Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 11:28 PM

You're probably pretty tired of these.

You're probably pretty tired of these. I get it. I honestly don't enjoy asking for money myself. However, we need funds in order to win this race for Polk County Attorney here in Central Iowa. So, with that in mind, I ask you to please watch this one last fu…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 1:08 AM

Why should you give us your money?

Why should you give us your money? Someone responded to one our recent emails with this very question, and I think it is quite fair. If you think our justice system is perfect the way it is in the United States, then I would say you should probably not give u…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 8:55 PM

WATCH: We Need Your Help!

WATCH: We Need Your Help! Friends, For better and worse, your local District Attorney/County Attorney has a huge amount of unilateral power.  If we win this race for Polk County Attorney, we will change the trajectory of the justice system in …

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 12:05 AM

WATCH: Justyn Lewis On Why He Supports Kimberly Graham

WATCH: Justyn Lewis On Why He Supports Kimberly Graham Friends, Over the past year, I have had the honor of getting to know activist, small business owner, and former candidate for Des Moines City Council At Large, Justyn Lewis. This video is from a virtual …

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 10:48 PM

Hear Me Out.

Hear Me Out. Friends, As we approach the end of the year, you are probably getting fundraising emails from a lot of campaigns. I know I am! Most of us are not wealthy, so with our limited resources, how do we decide which campaigns receive a donation? Will …

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Iowa is doing worse than you think.

Iowa is doing worse than you think. Friends, Here are some facts and figures about my state, Iowa (sources at the end of the email.)   Iowa incarcerates people at a higher rate than the U.K., France, Portugal and Canada combined. Iowa det…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

December 19, 2021 at 1:59 AM

Want to end racial & economic disparities in our justice system?

Want to end racial & economic disparities in our justice system? Hi Friends, Kimberly here again. Would you please take a moment to watch this important video from the ACLU? It talks about what prosecutors do and why it’s critical to elect forward-thinkin…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 2:03 PM

See you tomorrow?

See you tomorrow? Hey Friends! Kimberly here! (for real) 2022 is only two weeks away. Let’s create a justice revolution in Polk County in the new year. It will take all of us, pulling together, to win this election. Please join me at Confluence Brewing in D…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

December 11, 2021 at 6:11 PM

Change We Need!

Change We Need! Des Moines Metro and Central Iowa Area Friends! Do you want to change the course of the justice system in Polk County?  What are you doing on Thursday, December 16th from 6 to 7:30 p.m.? We need you! You are invited to “The Change We Need” fu…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 2:24 PM

Change We Need!

Change We Need! Des Moines Metro and Central Iowa Area Friends! Do you want to change the course of the justice system in Polk County?  What are you doing on Thursday, December 16th from 6 to 7:30 p.m.? We need you! You are invited to “The Change We Need” fu…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 12:21 AM

Join The Fight For Justice Reform

Join The Fight For Justice Reform Hey friends! How much do you want to end racial and income disparities in our justice system?  If we win this election, we will change the justice system for the better for almost half a million Americans who live in central…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

November 24, 2021 at 5:26 PM

Critical Deadline!

Critical Deadline! Hey friends!   Here’s the deal: the end of our first fundraising reporting period is December 31st, which is just a little over a month away.   This first reporting period is critical, because like it or not, (and I don’t like that campaigns…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

November 20, 2021 at 6:19 PM

Justice Reform NOW!

Justice Reform NOW! Hello from Iowa, friends! We need meaningful criminal and juvenile justice reform now. We need it here in Polk County, Iowa, and we need it where you live, too, if you aren’t in Polk County.   We know the problems. Here are just a few: …

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

November 13, 2021 at 8:24 PM

TOMORROW!

TOMORROW! Hi John Join us tomorrow at 6 p.m. CT for our Time Is Now Virtual Fundraiser with special guests Iowa State Senator Claire Celsi, Former Des Moines City Council Candidate and Activist Justyn Lewis, and Multnomah County, OR District Attorney Mike Sch…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 9:26 PM

Time Is Now Virtual Fundraiser!

Time Is Now Virtual Fundraiser! Hi John Join us this Sunday at 6 p.m. CT for our Time Is Now Virtual Fundraiser with Iowa State Senator Claire Celsi, Activist and Former Des Moines City Council Candidate Justyn Lewis, and Multnomah County, OR District Attorne…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 10:48 PM

8 Months Left!

8 Months Left! Hi John   2021 is nearly over (what?!) and with municipal elections behind us, my campaign for Polk County (Iowa) Attorney in 2022 is now in full swing. We have a real opportunity to change the trajectory of criminal and juvenile justice in Iow…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 8:40 PM

You decide the future of our justice system.

