Jon Tester · [email protected]

May 17, 2020 at 5:01 PM

I told them I’d reach out

  Hey, My team tells me we still haven’t caught up on our missed fundraising goal, so I told them I’d reach out to some top supporters. If you’re able, would you be willing to pitch in a donation of any amount? Every dollar gets us one step closer to our goal. If you've saved your pay…

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  Team Tester · [email protected]

May 16, 2020 at 11:27 PM

ugh

  Ugh — We fell short on our mid-quarter goal yesterday. Exactly $8,317.57 short. So we’re extending our deadline through tomorrow to try to make up this gap. Democrats have what it takes to end Mitch McConnell’s Senate majority and get our government working again. But missing this g…

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  Team Tester · [email protected]

May 15, 2020 at 10:01 PM

please

  We just ran the numbers, team — we’re so close to reaching our mid-quarter deadline tonight that your donation could put us over the edge. This is our last chance to bump up these numbers before we pass the halfway mark to our big FEC deadline. Please, donate anything you can before…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

May 15, 2020 at 6:18 PM

It looks like we’re going to miss this goal

  It looks like we’re going to miss our fundraising goal tonight, folks — It’s completely understandable that our numbers have taken a dip in recent weeks. Our average donation has dropped significantly since last quarter and fewer people are opening these emails. But I have to be hon…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 7:01 PM

I refuse

  Folks, Tomorrow marks the halfway point to our big Q2 FEC fundraising deadline. Then, all of our numbers become public. Yep, that means everyone from Democrats to Republicans to TV pundits will see the numbers we report. And you can bet special interest groups trying to undermine al…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

May 13, 2020 at 7:31 PM

the truth

  Folks, When I was a kid, I lost three fingers on my left hand while working in my family’s butcher shop. I don’t even remember putting my hand there, but I sure as hell remember my mom rushing me to the local doctor. I grew up on a farm in rural Montana. I still live there today. I …

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  Team Tester · [email protected]

May 12, 2020 at 4:53 PM

falling behind

  We’re running out of time to reach our critical mid-quarter fundraising goal by Friday, folks. So here are some quick things you need to know: Jon’s not like most politicians. He doesn’t answer to party bosses or big special interests. Instead, he relies on hardworking folks like y…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

May 11, 2020 at 8:01 PM

$17.77

  $17.77. That’s our average online donation this year. I’m extremely proud of that, folks. Because that number says a lot about this incredible grassroots team. Together, we’re building a movement that depends on hardworking Americans chipping in what they can to make a difference — …

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

May 9, 2020 at 5:56 PM

Happy Saturday

  Hey there, I got back from D.C. late Thursday night and am getting some work done on the farm. The weather finally decided to cooperate the last couple of weeks, so Sharla and I have already finished the planting. When I’m not out in the field, I’m pressuring the Senate to address t…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 4:49 PM

McConnell is trying to ram right-wing judges through the nomination process and pack our courts with extremist GOP rubber stamps

  Folks, I am personally asking you to read my message from yesterday about the partisan charade happening in Washington right now. Mitch McConnell has forced the Senate back to D.C. — not to work on combatting the coronavirus — but to ram right-wing judges through the nomination proc…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 7:05 PM

I woke up at 1:00 AM, drove over 200 miles, and flew to DC for this?

  Mitch McConnell forced the Senate back to D.C. this week — not to vote on more relief for families, front line health care workers, and small businesses. Not to work on expanding health care. Not to provide oversight on the Trump Administration’s coronavirus response. Why did Mitch …

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 8:52 PM

big news

  We’ve got Republicans running scared, folks. A brand new poll released this morning shows Democrat Steve Bullock surging SEVEN POINTS into the lead against the Republican incumbent in Montana’s Senate race. Rush $10 to help Steve capture this momentum and prepare for the incoming at…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Co-sign my letter demanding we increase access to health care

  This is serious, Several GOP state attorneys general and the Trump Administration are plowing forward with plans to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and leave millions of Americans without insurance. We are in the midst of an extraordinary public health crisis that has already clai…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

May 2, 2020 at 6:29 PM

BREAKING: Steve Bullock is ahead in the polls for the first time

  Breaking news, folks! Montana Governor Steve Bullock is surging into the lead in Montana’s Senate race: Steve Bullock (D): 49% Steve Daines (R): 46% The Progress Campaign Just last week, Steve was tied in the polls. Thanks to supporters like you, he’s now got a slight edge! Our mome…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

May 1, 2020 at 1:01 AM

I promise

  I know you probably have a lot of emails in your inbox, folks, so I’ll keep this short. Our end-of-month deadline closes in just a few hours and I’m personally asking if you’ll add a donation now to help us close the gap. It’s important. Donate now I promise every one …

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  Team Tester · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 9:03 PM

the situation

  Team -- The situation: At midnight, we’ll close the books on our end-of-month fundraising goal. We’re falling behind where we want to be, so we need your help to catch up. Why this matters: Our fundraising has taken an expected dip over the last month and now we need a surge of gras…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 5:39 PM

I’m not like most people in politics

  I’m not like most people who end up serving in the U.S. Senate, folks. I’ve worked my family’s farm my entire life (in fact, I’m spending 16 hours a day out on the field now during planting season). And when I’m in Washington, I spend every day fighting for Montanans and working fam…

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  Team Tester · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 10:09 PM

got a dollar?

