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  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
May 21, 2021 at 9:40 PM

The truth that I know:

A woman's healthcare decisions should be made between her and her doctor, not the government. But that principle is in grave danger as the Supreme Court prepares to hear a major challenge to Roe v. Wa   Friend, I've always fought for the truth I know:A woman’s healthcare decisions should be …
  GOP Watch (via JenniferWexton.com) · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 11:05 PM

For Republicans, it's Trump over truth

They think if they block a fact-finding commission, they can sweep January 6 under the rug.   Friend, Yesterday, the House passed legislation to establish a bipartisan commission that would investigate the January 6 insurrection. Yet the overwhelming majority of House Republicans voted agai…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 19, 2021 at 10:39 PM

Tell Congress to make Roe v. Wade the law of the land

The right to choose has never been in more danger.   We need your help to protect abortion rights.Tell Congress to codify Roe v. Wade >> Add Your Name ➞ Friend, the right to choose is facing its greatest threat in a generation. The Supreme Court announced this week that it …
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
May 16, 2021 at 10:54 PM

Re: All of the House GOP leadership tried to subvert the will of the people

If they retake Congress, it would put our democracy in a dangerous place.   Friend, I wanted to send you a quick follow-up before our mid-month fundraising deadline tonight. We need another $1,644 to meet our budget goal -- could you pitch in a few dollars to help us close the gap by midnig…
  Wexton HQ · [email protected]
May 15, 2021 at 8:52 PM

All of the House GOP leadership tried to subvert the will of the people

If they retake Congress, it would put our democracy in a dangerous place.   Friend, House Republicans removed their caucus chair this week, and are poised to replace her with a representative who backs Trump's Big Lie and voted to overturn the 2020 election. This means that all of the House…
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
May 13, 2021 at 11:41 PM

We must act to save our democracy

Add your name to help us pass the For the People Act   Friend, Yesterday, Liz Cheney was voted out of House GOP leadership by her colleagues. They removed her because she did something that's unacceptable to the Republican base: she refused to go along with Donald Trump's lies about the 2020…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 6:50 PM

Trump endorses VA GOP ticket

We need to start mobilizing now to keep Virginia blue. Jennifer's counting on your support as she works to aid Democrats up and down the ballot.   Friend, Virginia Republicans have officially settled on a nominee for governor -- and Donald Trump wasted no time in endorsing him. The stakes f…
  GOP Watch (via JenniferWexton.com) · [email protected]
May 10, 2021 at 9:02 PM

We're about to learn who Virginia Republicans nominated...

We're at the end of a primary marked by all candidates doing their best to out-Trump each other. We're going to be facing an extreme ticket that would threaten all the progress we've worked so hard to   Friend, we'll soon learn the statewide slate of candidates that the Virginia GOP nominat…
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
May 9, 2021 at 5:40 PM

Motherhood is evolving

With social distancing and virtual learning in the midst of a public health crisis, mothers are working harder than ever to raise their children and come up with innovative ways to foster the social a   Friend, On this Mother's Day, I want to take a moment to express my undying admiration an…
  Team Wexton · [email protected]
May 7, 2021 at 6:32 PM

Retribution via execution is not justice

Virginia has ended the death penalty. It's time for the federal government to do the same.   Friend, In March, Virginia made history as the first southern state to successfully abolish the death penalty. Joining 22 other states who have taken the charge against capital punishment, Virginia h…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 5, 2021 at 10:43 PM

GOP momentum?

Republicans won a swing district over the weekend, and they just expanded their list of House targets for 2022.   Friend, In a moment, we're going to ask for your help in protecting the Democratic House majority. Here's why there's urgency to this moment: First, Democrats failed to advance …
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
May 4, 2021 at 9:13 PM

Honoring our teachers

We must pay them what they deserve, properly fund public schools, and make the cost of higher education more affordable so that teachers' valiant efforts on behalf of their students have the most impa   Friend, None of us would be where we are today without our teachers. Today on National Te…
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
May 2, 2021 at 10:17 PM

A note of appreciation

With a Republican challenger entering the race this April, your generous contributions have helped me build my staff, expand community outreach, and lay the groundwork for reelection in 2022.   Friend, As we embrace the start of May and bid April farewell, I want to take a moment to express…
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Before April ends...

With your help, we can beat back the Republican disinformation machine and keep our House majority so that we can continue to deliver results. Hi friend -- I have one last quick update before the month ends. Our campaign needs just $1,568 more to meet its April goal. The support from grassroots do…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 1:57 PM

Re: Elections have consequences

Because of the incredible work of so many organizers and volunteers, we elected a President and a Congress that are uniquely equipped to deliver on bold policies such as the American Jobs Plan and the   Friend, we wanted to make sure you got Jennifer's message yesterday.We're at a defining …
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 10:13 PM

Elections have consequences

Because of the incredible work of so many organizers and volunteers, we elected a President and a Congress that are uniquely equipped to deliver on bold policies such as the American Jobs Plan and the   Friend, As I watched President Biden's first address to Congress last night, I was remin…
  Wexton HQ · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 10:18 PM

Republicans just got a major boost in the fight for the House...