You decide the future of our justice system. Hi John This race is not about me. This race is about reforming criminal and juvenile justice in this country. This race is about giving nearly half a million Iowans living in Polk County a voice in their justice…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 5:43 PM

WATCH: Iowa State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott!

WATCH: Iowa State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott! Watch Iowa State Senator Sarah Trone Garriott's speech at our Justice For All Virtual Fundraiser. Hello from Iowa, friends! Prosecutors wield an immense amount of power. A run-in with the criminal or juvenile j…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 9:48 PM

Reducing crime with.... green spaces?

Reducing crime with.... green spaces? Hello from Iowa, friends! It seems public safety is often seen as just policing, prosecution and incarceration. But, like health care is more than hospitals, public safety is more than policing, prosecution or incarcerat…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

September 30, 2021 at 9:52 PM

Campaign Update!

Campaign Update! Hello from Iowa, friends! As we reach the end of September, I wanted to provide updates on our campaign for Polk County Attorney. (Refresher: you might call this position “District Attorney” or “State’s Attorney” but we call that a “County At…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

September 25, 2021 at 9:58 PM

A Special Meowssage.

A Special Meowssage. Just 1 more day to purrchase tickets to our Justice For All Fundraiser. CLICK THE VIDEO BELOW FOR A SPECIAL MEOWSSAGE FROM KIMBERLY AND MARCEL.   Already donated, but still want to make a difference? P…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

September 23, 2021 at 10:59 PM

Cash bail is failing us. Here's what we do.

Cash bail is failing us. Here's what we do. While sitting in jail awaiting a hearing, people often lose their housing and their jobs. It's obvious to me that...   Hi John, I’m running for Polk County Attorney (a.k.a “district attorney”) in Po…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 11:23 PM

RE: You're Invited!

RE: You're Invited! Justice For All Virtual Fundraiser Announcement! Hello Friends,   I’m honored to announce that Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins will be a Special Guest Speaker at our Justice For All Virtual Fundraiser on September 26th,…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

September 5, 2021 at 11:18 PM

You're Invited!

You're Invited! Justice For All Virtual Fundraiser. Hello Friends, You are cordially invited to our Justice For All Virtual Fundraiser on September 26 from 6 to 8 pm CT. It would mean so much to me if you would please attend! …

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

September 5, 2021 at 4:28 PM

You're Invited!

You're Invited! Justice For All Virtual Fundraiser. Hello Friends, You are cordially invited to our Justice For All Virtual Fundraiser on September 26 from 6 to 8 pm CT. It would mean so much to me if you would please attend! …

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  Kimberly · [email protected]

September 3, 2021 at 5:39 PM

Taking Iowa Back From The GOP!

Taking Iowa Back From The GOP! Friends, I’m writing to you because we have a rare opportunity in Iowa to flip a seat from GOP to Democrat in the Iowa House. Andrea Philips, the former vice chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, is running for Iowa’s House District 37 in a …

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

August 31, 2021 at 11:00 PM

I hate asking for money.

I hate asking for money. Constantly having to ask people for money is the absolute worst part of running for office. Here's why I'm doing it.   Hi John, Kimberly here. Yes, really me, really writing this. (Hit “reply” if you have any question…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 10:29 PM

Here's how we change the entire system by changing Polk County.

Here's how we change the entire system by changing Polk County. Did you know that over 70% of people in prison can't read above a 4th-grade level? Here's why that matters for a County Attorney:   Hi John, When I'm not on the campaign trail ta…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 10:35 PM

Why was a journalist on trial in Iowa?

Why was a journalist on trial in Iowa? In March of this year, the County Attorney's office in Polk County, Iowa, made national headlines like this... (Click to See Image)   Hi John, In March of this year, the County Attorney's office in Polk C…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Do you want our justice system to treat low-income folks the same as wealthy folks?

Do you want our justice system to treat low-income folks the same as wealthy folks? For millions of people living in this country, county or district attorney offices are just building where they are treated as numbers.   Hi John, Do you belie…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 8:08 PM

Do you still want to fight for justice?

Do you still want to fight for justice? If you still believe in the need for justice to be at the center of our country, read this email.   Hi John, When I stood up last year and said I would fight for systemic change in the U.S. Senate, I was…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

March 30, 2021 at 11:50 PM

Criminal justice reform, one case at a time.

Criminal justice reform, one case at a time. Kimberly Graham for Polk County Attorney Exploratory Committee. Hello John, I ran for the US Senate in Iowa in 2020 because I wanted to help make life more just and fair for everyone.  Since the US Senate race, I've been keep…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

June 3, 2020 at 4:24 PM

We keep fighting.

