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November 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM

How we win these new maps in Texas

Did you see the news, John? After a federal court blocked Greg Abbott’s gerrymandered congressional maps, the Supreme Court put a temporary hold on the ruling. This means the GOP’s rigged maps could be in place for the 2026 elections. We’re not waiting around to see what happens; we’re …

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November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Greg Abbott is at it again

John, First: After Donald Trump demanded it, Greg Abbott and Texas Republicans enacted gerrymandered maps that would steal five seats from Democrats. Powered by People—and thousands of everyday Texans—organized, spoke out, and took action. We mobilized volunteers, hosted rallies, protest…

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November 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Texas Republicans won’t stop. Neither will we.

John, Texas Republicans are at it again. A federal court recently blocked their racially gerrymandered congressional map that was designed to steal up to five Democratic seats for Trump. But instead of abiding by the ruling, Greg Abbott has appealed it to the Supreme Court, dragging thi…

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November 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Checking in

John, We wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Your support—whether it’s your time, energy, or donations—is what keeps Powered by People moving, organizing, and winning. And because of you and this grassroots team, we’re able to do the work that really matters: Registering voters …

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November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM

Can you join us on December 9th?

John, The 2026 cycle isn’t just another election year — it’s a make-or-break moment that will redefine the future of Texas and our country. To meet this moment with the determination it demands, we need you with us from the very start. That’s why Powered by People is hosting our All Vol …

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November 20, 2025 at 11:36 PM

Young leaders stepping up

John, We were registering voters at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where I met one of our newest Powered by People volunteers, Elio. She’s a first-year student originally from Houston who is now a Volunteer Deputy Registrar, bringing new voters onto the rolls. We talked about …

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November 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM

Court blocks Trump’s power grab—now let’s help Texans navigate the chaos

John, A federal court just blocked Republicans’ redrawn congressional map in Texas—the one designed to steal up to five Democratic House seats in next year’s midterms. The court made it clear: these districts were unconstitutional, discriminatory, and designed to silence Texans. It’s a …

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  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]

November 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM

We won an important victory today

John, We won an important victory today for Texas and the rule of law. And now we are going to press the attack, continuing to fight on every front and organize in every community with the intensity and urgency that we’ll need to win the House of Representatives and ensure we finally h…

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  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]

November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM

Three stops, one message: Texans are ready.

John, I just got home from a really successful Texas organizing trip that left me even more optimistic about our future. First stop was the University of Houston (go Coogs!) where I joined more than 30 of my fellow Powered by People volunteers on the North Lawn. We met hundreds of stude…

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November 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM

We can flip this Texas seat

John, One of the biggest stories from the November elections is happening right here in Texas’ 9th Senate District. Democrat Taylor Rehmet didn’t just compete in a Republican district—he came in first and is heading to a runoff. Taylor finished with 48% of the vote—within inches of winni…

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November 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM

John, your support fuels change across Texas

John, Throughout this month, Powered by People volunteers, organizers, and supporters have come together at several incredible events across Texas to make it clear that this state’s future is one worth fighting for. Every event was filled with Texans who are ready to roll up their sle…

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November 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM

We can’t just be against things

Powered by People believes that our government should be doing more for working people. John, When we send you these fundraising emails, we’re not just raising money to “fight back” or “resist.” We’re building toward a clear, positive vision of our future. Powered by People believes that …

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November 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM

An action-packed few days

John, Beto is hitting the road—and it’s going to be an action-packed few days. Today, he’ll be in Houston, registering voters and signing up volunteers at the University of Houston to grow our grassroots power. On Friday, he heads to San Antonio, visiting the University of Texas at San…

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November 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Texas is closer than ever to flipping these seats

John, After big wins in Virginia, New Jersey, and beyond last week, we took a hard look at the data. Here’s what we know: we can flip seats in Texas too. Key districts across the state are tightening fast. Just a few thousand votes separated Democrats and Republicans last cycle—and that’…

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November 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM

We’re hiring organizers—and you can help shape the future

John, Powered by People is fighting for the kind of democracy that works for everyone—one where communities have leaders who reflect them, where volunteers are empowered, and where voters have a real voice. From registering voters to training volunteers to supporting candidates who refle…

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November 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM

An inside look at our work

Take a look at how our volunteers help Texans vote. John, When we tell you your donation goes to helping more Texans vote, we mean it. Just look at some of the interactions our volunteers had with voters during last week’s election: These volunteers don’t just hand out information—they …

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November 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM

Proof that this is working

John, Powered by People just held organizing events in McKinney, College Station, and Waco—three Texas communities where Donald Trump won big in 2024. And the results speak for themselves: McKinney (Trump +11): we recruited 22 new candidates to run for local office and 67 new volunteers…

