lucy McBath here. 1,350 days ago, voters in Georgia 6th District saw my name on their ballot for the first time. Those voters nominated me as the Democratic candidate in 2018’s “blue wave” election,…

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  Lucy McBath HQ · [email protected]

January 30, 2022 at 5:48 PM

Ayanna, Elizabeth, John, and John

We wouldn’t be here today without “Team Lucy.” So just who is Team Lucy? Dear John, We wouldn’t be here today – with Lucy serving her second term in Congress and campaigning hard for her third – without “Team Lucy.” So, just who is Team Lucy? Team Lucy is John. John began as a superhero…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 29, 2022 at 2:18 PM

we have a lot of work left to win this election

I’m in one of the most competitive elections in the country right now I’ll cut right to the chase of why I’m emailing and asking for your help, John: I actually might not make it back to Congress next year without your support.  Georgia Republicans have tried to eliminate me from Congres…

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  Sen. Elizabeth Warren · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 8:13 PM

Dream big, fight hard, and support Lucy

Lucy is in a particularly tough re-election fight after Georgia Republicans tried to eliminate her place in Congress. Senator Elizabeth Warren here, John. Nobody dreams bigger and fights harder for gun safety in Washington D.C. than Rep. Lucy McBath. Lucy was a flight attendant who becam…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 25, 2022 at 11:53 PM

[sign on to Lucy's letter] gun safety policies save lives

Currently, Georgia ranks #36 out of all 50 states for gun safety, BUT our far-right Governor is proposing to loosen Georgia’s gun laws. A new national study has just concluded that gun safety policies save lives. Currently, Georgia ranks #36 out of all 50 states for gun safety, BUT our f…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 22, 2022 at 3:38 PM

Brian Kemp is gambling with our lives

Kemp headlined a national gun convention this week in Las Vegas John – did you see the headlines? Georgia’s Republican Governor (and noted gun enthusiast) Brian Kemp traveled to Las Vegas this week to rub elbows with the NRA gun lobby and gamble… with my constituents’ lives.   During ano…

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  Team Lucy · [email protected]

January 18, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Spotlight on the GOP's attacks against Lucy

Ari Berman called their attacks a "toxic combination of gerrymandering, voter suppression, and election subversion" Republican attacks on Lucy were just highlighted in top voting rights journalist Ari Berman's latest piece on Republican attacks against our free and fair elections. Berman…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 16, 2022 at 8:07 PM

MLK + voting rights

This upcoming MLK day, we are facing the most coordinated attack on our voting rights since 1965’s passage of the Voting Rights Act. John, Growing up, my parents owned and published a local African American newspaper, and my father Lucien was the president of the Illinois chapter of the N…

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  Rep. Ayanna Pressley · [email protected]

January 13, 2022 at 8:06 PM

Why we need to keep Lucy in Congress

Lucy is in a particularly tough re-election fight after Georgia Republicans tried to eliminate her place in Congress. Rep. Ayanna Pressley here, John. My friend Rep. Lucy McBath and I have a lot in common.  We both decided in 2018 that we were not going to “wait for our turn” to run for …

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  Lucy McBath HQ · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 11:22 PM

FWD: extreme Georgia Republicans want to loosen gun safety measures

Gov Brian Kemp is putting politics over Georgians lives We wanted to reach out to make sure you saw Lucy’s comments that made the headlines last week (forwarded below). She blasted Georgia’s Republican Governor Brian Kemp for his reckless right-wing proposal that would endanger children…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 7:36 PM

one year ago today, the people’s house was attacked by extremists

here are my reflections on the January 6, 2021 insurrection John – One year ago today, I was not preparing for a normal workday by any means. But, I truly had no idea what would happen later that day.  As many of my colleagues were already making their way onto the House floor and insurr…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

January 5, 2022 at 11:46 PM

extreme Georgia Republicans want to loosen gun safety measures

Gov Brian Kemp is putting politics over Georgians lives John – This morning, Republican Governor Brian Kemp officially announced his support for “permitless carry” at a press conference held at the “World’s Biggest Gun Store” in Smyrna, Georgia. He was flanked by supporters from the NRA …

