Katie Porter HQ · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 7:49 PM

To be candid:

We only have three end-of-month fundraising deadlines until the election. We can't afford to fall short of any of any of our goals. But our fundraising progress has slowed down this week. Hi, John. This is a short email with our team's good news and not-so-good news from this week. The goo…

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  Katie Porter · [email protected]

August 12, 2020 at 2:28 PM

My friend Kamala

One of my favorite memories from when I launched my campaign for Congress was when I received Kamala's endorsement. She was one of the very first people to support my candidacy. John, today I'm feeling hopeful. More hopeful than I have in a while. Yesterday, we learned that Joe Biden has chose…

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  Katie Porter for Congress · [email protected]

August 10, 2020 at 11:38 PM

Submit your questions for Katie, and she might write back >>

Katie loves asking questions. She has grown to be one of the most notorious questioners in Congress. We want to turn the mic over to you and give you the chance to Ask Katie Anything. Hi John, as you may know, Katie loves asking questions. She's grown to be one of the most notorious question…

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  Jackie from Katie Porter HQ · [email protected]

August 7, 2020 at 11:11 PM

John, I wanted to make sure you saw this request (and this great photo!)

I have seen firsthand how powerful conversations between volunteers and voters can be--they're how we encourage our supporters to make a plan to vote. And they're how we'll win. Hi John, I wanted to make sure you saw this opportunity forwarded below to help fund a phone banking event for Katie. …

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  Katie Porter for Congress · [email protected]

August 6, 2020 at 12:04 PM

John, help fund a phone banking event for Katie:

Remember: Before Katie's historic victory in 2018, our district was a traditional Republican stronghold. So we're not leaving anything up to chance in this year's race. FUND A PHONE BANK John, believe it or not, in just two months people will start receiving their vote-by-mail ballots…

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  Team Katie Porter · [email protected]

August 3, 2020 at 9:20 PM

President Obama: "I'm proud to endorse this diverse and hopeful collection of thoughtful, empathetic, and highly qualified Democrats."

"They make me optimistic not just about our party's chances in November, but about our country's future long after that." - President Obama. John — Did you see the news? President Obama just endorsed Katie as part of his First Wave of 2020 Endorsements. Take a look: "I'm proud to endorse…

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  Katie Porter · [email protected]

August 1, 2020 at 1:40 AM

In order to return to Congress, I'm counting on your grassroots support tonight, John.

The following weeks after this month's deadline are when we need to make our biggest investments. Hi John, today is the final day of the month, which means it's the last chance to hit our campaign's big July fundraising goal. In a second, I'm going to ask if you're able to pitch in and help …

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  Katie Porter for Congress · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 10:29 PM

We'll be straightforward: Unless we see a big change in our numbers today, we're going to fall short of our July fundraising goal.

We've got a tough race ahead, and whether or not we hit our July fundraising goal or not will determine how competitive we can be against our right-wing opponent. John, although Election Day feels far away, NOW is the time to be laying the groundwork for Katie's victory in November. We've g…

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  Katie Porter HQ · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 8:18 PM

We missed our 620 target yesterday. If everyone who sees this email pitches in, we can make up the lost ground in no time.

We fell short of our 620 target yesterday--and we really need your help to make up the lost ground ground today. Hi John, sending you a quick update: Yesterday, our team calculated that we needed to raise 620 donations every day this week to hit our critical July fundraising goal, but we fel…

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  KatiePorter.com · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 2:03 AM

Our goal is within reach, but we need a strong response from this team today to get there.

We did the math: We're going to need to raise 620 grassroots donations every day in order to hit our goal by Friday's deadline. John, we only have four days left to hit our important July fundraising goal, and right now it’s looking like it’s going to be close. Inspired by Katie and her whi…

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  Katie Porter · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 12:58 AM

We need to build the infrastructure that will propel our candidates to victory

Momentum is at our backs -- but we need to keep this going through November 3rd. Now is the time we need to really build the infrastructure that will propel all of our candidates to victory. John, I can't believe it's already been a month. When I launched Truth to Power in June, I had no idea wha…

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  Katie Porter · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 2:38 AM

Before we begin this final sprint, can you chip in to help me stay in Congress?