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November 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM

We can’t let Texans go hungry

John, The largest food assistance program in America is at risk right now. And while millions of families worry about how they’ll put food on the table, Trump is doing everything he can to delay, distract, and dodge responsibility—using working families as pawns in his cruel political ga…

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November 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM

Last night proved what we can do together

John, Last night was a big win for democracy. Voters across the country showed what happens when we organize, when we believe in each other, and when we refuse to give up on this country. Democrats swept major races, electing Zohran Mamdani as New York City mayor, Mikie Sherrill as gov…

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  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]

November 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM

Hope in Motion

Dear John, I just got back from the road last night and want to tell you all about it. I left El Paso on Wednesday to lead a candidate recruitment rally in Fort Worth, which happens to sit in one of the last competitive large counties in Texas. The rest of the big ones in Texas — Travis …

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  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]

November 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM

Showing up

Hi John, I’m back on the road this week, talking to Texans in counties that voted for Trump last November. That includes Collin County last night — which he won by more than 10 points — and Brazos County tomorrow where he won by 25. Organizing rally in McKinney, Collin County Convention…

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October 31, 2025 at 6:40 PM

First, Texas. Now, Indiana.

John, First: Republicans obeyed Trump’s demand to ram through a gerrymandered map in Texas, attempting to steal five Democratic seats. Then: In Louisiana, Republicans launched an all-out attack on the Voting Rights Act, trying to redraw maps and eliminate protections that ensure voters o…

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  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]

October 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM

What makes Powered by People different

John, I’m back on the road across Texas where we just had an energizing event in Tarrant County, one of those counties that we flipped in 2018 but that went for Trump last November. It just goes to show that nothing about winning power in Texas is easy, that no victory is final, and that…

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October 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM

Will you help Beto get back on the road?

John, We believe in writing no one off, showing up everywhere, and engaging with folks regardless of their political affiliation. But for far too long, red parts of Texas have been counted out and ignored. That’s why we’re organizing everywhere, bringing everyone in, and fighting for eve…

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October 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM

How we can stop Republicans from rigging the midterms

California can turn the tide by passing Proposition 50. John, Donald Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections, but we the people are fighting back. Republicans have already gerrymandered our maps in an attempt to steal five Democratic-held congressional seats in Texas. They’re picking…

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October 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Republicans could redraw 19 congressional districts

John, When we told you last week that Louisiana Republicans were asking the Supreme Court to ban the use of race in redistricting, we meant it — because this case could change everything. Louisiana Republicans are asking the Court to throw out the Voting Rights Act’s protections for mino…

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October 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Texas is purging the voter rolls

John, Voter registration in Texas just declined by 135,000 people—the biggest drop in more than a decade. That’s bad news for democracy. This is on purpose and by design. Texas Republicans went into overdrive to pass laws to aggressively purge voter rolls. While these purges are supposed…

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October 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM

We’re cutting through the chaos

John, Early voting has started in the special election for Houston’s Congressional seat—but thanks to the GOP’s latest gerrymandering scheme, many voters will be shuffled into new districts for the next election. This comes as Greg Abbott has intentionally left the Democratic Congression…

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October 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM

Record-breaking (but not in a good way)

John, This is what we’re up against: Texas just witnessed a 135,000-person drop in voter registration, the single biggest decline in more than a decade. Why? According to the Houston Chronicle, it’s “because election officials are being more aggressive in purging the rolls.” This is …

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  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]

October 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM

I want you to meet Juli

John, I recently got back home from the No Kings Rally in Austin, and I have to tell you about someone who reminded me of exactly why we’re in this fight. Her name is Juli, and she’s an incredible volunteer with Powered by People. Juli was at the rally from the very first moment to the v…

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October 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM

What happened during our battle with Ken Paxton

John, In the heat of our battle with Ken Paxton—at a time when he was asking a court to freeze our assets, imprison me, and shut down Powered by People—Texas Blue Action stepped up to support us in a big way. While we were tied up in costly legal fights, this proven Texas nonprofit work…

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October 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Four more years of Abbott?

John, Greg Abbott wants a fourth term as governor—and if he wins, Texas will pay the price. For over a decade, Abbott has attacked the rights and protections of everyday Texans. He’s left millions without health care, stripped women of control of their own bodies, refused to raise the mi…

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  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]

October 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM

What I saw in Austin gives me hope.