New census numbers were just released to determine which states are losing or adding congressional seats for 2022. By and large, red states won out.   Friend, This week, new census numbers were released to determine which states are losing or adding congressional seats for 2022. GOP-control…
  Add Your Name (via JenniferWexton.com) · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 11:16 PM

Tell the government to legalize marijuana

Virginia has taken a momentous stand. Can you sign this petition to demand that the federal government follows suit?   Friend, Last week, Virginia’s governor signed legislation that will legalize marijuana in the Commonwealth by July 1. Jennifer is proud that her state is taking a momentous …
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 10:40 PM

Four years ago this week...

Few could have predicted the last four years. But I'm so grateful for your steadfast support during that time -- and your commitment to fighting for a better future.   Friend, I announced my first run for Congress four years ago this week. I ran to protect the Affordable Care Act from the n…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 9:22 PM

This is a moment for action

Can you take a minute to fill out our survey and tell Jennifer your thoughts on how we can stop climate change?   Friend, Today, on the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, we find ourselves at a defining moment in the fight against climate change. We've continued to experience record temperatures…
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Injustice and inequity will not stop because of one trial

Yesterday's verdict must be a moment to finally pass real and meaningful reforms to address police misconduct and racial bias.   Friend, George Floyd should still be alive. Yesterday’s verdict will not bring him back to his family, but it can and must be a moment to finally pass real and me…
  Add Your Name (via JenniferWexton.com) · [email protected]
April 19, 2021 at 11:21 PM

Take a stand on equal pay for equal work

In 2019, women made only 82% of what men earned for the same job. Can you add your name to our petition calling on the Senate to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act?   Friend, In 2019, women made 82% of what their male colleagues earned for the same job. It's long past time that we eliminate the …
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
April 18, 2021 at 11:51 PM

"Back to normal" is simply not enough

The epidemic of gun violence and the persistent deaths of Black and Brown Americans at the hands of law enforcement remind us of the many ingrained problems in our society.   Friend, On Friday, we marked the 14th anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting. And the same day, we woke up to new…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 12:16 AM

It's time for D.C. statehood

Jennifer is proud to stand with her neighbors across the river, and she's speaking out because they're being denied a voice.   The House is voting next week on D.C. statehood -- and Jennifer is proudly supporting this effort.Help us reach 20,000 citizen co-signers for D.C.statehood >>…
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 12:33 AM

Continuing the battle for trans rights

I am incredibly honored to have recently been named a co-chair of the Transgender Equality Task Force.   Friend, did you see the news? One of my first actions as a Congresswoman was to display a transgender pride flag outside my office. I did so to show the trans community -- which includes…
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 11:04 PM

Re: We have our first opponent of the cycle

Did you see the news? We're not going to be caught off guard -- and we know this race will pick up soon.   Friend, did you see the news?I have my first opponent of the cycle, and that means the race is going to pick up soon. To stay competitive and not be caught off guard, we need to reach …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 11:13 PM

We must meet this moment on infrastructure

This is a time to build a clean energy future, expand the availability of high-speed broadband, and fix and modernize our electric grid and water systems.   Friend, Right now, America has a historic opportunity to improve its infrastructure and invest in a green economy that will create mil…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 9:59 PM

We have our first opponent of the cycle

We need to prepare for upcoming attacks and tell the story of all the work Jennifer is doing on behalf of Northern Virginia.   Friend, We knew the GOP was gearing up to give Democratic incumbents like Jennifer a tough fight. And yesterday, Jennifer got her first opponent of the 2022 cycle. …
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 12:09 AM

My thoughts are with the heroes who protect our Capitol

Friend, On Friday, a Capitol Police officer was tragically killed. My heart goes out to Officer Billy Evans and his family -- as well as the entire Capitol Police community, which has already endured so much this year. The trauma of January 6 has lingered for many who work in and around the Ca…
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 9:48 PM

Our first big test of this election

While Republicans are counting on fear-mongering and voter suppression to win, we're focused on empowering voters and building a record of success on healthcare, infrastructure, and relief for the Ame Friend, I'm reaching out one last time before tonight's end-of-quarter deadline to let you kno…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 2:42 PM

Wednesday morning check-in

If 71 more people each give $24 by tonight, we'll hit our FEC goal! The stakes are high as we prepare to face a Trump-powered dark money machine, but we know that a team effort from our grassroots sup   Friend, we have a quick update for you after yesterday's message: We got a handful of gr…
  GOP Watch (via JenniferWexton.com) · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 8:54 PM

Politico: Trumpworld building "dark-money machine"

We can't let Trump and his sycophants buy their way back into power.   Friend,Politico just reported that top GOP donors are meeting next month at Mar-a-Lago to plot how to retake power -- and that means building a massive dark money program. Donald Trump will be helping to spearhead this…
  Jennifer’s iPhone · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 7:25 PM

Quick update

Beating our public fundraising goal is really important for starting this cycle on the right foot.   Friend, I wanted to make sure you saw our team's note about our end-of-quarter deadline.Beating our public fundraising goal is really important for starting this cycle -- one that's sure to …
  Wexton HQ · [email protected]
March 28, 2021 at 8:13 PM

In three days...

