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  Dan Kildee · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Our community

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  It’s not just politics to me, my work in Congress is personal.  MI-08 is my home and my community. I advocate for the people of mid-Michigan to have good-paying jobs, reliable infrastructure, affordable medication and health care, clean dri…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
June 24, 2023 at 1:31 PM

One year since Dobbs

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  It has been one year since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling, which effectively overturned Roe v. Wade, leaving Michiganders unsure about the future of reproductive freedom. But Michigan Democrats …
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 1:09 PM

Help send a message to Trump

Michigan Democratic Party Trump is coming to Michigan this weekend Team,  Former president Donald Trump is coming to Michigan after being indicted on federal charges earlier this month. He’s making Michigan one of his stops along his 2024 presidential campaign trail because…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
June 21, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Happy Pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Michigan Democratic Party Hello,  It’s Pride month and I hope you’re already having a month full of celebrations, parades, and community.  I am proud to live in a state led by leaders who are working tirelessly to expand civil rights for all, not diminish them. Earlier thi…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 2:04 PM

We must keep working toward equality

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, Today is Juneteenth, the longest-known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a day where we celebrate freedom, honor the progress we’ve made toward equity, and renew our commitment to equality. Juneteenth, …
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 5:39 PM

Republicans are still attacking abortion

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  First, Michigan voters turned out to overwhelmingly pass Proposal 22-3, which made reproductive freedom a constitutional right to all Michiganders. Then, Michigan Democrats in the state legislature and Governor Whitmer repealed an unconstit…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 3:41 PM

Why was Pence in Michigan?

Michigan Democratic Party The former vice president needs DeVos support     Team,  Former vice president Mike Pence was in Michigan for one reason and one reason only: to cozy up to Betsy DeVos. Pence knows he needs Betsy DeVos’ support — and her checkbook — ahead of the ch…
  Team MDP · [email protected]
June 4, 2023 at 1:53 PM

MDP Insider - June 2023

MI Dems Newsletter for June 2023  Greetings Michigan Democrats!  As we embrace the vibrant colors of June, we celebrate Pride Month and the remarkable strides Michigan Democrats have made to expand equal rights for all. By recognizing and supporting the LGBTQ+ community, we foster a society where e…
  Christy Jensen · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 1:59 PM

Our deadline – please read

Michigan Democratic Party   Team, you’re receiving this email because you’re one of the top supporters of the Michigan Democratic Party — I hope you will take the time to read this email in its entirety. We have a crucial end-of-month fundraising deadline tonight. I underst…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
May 29, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Today is Memorial Day

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  Today, we honor and remember the brave service members who sacrificed their lives to defend our country, freedom, and democracy. We’re grateful today for those who had the courage to serve and gave their lives to make our country a better plac…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
May 25, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Governor Whitmer signed this legislation

Michigan Democratic Party This week, Governor Whitmer signed a red flag law to keep firearms away from people who are at risk of harming themselves or others. Team,  This week, Governor Whitmer signed a red flag law to keep firearms away from people who are at risk of harmi…
  Dan Kildee · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 6:01 PM

I have to ask, Team

Michigan Democratic Party I need your help to win my race in MI-08 Team, Hi, it’s Dan Kildee from Michigan’s 8th District.   Support from folks like you helped us have a decisive victory in the last election. Despite running in a Republican-leaning and competitive U.S. Ho…
  Christy Jensen · [email protected]
May 11, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Why Election Day starts earlier in 2024

Michigan Democratic Party Team, did you know that almost half of all voters cast their ballots before Election Day in 2022? It’s true. Voters are making their voices heard long before the polls open on Election Day by returning their ballots by mail or voting at their l…
  Team MDP · [email protected]
May 7, 2023 at 3:09 PM

MDP Insider - May 2023

MI Dems Newsletter for May 2023  Greetings Michigan Democrats!  Michigan Democrats are delivering for the people of Michigan. Most recently, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Democrats in the Legislature have increased funding for first responders, invested in Community Violence Intervention program…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
May 4, 2023 at 1:31 PM

The good news and bad news

Michigan Democratic Party Team,  First-quarter fundraising reports of 2023 are out and I have good news and bad news. The good news is that House Democrats broke a fundraising record for a non-election year last quarter. It’s clear that Michiganders trust Democrats to lea…
  Battleground Democrats Coalition · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Michigan and Nevada are holding the two deciding Senate races of 2024

Michigan Democratic Party Personally asking you, Team This is critical, Team.  Once again, Nevada and Michigan are set to be two of the biggest battleground states in 2024. In fact, when CNN did a list of the 10 Senate races most likely to flip in the next election, our stat…
  Montana Democrats · [email protected]
April 27, 2023 at 9:58 PM

This is the new GOP playbook

Michigan Democratic Party State legislators continue to abuse their power Michigan Democrats, Republicans in state legislatures nationwide are setting dangerous precedents that if left unchecked, will have disastrous implications for all of us.  In an unprecedented move, t…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
April 25, 2023 at 2:31 PM

President Biden’s Announcement

Michigan Democratic Party President Biden announced his 2024 reelection campaign Team,  President Biden announced his 2024 reelection campaign for President of the United States.Will you rush a contribution so the Michigan Democratic Party is ready to defeat any and all MAG…
  Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 3:35 PM

🚨 POLL CLOSING SOON 🚨

Michigan Democratic Party Vote for Michigan in the Super Swing State Poll Team, FIRST, Michigan voters elected Democrats to the state legislature and took back control of state government for the first time in decades. THEN, Michigan Democrats proved what real leadership loo…
  Christy Jensen · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 10:14 PM

Keep voting!