This year is our chance to keep our foot on the pedal. We can protect our House majority, flip the Senate, win the White House, and elect progressive leaders in down-ballot races everywhere. John, It feels like the countdown to this year's election has been on everyone's minds since November …

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  Katie Porter for Congress · [email protected]

July 25, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Every new contribution could mean a new organizer is hired, a new volunteer is recruited, or a new ad is placed and seen by a new supporter.

Our campaign's critical organizing, outreach, and advertising programs could face budget cuts if we're not able to hit this July goal. Our campaign to re-elect Katie relies on donations from emails like this one—and right now we're still tracking behind our July fundraising target. Can you …

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  Katie Porter for Congress · [email protected]

July 23, 2020 at 1:13 AM

Can you please chip in anything you can today to give our campaign the boost it needs?

We need to elect bold leaders like Katie who aren't afraid to stand up to the special interests who will always try to rig the system in their favor. John: we have a big July fundraising goal that we need to hit by the end of the month, but right now it's looking like we're not on pace to rea…

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  Katie Porter for Congress Store · [email protected]

July 20, 2020 at 11:42 PM

Before this race ramps up -- get all your Porter Supporter gear:

All Porter Supporter Shop items are union-printed and support our campaign to keep Katie in Congress. If you've saved payment info with ActBlue Express, your donation will process automatically: DONATE NOW: $10 DONATE NOW: $25 DONATE NOW: $50 DONATE NOW…

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  Katie Porter · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 11:34 PM

Your contribution today funds our critical outreach and organizing work. Can you pitch in?

Whether or not we win in November is going to come down to the conversations we're sharing with Orange County voters today. Hi John, I'll be quick. We're more than halfway through the month right now, but our July fundraising numbers are tracking behind where they need to be in order to be o…

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  KatiePorter.com · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 12:15 AM

Three challenges:

Every time Katie uses her voice to take a stand, Republicans will look for new ways to unseat her... John, we're so proud of how strong our campaign has grown so far, and it's all thanks to our strong grassroots support. We've still got some work to do before November, though. Here are a few r…

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  Katie Porter for Congress · [email protected]

July 13, 2020 at 7:31 PM

The investments we make now will be key to our victory in November. Can you pitch in to support the critical work we need to do this month?

As our right-wing opponent gears up for a tough fight in the months ahead, we need to make sure we hit every goal and secure the resources to stay competitive. John, at the beginning of each month, our team sits down to look at the state of the race and determine the investments we need to make…

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  KatiePorter.com · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 10:33 PM

What we need to do today in order to win in November:

Under the current public health guidelines, we're not going door-to-door in our community like we're used to... John, we know that we'll win this election if we keep building our movement—day by day, person by person. Under the current public health guidelines, we're not going door-to-door in o…

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  Katie Porter for Congress Store · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 6:46 PM

NEW items: Get your t-shirts, whiteboards, yard signs, and more...

Every purchase from our online store supports our campaign to keep Katie in Congress. Get your whiteboards, t-shirts, and more now. If you've saved payment info with ActBlue Express, your donation will process automatically: DONATE NOW: $10 DONATE NOW: $25 D…

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  Katie Porter · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 5:34 PM

Grateful

Shoulder to shoulder, we will fight through the crises that we're facing and create a better "normal" together. John, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a member of this team. Together, we're going to grow the strongest movement possible to keep this district blue, defend …

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  KatiePorter.com · [email protected]

July 1, 2020 at 1:34 AM

This next public report is our chance to show that our grassroots movement is strong, and we're not backing down.

Earlier this quarter, a Republican Super PAC announced their plans to spend millions of dollars on this race and defeat Katie... John, our FEC deadline is just hours away. After midnight, all eyes will be on our fundraising report from this past quarter to see how much support Katie received. Ea…

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  Katie Porter · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 4:58 PM

My promise to you:

I'm so thankful for everything you do that allows me to serve my community. But in order to continue... John, today is the final day of the quarter, which means it's the last chance to hit our big fundraising goal. I want to ask if you're able to pitch in to help reach it (we're so close!). Bu…

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  Katie Porter for Congress · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 11:37 PM

We'll want to look back on Election Day and know we did everything we could to protect Katie's seat

