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  Jon Tester · [email protected]
June 14, 2021 at 8:03 PM

shady money

  There’s a lot of shady money in politics, folks. Too often, Washington politicians spend more time locked in a room dialing for dollars than they do actually legislating. That’s why I’m so proud I can count on folks like Margaret in Missoula, Janice in Clancy, and Lawrence in Great …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
June 11, 2021 at 5:02 PM

re: seeds

  Hi folks — it’s Jon Tester. I’m reaching out to see if you could donate $5, $10, or more right now to help us protect our narrow Senate majority. As a farmer I’ve seen firsthand how seeds planted at the right moment can lead to big results come harvest time, and that’s exactly what …
  JonTester.com · [email protected]
June 10, 2021 at 6:46 PM

re: voting rights

  It’s quite simple: We should be making it easier — not harder — for folks to make their voices heard at the ballot box. But right now, there are nearly 400 bills making their way through 48 states that would severely restrict the right to vote. Even here in Montana, the GOP-controll…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 10:31 PM

Help us keep Georgia blue

  Folks, With the Senate split 50-50, Republicans only need to flip one seat to put Mitch McConnell back in power — and election experts from The Washington Post to NBC News confirm that Reverend Raphael Warnock is the GOP's top target. This means that Democrats' razor-thin majority i…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
June 7, 2021 at 7:33 PM

re: our budget

  I’ll keep this short, folks. I was just running through our numbers and noticed our finances aren’t where I’d like them to be at this point in the month. You see, being short by even a few dollars can throw off our entire budget. If you have a few bucks to spare, I’d really apprecia…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 9:21 PM

re: USPS

  Remember Louis DeJoy? He was Trump’s hand-picked Postmaster General (and frequent donor to his campaign) — and he wreaked havoc on the United States Post Office. Under his leadership, he slowed delivery times, canceled overtime pay for USPS employees, decommissioned mail-sorting mac…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
June 2, 2021 at 8:45 PM

the little guy

  Hey folks, I’m back on the farm this week, checking in on the seeds 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 stickin…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
May 31, 2021 at 10:56 PM

We wouldn’t ask if it wasn’t important

  Jon is in Butte, America today meeting with veterans and their families as we observe Memorial Day. So while he is traveling the state, we wanted to drop you a quick message before our end-of-month deadline tonight, folks. A lot of elected officials get into politics for the power, …
  Team Tester · [email protected]
May 30, 2021 at 4:34 PM

80% of the way to goal

  Folks, here are three things you need to know before our end-of-month fundraising deadline tomorrow: We set an important goal to raise $15,000 by the end of the month. Right now, we’re only 80% of the way there. Fundraising has been really slow this year. Fewer people are opening …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
May 29, 2021 at 10:06 PM

The only working farmer in the U.S. Senate

  Can I explain something, folks? I grew up in a twenty-four-by-thirty-six foot house. I lost three fingers on my left hand in a meat grinding accident when I was younger. I am and always will be a farmer, like my folks and like my grandparents. In fact, I’m very proud to be the only …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 5:06 PM

It's bullsh*t

  Folks: Senate Republicans just voted against creating a bipartisan January 6 Commission to investigate the deadly insurrection against the Capitol earlier this year. It’s clear they want to avoid any responsibility or accountability for their actions. Look, we've got to get to the b…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 7:32 PM

re: Montana’s voting rights

  I’m fuming, folks. Recently, Montana’s Republican Governor signed two bills into law that severely restrict voting rights here in Big Sky Country. The first ends Montana’s tradition of same-day voter registration. The second institutes a burdensome voter ID law that, among other thi…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 7:03 PM

We have to keep Deb Haaland’s Congressional seat blue

  Folks — Melanie Stansbury is running to keep Secretary Deb Haaland’s Congressional seat blue in New Mexico. With just over one week until Election Day, her team needs our help to fend off Republican attacks. Election forecasters are already saying Republicans have a good shot at tak…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
May 21, 2021 at 3:10 PM

re: Roe v. Wade

  Hello, For over 48 years, Roe v. Wade ensured the government had no place between a woman and her doctor. But ever since, Republicans in Washington D.C. have been hellbent on banning abortion and believe politicians should have a say in a woman’s personal health care decision. And n…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 5:31 PM

re: January 6 Commission

  Hello — We all know the truth. After weeks of spreading lies and misinformation about an election he clearly lost, Donald Trump and a number of my Republican colleagues incited a mob to storm the United States Capitol as lawmakers worked to confirm the presidential election. This ac…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
May 17, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Mark Kelly

  BREAKING NEWS: Mark Kelly’s first Republican opponent just announced their running to defeat him in 2022 Rush a split donation to help Mark’s team hold his seat and protect our Democratic Senate majority >> If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your do…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 8:34 PM