We keep fighting. John, Kimberly here. I knew this was an uphill battle and we did not prevail last night. But there is far too much work to do so we must march on for justice. Our movement lives on.   I never thought I would run for office, let alone launc…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

June 2, 2020 at 3:55 PM

I’ve always loved the underdogs

I’ve always loved the underdogs John, This campaign has been an incredible journey.   It’s hard to believe everything has come down to today, Election Day. We’ve done, by most accounts, incredibly well for a non-corporate-backed campaign. But I’m not that s…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Election Day and stepping out in faith.

Election Day and stepping out in faith. One more day! John, Kimberly here. When I decided to run for U.S. Senate, I had no idea what would happen. I stepped out in faith, hoping something or someone would be there when it felt like I was walking out into t…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

May 30, 2020 at 3:34 PM

Help me make everyone count.

Help me make everyone count. John, We all have a lot at stake in this campaign, and we’re down to the wire with little time left to communicate our message to all Iowans.   Can you chip in any amount right now and help us push through the last few days of t…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

May 29, 2020 at 4:26 PM

5 Days to go. I need your help.

5 Days to go. I need your help. John, We all have a lot at stake in this campaign, and we’re down to the wire with little time left to communicate our message to all Iowans.   Can you chip in $5 right now and help us push through the last five days of this …

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

May 26, 2020 at 5:24 PM

No time to lose.

No time to lose. John, It’s hard to believe, but we’re only seven days away from Election Day!   When I decided to run for office, I knew it would be an uphill battle. I knew running in a race with a DSCC and Dark Money candidate would not be easy. But noth…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

May 25, 2020 at 6:51 PM

Memorial Day

Memorial Day John, Kimberly here. This is one of those emails I had to write myself. As a mom, I can not possibly imagine the pain of you who have lost a son or daughter. As a sister, I can't comprehend the pain of those who have lost a sibling. If you've l…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

May 22, 2020 at 6:32 PM

I'm frightened he might leave

I'm frightened he might leave One year ago, my only child said to me, 'Mama, I think I'm going to buy land in Canada.' I had no idea why he was saying that. I asked him why.. Click here to watch our new campaign video now. …

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

May 22, 2020 at 5:44 PM

Will your voice and vote be counted?

Will your voice and vote be counted? John, Today is the deadline to request your absentee ballot for the primary! Here’s the link to the request form. The form needs to be delivered to your county auditor's office by 5 pm today to be able to vote by mail. P…

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  Sydney Nicole · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 9:29 PM

Kimberly never gave up on me.

Kimberly never gave up on me. John, When I was 11 years old, I was removed from an abusive home and placed in the Iowa foster care system. That’s when I met Kimberly, who was working as a court-appointed attorney for kids like me.   There are so many things…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

May 21, 2020 at 1:44 AM

I'm Frightened He Might Leave

I'm Frightened He Might Leave One year ago, my only child said to me, 'Mama, I think I'm going to buy land in Canada.' I had no idea why he was saying that. I asked him why, and... Click here to watch our new campaign video now. …

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 6:01 PM

We have 14 days.

We have 14 days. John, We are just two weeks away from Election Day, and I need you to help me make sure every single Iowan knows what’s at stake in this primary.   Ours is a crowded race to unseat Joni Ernst, but this is not a primary where #VoteBlueNoMatt…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

May 16, 2020 at 7:18 PM

Unprecedented turnout: let's win this!

Unprecedented turnout: let's win this! John, Vote by mail is turning out to be a great thing for democracy! We are seeing record requests for absentee ballots in Iowa, which means more Iowans are getting involved and stepping up to have their voices heard.…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 2:30 PM

It’s crunch time.

It’s crunch time. It’s crunch time. We are less than three weeks away from the June 2 primary, John, and I need your help to make sure we have a strong push to the finish line. Right now, we are $9,015 short of our mid-month fundraising goal. Will you pit…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

May 11, 2020 at 7:45 PM

John, you’ll never hear from me again.

*|FNAME|*, you’ll never hear from me again. John, As we inch ever closer to the primary election next month, I’m writing to say that we need your support now more than ever. There is simply no time to lose.    If we don’t have the resources we need to reach…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

May 10, 2020 at 2:29 PM

We treat mothers like human incubators.

We treat mothers like human incubators. This has to stop. John, In my work representing parents in juvenile court, most of my clients are young, single mothers. They’re doing the best they can with what they have, and what they have usually isn’t much.    …

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 8:22 PM

[VIDEO] Robin died because she was out of network.

[VIDEO] Robin died because she was out of network. John, My friend, Robin Stone, died because in regards to healthcare, the United States places profits over people. Robin was the chair of the Delaware County Democrats, and a tireless advoc…

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  Kimberly Graham · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 10:15 PM

An appointment from the Swamp

An appointment from the Swamp Sign our Petition John, The president has done it again. He’s appointed another millionaire to head a government agency. So much for draining that swamp.   Trump has tapped RNC and Trump campaign megadonor Louis Dejoy to serve…

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