Mike Levin · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 7:25 PM

Something I never thought I'd see happen

  John, It's hard to imagine the GOP stooping to a new low, but that's exactly what happened again this week. Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar (deservedly) caught heat for attending a white nationalist political conference. It's something I never thought I'd see a col…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

March 4, 2022 at 8:44 PM

Updating you directly:

I want to take a moment and give you a few updates directly from campaign HQ. Some are a little concerning ...   John, We have a big month ahead of us, so I want to take a moment and give you a few updates directly from campaign HQ. Some are a little more concerning than others, but …

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 9:39 PM

Updating you directly:

I want to take a moment and give you a few updates directly from campaign HQ. Some are a little concerning ...   John, We have a big month ahead of us, so I want to take a moment and give you a few updates directly from campaign HQ. Some are a little more concerning than others, but …

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 7:38 PM

In 2017, I stopped trading stocks.

  John, I wanted to make sure you saw the op-ed I wrote in CNN about the need to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks while serving in office.   When I first ran for Congress in 2017, I stopped trading stocks because I wanted voters to know I was working for them -- not for m…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 9:56 PM

re: Ukraine

we must also be prepared to bolster the humanitarian effort to support Ukrainians fleeing the conflict. The International Rescue Committee has begun mobilizing resources to assist displaced Ukrainians.   John, We're closing in on one week since Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. T…

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  Team Levin HQ · [email protected]

February 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Watch Mike’s video message >>

Ahead of the June 7th primary, ballots begin hitting mailboxes in just over two months.   John, here's something Team Levin is monitoring closely: In 2022, every registered voter in California will receive a mail-in ballot for both the Primary and General Elections. That means ahead o…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

February 17, 2022 at 9:47 PM

Disinformation in the race for the 49th.

While my opponents enable January 6 revisionism and spread conspiracies, national Republicans are working behind the scenes to shore up their campaigns.   John, In a moment, I'm going to ask you to contribute $3 to support my 2022 reelection effort. Our race has taken a concerning tu…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

February 11, 2022 at 8:12 PM

I'm proud of the type of campaign we are running.

Proud that I've never wavered on my values or watered down my policy positions.   John, It’s no secret that CA-49 is a competitive swing district, and that dates back to when we flipped this seat in 2018. But thanks to this grassroots community, we successfully kept this seat blue in …

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 9:29 PM

My opponents' silence speaks volumes.

a cult of personality around Trump that's completely divorced itself from reality.   Spectrum News1: “Mike Levin calls out challengers to condemn RNC Jan. 6 censure”   Stand With Mike » John, Last week, the Republican National Committee (RNC) voted to censure two GOP lawmakers …

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 12:50 AM

📎 Enclosed: Our February Newsletter.

In a voice vote on Friday, the Republican National Committee (RNC) censured two Republican members who dared condemn the Jan. 6 attack and Donald Trump's involvement. In their vote, the RNC deemed what happened on Jan. 6th to be a form of "legitimate political discourse."   …

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Sign on: Keep Climate Investments in the Build Back Better Act

It's no secret that The Build Back Better Act faces some uncertainty in the Senate. While senators work out the details, we can't let them lose sight of the need for bold and immediate action to prevent the most catastrophic effects of climate change.   The House-passed Build Back B…

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  MikeLevin.org · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 7:45 PM

We have a new race rating in CA-49 (not great)

  John, We have a few concerning updates from HQ that we need you to see: ⇒ Following the completion of our new district map, the elections analysts from Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia have downgraded our race outlook in CA-49 to "Leans Democrat." We are just one…

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  Team Levin · [email protected]

January 29, 2022 at 8:07 PM

Remember Larry Elder?

campaigned on rolling back COVID-19 protections, and he’s still pushing his anti-vax and anti-science agenda.   Here we go, John. Larry Elder -- the leading candidate in the failed recall attempt against Gavin Newsom -- just attacked Mike and endorsed one of our opponents. Remember hi…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

January 28, 2022 at 7:10 PM

Our first big test of 2022.

CA-49 is quickly becoming a key battleground in the fight for House control.   John, I’m writing to ask you for a $3 donation to help us meet our first end-of-month fundraising deadline of 2022. Things have changed in my race, so I hope you’ll let me shed some light on why your suppo…

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  Team Levin · [email protected]

January 25, 2022 at 8:05 PM

San Diego Union Tribune: Rep. Mike Levin takes federal infrastructure bill to the street

Mike prioritized our community during negotiations to pass the bipartisan infrastructure law. Now, we're seeing the tangible results of his efforts.   John, We wanted to make sure you had a chance to read this article in Sunday’s San Diego Union Tribune about the local impact of the b…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

January 23, 2022 at 7:15 PM

SIGN ON: Members of Congress should not buy and sell stocks while in office.

Not only would this bill go a long way in restoring the public trust, it would ensure .....   John, I wanted to let you know that I have cosponsored the Ban Conflicted Trading Act to restrict members of Congress from trading individual stocks while holding office. It’s no secret that…

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  Team Levin · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 11:35 PM

Another half million dollars from our self-funding opponent.

