Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 9:00 PM

I am proud to endorse Ryan Mello for Pierce County Executive.

Dear Friend, We know this is a huge election year and so much is at stake. One race that has much of my attention and energy is for my close friend, Ryan Mello – running to be our next Pierce County Executive. Ryan and I began working closely together in 2004. Ryan was my very first campaign mana…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Endorsed: Adison Richards for State Representative

Hello friend, We are excited to share that Derek has endorsed Adison Richards for State Representative in the 26th legislative district! Adison grew up in the 26th district and has now lived in every part of the district. He graduated from Peninsula High where his mom is a teacher, and he work…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

November 24, 2023 at 1:56 AM

I will always be thankful for this team.

Friends, Thanksgiving in the Kilmer household is a mix of family, feasting, and, of course, a little post-dinner football. But above all, it's about taking a moment to give our thanks. I am thankful for the incredible men and women who keep our nation safe. The beauty of our region with places…

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  Hilary Franz · [email protected]

November 10, 2023 at 10:17 PM

I’m running for Congress

‌As Commissioner of Public Lands, I brought folks together to tackle some of our state's biggest issues, like preventing and preparing for wildfires and taking on the climate crisis. Now, I am thrilled to announce my run for Washington's 6th Congressional District, taking my vision for bold, prog…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 9:00 PM

I have been honored to represent the region where I grew up

Friends – Most folks know that my most important title isn’t “Congressman” – it’s “Dad.” My two kids, and my desire to make the world better and stronger for them, has driven my public service. In fact, nearly every time I flew to DC in the past decade, I’d start the flight by emailing Sophie …

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Where things are

Team, Through all of the chaos in Congress, my goals have remained the same. I’ve stayed focused on trying to create more economic opportunity for the people I represent. I’ve stayed focused on putting people over politics – progress over partisan bickering. In the face of unprecedented challenge…

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

October 30, 2023 at 10:45 PM

More jobs, clean energy investments, fixing Congress.

An Update from Congressman Derek Kilmer: ---------------------------------------------- The Seattle Times OPINION: Undeterred, US. Rep. Derek Kilmer has high hopes for Congress Derek is working toward a more productive, bipartisan, and responsive Congress. READ MORE: [link removed] …

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  Kevin Schilling, Team Kilmer · [email protected]

October 26, 2023 at 8:01 PM

2024, here we come.

Team, The recent partisan chaos in Washington has made one thing clear: We need level-headed, for-the-people champions like Derek fighting for us in Congress. As your representative, Derek's dedication to working people all across our district and state is unwavering, and his track record is p…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

October 25, 2023 at 7:05 PM

What we know about our new Speaker

Team, After over three weeks of endless political theater, uncertainty, and partisan infighting, the GOP has finally elected their new House Speaker: Rep. Mike Johnson. Let's start with the facts: Speaker Johnson played a pivotal role in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election re…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

October 16, 2023 at 10:20 PM

Derek keeps working to fix Congress

Team, Amid the chaos in Congress and the ongoing search for a speaker of the House, Derek has continued working and fighting for the people of Washington. Just over the last few months, our nation has faced near-default, government shutdowns, and now, a vacant speaker's chair. The American peo…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

October 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM

What's happening in Congress:

Hey Team, Let's talk about what's been going on in Congress — it's been a real rollercoaster. FIRST: We teetered on the brink of a potential default on our national debt. We were close to being unable to pay our bills, and that's a big deal. It would've had major consequences for the economy a…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

October 6, 2023 at 9:30 PM

It's never too early to make a plan to vote:

It's Voter Education Week, team! Remember, your vote is your voice, and it matters. With all that's happening on Capitol Hill — from the looming threat of a government shutdown to the House Speaker debacle — it's clear that now, more than ever, we need leaders like Derek who prioritize people …

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

September 30, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Making sure you saw this...

Making sure you saw this, team: This campaign is coming up on an important FEC end-of-quarter deadline at midnight TONIGHT — and it's crucial when we file our fundraising report, we come out swinging. While we still have some work to do before we meet the $20,000 goal we've set, if just 178 mo…

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  Derek Kilmer for Congress · [email protected]

September 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM

We're staring down an important deadline

Team, Over the last few months, we've witnessed the stakes for 2024 skyrocket. Some extreme lawmakers in Congress are threatening everything from our environment, reproductive freedom, Social Security and Medicare, and even our economy. But while they're busy with their political circus, De…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

September 27, 2023 at 5:01 PM

These partisan games are unacceptable

Our government should never be held hostage by extremists, team. We're racing against the clock, facing an impending government shutdown in a high-stakes situation with extreme House Republicans. I've witnessed firsthand the games they play in the other Washington, and it's appalling. It's the…

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

September 21, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Your September Kilmer Chronicle is here! →

An Update from Congressman Derek Kilmer: ---------------------------------------------- Peninsula Daily News Point of View: Bill Aims to Aid Rural Hospitals "For folks on the Olympic Peninsula, quality health care should be readily accessible – not a service only available in the shado…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

September 19, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Are you registered to vote?...

