Washington is in desperate need of real, meaningful, and lasting change. Our country and our people deserve better. Common sense for common ground. That's what I'm working for in Congress.

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  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
May 15, 2023 at 3:51 PM

I'm endorsing Joanna Weiss for Congress

Big news friend,  I’m proud to endorse my friend Joanna Weiss for Congress in CA-47. Joanna has been on the forefront of Orange County’s political shift, and I have seen firsthand her work to grow a small group of activists into a powerhouse organization for positive change.  Donate Now When we …
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 5:10 PM

An update on my campaign

Hi friend,  I wanted you to be one of the first to know I'm ending my campaign for CA-47 today. I recently suffered a moderate traumatic brain injury, and on the advice of my doctors and talking with my family, I’ve decided to end my campaign.  First and foremost, I want to say thank you.   It has …
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
April 1, 2023 at 6:45 PM

I'm grateful for you

Hi friend, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you. We had our first end-of-quarter deadline yesterday — and the stakes were incredibly high. We needed to hit our ambitious fundraising goal to prove the strength of our campaign. I'm happy to say that thanks to incredible grassroots support from …
  Team Rouda · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 4:40 PM

this email is three sentences long

Friend, our quarterly fundraiser ends tonight and we need your help.  Experts are calling this race the only toss up in California — and Republican Super PACs are already targeting us. Harley is committed to fighting for meaningful climate action, a stronger economy, affordable healthcare, and more…
  Harley Rouda's iPhone · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 11:36 PM

did you hear the news?

President Trump was just indicted Friend – I just heard the news of former President Trump's indictment.  This is a big deal. It makes him the first former President to ever face criminal charges. And it's YET another example of why we need more accountability, oversight, and transparency from the …
  Chris Darcy, Campaign Manager · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 11:10 PM

we’re running out of time

Hi friend, In two days, our campaign has our first end-of-quarter deadline. Here’s what that means: for the first time, all of our fundraising data will be public. And in a seat that's already considered the most competitive in California, showing the strength of our campaign is absolutely crucial.…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 6:47 PM

The elephant in the room

Friend,  On Monday, the United Nations released a distressing report on the rate of climate change. The key takeaway is without swift action, the world will cross the threshold of catastrophic warming in the next ten years — leading to the loss of millions of lives due to climate disasters. Reports…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 6:17 PM

This is worth it

My campaign is ten days out from a crucial fundraising deadline.  This is going to be an extremely competitive race — experts are already calling us the only toss-up district in California. We need to prove the strength of our campaign to our Republican opponents early, and every bit contributed to…
  Rouda HQ · [email protected]
March 20, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Did you know this?

Hi,  Last year, the most expensive House race in the country was in California's 47th District — our district. It's not hard to figure out why: this is one of the most competitive races in the country, and it's a critical seat in determining who will control the House. If we're going to keep up wit…
  Team Harley · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 6:31 PM

We don't need luck today 🍀

Friend — happy St. Patrick's Day! We'll keep this short.  Look, in this race, we're not going to rely on luck, leprechauns, or a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow to win. We're going to rely on the same principles that won Harley this race in 2018: honesty, hard work, and respect.  Harley fights …
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 4:40 PM

Fighting PFAS forever chemicals

While in Congress, I was Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment. We took on some of the biggest threats facing Orange County. We stood up to companies trying to drill offshore, and created the climate action framework that the Biden Administration is relying on today.   But one of my top prio…
  Team Harley · [email protected]
March 14, 2023 at 10:16 PM

URGENT: We're an NRCC target seat

The National Republican Congressional Committee just released their list of target seats for 2024 — and our district is front and center. The GOP thinks they can elect a radical right wing candidate to our swing district. A candidate whose values are totally wrong for Orange County.  This makes hit…
  HarleyforCongress.com · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 10:46 PM

Your thoughts on Daylight Saving?

Friend — we know we aren't the only ones feeling extra tired today.   On Sunday, we "sprung forward," and lost an hour of our day. Daylight saving time began in the United States as part of an effort to conserve energy during World War 1. While it's existed for over a century, there's a new push ac…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
March 12, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Can I count on your endorsement?

Friend,  No one expected us to win in 2018. But with incredible grassroots support behind us, we had the power to reach voters and flip a red seat after 30 years.  In a race like this, people are everything. People like you. People who just want elected officials to fight for them, instead of speci…
  Chris Darcy (Campaign Manager) · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 6:35 PM

This is the most important race in California

Hi,  There's a lot happening in California politics right now. Experts are saying that the Senate race is set to become one of the most expensive contests in California's history — but there's no race as important as this one.  Democrats need to take back control of the House in 2024. This seat is …
  Adam Frisch · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 11:05 PM

I’m running again to defeat Lauren Boebert

Hello,  I am officially running again against Lauren Boebert!  In 2022, we came just 546 votes short of kicking Boebert out of Congress. It was the closest race in the entire country. Now, I’m running again to finish the job, but I need you with me from day one:  Please, will you split a donation b…
  Team Harley · [email protected]
March 6, 2023 at 11:25 PM

We're gearing up for a really big month...

