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  Jon Tester · [email protected]
October 3, 2020 at 2:38 PM

Governor Steve Bullock

  With exactly one month until Election Day, there are three things you need to know: Governor Steve Bullock is running a grassroots campaign that relies on hardworking folks to pitch in what they can to make a difference. Mitch McConnell knows his Senate majority hinges on what hap…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
October 2, 2020 at 6:32 PM

before the meeting

  Folks — Did you get a chance to take our October survey yet? Jon’s been out working on the farm all week, but we’re meeting tonight to go over these survey responses and set our agenda for the coming months. So, please, fill out our October survey to let Jon know what’s important to…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
October 1, 2020 at 5:17 PM

the winter wheat

  Hey there, I was on the farm this past week planting some winter wheat and working the stubble. There is nothing like starting the day early in Big Sandy. Working the fields reminds me of why I got into politics in the first place — because I didn’t see anyone in our government stic…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 30, 2020 at 10:04 PM

I’m fighting like hell

  Folks — I know you’ve been putting up with a lot of emails lately, so I’ll keep this short. It’s hard not to feel overwhelmed with everything that’s going on, but I have hope that we can take back the Senate this November and get our government back on track. I need you to believe t…
  Tester HQ · [email protected]
September 30, 2020 at 5:11 PM

Midnight!!

  Jon’s not like most politicians, folks. He’s just a dirt farmer trying to do what’s right. Because of that, we don’t rely on big donors or shady super PACs. Instead, we rely on grassroots folks like you to get the job done. Can you donate $10 or more to help us meet our critical end…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 10:18 PM

Our last FEC deadline before Election Day is tomorrow. So we’re asking you to chip in just $1.

  Folks, Our goal tomorrow is to report as many individual contributions as possible to the FEC. We want to demonstrate the sheer strength of this grassroots team and we need your help to do it. So, we’re asking every person reading this email to chip in just $1 — not a typo! — to hel…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 6:15 PM

before we close the books

  Folks, tomorrow we close the books on our biggest deadline yet — our last FEC quarterly deadline before the election. So, today I am personally asking you to pitch in a donation of anything you can afford to help us raise $15,000. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlu…
  JonTester.com · [email protected]
September 28, 2020 at 5:39 PM

Emergency 24-hour goal

  Folks, Our numbers took a significant dip over the weekend and now we’re tracking behind our most important FEC deadline yet. This is the last time our numbers will go public before Election Day, so we absolutely cannot afford to fall short and risk looking vulnerable. That’s why we…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 27, 2020 at 4:59 PM

I hate these fundraising deadlines as much as anyone

  I’ll cut straight to the point, folks: we’re not on track to meet our big FEC deadline in 72 hours. Now, I hate these fundraising deadlines as much as anyone, but they’re important. So, I have to ask: Can you pitch in $10 or more to help us meet our FEC fundraising goal and get us b…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 26, 2020 at 9:09 PM

I only have one thing to say

  I only have one thing to say, folks: We have to take back the Senate. For too long, Mitch McConnell has ignored the American people, killed good bills on the Senate floor, and played by his own rules to benefit his corporate donors. Donate $10 to send him home and help Democrats tak…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 26, 2020 at 4:29 PM

Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell are trying to ram through a Supreme Court justice 38 days before the election

  Here’s the bottom line, folks — Four years ago, Mitch McConnell and his allies made up a rule that the Senate can’t vote on a Supreme Court nominee eight months before an election — a rule they now intend to break by ramming through a nomination just days before Election Day, when h…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 6:43 PM

Did you hear the one about the guy who lost three fingers?

  Folks, I want to tell you a little story about me: 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 butcher shop. I don’t even remember putting my hand there — …
  JonTester.com · [email protected]
September 24, 2020 at 9:57 PM

12 people from xxxxxx

  Folks — We’re falling behind our critical FEC goal with just days to go. If we come up short here, we’ll have to make some serious cuts to our budget right before Election Day. But according to our calculations, if just 12 people from xxxxxx chipped in a donation before midnight, we…
  Tester HQ · [email protected]
September 23, 2020 at 5:03 PM

exactly one week

  No use beating around the bush, folks, we’ll give it to ya straight — In exactly one week, we’ll close the books on our last FEC deadline before Election Day. Then, our numbers go public. With the spotlight on Montana, we need you to chip in $10 or more to help us reach our goal and…
  Finance, Team Tester · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Deadline: midnight

  Folks — Mitch McConnell and his rolodex of right-wing donors are dumping hundreds of millions of dollars into battleground states across the country. They’re doing everything they can to attack Democrats and keep their grip on power. Jon is fighting hard to help elect Democrats in t…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 21, 2020 at 11:09 PM

re: Kathleen Williams

  Folks, We’re running out of time to help Kathleen Williams flip Montana’s lone Congressional seat blue. She’s running against an out of touch politician who doesn’t share our Montana values. For too long, he has sided with wealthy special interests over the people he was elected to …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 21, 2020 at 5:54 PM

We need to take back the Senate. Here’s why:

  This is just plain wrong, folks — As our entire country mourns the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, President Trump took to Fox News and called into question one of her final wishes: It’s clear that President Trump, Mitch McConnell, and Washington Republicans w…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 20, 2020 at 4:29 PM

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  Hello, This weekend, we lost an American icon. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a trailblazer who tirelessly worked to expand the rights of all Americans. I wish we could pause and mourn and leave the debate regarding her eventual successor to another day. Her legacy ha…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 19, 2020 at 5:46 PM

We have to take back the Senate.