Today is National Voter Registration Day, team! What better way to celebrate our democratic rights than to ensure that every eligible voter is prepared to make their voice heard ahead of 2024? Your vote is your voice, and we can't afford to have anyone sit this election out. So if you haven't …

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

September 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Full steam ahead

Team, As your representative, Derek is committed to working tirelessly for the folks in our district and state in Congress. And as we look ahead to Election Day, it’s full steam ahead for this campaign. Tonight is our mid-month fundraising deadline, and with so much on the line, it's important…

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

September 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM

RE: The looming government shutdown

Team, have you taken Derek's survey yet…? With extreme House Republicans threatening a government shutdown, Derek wants to hear from folks like you about your top priorities ahead of 2024 and beyond. Your voice is crucial, and it's important to Derek that he is best equipped with the resources…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

September 12, 2023 at 8:30 PM

The American people deserve better.

The House Freedom Caucus is threatening to jeopardize the security and well-being of countless Americans with a government shutdown, team. A shutdown would put our economy in jeopardy and would take a major toll on federal workers, including those safeguarding our national parks, civilian shipyar…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

September 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM

This Labor Day:

Happy Labor Day, team! This day provides us not only with an opportunity to enjoy a well-deserved long weekend, but also time to reflect on the profound impact of the American labor movement that has shaped the very fabric of our society. Today is about honoring those who fought for worker's r…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

September 1, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Your support has truly made a difference

Team, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who has stood behind this campaign. As we look ahead to September, I'm thrilled to announce that we've not only met but exceeded our end-of-month fundraising goal for August, which would not have been possible without …

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  Derek Kilmer for Congress · [email protected]

August 31, 2023 at 3:00 PM

RE: Derek's last email!

Have you had a chance to read Derek's last email, team? This campaign is gearing up for 2024, and while Derek is busy fighting for you and your interests in the House — from defending reproductive rights, securing funding for crucial projects in our region, ensuring that veterans get the benefits…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

August 30, 2023 at 1:00 PM

I have a favor to ask, but first:

Team, In a moment, I'm going to ask you to consider chipping in $10, or whatever you can, to help me reach the $25,000 end-of-month fundraising goal this campaign has set. But first, let me tell you a bit about what we're fighting for and what we've achieved so far: When I look back at my time…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

August 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Is tackling climate change a top priority? [TAKE THE POLL]

Team, Just over one year ago this month, Derek voted to pass the groundbreaking Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) through the House. This landmark legislation represents the most substantial investment in climate resilience and environmental justice in our nation's history. Every day, we witness t…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

August 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM

103 years ago today:

Today is Women's Equality Day, team! Today, we commemorate the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote. This was a long-overdue victory in the fight for equality — but many women across the nation still lack many of the fundamental rights that should be afforded to …

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Women's Equality Day is right around the corner

Team, Tomorrow is Women's Equality Day, a day created to celebrate the anniversary of the 19th Amendment's ratification — a pivotal moment in our history that granted women the right to vote. As we observe Women's Equality Day, let us reflect on the progress we have made and recommit ourselves…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

August 23, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Kicking off a new school year:

It's nearly that time of year again, team: The beginning of another school year! As summer comes to a close, folks all across the country are gearing up to send their kids and grandkids back to school. And as the son of two now-retired public school teachers and the father of two kids who attend …

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

August 21, 2023 at 3:40 PM

Derek in the news →🗞️

An Update from Congressman Derek Kilmer: ---------------------------------------------- Key Peninsula News ‘A Story of Shocking Function’ — Derek Kilmer Works to Fix Congress The Select Committee to Modernize Congress was recognized for its novel approach and resulting achievements. RE…

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

August 15, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Did you see Kevin's last email?

Team – did you see Kevin's last email? If we're going to win back the People's House in 2024, we can't afford to miss a single fundraising goal we set. Every dollar we can raise before midnight will go toward helping Derek fight for us in the House. Will you help our campaign reach our mid-mon…

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  Kevin Schilling · [email protected]

August 14, 2023 at 5:05 PM

It's no secret

‌Team – It's no secret the future of the House majority and the future of our very democracy is on the ballot next November. It may seem far away, but the reality is that we know it's going to be an uphill battle to win back the People's House and continue making progress together. Donald Trump's…

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

August 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM

The climate crisis is real, and it's seriously affecting our lives. Take a look:

The climate crisis is real, and it's seriously affecting our lives. Take a look: Axios July heat waves officially sets record as world's hottest month Los Angeles Times Climate change-attributed heat touched 81% of the world’s population in July, study finds ABC News 90 million Ame…

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

August 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Re: voter suppression

The future of American democracy is on the ballot next year, and we need to take immediate action to protect it. We can't let extreme politicians roll back voter protections and rights to further their own dangerous, self-serving agendas. Add your name to this petition to support stronger protect…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

August 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Voting suppression of any kind is a threat to our democracy

Team — Let's be clear: Voter suppression of any kind is a threat to our democracy. But unfortunately, lawmakers continue to introduce brazen and oppressive voting legislation focused on restricting and disproportionately sabotaging voters of color, seniors, and young people. The Brennan Center…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

August 2, 2023 at 3:52 PM

The strength of our people-powered movement!

