Stephanie is serving her second term representing House District 6, and is running for State Senate, District 1.

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  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
August 3, 2022 at 3:44 PM

Thank you!

Dear John, We won our primary re-election campaign! I am humbled by and grateful for all the support from residents across the new Senate District 3 in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties.?We won with 82.8% of the vote. To every volunteer who made calls, knocked on doors, or labeled/stampe…
  Stephanie Chang for Senate · [email protected]
August 1, 2022 at 1:55 PM

Join us at Stephanie’s victory party & at the polls on Election Day!

Dear John, We feel your excitement & support for Stephanie in tomorrow’s Primary Election Day race! Thank you a million times for all of the calls, texts, emails, & in person well wishes. Please celebrate with us at Team Chang’s victory party on Tuesday, August 2 between 8-10:30 p.m. at Z'…
  Stephanie Chang for Senate · [email protected]
July 26, 2022 at 8:12 PM

Volunteer this GOTV weekend or on election day to support Stephanie!

Dear John, With your support we are keeping the momentum going in these final 7 days leading up to the Primary Election Day on August 2! Yet we know there are always voters on Election Day that we didn't get a chance to talk with directly. Making our efforts on Election Day critical to Stephani…
  Stephanie Chang for Senate · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 10:59 PM

Sign up to help Stephanie's campaign on election day!

Dear John, Your support has been the heart beat of this re-election campaign in the newly drawn State Senate District 3. You have helped us door knock, call, host meet & greets, mail postcards and letters to residents across the district! We have continued the legacy of past campaigns, one where …
  TEAM CHANG · [email protected]
July 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM

22 days until election day!

Dear John, There are just 22 days until the primary election on August 2 and we are working hard on the campaign trail! Stephanie and our whole team are incredibly grateful for your support for the campaign. We have a lot of momentum but still have many more voters in the new Senate Distri…
  Team Chang · [email protected]
July 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM

EMILY's List endorsement

Dear John, Exciting news! Today, EMILY's List endorsed my campaign for re-election to the Michigan State Senate. EMILY's List is a national organization that supports Democratic pro-choice women candidates. Given the moment we are in where ten-year-old rape survivors are being inhumanely d…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 7:10 PM

Getting things done this week

Dear John, Last night, we passed the state budget … around 2:30 a.m.!   Marathon days like yesterday are exhausting, but today I am back at it because there is so much we need to do.  I am excited to have helped secure $100 million for the Wayne State University Karmanos Cancer Instit…
  Stephanie Chang for Senate · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 7:23 PM

Today's decision

Dear John, Today is a dark day for those who can become pregnant not only because of the massive government overreach that this decision illogically deems reasonable, but because of the detrimental effects — physically, mentally, socially, and economically — that we all know come with people be…
  Stephanie Chang for Senate · [email protected]
June 21, 2022 at 11:53 PM

Yard Signs Are Here!

Dear John, We just got our yard signs for Stephanie's re-election, and we want you to have one! If you live in the district and want to show your support for Stephanie, please fill out this form and a member of our team will deliver a yard sign to you. Let us know if you want extra yard sign…
  Stephanie Chang for Senate · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Pride Month

Dear John, June is Pride Month and a reminder to all of us that equality matters and that everyone deserves a community in which they can be who they are and love who they love. We all know that even though we have made incredible strides towards protections for the LGBTQ+ community, we ha…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 8:22 PM

No excuse for inaction on gun violence

Dear John -- On Tuesday night after doing bedtime with my daughters, I was devastated, like so many of you, reading the horrific news about the tragedy at Robb Elementary school in Texas. 19 young children and 2 adults were killed in yet another mass shooting, less than six months after the mas…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Representation matters

Dear John -- Representation truly does matter. As we near the end of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I am thinking about the AAPI Congressmembers and local and state officials across the country who we have seen fighting against anti-Asian hate over the past two years,…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
May 4, 2022 at 2:44 AM

Roe v. Wade

Dear John -- Last night we all learned about the leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would take away the right to safe, legal abortion access for millions of people across the country. Like many of you – I’m fed up, and I’m fired up. If Roev. Wade is officially overturned, over 26 …
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 5:49 PM

Love will win.

Dear John -- My colleague, Senator Mallory McMorrow, spoke boldly against hateful nonsense last week on the Senate floor . The message is clear: Hate won't win. We are in a critical moment in history. The continued police brutality against unarmed Black Americans, legislative attacks on LG…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
April 19, 2022 at 4:27 PM

My Opponents and Fundraising Deadline!