It was around this time in the last election that this same opponent spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a barrage of misleading mailers attacking Mike. It's only a matter of time until similar attacks ramp up once again.   John, we'll try to keep this quick: We just got word th…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 9:22 PM

Here’s what you helped us accomplish last year:

No matter how some Republicans try to spin it, we've made significant progress for our community and the American people.   Hello John, As we kick off the election year, I wanted to take a moment and recap some of the incredible progress that YOU helped make possible in 2021. With you…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 7:44 PM

We need immediate action to protect voting rights.

If Mitch McConnell and the GOP continue their lockstep obstruction, the Senate must make an exception to the filibuster.   John, Last year, we saw extremists in GOP-led state legislatures enact some of the harshest voting restrictions since Jim Crow. Using Trump's baseless voter frau…

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  Team Levin · [email protected]

January 8, 2022 at 7:04 PM

BREAKING: New opponent launches bid against Mike

That now makes FOUR Republicans threatening to flip Mike’s seat back to red -- including a multimillionaire self-funder and a Trump-Republican recruited by Kevin McCarthy and the NRCC.   John, Our race to keep the 49th district blue just got even more competitive. Yet another Republic…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 6:12 PM

One year ago today.

We are now at a crossroads in our great nation’s history, a moment where we see two divergent paths in front of us. We can continue down a path of hyper-partisanship, divisiveness and democratic decay, or we can try to heal our country.   John, One year ago today, the United States Ca…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

January 4, 2022 at 11:35 PM

Will you personally endorse my campaign?

Our ability to win here at home and continue legislating at a high level in Congress depends on consistent grassroots support from folks like you.   Hello John, I'm pleased to report that we met our fundraising goal ahead of last month's end-of-year deadline. I can’t tell you how muc…

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  Mike Levin (personal) · [email protected]

January 1, 2022 at 1:45 AM

Before I sign off.

2021 brought its challenges, but it's also been a year of much needed progress.   Happy New Year, John! I’m just about to sign off to ring in the new year with Chrissy and the kids, but I wanted to check in one last time, because we are so close to hitting our end-of-year fundraising …

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  Nate Shutman via MikeLevin.org · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 5:46 PM

Checking in with John.

It's not lost on us that each donation is connected to an individual like you, John. And I know it would mean the world to Mike to see your name on our end-of-quarter report with our campaign ramping up in intensity.   Hello John, Nate here, Mike’s Finance Director -- I wanted to give…

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  Chrissy Levin · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 11:56 PM

We’ve come a long way.

  Hi there, John! It’s Chrissy here -- Mike’s wife. I wanted to quickly check in ahead of Mike's last end-of-quarter deadline of the year. We’re still a bit short of our fundraising goal, so if you are able to contribute before tomorrow's deadline, it would mean a lot to both of us.…

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  Team Levin HQ · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 7:58 PM

The Orange County Register just released their annual report card. Here's what they said about Mike:

Mike had the best attendance record, and returned the most money for constituents from federal agencies.   John, The Orange County Register just released their annual report card on the seven members of Congress who represent portions of Orange County. Here's what they had to say abou…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 7:29 PM

re: super PAC activity in our district.

National Republicans are more emboldened than ever before to take this seat. Three Republicans have already announced campaigns, and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has me listed as a “top target.”   John, I'm reaching out to ask you for a $5 contribution before…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

December 26, 2021 at 7:00 PM

As 2021 comes to a close, here are some reflections:

  I hope you’re enjoying the holiday, John. As we look back on 2021, I’d like to reflect on where we are and what we’ve done. I know this has been a rough year. We’re still overcoming the biggest public health and economic crisis of our lifetimes. Over 800,000 people in the US have …

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  The Levin Family via, MikeLevin.org · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Wishing you a Happy Holiday

  Happy Holidays, John! 🎄   We wanted to take a moment to extend our gratitude for your friendship and for the opportunity to serve our community and country together. We hope your holiday is filled with health, happiness, and hope for a bright new year ahead. Take care and stay s…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

December 21, 2021 at 7:59 PM

An important update on redistricting

surprised and delighted to see a last-minute change that added back some important parts of our current district.   John, I wanted to provide an update on our final Congressional maps, which were just approved unanimously by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission. I’d like t…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

December 18, 2021 at 10:57 PM

It's official. Dramatic changes are coming to the district we flipped in 2018.

The Redistricting Commission severed off the entire southern portion of the current 49th District   John, We have some tough news: the California Citizens Redistricting Commission just made some dramatic changes to the district we all worked so hard to flip in 2018. Unfortunately, th…

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  Team Levin HQ · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 11:56 PM

We’re not big on sounding the alarm.

the new face of the Republican Party “once they take power.”   Hi John, If you needed another reminder of what’s at stake in the coming midterm election, this should cover it.   Last week, Rep. Matt Gaetz sent a stark warning that he and his right-wing allies like Marjorie Taylor G…

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  Team Levin HQ · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 7:35 PM

New maps are coming. Here’s how we’re preparing:

  John, As you probably know, the California Citizens Redistricting Commission is working on Congressional district maps for the next decade. If the most recent drafts hold, our current district will be split up, and the lines will change dramatically throughout our entire region. W…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