  Folks -- We’re asking you to chip in just $1 today. That’s not a typo! Our end-of-month goal expires tomorrow at midnight. So, we’re asking every person reading this email to chip in just $1 to help put us over the edge. Donate $1 The amount of money you donate is far …

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 6:01 PM

planting season

  Hey there, I’ve been out working on the farm all day. The weather finally decided to cooperate so Sharla and I are more than halfway done with planting. I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. When I’m not out in the field, I’ve been talking with Montanans on the ph…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 9:02 PM

completely honest

  I have to be completely honest, folks — We are going to miss our April fundraising goal. Now look, I’m not too worried and it’s completely understandable that our fundraising has taken a dip amid this new reality. But April is already a notoriously difficult month for fundraising an…

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  Team Tester · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 12:35 AM

Don’t believe us?

  Team — Every day, the Democrats’ chances to take back the Senate get stronger and stronger. Don’t believe us? Have a look: “Republicans Senate majority is now in very real jeopardy” — CNN “Republicans should worry about the Senate” — The Washington Post “Democrats’ Momentum puts Sen…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 26, 2020 at 6:51 PM

an important update on Steve Bullock’s campaign for Montana Senate

  Did you see what the Washington Post had to say about Montana’s Senate race, folks? They questioned whether a Democrat could win in a state that “could vote for Trump by as many as 20 points?” Well, I just have one thing to say about that — we did. Back in 2018, this incredible gras…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Save the United States Postal Service

  Folks, The United States Postal Service is absolutely essential for a functioning society, especially during a global pandemic. But as it stands right now, the USPS is being hammered by the coronavirus and is at risk of running out of money. Sign my petition to demand emergency fund…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 5:01 PM

You don’t need ten fingers to know right from wrong

  Folks, I wanted to take a break from all the chaos happening in Washington right now and tell you a little story: I grew up on my family’s farm and it’s still home today. That explains a lot about me. When I was a kid, I lost three fingers on my left hand while working in our family…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 9:06 PM

Montana’s two Democratic Senators

  Folks, Here’s some good news: My good friend, Montana Governor Steve Bullock can flip Montana’s second Senate seat -- the proof is in the numbers. Steve is currently neck and neck with his Republican opponent and he outraised him by $2 million last quarter. That proves we have what …

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  Sharla Tester · [email protected]

April 17, 2020 at 7:05 PM

Thank you!

  Hi there, folks! This is Sharla, Jon’s wife. Our family has been staying home, social distancing, and keeping busy preparing for planting season once the snow stops falling. It has been good having him home and I’ve gotten to see a lot of the work that he usually does in Washington.…

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  JonTester.com · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 10:01 PM

just $1

  Folks -- We’re so close to reaching our mid-month fundraising goal by midnight, we need just a few more donations to help put us over the edge. That’s why we’re asking every person reading this email to chip in just $1 to help us reach our goal before midnight. So, how about it? Cli…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 4:32 PM

I’ve never lost touch with my roots

  I’m not like most politicians in Washington, folks. After finishing college, I taught music at a local elementary school before taking over the family farm with my wife. Eventually, I got sick and tired of our government not sticking up for folks living in rural Montana. I thought i…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 10:22 PM

16 hours on the farm

  Hey folks -- I’m back in Big Sandy, practicing social distancing and getting the farm ready for planting season. There’s work to be done -- getting seed cleaned and servicing equipment so it’s ready to go when the weather cooperates. My team knows they’re about to lose me for 16 or …

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  Team Tester · [email protected]

April 15, 2020 at 5:03 PM

we’re proud of this decision

  Folks, First and foremost, we hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy during this difficult public health crisis. The coronavirus has changed how many of us work, and our operation is no different. We’ve canceled all in-person events, including our fundraising. It was …

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  Team Tester · [email protected]

April 14, 2020 at 7:47 PM

Montana’s two Democratic Senators

  Team, The National Republican Senatorial Committee just announced new spending on ads in several battleground states -- including Montana. Click here to donate $10 or more right now to help us reach our mid-month fundraising goal by Thursday and give Jon the resources he needs to he…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 9:57 PM

12 million children don’t have access to the internet

  Folks, As the coronavirus continues to affect every aspect of our daily lives, we cannot forget about rural Montana. This fight is personal for me. You see, the coronavirus uniquely affects rural communities, because we lack internet access, grocery stores, health care facilities, a…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 7:15 PM

Can you take my quick survey to let me know what’s on your mind?