Dear John -- The campaign season is heating up and we need your help. We just learned this past week that we will have three opponents on August 2nd. One opponent has made concerning anti-choice and anti-LGBTQ statements, and another has a pending lawsuit against his business for sexu…
  Sam Woll, Campaign Manager · [email protected]
April 13, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Stephanie has an opponent

Dear John -- Stephanie now has a primary opponent. One week before the filing deadline.  We are still learning about him, but we already know that he does not share our values of protecting reproductive freedom and has said concerning things regarding the LGBTQ community. Stephanie wi…
  Stephanie Chang for Senate · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 10:58 PM

Championing Environmental justice, Workers’ Rights, Reproductive Freedom, and Care

Dear John -- Endorsements, endorsements, endorsements! We are so grateful to have the support of so many organizations and local leaders who share our values of justice, accessibility, opportunity and equity. Stephanie’s re-election campaign received endorsements over the past few weeks fr…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Join us on April 20 in Detroit!

Dear John -- Spring is in the air! We are excited to be emerging from winter into a time of warmer weather, flowers in bloom and… knocking on doors! We have been having great conversations with residents in the new Senate District 3, and I have enjoyed hearing what they would like me to fo…
  Team Chang · [email protected]
March 22, 2022 at 6:12 PM

Join Stephanie at the Doors

Dear John -- We’re excited to have started campaigning for Stephanie’s reelection but we can’t do it alone. We need your help to keep Stephanie fighting for Michigan. We have big plans to canvass, call, and text voters across the new tri-county district. Stephanie wants to hear what residents w…
  Stephanie Chang for Senate · [email protected]
March 16, 2022 at 4:10 PM

Website and endorsement update

John -- We have a few campaign updates we are excited to share! First, we are excited to launch our new and improved website design! Please check out www.stephaniechang.com   and share with family and friends! We are also very proud and grateful to share that we have recently received…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 5:27 PM

Parents

John -- Yesterday, I spoke in opposition to Senate Resolution 107, which discussed parental rights in education and promoted an unconstitutional education voucher scheme that would take funding away from our public schools. As a parent, I felt a need to speak up. Parents are frustrated and…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 5:51 PM

Endorsements & meet and greets!

John -- I am excited to share a few campaign updates with you! First, my team and I are so grateful to the following organizations and individuals who have endorsed our re-election campaign: - Sierra Club Michigan Chapter - Pursuit of Justice PAC - Congresswoman Rashid…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 6:16 PM

Teaching the truth

John -- Hope you are having a good start to 2022! My team and I have been hard at work in Lansing and in our district. A few weeks ago, my colleagues Senator Geiss, Wojno, Alexander, Hollier, and I introduced legislation to ensure that all Michigan students learn about the history of peopl…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
January 21, 2022 at 6:05 PM

Great first week!

John -- It has been a little over a week since we kicked off our re-election campaign, and I am so grateful! Thank you for all the support coming in. I wanted to let you know that we announced several endorsements this week and plan to share more in the weeks to come! Check out these endor…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
January 13, 2022 at 11:00 PM

I'm running for re-election in the new Senate District 3!

John -- I am excited to announce that I will be running for re-election to the Michigan State Senate in 2022 -- in the newly drawn Senate District 3! "Getting Things Done" has always been our slogan, starting back in 2014 during my campaign for the State House. It's been a tremendous honor t…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
January 10, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Join me Thursday for a virtual campaign announcement

John -- Hope you are enjoying the start of 2022! I am so grateful for all the incredible support and honored to continue doing this work for the community.? As you may know, the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has adopted redistricting maps for the state legislature …
  Stephanie · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Last day

John -- It's the last day of 2021 (thank goodness... what a year). You've already heard from me about all the work my team and I have been doing at the Capitol and in the community. You know my values and my work ethic. I am ready to keep fighting for my residents and keep getting things done.…
  TEAM CHANG · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 3:57 PM

Help us finish 2021 strong

John -- We made a "2021 By the Numbers" graphic to share about the work we've been doing. We know that numbers don't adequately capture what we have been doing every day in our district and at the Capitol, but check it out... You probably already know this, but our boss Stephanie brings a un…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
December 24, 2021 at 2:15 PM

Happy Holidays!

John -- I just wanted to wish you and your family a Happy Holiday season! I hope you have a restful, reflective, and joyous time. Let's take a moment to be grateful for all we have and give back to organizations serving those in need. Sincerely, www.stephaniechang.com …
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
December 20, 2021 at 1:35 PM

Getting ready for a tough election

John -- As we near the end of 2021, I am feeling even more excited about my re-election campaign in 2022. Your support will help make it possible to continue getting things done for the community - through policy work at the Capitol, organizing in the community, and helping solve problems for peopl…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
December 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Changing how we respond to behavioral health crises

John -- Good news -- we are working towards changing the way we respond to behavioral health emergencies in Michigan! Senate Bills 637-8, bills sponsored by Senator Rick Outman and myself, are headed to the Governor's desk! The bills passed the Senate unanimously earlier this fall a…
  Team Chang · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 12:45 PM

Can you support Stephanie's efforts today?