Michigan Democratic Party DailyKos Poll Update Team, I need you to keep voting in the Daily Kos Super Swing State poll. Don’t forget that you can vote multiple times — keep voting here >>> We just got our first update from Daily Kos and right now, North Carolina is …
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Vote for Michigan in the Super Swing State Poll

Michigan Democratic Party Team, I need you to take one small action today that will help ensure the Michigan Democratic Party has the resources we need to win in 2024. (No, it’s not making a donation!) The Daily Kos just launched a Super Swing State poll and Michigan is a c…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 2:54 PM

This is why we do what we do

Michigan Democratic Party Michigan gov. signs gun reform bills into law - Bills establish universal background checks, safe storage Team, this is why we organize and put in the hard work to make sure Michigan Democrats win:  Today, Governor Whitmer signed legislation t…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
April 11, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Republicans didn’t learn their lesson

Michigan Democratic Party Their latest attack on abortion Team: A single federal district judge in Texas ruled that the FDA-approved abortion medication, mifepristone, should be banned. First, let me make it crystal clear that abortion is still safe and legal in Michigan. Pe…
  Team MDP · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Ron DeSantis is in Michigan today

Michigan Democratic Party The Florida governor wants to ban abortion and so much more Team: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — who will likely run against former president Trump for the GOP presidential nomination — is bringing his extremist views to Michigan today. DeSantis is…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
April 5, 2023 at 3:50 PM

Gov. Whitmer repealed this law

Michigan Democratic Party Celebrating reproductive freedom in Michigan   Hello, Moments ago, Governor Whitmer signed legislation to repeal Michigan's archaic 1931 abortion ban.  This is a huge victory for every Michigander. By repealing the 1931 abortion ban, Governor Whitmer …
  Team MDP · [email protected]
April 2, 2023 at 8:21 PM

MDP Insider - April 2023

MI Dems Newsletter for April 2023  Greetings Michigan Democrats! The past month has been as eventful as the last as Michigan Democrats continue to show why we have worked so relentlessly to flip the House and Senate and elect our candidates up and down the ballot. We have also opened our Delegate Se…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 1:11 PM

This is what is at stake

Michigan Democratic Party Can you imagine a future where children aren’t afraid to go to school? Team: Can you imagine a future where children aren’t afraid to go to school? Where no one is discriminated against, no matter their gender, sexual orientation, religion, or the …
  Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 10:14 PM

🚨 Trump indicted

Michigan Democratic Party Former President indicted in hush money payment investigation Team: Multiple reports say former president Donald Trump was indicted today in New York over a hush money payment. This is the first time in American history that a former president faces…
  Christy Jensen · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 2:26 PM

You have to see this headline

Michigan Democratic Party “Michigan offers real hope — and a roadmap…”   I am feeling really proud right now, Team. Here’s why: Last year, we worked incredibly hard to bring our party together, and in November, voters rejected GOP extremism and elected Michigan Democrats…
  Team MDP · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 2:52 PM

Trump’s latest rumor

Michigan Democratic Party His own rumor did exactly what he intended it to Team: Former President Trump is willing to do anything to get back into the Oval Office, including starting a rumor that he would be arrested on March 21st. He wasn’t arrested or indicted (yet). Stil…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
March 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM

I can't believe MIGOP tweeted this...

Michigan Democratic Party MIGOP comparing gun reform to Holocaust Team: The Michigan Republican Party has reached an all-time low. Yesterday, the MIGOP held a press conference where they doubled down on their tweet that compared commonsense gun safety regulations to the Hol…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 7:49 PM

Urgent 🚨news

Michigan Democratic Party National Republicans announced their target U.S. House districts for 2024 Team: I have urgent news to share with you today. National Republicans announced their target U.S. House districts for 2024 and 3 Michigan Democrats are on the list. Reps…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
March 15, 2023 at 9:42 PM

This time will be different

Michigan Democratic Party Today, Michiganders —advocates, survivors, lawmakers, and students — stood united as we rallied in support of the historic gun violence prevention bills Team: Today, Michiganders —advocates, survivors, lawmakers, and students — stood united as we r…
  Christy Jensen · [email protected]
March 13, 2023 at 4:52 PM

MIGOP doesn’t want you to get this $180

Michigan Democratic Party Michigan Republicans blocked inflation relief checks from taking immediate effect Hello, Governor Whitmer signed the Lower MI Costs bill into law. Her historic tax relief plan will repeal the state’s retirement tax and expand tax credits for workin…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
March 9, 2023 at 3:51 PM

Did you hear what MI Dems did yesterday?