  We have to take back the Senate, folks. Democrats only need to win four seats to take back the Senate and Steve Bullock right here in Montana is one of our best chances to do so. But a new poll shows Steve trailing his Republican opponent by three points: Montana Senate Race Sen. St…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 18, 2020 at 10:03 PM

Friday evening is the worst time to send a fundraising email.

  Hey there, Friday evening is just about the worst time to send a fundraising email. Most people have logged off by now and are spending time with friends and family (as they should!). But unfortunately, this can’t wait. We missed our mid-month fundraising goal. Not by a lot, but eno…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 17, 2020 at 4:02 PM

48%-48%

  Folks, I need you to see this: Democrat Jaime Harrison is TIED with Republican Lindsey Graham in South Carolina. That’s huge! Jaime Harrison (D): 48% Lindsey Graham (R): 48% Quinnipiac Poll All across the country, we’re proving Democrats have the momentum to flip the four seats we n…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 10:31 PM

so close

  Folks: We are so close to reaching our critical mid-month goal, just a few more contributions would do the trick. Can you chip in now to help us close the gap before midnight? I appreciate you. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go thro…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 12:01 AM

$7

  Folks, you don’t need ten fingers to know right from wrong. Just take it from Jon! When he was a kid, he lost three of his fingers in a meat grinding accident on his family’s farm. Today, he’s standing up to Washington insiders and fighting to expand affordable health care, create a…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 15, 2020 at 9:01 PM

I know we ask for money a lot, but I never take your support for granted.

  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 …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 14, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Urgent news (Steve Bullock)

  This is urgent, folks — Vice President Mike Pence is in Montana right now to hold a massive rally for Steve Bullock’s Republican opponent. Right-wing groups, Republican big-shots, and special interests are all lining up to stop Steve from winning Montana’s second Senate seat — outsi…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 13, 2020 at 10:11 PM

We need just four seats to flip the Senate majority and we can do it with these four pro-choice Democratic women:

  I’m not a betting man, folks, but if I had to put money on it — odds are, Democrats take back the Senate this year. You see, we need just four seats to flip the Senate majority and we can do it with these four pro-choice Democratic women: Dr. Barbara Bollier is a dedicated public se…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
September 13, 2020 at 5:57 PM

September slump?

  Folks, Most campaigns expect a “summer slump” where their numbers tend to dip during the summer months because folks are out enjoying their vacation time. Usually things start to pick up around Labor Day and campaigns get right back on track. Except… September is turning out to be o…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 10, 2020 at 4:02 PM

a tall order

  Folks, I have a personal request: Can you chip in $10 to my campaign today? I’ll explain more in a moment. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Chip in $10 now Chip in $17.77 now …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 9, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Mark Kelly

  Folks, A recent poll has Mark Kelly’s Republican opponent gaining ground on him less than two months until Election Day. In 2018, this incredible team helped me overcome mountains of outside cash and Republican attacks to win in a red state. Now, Mark needs our help to do the same. …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 8, 2020 at 6:32 PM

before our numbers go public

  Folks, In just a minute, I will ask you to add a critical donation toward our mid-month deadline in one week. But if you give me just a moment, I’ll explain why your support is so important right now. Every three months, candidates for federal office have to report their fundraising…
  JonTester.com · [email protected]
September 6, 2020 at 5:14 PM

checking in

  Just checking in real quick, folks. We’ll keep this short. We’ve had a bit of a slow start to September and falling behind — even for a day — can jeopardize our chances of taking back the Senate in a few weeks. So, we’re setting a goal of collecting 273 individual contributions by t…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 5, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Trump and Republicans just launched a lawsuit against Montana

  Folks, in 59 days we have the chance to win Montana’s second Senate seat and send another real leader to Washington. That’s why I’m doing everything I can to help my good friend, Governor Steve Bullock overcome the Republican attack machine and win his competitive Senate race. But i…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 4, 2020 at 8:03 PM

Mitch McConnell’s cash

  Folks, with less than two months until Election Day, I have a personal request: Will you chip in $10 right now to help us flip the Senate? I’ll explain more in a bit. Democrats only need to flip four seats to win back the Senate majority and I think we’ve got a pretty good shot at d…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
September 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Did you get a chance to take our survey yet?

  Hello, Have you had the chance to take our September issues survey? Jon sent around a message yesterday — but if you didn’t get to fill it out yet, there’s still time! Share your thoughts with Jon by completing our quick survey right now. It’s important he knows what your top priori…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
September 2, 2020 at 4:23 PM

What’s on your mind?