... and we're going to need your help, friend.  Last month, the National Republican Congressional Committee began publicly targeting this seat. Our district is rated as the only toss-up in California, which makes the NRCC think they have a chance at flipping this seat.  We need to prove the strengt…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
March 5, 2023 at 8:26 PM

The fight for equality

Women's rights are human rights, and human rights are women's rights.  This is one of my core beliefs — one that feels especially important this Women's History Month.  Last year, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and undid nearly 50 years of protections for abortion rights. Since then, we…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 7:15 PM

I have to say thank you

Hi friend —  I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all your support in this race.  This is not going to be an easy campaign. We're the only toss-up district in California and the NRCC is already publicly targeting this district. But even in a race as competitive as this one, I'm not scared.  …
  Team Harley · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 4:45 PM

⚠️ BREAKING: This is the most critical toss-up race in the country ⚠️

It's official: experts are now calling our race a toss-up.  We may be a year and a half out from Election Day, but California's 47th District has already been identified as a crucial seat for 2024. In fact, we're the only district in California that's considered a toss-up. There's only one person …
  Harley (personal) · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 9:16 PM

my story

Friend — it's Harley. As I ask for your support in my campaign for Congress, I think it's important that I am as upfront as possible about who I am, why I'm running, and what I'll fight for. That's why I'm hoping you'll take a moment to read the email below and learn about my story.  I've spent m…
  Team Harley · [email protected]
February 19, 2023 at 12:50 AM

Tucker Carlson is getting caught in his own lies 🙄

A big news story broke this week — and it's bad news for Fox News and Donald Trump.  Court documents exposed that Fox News intentionally spread false claims about voter fraud in the 2020 election. Top anchors like Tucker Carlson knew it was all a lie, but they continued to spread misinformation in…
  Chris Darcy, Campaign Manager · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Want to make a bigger impact for less?

Hi friend,  I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I'm Chris Darcy, and I'm on Team Harley for Congress. I started working for Harley in 2020. His commitment to putting country over party resonated with me, and I knew he was the pragmatic AND principled voice we needed in DC. Harley always…
  Team Harley · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 9:45 PM

💌 Valentine for you! 💌

We made a special valentine to let you know how much we appreciate you. Happy Valentine's Day, friend! We made a special valentine to let all of Harley's supporters know how much we appreciate you. Harley is running because it's time for Congress to get back to work. For too long, elected official…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 4:53 PM

California's failure

Hi friend, As a businessman, I never made a deal unless I knew it would pay off.   Right now, Californians are getting a bad deal. Homelessness is one of the most pressing issues in our state. I hear about it often on the campaign trail — and I can see it for myself around Orange County.  Califor…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 8:40 PM

I want to hear from you

Friend, A lot of leaders in Congress seem to have forgotten who they're actually in office to serve. Too often, they prioritize media attention, partisanship, and special interests over the people who elected them. I'm running to change that. On the campaign trail and in office, my focus is fight…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
February 3, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Black History Month

Friend, February marks Black History Month in the United States.  It should be a chance to honor, memorialize and celebrate the rich history of Black culture in this country. It should be a time when we recognize the patriotism, sacrifice, innovation, and courage of Black Americans throughout tim…
  Team Rouda · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 6:50 PM

Friend, it's your last chance!

If you want to become a founding donor to Harley's campaign, make sure you donate here before midnight! Friend, we'll keep this quick. Our first monthly fundraiser ends at midnight tonight!  Harley is running to fill Katie Porter's seat and to help Democrats take back the House. This race could…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 10:06 PM

Congress shouldn't be a reality TV show

When I was elected to Congress in 2018, my focus was simple: working hard so I could do right by my constituents.  My priority was always bringing back wins for Orange County — like investing in climate solutions that would protect our coastlines, boost our economy, and create good jobs. I wasn't…
  Rouda HQ · [email protected]
January 29, 2023 at 7:15 PM

We need to get ready

It's been a busy January, friend! This month, Harley announced he's running to fill Katie Porter's seat in Congress. Since then, we've been working overtime to prepare for the race ahead. It may seem like 2024 is far away, but we're not exaggerating when we say every day counts. This is one of th…
  Kaira Rouda · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Reaching out to you personally, friend

I’m thrilled, friend. Harley is officially running for Congress!   At the end of this email, I’m going to ask you to become a founding donor to his campaign. But first, I want to tell you why your donation today will make such a big difference.  Harley is running to represent California’s 47th Co…
  Team Rouda · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 7:51 PM

FWD: Did you see the news?!