December 6, 2021 at 7:38 PM

Today’s GOP

  John, Not that you needed the reminder, but today's Republican Party has become a hotbed of extremism led by right-wing radicals. We have sitting Members in Congress who still believe Trump won the election. In just the last month, Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona was censured for Twitt…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

December 4, 2021 at 7:20 PM

A major update on San Onofre

  Huge update, John. A major step was just taken in our effort to remove spent nuclear waste from the now decommissioned nuclear generating station at San Onofre. Let me explain: In 2020, I authored a letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging them to allocate funds for a D…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 11:44 PM

LA Times: California is a "battleground"

  California Has Become a Congressional Battleground - Los Angeles Times I won't mince words, John. I'm one of the most vulnerable House Democrats up for reelection in 2022. At least three GOP challengers in my district are working to out-Trump each other. Meanwhile, I've spent the …

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  Nate Shutman via, MikeLevin.org · [email protected]

November 27, 2021 at 6:18 PM

I'm speaking to Mike later.

  Glad I caught you, John. I hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. I, for one, am still very much stuffed after the last few days. I'm sure you have a ton going on today, so I'll be quick. I have a call with Mike a little later today to talk about our fundraising numbers because …

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  Team Levin HQ · [email protected]

November 24, 2021 at 12:50 AM

One week out.

Mike's been hard at work delivering for our community. Plus, our year-round field campaign is running strong.   Hi John, With one week until our end-of-month fundraising deadline hits, we wanted to update you on some recent news clips we're circulating here at HQ. 1. Historically, the…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 8:54 PM

Update: Build Back Better passes the House

This bill is an enormous step for working families in this country, because it makes much-needed investment in people. It opens doors for parents and their kids by lowering the costs of everyday needs like prescription drugs, housing, health care, child care, and more.   John, I'm thr…

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  Team Levin HQ · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 5:52 PM

We're running in new territory.

our district "will get more competitive with the new proposed boundaries."   John, In case you missed it, California's Redistricting Commission just released new draft Congressional maps for the next decade. Every outlet -- from local papers like the Orange County Register to national…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

November 13, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Asking directly

  I'll be direct, John. In this email, I'm going to ask you to chip in $3 to support my re-election effort. Things have changed significantly in my race, so I hope you'll let me get you up to speed, and explain why your support is so urgent. In case you missed it, California's Redis…

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  Team Levin HQ · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 11:11 PM

Urgent: CA-49 "less secure” after redistricting.

  After Redistricting, Mike Levin's District "Less Secure" - FiveThirtyEight This is exactly what we feared, John. California's Redistricting Commission just unveiled their first draft congressional maps for the next decade. The new lines are going to present an even bigger challeng…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 5:16 PM

Veterans Day.

  John, On this and every Veterans Day, I want to extend my gratitude to the men and women who have served in our armed forces. As we take a moment to honor our current service members, it's just as important to acknowledge the reality that the transition to civilian life for vetera…

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  Team Levin HQ · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 7:37 PM

Here’s what we’re reading. [Politico]

  John, Between the election results in Virginia and New Jersey, their flurry of state-level voter suppression bills across the country, and "aggressive" gerrymandering in key swing states, the Republicans are feeling more emboldened than ever about their chances of retaking the Ho…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 11:31 PM

A major win for the American people.

  John, Late Friday night, the House passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package. It's officially on its way to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. It's impossible to understate how massive this legislation is for our country and the state of California. This bill represe…

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 7:03 PM

Submit your questions. I'll try to answer them!

All questions are welcome.   Our campaign is ramping up, John. This past weekend, Team Levin held our latest in-person town hall in San Juan Capistrano. We also visited Oceanside for a house party. The turnout at both events was encouraging, and the questions were engaging and though…

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  MikeLevin.org · [email protected]

October 30, 2021 at 6:09 PM

Reminder: Our deadline hits tomorrow at midnight.

  Hi John, This is a quick reminder that tomorrow at midnight marks our end-of-month fundraising deadline. As it stands, we’re a bit short of our goal to re-elect Mike.   We set an ambitious (but very attainable) goal of raising $35,000 before we close the books. We’re making headw…

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  Team Levin HQ · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 11:16 PM

Mike's campaign is powered by individual donors.

  Hi John -- we'll try to make this quick. We're just 3 days out from our October end-of-month fundraising deadline. This is a big one. It's our first deadline since we got word that our self-funding opponent added another half million dollars into his campaign account. We're a bit …

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  Mike Levin · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 6:39 PM

Re: filibuster exception

If Mitch McConnell and the GOP continue their lockstep obstruction, the Senate must make an exception to the filibuster.   John, Earlier this week, Republicans in the Senate blocked the Freedom to Vote Act -- legislation that is crucial to strengthening our democracy and protecting o…

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  Team Levin HQ · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 8:43 PM

It's Mike's Birthday 🎉 🎉

It's Mike's big day.   John, Whether he's rallying support for the Build Back Better Agenda, introducing new legislation to combat climate crisis and reform our campaign finance laws, or holding house parties to connect with voters across our district, Mike is truly the hardest workin…

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