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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
November 19, 2020 at 12:35 AM

We'll only combat this pandemic if we work together

John, It's become abundantly clear that COVID-19 is not going away anytime soon. It's up to all of us to do our part to protect our friends, family, neighbors, and ourselves right now to prevent further spread of this virus. That's why today I issued a new executive order giving counties one we…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
November 16, 2020 at 1:00 AM

re: our mid-month fundraising goal

We know you're busy, so we won't take up too much of your time. John, since Laura's election, we've accomplished a lot. From expanding protections for LGBTQ employees to fully funding our schools. But there's still a lot of work left to do in Laura's next year as governor. Tonight at midnight we…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
November 13, 2020 at 9:10 PM

The election might be over, but our work isn't

John, As we near the end of the second year of my administration, it's clear there is more work to be done to rebuild Kansas’ broken foundation. Together, we’ve fought to protect funding for our students, grow our economy, and fix our infrastructure. But we still face serious challenges, both fr…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
November 11, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Your service will never be forgotten

John, Serving in the military is one of the most heroic jobs a person can take, but it's a career that can come with great sacrifice. As many of you know, my father was career Army and served during World War II and received the Purple Heart during the Korean Conflict. I spent my childhood on A…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
November 4, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Every vote counts. Now every vote must be counted.

John, This year, we saw a historic number of Kansans turning out to vote and make their voices heard. I'm proud of every single person who showed up and made their voices heard. I want to offer my congratulations to all of the victorious State House and Senate candidates. We saw some incredible…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
November 2, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Are you ready for tomorrow's election?

John, Tomorrow is Election Day! Have you finalized your plan to vote? Do you know where your polling place is? What time you plan on voting? And how you're getting there? If you answered no to any of these questions, this email is for you. Here's what you need to know about voting in tomorrow'…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
November 1, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Finalize your plan to vote TODAY

We're down to the wire, John. The election is only two days away and we want to make sure you have all of the information you need to vote safely and securely on Tuesday. If you are voting in-person on Tuesday, polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Confirm your polling place now. If you have …
  LauraKellyforKansas.com · [email protected]
October 31, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Finalize your plan to vote before the witching hour

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
October 28, 2020 at 11:30 PM

If we're going to stop the spread of COVID-19, we need to wear masks

John, This week, Kansas surpassed 1,000 total COVID-19 deaths and cases around the state continue to rise. Each one of these Kansans was someone’s child, parent, or grandparent. It is up to all of us to do our part to put politics aside and halt the spread of this virus. We cannot afford to wai…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
October 25, 2020 at 9:15 PM

we need to continue fighting for Laura

John, It's not an exaggeration when we say 2020 has not been an easy year -- on anyone. We entered the year with high expectations for how we would continue fighting for all Kansans under Laura's administration. Instead, we were met with challenges that we had to face, together. This year has p…
  Tom Keating, Team Kelly · [email protected]
October 15, 2020 at 11:00 PM

This email will take 20 seconds to read

Do you have a quick minute, John? We're closing in on our October mid-month deadline and right now, we're coming up a little short. Will you show Laura you're fighting with her by rushing a donation of $5 or more to help us close our fundraising gap? If you've saved your payment information wi…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
October 14, 2020 at 7:31 PM

We're not where we need to be

John, The goals we set are important. As we begin to gear up toward Laura's re-election campaign (yes, it's that time already!), it's never been more important that we start planning now. Tomorrow, we're up against our $5,000 October mid-month fundraising goal, and we need your help to close our…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
October 12, 2020 at 6:45 PM

I made a promise

John, When I was elected, I made a promise to all Kansans. I promised to rebuild our state’s foundation. This has been my guiding principle, and it will continue to be for the rest of my administration. In the first two years of my administration we've already accomplished a lot. We've balance…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
October 11, 2020 at 7:15 PM

No party should have an unfair advantage

Hey John, No political party should have control over how Congressional Districts are drawn. Unfortunately, Senate President Susan Wagle will do anything to ensure Kansas Republicans have total control in how our districts are drawn. Laura on the other hand is working to make sure the redistric…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
October 5, 2020 at 9:00 PM

It's been a tough year

John, This year's Demofest looked a little different than in previous years. But once again, the Kansas Democratic Party put on a great event and I was proud to be part of it. When I spoke at Demofest in 2019, we were celebrating the end of a groundbreaking year for Democrats and for the people…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
October 1, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Our future is worth fighting for

John, We're only a few weeks away from the most important election of our lifetime. Even though my name isn't on the ballot this year, that doesn't mean I'm not committed to ensuring every single Kansan knows what's at stake. The future of our schools, health care, and economy are on the ballot…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
October 1, 2020 at 12:04 AM

checking in one last time before our deadline

John, I wanted to check in with you one last time before our September end-of-month fundraising deadline. Earlier today, I got this update from my finance director, Tom (see below), and he told me we're so close to hitting our $10,000 goal! Please, read Tom's message below, then pitch in $5 or mor…
  Tom Keating, Team Kelly · [email protected]
September 30, 2020 at 2:00 PM

quick update

John, I wanted to take a moment to update you on where we stand in terms of reaching our $10,000 September end-of-month fundraising goal. As of right now, we're $4,242 away from hitting our goal ahead of our deadline at midnight. I'm reaching out to some of our team's best supporters (like you!…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 3:04 PM