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  Lucy (iPhone) · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 11:05 PM

only six more hours

I’ll keep this quick since I’m sure many of you have New Years plans tonight John – I’ll keep this quick since I’m sure many of you reading have New Years plans tonight.  I just texted my Finance Director Liz to ask how close we are to our midnight fundraising goal. She said we’re getting…

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  Liz Post, Finance Director · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 12:43 PM

can you help get Lucy in gear for 2022?

our Actblue trends aren't looking good and we need your help John – as Lucy McBath’s Finance Director, I’m reaching out early this morning because today is absolutely crucial for our campaign – our year-end FEC deadline is at midnight tonight.  Unfortunately, we’re still $4,105.50 away fr…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 11:31 PM

the power of this community

before 2021 ends, I have one quick thing to ask you, John John – we have a lot of important work ahead of us in Congress in 2022, but before we can get to that, I need to close out this year with a quick ask: Just a $5 donation, John. That's my final ask of 2021 for you. That's it. You ma…

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  Lucy McBath HQ · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 2:56 PM

how we flip Georgia Blue and elect Stacey Abrams as our next Governor

Turnout in the suburbs of Georgia’s 7th District will be absolutely key to winning the Governor’s race, and it's going to take some serious resources to get out the vote... John – There’s only a few days left before the calendar flips over to 2022, and this is an absolutely critical time …

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  Fred Guttenberg · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 11:41 PM

my daughter Jaime was killed in the Parkland shooting

Please hear my story, then I need you to help Lucy McBath keep Jordan's story alive. With her end-of-year FEC deadline quickly approaching, will you take a moment to donate $5 to my friend and fellow gun safety advocate Rep. Lucy McBath’s re-election campaign? If you’ve saved your payment…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 2:22 PM

how I made Christmas special for Jordan

every parent wants to make the holidays special and cherished for their children – here's what I did when Jordan was growing up... John, Christmas is coming up in a few more days, and I’m in a pensive mood as I often am around this time of year. I’m happy to be celebrating another holiday…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 12:22 AM

decorating a Christmas tree with Jordan (and Freckles the dog...)

Since I lost my son Jordan to gun violence, the holidays have been a particularly tough time for me, because I lost the person I shared the most special Christmas memories and traditions with. John, I know the holiday season can be a hard time for many of us who have lost loved ones. Sinc…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

December 18, 2021 at 2:31 PM

what we’ve overcome together

I’ve had to overcome a lot during my life, even when I’ve been shaken to my very core. John, the holiday season can be a difficult time for a lot of folks, so I’ve been thinking a lot about the word resilience lately, and why I do the work that I do in Congress on behalf of all of you.  I…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 11:36 PM

why we need to protect Roe v Wade – my personal story

This is the first time I've ever shared my own story about trying to get pregnant with my son Jordan At some point, the politics around reproductive healthcare, pregnancy, abortion, and maternal health becomes personal for so many of us. If you’ve followed my story closely, you know I oft…

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  Lucy McBath HQ · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 8:29 PM

how you can help Lucy stay where she belongs (in Congress)

our financial disclosure for 2021 will go public soon, and we want to show everyone the strength of this movement John – we’re emailing to ask if you’ll pitch in $5. Why just $5? Because it’s a number pretty much every one of our supporters can handle, and we need your help to hit our 3,0…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 10:36 PM

nine years since Sandy Hook, nine years without my own son

I want you to know that I'm more committed than ever before to staying in Congress until we win our fight for gun safety reform. Just over nine years ago my own son was shot and killed in a senseless act of violence. Then a few weeks later on December 14, 2012 – tragedy struck in Newtown…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

December 13, 2021 at 4:55 PM

could you give me the chance to explain?