  Hey there, I’ve been back in Montana, meeting with folks across the state and cleaning up some equipment on the farm. While I’m meeting with folks at home, I want to make sure I hear from you too. I first ran for office to make sure our government worked for regular folks, not the b…
  JonTester.com · [email protected]
August 30, 2020 at 10:17 PM

We will miss this goal

  Ugh — According to our calculations, unless we see a surge of grassroots donations in the next few hours, we will miss our critical end-of-month goal tomorrow. So, we’re launching a 24-hour emergency fundraising drive to make up this gap. Democrats have what it takes to end Mitch Mc…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
August 30, 2020 at 3:52 PM

my story

  Folks, I want to tell you a little story about me: 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 butcher shop. I don’t even remember putting my hand there — …
  Tester HQ · [email protected]
August 29, 2020 at 10:04 PM

We have to move quickly

  Folks, Here’s the deal: Our important end-of-month fundraising deadline ends in just two days. Right now, it looks like we’re going to miss it. Why that matters: If we fall short, we’ll be off track for the rest of the quarter. With Mitch McConnell and his ilk spending millions to d…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
August 29, 2020 at 5:31 PM

We can take back the Senate.

  Folks, I’ve got three things I need you to know: We have to take back the Senate this year. For too long, Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans have held our government hostage — letting good bills die because it didn’t please their wealthy friends. I believe we can flip enough s…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
August 28, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Friday evening is just about the worst time to send a fundraising email

  Hey there, Friday evening is just about the worst time to send a fundraising email. Most people have logged off by now and are spending time with friends and family (as they should!). But, unfortunately this can’t wait. My finance team just let me know we’re off track to reach our e…
  JonTester.com · [email protected]
August 28, 2020 at 4:03 PM

only two

  FACT: Jon is one of only two Democrats to win re-election in a state Trump won. FACT: In 2018, this incredible grassroots team stepped up to beat the odds and overcame mountains of outside spending and right-wing attacks. FACT: This time around, Democrats will need our help to fight…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
August 27, 2020 at 9:58 PM

Asking for Jon

  Hey folks, Jon has been back in Montana, taking care of some late summer work on the farm. We’re sending him an update on our fundraising numbers soon, but right now, it looks like we’re tracking behind where we usually are at this point in the month. So, we’re reaching out to you n…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
August 27, 2020 at 4:15 PM

How about it?

  Folks, I know you probably have lots of emails in your inbox, so I’ll keep this short. In four days, we’ll close the books on our August fundraising. Then, my team and I will take a hard look at our budget to see where we stand before the final stretch to Election Day. Right now, we…
  Tester HQ · [email protected]
August 26, 2020 at 10:20 PM

bad news

  Here’s the deal, folks: We have just a few days to go before our important August fundraising deadline. Bad news is, it looks like we’re not on track to reach our goal before the month ends. So, we’ve gotta ask: Can you pitch in today? Anything you’re able to contribute will help us…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
August 26, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Steve

  Folks, Governor Steve Bullock needs our help to win one of the most competitive races this cycle and flip Montana’s SECOND Senate seat blue. Here’s the truth — Washington Republicans know that if Steve wins in Montana, they can kiss their Senate majority goodbye. That’s why Mitch Mc…
  JonTester.com · [email protected]
August 25, 2020 at 10:32 PM

Not a typo!

  Folks — we’re asking you to chip in just $6 today. Nope, that’s not a typo. Here’s why: There are SIX battleground Senate races — Maine, Georgia, Colorado, North Carolina, Iowa, and yes, Montana — that have been ranked as toss-ups. They’re our best shot at flipping the four seats we…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
August 24, 2020 at 5:33 PM

Can you fill this out sometime today?

  Folks — I’ve been home in Montana working on the farm a bunch these last few weeks. The weather for harvest was good and we are getting equipment put away. While here, I’m meeting with Montanas across the state to talk about the issues they’re facing and what they want me focusing o…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
August 23, 2020 at 10:02 PM

a bit of a situation

  Here’s the situation → Our end-of-month deadline ends in just a few days. Then, we’ll make some critical decisions about our budget in these final months before Election Day. Now, the problem → Our donations have slowed down and we’re pacing behind our goal. If we want to build the …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
August 23, 2020 at 5:51 PM

my friend, Kathleen Williams

  Folks, Kathleen Williams is running to flip Montana’s lone Congressional seat and bring Montana values to the U.S. House. For too long, Montanans haven’t had a voice in the U.S. House fighting for working families. I know she will stand up for us every day. Will you split a donation…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
August 22, 2020 at 9:32 PM

Nailing jello to a tree

  Hello, Under the Trump Administration, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy removed several mail sorting machines across Montana with no explanation. Zero. Zip. Zilch. Not only does this threaten Americans’ ability to safely vote by mail this November, it risks thousands of lives — especi…