7 people from xxxxxx

  Real quick before you log off for the weekend, folks — Our critical fundraising deadline ends tonight at midnight and we need another 7 people from xxxxxx to chip in. Can you make a donation now to help us reach our target? Anything you can give helps us defend our Democratic Senate…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
May 13, 2021 at 9:16 PM

People aren’t opening these emails

  Folks, I have a personal request: Will you chip in a donation to help us reach our mid-month goal tomorrow? Let me fill you in. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Chip in $10 now …
  Tester for Montana · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 5:38 PM

$4 for 4 seats

  “McConnell says he's '100 percent' focused on 'stopping' Biden's administration” — NBC News Folks — Our Democratic Senate majority is razor thin. If Mitch McConnell and the GOP manage to flip just one seat next year, they’ll retake the majority and end any chance of progress we have…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
May 10, 2021 at 7:31 PM

re: grandkids

  Folks, Public lands should remain in public hands. That’s why — for the first time in a Democratic majority — I re-introduced my Blackfoot-Clearwater Stewardship Act. And I’m going to fight like hell to get it passed. This bill would create jobs while protecting our public lands and…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 6:48 PM

Montana will once again have two Congressional representatives

  It’s official! According to the Census Bureau, Montana will once again have two representatives in the U.S. House. While we’re thrilled that Montana will have two voices representing the Last Best Place, we can’t allow out-of-state right-wing special interests to dictate how this pr…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
May 4, 2021 at 8:09 PM

Can I get your opinion on this?

  Hey there, We’ve had a Democratic majority in Washington for just over 100 days, and already we’re making so much progress on the issues that matter. As we’re working on bills to get Americans vaccinated and back to work, strengthen our democracy, protect our environment, and more, …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 10:54 PM

We will miss this goal.

  Hey there, Friday evening is just about the worst time to send a fundraising email. Most folks have logged off by now and are out enjoying their weekend (as they should be!). But this can’t wait. We are going to miss our end-of-month fundraising goal. My team has run the numbers and…
  JonTester.com · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 5:55 PM

first and foremost

  Hello — Jon Tester isn’t your typical politician, which is why we don’t run a typical campaign. First and foremost, Jon is a dirt farmer from Montana. He gets a $12 haircut, butchers his own meat, and first got into politics because he was sick and tired of special interests pulling…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 6:02 PM

This email is four sentences

  Folks, Our important end-of-month deadline ends in just three days, so we’re humbly asking if you’ll make a contribution of any amount to help us reach our $5,000 goal. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 6:31 PM

re: mountain lion

  Let me tell you, folks, there’s never a dull moment as a farmer Senator. When it’s not late night vote-a-ramas in Congress, it’s discovering a mountain lion not far from the farm. And it’s not uncommon that I’ll ask my Chief of Staff about an important bill and tell him where I’m ge…
  Tester for Montana · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 7:57 PM

These are our real fundraising numbers

  We’ve got bad news, folks. April is shaping up to be our worst fundraising month all year. Just take a look at these numbers: Our total raised for April is 33% less than last month The number of people donating to these emails has decreased 53% And our average contribution has sign…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Not a single state bordering Montana has a Democratic Senator

  Did you know that not a single state bordering Montana has a Democratic Senator? In fact, I’m the only statewide-elected Democrat in Montana. That’s why I spend every single day fighting so hard, not just for my own constituents, but for everyone who lives in a farm town like me — e…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Montana's voting rights

  I’m fuming, folks. This week, Montana’s Republican Governor signed two bills into law that severely restrict voting rights here in Montana. The first ends Montana’s tradition of same-day voter registration. The second institutes a burdensome voter ID law that, among other things, ma…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
April 19, 2021 at 7:11 PM

RE: anti-Asian hate crimes

  Folks, Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen a spike in violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community across the country. In 2020 alone, anti-Asian hate crimes increased 150%. That’s plain wrong and we need to crack down on it. I’m a proud …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 7:31 PM

Lobbyists in Washington don’t control me

  $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 —…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Did you see Jon’s message?

  Folks, did you see Jon’s message? Jon’s been so busy in the Senate lately, he hasn’t had time to focus on our fundraising. Our mid-month fundraising deadline ends tomorrow at midnight and we still need to raise another $2,500. Can you chip in a donation to help us catch up before th…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 7:12 PM

Can I explain?

  Folks, In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to add a contribution to help us reach our critical mid-month fundraising goal in two days. But before I do, I’d like to briefly explain why I need your support right now. Our Democratic majority in Congress has been working hard to undo…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 5:28 PM

before the meeting

  I don’t know what it is, folks, but today feels like a slog. This morning, I woke up around 3 a.m. and drove to the airport to head back to Washington. It’s one of those Mondays where I would really rather be hopping on the tractor than on a plane. But we’ve got work to do in Washin…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 6:20 PM

secret sauce

  I’m the lone Democratic Senator in my part of the country, folks. Not a single state bordering Montana has a Democratic Senator. Even in Montana, I’m the only statewide-elected Democrat. Politics isn’t a game. Lives and livelihoods are put at stake when Washington Republicans contin…
  JonTester.com · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 8:38 PM

“I’m going to fight them every step of the way.”