Republicans just tried to draw me right out of Congress, moving my current district +26 points to Trump. John, In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a contribution before midnight to my re-election campaign. Please give me the chance to explain why I need your support – especia…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 11:33 PM

how we make history in 2022 as Black women in Georgia politics

Turnout in the suburbs of Georgia’s 7th District will be absolutely key to winning the Governor’s race next year, and it's going to take some serious resources to get out the vote... John – I’m absolutely thrilled that my friend Stacey Abrams is running for Governor again in 2022. I’m sti…

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  Team Lucy McBath · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 11:45 PM

did you put Lucy for Congress gear on your holiday list?

it's not too late to order in time for the holidays John, Since we’re already in the midst of yet another holiday season, we wanted to make sure to remind you about the Lucy McBath for Congress merch store. If you have a big Lucy McBath fan in your life, this could be a great holiday gift…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 12:31 AM

We can end gun violence

my heart is with the families in Oxford, Michigan John, today my heart has been with families in Oxford, Michigan. Four dead and seven injured in yet another school shooting – a uniquely American problem.  And now comes the sadly predictable aftermath: Thoughts and prayers. Vigils. Interv…

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  Team Lucy McBath · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 1:25 PM

that was a big month, wasn't it, John?

bumping Lucy's email from yesterday up to the top of your inbox in case you missed it John, with all the promotional emails flooding into your inbox over the weekend, we wanted to make sure you saw Lucy’s message yesterday about the state of our campaign (copied below). We’re still $3,150…

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  Lucy · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 12:17 AM

Black women are often told to stand down and step aside

If you missed my big 2022 re-election campaign news, let me catch you up: John, If you missed my big 2022 re-election campaign news this month, let me catch you up: FIRST: The GA GOP pulled their levers of power at the state capitol and created new Congressional districts for 2022, moving…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 1:11 AM

reflecting on this week (Ahmaud and Jordan)

here's what I was reflecting on this week as the verdict in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery's killers came out John -- Every year since my son was murdered on Black Friday 2012, I try to spend as much time during the week of Thanksgiving with my family as I can. I try to take time to think abo…

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  Lucy McBath HQ · [email protected]

November 26, 2021 at 11:14 PM

FWD: my promise to Jordan

Every year on the anniversary of my son’s death, I write a letter to my son Jordan. He would have been 26 this year. John -- Just in case you missed it in the middle of Thanksgiving preparations earlier this week, we wanted to bump up Lucy's letter to her son Jordan. Black Friday and thi…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 6:46 PM

my promise to Jordan

Every year on the anniversary of my son’s death, I write a letter to my son Jordan. He would have been 26 this year. Every year on the anniversary of my son’s death, I write a letter to Jordan. He would have been 26 this year. Dear Jordan, With the high-profile trials in the news recen…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 12:43 AM

I'm still running, John - let's do this

John, did you see the news earlier today? Did you see the news earlier today, John? Republicans tried to eliminate me from Congress, but I will not let Brian Kemp, the NRA, and the Republican party decide when my work in Congress on behalf of my son is done.  So, I'm running in the newly …

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  Lucy · [email protected]

November 22, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Republicans do not control my son’s legacy. I do, John.

This is my announcement: I'm running for Congress in 2022 in the newly created Democratic district. John, Republicans just passed congressional maps in Georgia which redraw GA-06, the district I currently hold, twenty-six points to Trump! Census data showed GA-06 had to change the least …

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  Team Lucy · [email protected]

November 20, 2021 at 2:35 PM

John, will you send Lucy some words of encouragement?

add your personal message here: John,  From the fact you regularly engage with our emails, we know you’re a big supporter of Lucy – that’s why we’re reaching out during a particularly tough time to ask for your help. You’ve probably been following along. This week, Georgia Republicans pas…

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  Lucy McBath HQ · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 12:15 AM

Lucy isn't going anywhere. Are you sticking with us, John?

John, these new maps try to shift Lucy's district +26 points to Trump John, we wanted to make sure you saw Lucy’s email yesterday, and the news about how Georgia Republicans are trying to kick her out of Congress with undemocratic gerrymandering. Here’s the one big takeaway. Lucy isn’t g…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 7:18 PM

new maps alert - GA Republicans want to make our district 26 points redder

John, these new maps try to shift my district +26 points to Trump Did you see the news, John? I’m still processing what this means for my future in Congress and this movement we’ve built together… All I know at this moment as our campaign team processes this latest news is that I’m not g…

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  Lucy McBath (iPhone) · [email protected]