John -- Thank you for all your past support for our boss, Stephanie. We see her work very hard every day and know that your support is what makes it possible for her and our whole team to serve the community. Tonight is the end of the campaign finance quarter and we are trying to help Ste…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
October 18, 2021 at 12:42 PM

Redistricting, Riverside Park, Ramping up

John -- I'm writing about three things -- redistricting, Riverside Park, and ramping up for 2022. Redistricting:?The independent redistricting commission has multiple draft proposed maps for the State Senate, State House, and U.S. Congress that you can take a look at here. Please tak…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Five things

John -- Hope you are having a good fall! I wanted to share five things with you this Friday. 1. On Wednesday, I helped stop votersuppression efforts (temporarily) by successfully moving to adjourn Senate session. Click here to read about it! While I'm disappointed the strict p…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 11:45 AM

Thank you!

John -- Campaign finance reports were due yesterday for the last quarter and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for your ongoing support. Whether you donated $5 or $1000, every single contribution matters. I am humbled by the support. In July alone, together we raised over $40,000 between my …
  TEAM CHANG · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 12:17 PM

TODAY: Can you help Stephanie be ready for 2022?

John -- #GettingThingsDone is more than a slogan -- it's what we do every day. Climate resilience solutions, police accountability, water, COVID-19 relief, gun violence prevention, and fighting voter suppression. Organizing a community baby shower and outdoor resource fair. Checking in wit…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
July 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Climate change and our infrastructure

John -- The effects of the June and July flooding on Detroiters and residents of Wayne and Washtenaw County have been horrendous. I've been checking in with some residents in my district and there are those who just got their hot water tank fixed from the last flood that now have to get th…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Lansing

John -- Voter suppression bills. Police accountability and transparency legislation. The budget.? Things have been quite busy in Lansing! My team and I have been closely watching and speaking out against the bills in the Michigan legislature that seek to make it harder for some Mi…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 4:00 PM

I am excited to support these three amazing Detroiters!

John -- Voters made history last year by turning out in record numbers across Michigan and I am excited about this year's City of Detroit elections. I believe in building partnerships with other public servants who are dedicated to the same values and hard work and there is a lot at stake…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Stop AAPI Hate

John -- Yesterday, the Michigan Senate adopted SR 30 , my resolution condemning anti-Asian hate crimes and discrimination, encouraging community members to report these incidents, and calling on all Michiganders to do our part to stop the hate. Here is a link to the video of my speech in t…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
March 13, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Women Warriors for Change - March 20

John -- Women are making change and speaking up every day -- and I am proud to continue fighting for a better future for women and girls. You are invited to join me and an amazing host committee for a "Women Warriors for Change" virtual fundraiser on Saturday, March 20 at 3 p.m.! Here is th…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Protecting workers' rights

John -- Yesterday, several of my Senate Democratic colleagues and I re-introduced a package of bills to further protect workers' rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 100 employers have violated their workers' safety rights during the pandemic, and we must do everything we can to ma…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 2:20 PM

As the dust settles

John -- 2021 is underway and we have our work cut out for us. In her State of the State , Governor Gretchen Whitmer laid out some of the important priorities that we must address this year, starting with the MI COVID-19 Recovery Plan. Yesterday, I spoke on the Michigan Senate floor abou…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
January 18, 2021 at 1:36 PM

Change

John -- "Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! I hope you will find a moment today to reflect on Dr. King's legacy in connection with the struggles of this his…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
January 16, 2021 at 1:11 PM

The Capitol

John -- January 6 was a horrific day for America, as domestic terrorists sought to overturn the results of the most secure election in American history -- and to do harm to our nation's leaders in Washington, DC. As we brace for more actions in DC, Lansing, and other state capitols in t…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 1:35 PM

Last day of 2020!

John -- 2020 is almost over! Thank goodness. We survived a tough year -- we faced a global pandemic with far too much death and illness, a reckoning around race, a historic election in the most positive and negative of ways, armed protestors inside the Capitol, and much more. Throu…
  Soh Suzuki (Stephanie's Campaign Treasurer) · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Checking back in

Hi -- It's Stephanie Chang's friend and campaign treasurer. Hope you and your family are doing well. I just wanted to check back in on this email below from Team Chang. If you can send in a $5, $10, $25, or $50 donation at this link, it would help us reach our end-of-year fundraising goal.  St…
  Team Chang · [email protected]
December 28, 2020 at 1:07 PM

Relentless

John -- Our whole team has worked extremely hard this year. You might remember that Stephanie was called "relentless" during the campaign. Well, she leads us to take the same approach to public service. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to us working on hundreds of cases to help Detroit and…
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
December 25, 2020 at 4:50 PM

Happy Holidays!

John -- Whether you recently celebrated Chanukah or the Winter Solstice, are having a Merry Christmas today, or are getting ready for the first day of Kwanzaa tomorrow -- Happy Holidays! Hope you and your family have a restful, relaxing holiday season. Sincerely, …
  Stephanie Chang · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Getting Things Done in lame duck

John -- Well, the lame duck session is over for the Michigan legislature! And I am happy to have gotten several bills passed and to the Governor’s desk. I am proud to have passed four of my bills in 2020, to: - Institute a water shut off moratorium during the pandemic, - Perm…