Republicans will soon have a clear picture of our strengths, weaknesses, and whether we've maintained our grassroots enthusiasm.   Friend, Three days from now, we reach our first public fundraising deadline of the year. That means after March 31, the Republicans will have a glimpse into not…
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 10:14 PM

We must stop this new Jim Crow

Republicans are making it harder to vote -- and easier for themselves to selectively throw out votes.   Add your name to fight back and support federal voting rights legislation >> Friend, we should all be outraged and alarmed by the GOP's blatant efforts at voter suppression that …
  Team Wexton · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 10:28 PM

Treats

We hope you caught yesterday's email from Wanda and Lady Bear. We're bumping it to emphasize the importance of our March 31 deadline: it's the first time of this new cycle that our numbers will be mad   Friend, we hope you caught yesterday's email -- Wanda and Lady Bear have gotten treats f…
  Wanda and Lady Bear Wexton · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 10:33 PM

From Jennifer's very good girls:

We're emailing you today because Jennifer needs some more human support to keep up her amazing work. In a week, she faces her first end-of-quarter fundraising deadline of the year.   Hi there, human friend of Jennifer's. Yesterday was National Puppy Day (even though we're no longer pups, we…
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 10:40 PM

One week in America

We must pass comprehensive legislation to end the national crisis of gun violence. We need to show -- here and now -- that our voices outnumber the NRA.   Friend, in the span of less than a week we've seen horrific mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder.Weeks like this happen in America beca…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 11:17 PM

For the People Act moving forward

We need your help to show support for it as the Senate considers this essential bill to protect our democracy.   Friend, the Senate will begin consideration of the For the People Act on Wednesday. Jennifer and her Democratic colleagues fought hard to pass this historic piece of voting right…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 9:08 PM

Re: Dreams and Promises

Will you add your name to help us protect DREAMers?   Friend, we're proud to say that the Dream and Promise Act passed the House yesterday with a bipartisan majority. It's critical now that we pass this legislation through the Senate -- and we're quickly gathering the momentum to do that.Ca…
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 9:05 PM

Dreams and Promises

Will you add your name to help us protect DREAMers?   Friend, Today, I'll be voting for the Dream and Promise Act. This legislation will permanently protect DREAMers -- people who arrived in the U.S. as children -- from deportation and offer a path to citizenship for millions who have come …
  Wexton for Congress · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 9:53 PM

Emailing for $28

We want to send a clear message that Jennifer's campaign has strong grassroots enthusiasm behind it.   Friend, We've got only a few hours left to meet our mid-month goal, and we need to raise another $1,106 today. The average gift this year to emails like this has been just $28 -- so if …
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
March 15, 2021 at 11:33 PM

Re: Protecting democracy

We must preserve our razor-thin House majority to undo the attacks on voting rights at the state level.   Hi friend -- I wanted to quickly follow up on yesterday's message. My team just gave me an update, and we're now $3,618 away from meeting tomorrow's budget goal. We'll be on track to me…
  JenniferWexton.com · [email protected]
March 14, 2021 at 10:49 PM

Protecting democracy

We must preserve our razor-thin House majority to undo the attacks on voting rights at the state level.   Friend, the Democratic majority in Congress is our last line of defense against the GOP's attacks on voting rights. In the wake of the 2020 election, Republican state legislators across…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 7:57 PM

We'd love to have your input on infrastructure

This is a chance for rebuilding our roads and bridges, connecting our communities further, investing in clean and renewable energy sources, and so much more.   Friend, Yesterday, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan -- a comprehensive bill to provide relief to the millions of Ame…
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
February 27, 2021 at 12:08 AM

Only five seats need to flip

We have very little room for error, and we need to defend every potentially competitive seat.   Friend, Yesterday, I voted to pass the Equality Act so that our LGBTQ family, friends, and neighbors have equal protections under the law. In the next 24 hours, I'm voting for a bill to provide u…
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 12:46 AM

Pass the Equality Act

We must enshrine fundamental protections for LGBTQ people under the law.   Friend, Last week I wrote to you about the great news that the Biden administration has extended protections under the Fair Housing Act to LGBTQ people. Now, my colleagues and I in the House are preparing to take ano…
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 12:39 AM

Texas needs us now more than ever

Right now, hundreds of thousands of Texans are still without power. In moments of crisis like this, it is of the utmost importance that we mobilize to support fellow Americans in need.   Friend, This week, an unprecedented winter storm left millions of Texans without power or water. Right …
  Jennifer Wexton · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 12:40 AM

A major step forward for equality

For the first time ever, LGBTQ people will be protected from discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.   Friend, I wanted to highlight some wonderful news from last week: The Biden administration announced that, for the first time ever, LGBTQ people will be protected from discrimination un…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
February 15, 2021 at 7:43 PM

Re: Democracy works best when everyone's voice is heard

Can you take a second to help us get big money out of politics?   Friend, did you see our message yesterday? To be on pace for our goal of 100,000 signatures by February 21, we need another 1,581 people to sign by the end of today.So can you join us and add your name to end Citizens United …