John, On Saturday, Texans gathered together throughout the state for No Kings rallies, protests, and marches. There were massive crowds in the areas you might expect but also a big showing in more rural, heavily Republican communities, and towns that didn’t have an event during the first…

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October 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Not good news in the Supreme Court

John, Republicans are at it again—and this time, they’ve taken their fight all the way to the Supreme Court. After Republicans jammed through one of the most blatant partisan gerrymanders in Texas history with Trump’s power grab, GOP lawmakers in Louisiana are now trying to undo their ow…

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  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]

October 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM

What I heard from Americans living abroad in Berlin

John, I recently had the chance to hold a town hall meeting with Democrats Abroad in Berlin. I met Americans who love our country deeply—and who are worried about the direction it’s heading in. Julia was one of them, and I wanted to share with you what she said when it was her turn with…

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October 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM

Saturday: Join a No Kings protest!

  John, This Saturday, October 18th, folks across the country and all throughout Texas will be peacefully organizing together to protest Trump’s harmful actions and rising authoritarianism. We hope you’ll join your neighbors in taking action. Click here to find an event near you! Find a …

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October 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM

This is how we protect democracy

John, The GOP already advanced Trump’s redistricting scheme in Texas, trying to give themselves 5 extra seats and hang on to the majority in the House of Representatives. This isn’t just politics as usual—it’s a power grab designed to let them steal five Democratic seats by choosing thei…

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  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]

October 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Getting back on track

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October 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Ready to defeat Greg Abbott?

John, Greg Abbott is running for a fourth term as governor. For the last 12 years, he’s made it his mission to push Texas further into extremism—from stripping away health care access to attacking voting rights. He hasn’t fought for everyday Texans; he only cares about himself and his we…

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October 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM

We can’t afford to send any of these men to the Senate next year

Powered by People is ready to organize Texas to defeat whoever wins the Republican primary. John, MAGA Republican Wesley Hunt just announced he’s running for Senate in Texas. He’s a hardline Trump ally who is pledging to repeal bipartisan gun safety laws and push 100% of Trump’s extreme a…

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  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]

October 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM

I just held a town hall in Germany. Here’s what I heard:

John, I just had the chance to hold a public town hall meeting with a group of Americans in Berlin—people who may live far from home, but who still care deeply about the future of our country. We talked about what’s happening in the U.S. right now—a president who’s defied the Constitutio…

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October 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM

[SURVEY] What do you want in 2026 candidates?

We need candidates who reflect our values and fight for what we believe in. John, The critical 2026 election cycle is kicking into gear, and Powered by People has already been hard at work to organize in the off-year. There is so much at stake in Texas next year. From the U.S. Senate to t…

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October 7, 2025 at 12:53 AM

They’re deploying the Texas National Guard across the country

Let’s be clear: there is no crisis in Illinois, Oregon, or other states that justifies sending troops into our communities. John, Greg Abbott just gave Donald Trump the green light to deploy the Texas National Guard into our American cities. Let’s be clear: there is no crisis in Illinois…

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October 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Bumping this for you

John, In case you missed it, we wanted to bump this for you: This wasn’t just Ken Paxton firing off a deranged tweet into the void. It wasn’t some exaggerated line shouted at a rally. He literally filed court documents asking a judge to put Beto in jail. 😱 Let’s be clear here: Ken Paxto…

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October 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM

No such thing as an “off-year” for us

John, Powered by People doesn’t just operate in election years. We know that organizing and voter registration is crucial in the “off-years” too. Here’s a quick look at some of our upcoming events in just the next few days: We’re invested in building community and long-lasting connectio…

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  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]

October 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM

A game of chicken

John, Democrats in Congress are holding the line and fighting on the front foot to reverse the drastic cuts to health care that Republicans rammed through earlier this year. I’m glad to see Democrats finally showing some backbone and fighting fire with fire. Republicans tried to play a g…

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October 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM

Democrats refused to bend the knee

John, The federal government was just shut down. Not because there wasn’t a way through—but because Trump demanded that everyone else bend the knee. Democrats didn’t. They held the line and fought for the health care of millions by demanding lower premiums and pushing to reverse the harmf…

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  Beto O'Rourke · [email protected]

October 1, 2025 at 12:57 AM

We’ve only got hours left before our end-of-quarter deadline

John, We’re staring down our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline at midnight tonight, and I’m asking you to be part of this grassroots push. Here’s why it matters so much. Ken Paxton and Texas Republicans are doing everything they can to cling to power. They’ve gerrymandered our maps—aga…

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September 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Let’s prove people power wins

John, We’ve got just a few hours left before our end-of-quarter deadline, and we’re asking you to help us finish strong. Here’s the truth: Ken Paxton and Texas Republicans will do just about anything to hold onto power—from drawing rigged maps and spreading lies, to making it harder for …

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September 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM

Tomorrow’s deadline: chip in $3 to power this work

John, Tomorrow is our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline and we need your help to finish strong. Ken Paxton and Texas Republicans are clinging to power by any means they can. They’ve manipulated voting maps, thrown up barriers to the ballot box, and wasted taxpayer money on political st…

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