  Hi folks, I know how scary and unprecedented this time is for so many folks across the country, so I wanted to take a break and check in with you. Sharla and I have been back in Big Sandy for a while now, practicing social distancing, and getting the farm ready for the Spring season…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 6:29 PM

HUGE news (Amy McGrath)

  This is huge, folks -- Democratic challenger Amy McGrath outraised Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell by more than $5 million in the Kentucky Senate race. Now’s our chance to take the gavel out of McConnell’s hand and send him home for good. Amy is a retired Marine fighter pilot…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 7, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Demand the Trump Administration deliver on a COVID-19 response

  Folks, I understand how scary and unprecedented this time is for so many folks across the country. With headlines coming in a mile a minute, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed. Trust me, I get it. I want you to know that no matter what, I’m fighting as hard as I can to make sure you …

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  Team Tester · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 6:43 PM

an update on the work Jon is doing to help combat the coronavirus

  Folks, We hope you and your family are staying safe during this unprecedented and difficult moment. These are not normal times and it would be wrong to pretend that they are. We wanted to update you on what Jon is doing in the Senate to make sure Americans receive the support they d…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 4, 2020 at 5:11 PM

I’m outraged

  This is outrageous, folks -- As we come together to fight against the coronavirus, workers are losing their jobs and health care, families are struggling to make ends meet, and we are all concerned about the health of our friends and family. Despite all of this, several GOP state at…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 5:31 PM

keeping you updated

  Folks First and foremost, I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe during this difficult time. I am spending my days on the phone with Montanans ensuring they have the resources they need to weather the storm we’re going through right now. I know how uncertain things are and …

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 10:32 PM

only a few hours left

  Folks, I’m reaching out one final time to see if you can add a donation of any amount before our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline expires at midnight. This is our very first FEC filing deadline of this all-important election year. If we fall short now, we’ll be off track for the …

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  Team Tester · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 5:39 PM

that’s a lot of cash!

  McConnell-aligned super PAC books $67M for fall Senate ads — Politico That’s a lot of cash, folks! Donate $10 (or anything you can afford) to help Jon fight back against the GOP, elect Democrats in tough races, and take back the Senate majority this November >>   Dona…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 10:01 PM

before tomorrow

  I’m not like most politicians in Washington, folks. I don’t care much for partisan bickering and I definitely didn’t do this for the lifestyle. I first ran for office because I didn’t see anyone in our government sticking up for folks living in rural Montana. I thought it was time w…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 6:31 PM

these are unprecedented times

  Folks, I know how difficult this time is and I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe during this unprecedented public health crisis. Just like you, we’re taking this day by day. And just as this virus has undoubtedly affected you and your family, it has also affected the wor…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

March 29, 2020 at 6:07 PM

I need you to know this

  Before I get into it, folks, I want you to know something: I know we ask for money a lot, but I never take your support for granted. I know how many families across the country are struggling just to make ends meet. I know how many people are afraid of losing health care, how many s…

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  Blue Montana · [email protected]

March 28, 2020 at 6:36 PM

can you spare $4?

  Folks -- we're asking you to chip in just $4 today. Here’s why: Four new polls show Democrats surging into the lead in four battleground states -- Maine, Arizona, Colorado, and North Carolina -- four seats we need to flip the Senate. Now’s our chance to flip these four seats as we w…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 9:06 PM

I’m calling on the Trump Administration to release hundreds of thousands of masks

  Folks, I was proud to vote alongside my colleagues to give Americans the critical relief they deserve during this public health crisis. While this was an important first step, there is a lot more work to be done. Montana's doctors and nurses cannot wait on government bureaucracy for…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 5:52 PM

taking a break

  Folks, I wanted to take a break from everything happening in Washington right now and tell you a little story: I grew up on my family’s farm and it’s still home today. That explains a lot about me. When I was a kid, I lost three fingers on my left hand while working in our family’s …

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

March 25, 2020 at 1:03 AM

we’re getting close

  Folks, Yesterday, Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans put forward an insufficient coronavirus stimulus package that I could not support. Their nearly $2 trillion partisan bill was nothing more than a corporate bailout for the largest organizations that ignored the needs of everyd…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Mitch McConnell’s failed bill

  Yesterday, I opposed Mitch McConnell’s insufficient coronavirus stimulus package. Let me tell you why, folks: This partisan bill is a nearly two trillion dollar bailout for the largest corporations that ignores the urgent needs of Montana workers, families, and small businesses who …

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  Team Tester · [email protected]

March 21, 2020 at 6:33 PM

Steve Bullock is neck-and-neck with his Republican opponent

  Check this out, folks! Montana Governor Steve Bullock is TIED with his Republican opponent: Steve Bullock (D): 47% Steve Daines (R): 47% Public Policy Polling We can win this Senate race -- the proof is in the numbers. Steve has what it takes to flip Montana’s SECOND Senate seat blu…

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  Team Tester · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 9:29 PM

How is the coronavirus affecting you and your family?

  Folks, As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, more and more families across the country find themselves struggling. Folks are concerned about what this means for their next paycheck. Seniors are worried about their health. Small business owners are trying to adapt to the…

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