November 14, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Republicans may propose new districts as early as tomorrow (please read, John)

John, My team and I have been keeping you up to date with our redistricting situation in Georgia over the last few months. Really quick, here’s where we’re at as of today: Georgia Republicans released draft maps that targeted me last month, and gaveled in for their special redistricting …

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  Team Lucy · [email protected]

November 13, 2021 at 5:28 PM

a short history of why Georgia Republicans want Lucy out of Congress

John, In just a moment, we’re going to ask for your support in this crucial moment for Lucy’s re-election campaign. But first, while we wait to see the Republicans new proposed draft maps and how they will affect our re-election campaign, we wanted to remind you why Republicans think Luc…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 1:46 PM

Where are the new Georgia congressional maps?

We're still waiting to see what GA GOP does to my district... John, I don’t like this one bit. The longer we have to wait for new Congressional maps from Georgia Republicans, the more we suspect that they’re up to something sinister. Since they started their special session on November 3r…

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  Team Lucy · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 11:23 PM

Bracing for HUGE setbacks at the Supreme Court

John, you may have heard about Dobbs v Jackson, the upcoming challenge to Roe v Wade that the Supreme Court will hear on December 1. Lucy and our whole campaign team are keeping an eye on that case, too, but our attention is also on the Supreme Court right now. Last week, our nation’s hi…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 10:52 PM

it’s finally infrastructure week

I love to be able to share good news like this over email. John, I love to be able to share updates like this over email. If you missed the news over the weekend, months of our hard work in Congress finally paid off! I’m excited to relay the news that we passed the bipartisan Infrastructu…

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  Lucy McBath HQ · [email protected]

November 7, 2021 at 11:51 PM

Bad maps for House Dems in NC, OH, TX, WI. And why Georgia is likely next...

And there's not a lot we can do about it, except be ready for anything. Hi John,  We thought we might see the next round of proposed maps come out of the Georgia state legislature this week as they gaveled in for their special redistricting session. But, we’re guessing they got distracte…

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  Rep. Lucy McBath · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 10:36 PM

a rough day to be a Georgia Democrat

2021 election returns around the country had some bright spots, but the trends weren't good You're probably looking at the same headlines as I am... so I won't mince words, John – election night 2021 was not a good one for Democrats. When we're looking ahead to another close slate of elec…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 9:35 PM

Here’s what’s got me spooked tonight:

The fact the GA GOP may attempt to draw me out of Congress is scary enough I know folks are out trick-or-treating tonight, John, but my mind’s on all the dirty tricks the GOP is playing instead — and whether we’ll mount an effort strong enough to beat them. I’ll be blunt: The fact that th…

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  Team Lucy · [email protected]

October 30, 2021 at 1:12 PM

Saturday AM Update for John:

FIRST: Our Campaign Manager, Jake, reached out yesterday to share his insights on our redistricting strategy — and stress how important it is to hit our grassroots fundraising goals to keep every option on the table in our next election. THEN: We were BLOWN AWAY by how many of you steppe…

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  Jake Orvis, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 5:26 PM

I’m going to level with you:

Before you log off for the weekend, here's why Republicans have made it clear that Lucy is their top 2022 target. John, I’ve been hearing a lot of chatter about redistricting, and I want to clear the air: Here’s the honest truth. Republicans have made it clear that Lucy is their top targe…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 9:23 PM

I’m filled with pride

While it may seem like everything is held up in Congress, I like to be able to send you updates like this one, John: On Tuesday, I watched with immense gratitude and pride as the House of Representatives passed the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act, a bipartisan bil…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

October 23, 2021 at 1:54 PM

why I fight for gun safety

I know that if we continue our fight together, we can honor the legacy of Jordan and so many others who have been taken away from us too soon. The news on the Parkland case this week brought up so many memories of our first campaign for Congress in 2018, and further back to my son Jordan…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 10:59 PM

justice for the Parkland community does not mean closure

this is a long, but important email -- please take a few minutes to read John, Not sure if you saw, but there was big news on the Parkland school shooting case this week. On Tuesday, the victims’ families reached a $25 million settlement with the school district. Yesterday, the shooter pl…

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