The road ahead

John, I have always been proud to represent the state of Kansas -- from my time in the state legislature to serving as your Governor. Since the day I launched my campaign for Governor, I've been committed to fighting for the things we all care about -- affordable healthcare, safe roadways, and …
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
September 26, 2020 at 4:08 PM

We don't want to be on this list

Hey John, Since the day Laura took office, expanding Medicaid has been her top priority. But instead of working together to expand access to affordable health care to hundreds of thousands of Kansans, Republican extremists in the state legislature have been playing political games with their liv…
  Tom Keating, Team Kelly · [email protected]
September 15, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Even though Laura's name isn't on the ballot this year, we still need your help

I know you're busy, so I won't take up too much of your time. As Laura's Finance Director, it's my job to make sure we stay on track to hit the goals we set -- even when Laura's name isn't on the ballot. At midnight, we'll reach our September mid-month fundraising deadline, and we only need to r…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
September 14, 2020 at 11:31 PM

We wanted to make sure you saw this

Did you see Laura's email from the other day, John? Since the day she was elected, Laura has been fighting for a better future for all Kansans. And we've made a lot of progress on the issues we all care about -- funding our schools, investing in our infrastructure, and balancing the state's budget…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
September 13, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Together, we've already accomplished a lot

Hey John, In a moment in time like this, when our collective resolve is being tested, it's important to remember where Kansas came from. It's important to remember how strong and resilient we are. And it's important to remember that we have the opportunity to continue to move our state forward. …
  LauraKellyforKansas.com · [email protected]
September 9, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Laura is committed to keeping Kansans safe and healthy

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  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
September 7, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Why we celebrate today

Happy Labor Day, John! I want to make sure we never forget why we celebrate today. Years ago, workers from across the country came together and demanded certain rights in the workplace -- rights that Kansas workers still benefit from today. Thanks to the labor movement we have anti-discriminati…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
September 2, 2020 at 2:02 PM

the strength of this grassroots team

John, The strength of this grassroots team is unbeatable. Once again, your dedication and support for our campaign continues to blow me away. Without you, we wouldn't be in this position. When we asked for your help to hit our crucial August end-of-month goal, you stepped up and delivered -- an…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
August 31, 2020 at 12:20 AM

Since Laura took office

John, Every dollar we raise from everyday Kansans goes directly back into this campaign to ensure Kansans know how Laura is continuing to fight for the future of our state. Since the day she took office, Laura has been committed to building a better future for us all. She continues to work to e…
  Tom Keating, Team Kelly · [email protected]
August 29, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Laura asked me to reach out to you

John -- Earlier today, Laura asked for a fundraising update, and I wanted to fill you in on our August fundraising numbers. As of right now, we're $7,245 away from hitting our $10,000 August fundraising goal -- with only three days left until our crucial end-of-month fundraising deadline. Laura…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
August 28, 2020 at 9:01 PM

I will always fight for Kansas

John, I'm so proud to serve the people of Kansas -- and to call it my home. When my husband and I were trying to decide where we wanted to raise our family, choosing Kansas was a no-brainer. The schools were second to none, the economy was strong, and the sense of community we felt was unparall…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
August 20, 2020 at 4:02 PM

ICYMI: Masks work

John, When Laura implemented a mask mandate early last month, her goal was to keep Kansans safe and healthy. And the data don’t lie. The 16 Kansas counties that adopted Laura's mask mandate are seeing a decrease in the amount of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Compared to the 89 counties that didn't a…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
August 18, 2020 at 3:01 PM

This will be a historic year at the ballot box

John, Today marks 100 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. Kansans were leaders in the women’s rights movement from the start -- we were the first state to hold a referendum on women’s suffrage. In 1887, the Kansas State Legislature granted women …
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
August 14, 2020 at 10:31 PM

the numbers don't lie

The numbers don't lie, John: Voting early and by mail -- especially during the current health crisis -- is the safest and easiest way to cast your ballot. And during this year's primary, we saw historic returns on advance ballots. In fact, more people returned their ballots and cast their vot…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
August 13, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Kansans were asked, and they agree:

John -- we just got BIG new polling news in Kansas!! A new poll just released shows that 64% of Kansans approve of the job Laura is doing to move our state forward. From the actions she took to fund our schools to her handling of the current pandemic, Laura is working for all Kansans. Laura is w…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
August 12, 2020 at 6:30 PM

ICYMI: Laura's guest column in the Garden City Telegram

John -- we wanted to make sure you got a chance to see Laura's guest column in the Garden City Telegram. Since the start of the pandemic, Kansans have shown just how resilient we are. We have sacrificed normal routines and celebrations to protect and support each other. While faced with an immen…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
August 6, 2020 at 2:30 PM