This district is one of the most Republican districts held by a Democrat in the country. The only way our campaign can stay competitive is through your grassroots contributions. John, we’ll be straightforward: if we are unable to meet our fundraising goal by tomorrow’s FEC deadline, our campaign…

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  Katie Porter · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 1:15 AM

I wouldn't ask if it weren't incredibly important:

I know that every time I ask the tough questions and demand accountability, the Republicans' efforts to unseat me redouble. John, I'd be grateful if you could make a donation to my re-election campaign today. Here's why I'm asking, and why your support is so important: Our next FEC deadline is…

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  KatiePorter.com · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 7:04 PM

We missed our 822 target yesterday

We need to make up some ground today to get back on track before Tuesday's FEC deadline. Hi John, sending you a quick update: Yesterday, our team calculated that we needed 822 email donations to hit our daily fundraising target, but we missed the mark. That means we need to make up some ground…

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  Team Katie Porter · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 1:19 AM

Falling short

We're getting closer to reaching our most important goal yet, but we still need your help to get there. John, we only have five days left to hit our most important fundraising goal yet, and right now it’s looking like it’s going to be close. Inspired by Katie and her whiteboard, our team did …

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  Katie Porter · [email protected]

June 24, 2020 at 12:24 AM

We're only seven days away from our next deadline, and this is our most critical goal yet:

There's about five months left in this race, and this is our most critical goal yet. John, I’ll cut right to the chase: We’re only seven days away from our next fundraising deadline, and whether or not we hit our end-of-quarter goal before it will set the momentum for our campaign moving forwa…

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  Katie Porter for Congress · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 1:02 AM

What's up with PPP? Katie is on it.

Trump and his special interest allies are trying to unseat Katie this year, because they know she won't back down. John, what do you know about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)? It’s okay if your answer is “Not too much,” because you’re in good company. The PPP is a $650 billion taxpayer…

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  Katie Porter for Congress · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 1:16 AM

John, what we do now is crucial

As our right-wing opponent gears up for a fight, we need to make sure we have the resources to stay competitive. John, although Election Day feels far away, NOW is the time to be laying the groundwork for Katie’s victory in November. We’ve got a tough race ahead, and our fundraising performan…

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  KatiePorter.com · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 1:52 AM

John, our race is on a list of targets >>

Headline: "Orange County Republicans host virtual 'Take Back the House' rally" John, simply put: we can't leave anything in our race for re-election up to chance. Since our historic victory in 2018, Katie has fought hard on behalf of working families while in Congress—she’s asked the tough que…

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  Porter HQ · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 2:02 AM

Three reasons:

John, we want to take a minute to explain why our upcoming fundraising deadline is an especially important one, and why making a donation would make a huge impact today, if you’re able: June is the final month before we publish our next quarterly fundraising report. This is our chance to show…

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  Team Porter · [email protected]

June 13, 2020 at 3:05 PM

Take a look at our opponent's latest ad:

Elizabeth Warren and Katie are the targets of our opponent's latest ad John, here’s what we’re up against: our right-wing Republican opponent is running an attack ad targeting Katie, criticizing her progressive leadership in Congress and support of Elizabeth Warren.   Look, if fighting for w…

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  Team Porter · [email protected]

June 11, 2020 at 1:39 AM

We'll be quick:

Hi John — we’ll keep this short. We know that making a political contribution may be far from your top priorities right now, and we absolutely understand. But the reality is that we have an important end-of-quarter fundraising deadline at the end of the month, and if we don’t catch up to our …

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  Team Porter · [email protected]

June 8, 2020 at 8:07 PM

It's clear: We need leaders who aren't afraid to speak truth to power

John, this is an incredibly difficult time in our country. As we face multiple crises during an election year, it’s clear that we must elect leaders at every level of government who are unafraid to speak truth to power and use their positions to fight for working families. We must elect leade…

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  Katie Porter · [email protected]

June 5, 2020 at 1:39 AM

John, one way to take action today

John — Our entire country is hurting following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many others at the hands of the police. I join you in feeling this pain. Police brutality has led to far too many deaths in our country, particularly of people of color, and far too little justic…

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  Team Porter · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 2:04 AM

today's the day ⏰

John, today is the last day to help us reach our fundraising goal for the month of May! Can we count on you to chip in -- even if it's just a couple of dollars -- and help us flex the strength of our grassroots network? Thank you!  -- Porter HQ     You're receiving this email as a s…

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  Team Porter · [email protected]

May 31, 2020 at 5:23 PM

We'll just say it

Alright, we'll get straight to the point,John. We have less than 24 hours before our fundraising deadline and we need your help.  As a grassroots campaign, we can't afford to take anything for granted. We don't rely on special interests or dark money PACs to keep our movement going, we rely …

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  Team Porter · [email protected]

May 30, 2020 at 5:41 PM

Keep the OC BLUE!