Michigan Democratic Party Yesterday, Democrats passed critical legislation to move Michigan forward. Michigan Democrats are proving exactly what real leadership looks like, Team. Yesterday, Democrats passed critical legislation to move Michigan forward.  House Democrats p…
  Team MDP · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 2:44 PM

Michigan Democrats repealed this law

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, Michiganders support safe and legal access to abortion and are ready to fight back against measures that take away our reproductive freedom. Michigan Democrats know this and they’re working hard to protect abortion access in our state. Just…
  Team MDP · [email protected]
March 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM

MDP Insider - March 2023

MI Dems Newsletter for March 2023  Greetings Michigan Democrats! I am honored and humbled that you have elected me for another term as Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party. I’m proud of all we have accomplished over the past four years to elect Democrats up and down the ticket— from President Joe …
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Quick survey

Michigan Democratic Party Michigan Democrats announced legislation to prevent gun violence in our state   Hello, In the days following the tragic shooting at Michigan State University, many Michigan Democrats stood up and spoke out, making a vow to move quickly on gun viole…
  Michigan Democratic Party · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Fix the Electoral College

Michigan Democratic Party Team, The Michigan Democratic Party supports the state legislature enacting National Popular Vote here in Michigan and we need your help! Please send your Michigan state legislators an email asking them to support National Popular Vote. Write Yo…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 3:36 PM

Take a look at these lies

Michigan Democratic Party Karamo didn’t waste any time. Here’s a quick snapshot of the ridiculous claims she’s already making… Hello, When the MIGOP picked election denier Kristina Karamo as chair, I knew instantly that she would use her platform to spread her conspiracies …
  Team MDP · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 4:30 PM

A tale of two tax plans

Michigan Democratic Party The hypocrisy is real   Hello, On the campaign trail, nearly every candidate made the same promise (shocking, we know). They all promised to fight inflation, provide tax relief, and help Michiganders keep their hard-earned money in their pockets.  …
  Christy Jensen · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 4:18 PM

No slam dunk

Michigan Democratic Party Governor Whitmer has a message for all of us Hello, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has a message for all of us: “There are no slam dunks in the Legislature.” Governor Whitmer is right — we can’t sit by idly and hope that our dreams become a reality. Eve…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 4:51 PM

The party of extremism

Michigan Democratic Party MAGA extremism won’t win in Michigan unless we become complacent. Hello, Over the weekend, the Michigan Republican Party decided, once again, to become the party of extremism. They elected Kristina Karamo as Chair of the MIGOP at the state convent…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Thank you.

Michigan Democratic Party It’s an honor to serve as Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Hello, I want to thank you for the honor to serve as Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party for a third term. I am deeply appreciative of every Michigan Democrat and supporter for ent…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Get ready

Michigan Democratic Party It’s time to prepare. Hello, Over the weekend, the Democratic National Committee approved a new Democratic Primary calendar for the 2024 presidential election, which would put Michigan as the 5th state in the nation to hold a primary election (and …
  Team Whitmer · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 6:41 PM

Tell your representatives to support the Lowering MI Cost plan.

Michigan Democratic Party Contact your legislators today.   Hello, Michigan Democrats just released their plan that will deliver the largest tax break to Michiganders in decades and ensure that every Michigan taxpayer sees relief. The Lowering MI Cost plan will repeal the r…
  Team MDP · [email protected]
February 5, 2023 at 9:33 PM

MDP Insider - February 2023

MI Dems Newsletter for February 2023  Greetings Michigan Dems!  It might be February of 2023 and we have a Democratic President, Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, along with a Democratic led House and Senate but from Ottawa County to Lansing to Washington DC, we are still in a fight fo…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Today’s deadline

Michigan Democratic Party Today is our first fundraising deadline of 2023 Hello, Today is our first fundraising deadline in 2023. I know what you might be thinking, “Why should I give now? Aren’t Democrats in power now? Isn’t our work over?”  We’re in power all right —  bu…
  Christy Jensen · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 3:25 PM

Crucial question for Michigan Democrats

Michigan Democratic Party it seems odd to be talking about this today It seems odd to talk about fundraising goals right now, doesn’t it, Team? We get it. Just this week, Governor Whitmer delivered her State of the State address after we secured a blue trifecta in Michigan.…
  Lavora Barnes · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 3:56 PM

That woman from Michigan

Michigan Democratic Party Hello, Last night, Governor Whitmer delivered her 2023 State of the State address where she laid out bold plans to move Michigan forward and tackle the biggest problems facing Michiganders right now. Governor Whitmer is delivering on the promises she m…