We need to protect the right to vote

John, Fifty-five years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law -- the first step toward eliminating voter suppression at the polls. No one should have to worry about whether their voter registration has been purged, a long commute to the polls, or restricti…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
August 5, 2020 at 7:00 PM

11 states haven't expanded Medicaid -- Kansas is one of them

John, During Missouri's primary, voters collectively gathered and voted to become the 39th state to expand Medicaid -- joining our neighbors in Colorado, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Now, every single Kansas voter must ask themselves why, year after year, Republican leadership in the Legislature has…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
August 3, 2020 at 7:00 PM

It's time to add the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution

Hey John, Recently, Laura joined with 18 other states and Washington, DC, in signing an amicus brief demanding the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) be added to the U.S. Constitution -- more than 50 years after Kansas ratified the ERA. It's 2020, and men and women are still not equal. Women face dis…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
August 2, 2020 at 11:15 PM

As long as we continue working together

John, With everything going on in the world, I know it's hard to think about hitting fundraising goals, especially when I'm not on the ballot this year. But I wanted to send a quick note to say: thank you. This grassroots team is truly remarkable, and your support is what continues to power our…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
August 1, 2020 at 12:33 AM

Why we set these monthly goals

John, I know my team has already reached out to you this week, but I wanted to give you a quick July fundraising update before our end-of-month deadline at midnight. As of now, we're only $1,056 away from hitting our $10,000 goal. I know what you're thinking, while I may not be on the ballot th…
  Tom Keating, Team Kelly · [email protected]
July 29, 2020 at 11:31 PM

quick evening update

I won't take up too much of your evening, I just wanted to give you a quick finance update before our end-of-month fundraising deadline at midnight. After the surge of grassroots support we saw yesterday, we only need to raise an additional $5,496 before midnight on Friday to hit our $10,000 J…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
July 28, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Laura isn't playing political games

Hey John, In the last few weeks, Laura has been working diligently to ensure our state opens in the safest way possible. She remains committed to keeping Kansans safe and understands that fighting this pandemic should not be a partisan issue. Now, we're quickly approaching our July fundraising …
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
July 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM

How we can honor the Americans with Disabilities Act

John, Thirty years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, extending protections to those living with disabilities. This landmark legislation was the first major step toward ensuring workplaces, businesses, and public transportation make proper accommodations for thos…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 7:01 PM

This isn't a political statement

John, public health experts agree: wearing face masks is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. That's why Laura signed an Executive Order mandating individuals wear masks in public spaces and places where maintaining social distancing isn't possible. However,…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
July 16, 2020 at 11:31 PM

Keeping our fundraising on track

Hey John, It's hard to believe that we're already halfway through July, but Laura continues to work tirelessly for all Kansans. She's been keeping a diligent eye on the COVID-19 pandemic in Kansas and is slowly working through her plan to reopen our state as it makes sense. We need to make sure…
  Tom Keating, Team Kelly · [email protected]
July 15, 2020 at 5:01 PM

We just set our mid-month goal -- can you help?

Hey John, I just got out of our monthly finance meeting where we go over what goals we need to hit during the month. We did the math and if we raise $5,000 by midnight tomorrow, we'll be on track to hit our July fundraising goal. After we flipped the governor's seat in 2018, we know Republicans…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Oklahoma just passed Medicaid expansion, it's time for Kansas to do the same

Hey John, Kansas is one of just 13 states that have not expanded Medicaid. In the middle of a pandemic – 150,000 Kansans don’t have access to healthcare because extremists in the Kansas State Legislature refused to allow a debate on Medicaid expansion. We have turned down more than $4 billion f…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 9:01 PM

You sprung into action

John, We've slowly been adjusting to what our digital presence looks like as we continue to navigate this pandemic. I've been working closely with my team to communicate our next steps with you and why it's important we continue working together. The strength of this team continues to inspire m…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Before we close the books on June

Hey John, Tonight we close the books on June and we wanted to reach out to explain why it's so important we raise $7,000 before midnight. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Laura has been working to protect Kansans and prevent the spread of the coronavirus. She was quick to act and i…
  Team Kelly · [email protected]
June 28, 2020 at 6:31 PM

There's still time to fill out the 2020 Census

Hey John, Have you filled out your 2020 Census yet? The 2020 Census shapes decisions about how billions of dollars in federal funds flow into our communities for the next 10 years. If we don’t count everyone, we lose those federal dollars. That means less money to build our communities, roads, p…
  Laura Kelly · [email protected]
June 27, 2020 at 2:01 PM

This month

John, Every year we celebrate Pride month, a time to commemorate the Stonewall riots that helped ignite the Equal Rights movement. We celebrate our friends, our family, and our neighbors in the LGBTQ+ community. But Pride month is about more than festivals and parades. It gives us an opportunit…