Our goal is simple, John: Keep Orange County blue and defend our House majority. But in order to do just that, we need to meet a critical fundraising goal by Sunday evening. We have just two more days to meet our goal, and we're counting on our grassroots network to do it. Can we count on…

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  Porter HQ · [email protected]

May 30, 2020 at 3:03 AM

Three more days

John, we’re only three days away from an important end-of-month fundraising deadline, Every fundraising goal that we set is important because Republicans are looking for any chance to claim that our campaign is weak. The amount we raise not only helps us to build the resources we'll need t…

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  Katie Porter · [email protected]

May 28, 2020 at 2:41 AM

a test we must pass

John, we have a critical fundraising deadline this Sunday and the truth is there has never been a more important time to donate. From voting rights to healthcare -- everything is on the line this November. That's why I'm asking you to make a contribution to my re-election campaign right now &…

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  Team Porter · [email protected]

May 27, 2020 at 1:51 AM

this is how we win

John, right now, we're working hard to lay the groundwork for the general election, and we're less than one week away from a critical fundraising deadline. What happens between now and November is important, and every dollar counts. If you are able to give, can you chip in $10 or whatever yo…

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  Team Porter · [email protected]

May 26, 2020 at 12:10 AM

Remembering and honoring

Today we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Although we can never truly repay our debt to those brave servicemembers, we can do our best to honor them and remember that we stand so much stronger when we are united. -- Team Porter     Yo…

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  Team Porter · [email protected]

May 25, 2020 at 12:04 AM

one week away!

John, we are officially one week away from a critical fundraising deadline. Here’s the deal: Republican super PACs are flooding this race with money. In fact, they're planning to spend as much as $3 million dollars to unseat Katie! But there's good news, John. The grassroots movement we've…

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  Katie Porter · [email protected]

May 23, 2020 at 1:50 AM

celebrating 35 years of EMILY's List

John, 35 years ago this week -- a group of women came together with the idea that if women candidates were supported financially early on, they could run for any office, and more importantly -- they could win.  I am proud to have been endorsed by EMILY's List and am just as grateful for the h…

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  Team Porter · [email protected]

May 22, 2020 at 1:40 AM

Protect the U.S Postal Service

  There's a lot at stake for the U.S. Postal Service as President Trump is refusing to send emergency funding to keep the USPS from going bankrupt. Let's be clear, this crucial service cannot stop. Stand with Katie and demand President Trump fund the USPS >>> Voting by mail is qui…

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  Porter HQ · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 2:02 AM

Save the USPS

The USPS is in danger of going bankrupt, but the Trump administration would rather see it fail than provide emergency funding to keep our postal service operational. We need to send emergency aid to the post office to ensure that voters can safely vote by mail in November. Will you join Ka…

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  Porter HQ · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 11:38 PM

our uphill climb

Did you catch Katie Porter on ELLE Magazine's Facebook Live? Take a look at what Katie had to say about adapting to new routines during the pandemic:  John, this race is our steep uphill climb. While we are so thankful to have seen a huge surge of support in grassroots donations over the…

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  Team Porter · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 9:44 PM

If you only had seconds to speak to Trump, what would you say?

Katie Porter recently went live to answer 20 questions about living and working during the pandemic on ELLE’s Facebook page while partaking in one of her favorite ways to unwind; creating succulent kissing balls. Besides asking President Trump to wear a mask, Here's the advice Katie would als…

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  Team Porter · [email protected]

May 13, 2020 at 11:26 PM

Katie 'Won't Back Down' Porter

Katie has promised transparency and accountability, and she's delivered every time. Check out this headline from Katie's most recent interview with Instyle on her commitment to the working families of California: John, Katie knows that accountability isn’t just about asking questions; you …

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