  Uh oh. Did you see this? “'Every Step of the Way': McConnell Pledges Battle Over Biden Infrastructure Plan” — U.S. News Despite Republican opposition, Congress passed and President Biden signed a targeted relief bill to help our country combat this pandemic. Now, President Biden has…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 6:47 PM

pea seeds

  It’s planting season, folks! Now that the snow is mostly behind us, farming on Big Sandy has begun in earnest. Last week, Shon and I filled the air seeder with plow down pea seed and seeded all weekend. I always love this time of year on the farm. The task of scheduling my work in t…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
April 3, 2021 at 7:26 PM

Seriously?!

  It’s quite simple, folks — We should be making it easier — not harder — for folks to make their voices heard at the ballot box. But right now, there are over 250 bills making their way through 43 states that would severely restrict the right to vote. Here in Montana, the GOP-control…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 12:01 AM

midnight!!

  Before you log off — Our first FEC goal of 2021 ends tonight at midnight. We want to report as many individual contributions as possible to demonstrate how strong our Democratic Senate majority is. So we’re asking every person reading this email to chip in just $1 (not a typo!) befo…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 7:57 PM

before midnight

  Folks, I didn’t run for office for power or influence. I ran because I didn't see anyone in government sticking up for dirt farmers like me. A lot of politicians spend almost all of their time on the phone with big donors, asking for money or making backroom deals with special inter…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 5:16 PM

Montana dirt

  I’m back in Big Sandy this week, folks. After a busy couple of weeks in Washington, it’s always nice to return home, put in some work on the farm, and check in with folks around here. There’s nothing quite like Montana dirt. But as I’m sure you know, the work never fully stops. Tomo…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 7:31 PM

CNN’s 2022 Senate rankings

  Hello, Michael Bennet was one of my first friends in the Senate. I’ve seen how hard he fights for Colorado’s families as he works to expand health care, protect our public lands, and more. And thanks to Michael, our Democratic Senate majority passed a once-in-a-generation COVID reli…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 5:32 PM

We cannot let Mitch McConnell flip Illinois red

  Hello, Serving alongside Tammy Duckworth in the Senate has been such an incredible honor. She’s a trailblazer, a fierce advocate for working families, and a trusted leader for her constituents. In 2004, Tammy lost both of her legs in a helicopter attack when she was on deployment in…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 7:27 PM

We’ve missed every single monthly fundraising goal this year

  Folks, I have a personal request: Will you chip in a donation to help us reach our first FEC goal of 2021? Let me fill you in. If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: Chip in $10 now …
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 7:03 PM

re: our FEC report

  I’ll be honest, folks — we’re only about 67% of the way to our monthly fundraising goal with about a week to go. So in just a moment, I will ask you to make a contribution. But first, I’d like to explain why. Every three months, candidates for federal office must report their fundra…
  Tester for Montana · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 4:48 PM

the little guy

  Folks, this grassroots team never ceases to amaze us. Whether it’s helping us meet a fundraising goal, donating to charity organizations in need, or supporting other Democratic candidates running for office, your support has been nothing short of incredible. Jon has always prided hi…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 7:41 PM

[SIGN] For the People Act

  Hello, When right-wing rioters broke into the Capitol earlier this year, baselessly claiming the presidential election was rigged, we saw how fragile our democracy truly is. Make no mistake — this reckoning has been a long time coming. For decades, right-wing groups have sought to m…
  Jon Tester · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 11:39 PM

Our fundraising deadline ends tonight. Can you pitch in a few bucks to help us out?

  Hey there, I told my team I would reach out one last time before our important mid-month goal tonight. You see, we’re still behind and my team is starting to get worried about reaching it. But I told them I know a few folks who might be able to help us out. In just a few hours, we’l…
  Team Tester · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 5:52 PM

tonight’s deadline

  Jon’s not your typical politician, folks. Just take a look at his dirt-stained t-shirts and flattop haircut. He’s a dirt farmer from Montana who just really wants to help make people’s lives better. That means we do things a little differently around here. Together, we’re building a…
  JonTester.com · [email protected]
March 15, 2021 at 7:01 PM

re: Mondays

  Sorry to bug you, folks — But we just pulled our latest numbers and it looks like we might fall a bit short of our mid-month fundraising goal tomorrow. March is a notoriously difficult time for fundraising and our numbers have dipped in the past few weeks. Look, we expected this pos…