Hey friend,  We just wanted to make sure you saw Harley’s email!  Now more than ever, we need someone like Harley who has experience taking on the big issues facing Southern California — whether that’s tackling climate change, protecting Medicare and Social Security, or funding our schools and uni…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
January 20, 2023 at 2:01 PM

I wanted you to be one of the first to hear, friend

Friend, Right now, Congress is full of clowns, con artists, and chaos — people who will leave their own constituents behind as they try to get ahead. Orange County deserves better. Our families want leaders who put country before party, and are focused on tackling the very real problems we face.  …
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 8:16 PM

We're up against the clock

Hi friend —  I don't want to take too much of your time, so I'll be quick. Today is the last day of our February fundraiser. We're really close to our fundraising goal, but we only have a couple of hours to close the gap.  If you want to support candidates who put country over party, and elect poli…
  Join Together for America · [email protected]
February 27, 2022 at 11:16 PM

Why small dollars can have big impact

One of the biggest roadblocks moderate candidates face is that, compared to more extreme candidates, they receive a lot less media attention — and a lot fewer donations as a result. One of the biggest roadblocks moderate candidates face is that, compared to more extreme candidates, they receive a l…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
February 26, 2022 at 8:01 PM

We have to fight back

When I ran for Congress in 2018, my intentional was simple. I wanted to offer a change from my Republican opponent, whose extremist positions had earned him the nickname "Russia's Favorite Congressman."  We have two days left before our end-of-month fundraising deadline. Will you chip in now so we …
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 8:31 PM

San Francisco's recall election

Last week, an overwhelming majority of San Franciscans voted to recall three members of the school board.  Even in a city as progressive as San Francisco, the voters showed a clear preference for reason over radicalism. They were fed up with officials who were putting performative activism first. …
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
February 21, 2022 at 6:46 PM

This is right around the corner

Primaries for the midterm elections are going to be here before we know it — literally. Some states have primaries beginning as early as March. Our end-of-month deadline is right around the corner. Will you chip in now so we can hit our fundraising goal?Primaries for the midterm elections are going…
  Join Together · [email protected]
February 19, 2022 at 9:31 PM

What we mean by patriots

Our goal for Join Together for America is to elect leaders who are true patriots. The political divide has come to define American politics too much in recent years. Partisanship is rewarded with money, views, and attention. At the extreme, it has caused Republicans to embrace the Big Lie, which is…
  Join Together · [email protected]
February 17, 2022 at 7:46 PM

Two-thirds of Americans agree...

... it's time to ban stock trading for lawmakers.   Members of Congress should be focused on their constituents — not on profiting off of confidential information. But that didn't stop certain members from selling securities after a closed-door meeting on COVID-19 in February 2020, just a week befo…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
February 12, 2022 at 6:51 PM

Reflecting on Abraham Lincoln's birthday...

    Two hundred and thirteen years ago, Abraham Lincoln was born. He would go on to change the course of our nation for the better.   He was President at a time when our country was more divided than ever, and with bravery and vision, he helped …
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
February 10, 2022 at 9:31 PM

what REAL political discourse looks like...

    Last week, the Republican National Committee called the January 6th attack "legitimate political discourse."   Let's be clear: On January 6th, insurrectionists attacked the US Capitol with the intention of violently overthrowing a free and f…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 1:25 AM

Is Trump’s Second Coup Coming?

    There's a lot on the line for the 2022 election. But what I'm the most worried about? Our democracy.   Political scientists across the country are ringing the alarm bells about how Trump might try to steal the 2024 election. This piece in th…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
February 5, 2022 at 7:06 PM

What's on your wishlist?

    Friend  —   Over the holidays, I came across a column by Jim Simon in The Columbus Dispatch titled, "Moderates have wishes, too. Consider these 12 for 2022." I was struck by the arguments he makes, and wanted to share it with you.   Take a m…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
January 26, 2022 at 11:31 PM

My takeaway from Adam Schiff's new book

    Friend —   I have the greatest admiration for Congressman Adam Schiff. I served with him in the 116th Congress, sat in the depositions of patriots such as Fiona Hill, Alexander Vindman, Marie Yovanovitch, William Taylor, and others.   I saw…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
January 24, 2022 at 7:31 PM

Our first deadline!

    Join Together has our first fundraising deadline on January 31st!   Every dollar we raise now will help elect common-sense candidates in November.   Will you support candidates who put country over party by chipping in towards our end-of-mon…
  Join Together · [email protected]
January 22, 2022 at 12:01 AM

the big problem with our political system

    Most Americans agree that they want less polarization and more bipartisanship. But in our current climate, political extremism gets rewarded with attention from the media and donations from the public. That's why we're here. Our goal with Jo…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
January 19, 2022 at 11:32 PM

My new position 🌴

  Hi there,   I'm excited to share that I've been appointed to the Board of Directors of the California Environmental Voters' Education Fund! California Environmental Voters work on the local and statewide levels to advocate for our environment. They help organize and educate voters, pass…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
January 17, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Honoring Dr. King

  Equality. Justice for all. A world without hate. These are the fundamental principles that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spent his life fighting for. Principles that we should all share and strive for. I'm taking today to reflect on his work, honor his legacy, and give back to my communit…
  Harley Rouda · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 9:31 PM

I want to hear from you

  Hi,   Too often, public servants in this country seem to forget what they've been elected to do: represent their constituents. My new PAC, Join Together for America, supports people running for office who will fight for common-sense values. We're committed to electing people who put the…