Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 8:24 PM

a woman’s place is in the House (and the Senate)

Happy International Women's Day, John John,  Happy International Women’s Day! I’d like to take a moment today to honor the other 144 women I serve beside in the 117th Congress. We are trailblazers, mothers, legislators, heroes, and role models.  But, I’d also like to acknowledge we still …

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

March 6, 2022 at 8:40 PM

Insulin should be affordable for American families. Sign on if you agree.

11% of Americans have diabetes, and a full one-third of American adults are categorized as “at-risk” that they may develop Type 2 Diabetes in their lifetime. Insulin costs in America have skyrocketed over the last few years, and have become crippling for so many hardworking American fami…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 11:08 PM

This Week: Georgia Republicans moving forward on far-right gun laws

This shows that our gun safety movement is winning, but we can not underestimate what the gun industry will try next to stop us. John,  I have an end-of-month fundraising goal coming up tonight at midnight, but to be honest, my focus is elsewhere right now. It’s on the dangerous gun laws…

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  Team Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 27, 2022 at 6:07 PM

this race is heating up

here's why we need your help John, with our end-of-month deadline coming up tomorrow, we’re checking in. Here’s what we found looking up your donor record: Email Address: [email protected] 2021-22 Donor Status: *Pending* Suggested Donation: $5 CHIP IN   Let us tell you why your suppor…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 26, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Trayvon, Ahmaud, and Jordan

Today, on Saturday, February 26th – we mark a decade since the murder of Trayvon Martin. John, The last few weeks were full of some emotional days for me. As anyone who has lost someone close will tell you – grief isn’t linear. Grieving can come and go, and it can come in waves – especia…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 25, 2022 at 5:32 PM

quick memo for my closest supporters

here's a status update on our primary election where early vote starts in 74 days John, in just a moment I’m going to ask for your support in our primary election, where voters will start heading to the polls in just over ten weeks! But since you’re a close supporter, let me take a moment…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 11:44 PM

Ahmaud, Jordan, and the fight for justice

Two years ago today, three men chased, confronted, and killed 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery who was jogging through a residential neighborhood in Brunswick, Georgia. John, Two years ago today, Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William Bryan chased, confronted, and killed 25-year-old A…

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  Team Lucy · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 12:36 AM

[add your name] We Must Nominate a Black Woman to the Supreme Court

there has never been a Black woman who has served as a Supreme Court Justice – it's time to change that John – There are over 21 million Black women living in America today, including Rep. Lucy McBath.  At this moment, there is not a single Black woman serving in the U.S. Senate. There h…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 19, 2022 at 6:23 PM

NEWS: gun manufacturer owes Sandy Hook victims $73 Million

This shows that our gun safety movement is winning, but we can not underestimate what the gun industry will try next to stop us. John, did you see the news this week? Families of Sandy Hook victims were able to reach a history-making $73 million settlement with U.S. gun manufacturer Remi…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 16, 2022 at 3:56 PM

my letter to Jordan (today would have been my son's 27th birthday)

this is always one of the hardest days of the year for me John, Today would have been my son Jordan’s 27th birthday. Jordan’s birthday is always one of the hardest days of the year for me. I think of all the things I should be able to do today – give Jordan presents, watch him blow out th…

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  Team Lucy · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 9:07 PM

[rsvp now] virtual rally with Lucy on Thursday

sign up for our virtual rally with Lucy John,  Team Lucy here making sure you had heard about our big virtual rally for volunteers coming up on Thursday at 6pm EST.  We hope you can join us to hear from Congresswoman McBath. We will talk through all of our opportunities to sign up with t…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 6:35 PM

4 years since Parkland

Four years ago today, the Majorie Stoneman Douglas community was shaken to its core John, You might spend six minutes today making a cup of coffee, scrolling through your social media between meetings, or even writing a Valentine's Day card to a loved one. (It will take you much less than…

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  Gabby Giffords · [email protected]

February 12, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Standing up to the gun lobby & keeping Lucy in Congress

Lucy and I didn’t choose this fight, but it is our fight John, My friend Lucy McBath is a mother, fighter, and Congresswoman. Like me, her family knows the pain of gun violence firsthand — and our shared fight to pass gun safety laws in Washington is a deeply personal one. After losing h…

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  [Polling Update] McBath HQ · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 11:15 PM

Lucy with a slight lead in the latest poll, here are the results:

It's nowhere near the 50%+1 support Lucy needs to win this primary election to keep her seat in Congress. John, As you know, Lucy is in one of three Democratic “member-on-member” primary elections caused by Republican-controlled redistricting. To keep her seat in Congress, Lucy is matche…

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  Lucy McBath · [email protected]

February 4, 2022 at 5:56 PM

some of my own history

As we kick off another Black History Month this week, I wanted to reach out today to share some of my own history that informs my activism and all of the work I do in Congress. John, As we kick off another Black History Month this week, I wanted to reach out and share some of my own histo…

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  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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