‌Team, I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU. Thanks to your unwavering commitment, we reached our fundraising goal for the month of July! Your contributions and the collective efforts of our team are a direct representation of the strength of our people-powered movement as we continue to fo…

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  Derek Kilmer (personal) · [email protected]

July 31, 2023 at 6:25 PM

I just wanted to say

‌Team – Before tonight's deadline, I wanted to check in with you. At a time when Congress seems more divided than ever before, I'm proud of the real, lasting investments we've brought home to our region. Despite the odds stacked against us, we've secured key investments in our infrastructure, for…

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  Kevin Schilling, Team Kilmer · [email protected]

July 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM

We ran the numbers

I wanted to make sure you didn't miss yesterday's note! While Derek is busy working in Congress to fight for the folks in our district and state, he's counting on our support to power this campaign and take back our House majority in 2024. We ran the numbers, and if 197 people chip in before t…

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  Kilmer HQ · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 5:31 PM

What's next this summer!

‌Folks, Derek's had a busy summer in Congress, and we want to make sure you're fully looped in on the progress he's bringing to our region: ☀️ Derek welcomed Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to the Evergreen State to celebrate a game-changing federal grant that will replace a 48-year-ol…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

July 24, 2023 at 4:26 PM

#RaiseTheWage

Team — Today marks 14 years since the last federal minimum wage increase. In those 14 years, folks across the country have felt the squeeze of rising costs. Here’s what we know. We know that $7.25 per hour is not a living wage. We know that when folks have better wages, they have more money in…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

July 21, 2023 at 5:18 PM

I was honored to be joined by the Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg

Team, I was honored to be joined by Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg at the Port Orchard Waterfront to discuss the progress we're making to secure crucial investments for our region. Together, we secured a $9.4 million federal grant to replace the 48-year-old Port of Bremerton Breakw…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

July 18, 2023 at 5:40 PM

My friend, Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez:

‌Team, I want to take a minute to talk to you about my friend, Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. In 2022, she shocked the nation when she flipped a Washington district that political experts considered unwinnable . Now, she's running for reelection, and she's counting on our support to b…

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  Kevin Schilling, Team Kilmer · [email protected]

July 15, 2023 at 11:26 PM

Need 29 more folks to act before tonight

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  Derek Kilmer Finance Team · [email protected]

July 14, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Looking for a final surge

‌Team, We are coming up on a critical mid-month deadline tomorrow at midnight, and we're working to bring in 100 donations before then! So many of you have chipped in already to help us kick off the second half of 2023 strong, and we wouldn't be here without YOU. Team, with support from fo…

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  Derek Kilmer for Congress · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 9:05 PM

Our Quarter 3 Survey

Team, we are officially over halfway through 2023! Since officially kicking off July, Derek is eager to hear directly from folks all across our region about the issues that matter most to you. With so much on the line from reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ rights to our environment and our econom…

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  Derek Kilmer for Congress · [email protected]

July 7, 2023 at 8:46 PM

Derek is a proud co-sponsor of the HONEST Act

Team, Transparency is vital, and the American people deserve to have complete confidence in their government leaders. That's why Derek is a proud co-sponsor of the HONEST Act — a bipartisan effort that will ensure executive branch officials have ZERO financial ties with the industries they reg…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Here's what Derek has been fighting for in the House Appropriations Committee:

Kitsap Daily News: "On Appropriations, Kilmer brings home the bacon" ​Team, Derek is literally in the room where it happens. As a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, Derek is bringing home tangible investments in our region — and all of Washington State. Take a look at what De…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

July 4, 2023 at 3:55 PM

Happy Independence Day, friend

Friend, Thank you for joining Derek in the fight to preserve and protect our democracy every single day. Today, we celebrate and recommit to forming a more perfect union. Happy Independence Day! -- Team Kilmer Paid for by People for Derek Kilmer People for Derek Kilmer PO Box …

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

July 1, 2023 at 5:30 PM

THANK YOU!!

Team, I wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU. Thanks to your unwavering commitment, we've not only reached our FEC end-of-quarter goal but surpassed it! As we gear up for the coming months, our fundraising numbers will soon be made public. Your contributions and the collective efforts of o…

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  Derek Kilmer · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 11:46 PM

One final ask:

Hey team — Derek here, Team Kilmer has been working around the clock to meet our June end-of-quarter fundraising goal. And thanks to the generosity of grassroots supporters like you, we have made significant progress in reaching our $26,000 goal! With only a few hours remaining before closing the…

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  Team Kilmer · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Here's what your early support means for this campaign:

Team, In a moment, we're going to ask you to consider chipping in $5, or whatever you can, to help support Derek's 2024 reelection campaign before the FEC end-of-quarter deadline tomorrow at midnight. >> [link removed] While Derek is busy working to get Congress and our economy back on track, …

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