Breaking News VA · [email protected]

July 8, 2023 at 3:28 PM

Washington Post: Youngkin officials pull LGBTQ+ youth resources offline

A new report shows that Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration has pulled down LGBTQ+ youth resources from a state website.   Youngkin officials pull LGBTQ+ youth resources offline A new report shows that Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration has pulled down LGBTQ+ youth resources fro…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

July 7, 2023 at 3:17 PM

Happy Friday!

Tim Kaine for Virginia   (Me getting a fresh cut) Hey folks, happy Friday! I wanted to take a moment to tell you a bit about why I’m in this fight. I’m not the kind of guy you’d expect to see in Congress. I still get $12 flattop haircuts. And at home on the farm, I butcher my own me…

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  Breaking News VA · [email protected]

July 6, 2023 at 8:47 PM

FOX 5: Republicans have made big gains in VA, won’t let Tim Kaine “off the hook easily”

  FOX 5: Republicans challenging Tim Kaine for Virginia Senate seat won’t “let him off the hook easily”  As more Republicans announce their intention to challenge Tim Kaine for Virginia’s U.S. Senate seat in 2024, media outlets across the Commonwealth are saying that this will be an extremely close …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

July 5, 2023 at 7:49 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Ending affirmative action is wrong

Diversity makes our schools and our communities stronger Friends, I know this to be true: Our diversity is America's greatest strength.  Diversity makes our schools and our communities stronger. If you agree, add your name to my petition condemning last week's Supreme Court decision rolling back …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

July 4, 2023 at 2:42 PM

Happy Independence Day!

  Friends, I want to wish you a happy Independence Day!  I’ve always loved the Fourth of July -- there’s the time spent with friends and family, the cookouts and the fireworks. (And for the record, I stand by my position in the ongoing online debate that a hot dog is not a sandwich.) But of course,…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

July 2, 2023 at 2:11 PM

Thank you

  Friends, thank you -- from the bottom of my heart -- for your support as we pushed through the second quarter of 2023 and the most important FEC deadline for my campaign yet.  I know I ask a lot of you, and I hope you know just how much it means to me that this team always steps up.   Not only di…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 11:33 PM

A personal message

  Hi, it’s Tim Kaine. It’s late, so I’ll keep this brief:   There are only a few hours left before our team closes the books on our Q2 fundraising push -- that’s why I’m personally writing to you today.  Trust me when I say that Republicans are determined to flip Virginia’s Senate seat red. They’re…

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  Jenny · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 5:33 PM

I need a favor - please

I shudder to think of the consequences of losing Tim’s seat in the Senate.   Friends, this is going to be a quick note because today is extremely hectic for my team. At midnight tonight, we hit the biggest FEC deadline so far of this race -- and right now we’re at risk of missing our critical goal. …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 11:32 AM

Not looking good...

We can’t grow complacent   Friend,  Earlier this week, I told you that our campaign team set a goal of raising $50,000 by tonight’s FEC deadline. I asked them if we had a realistic chance of reaching it, and they assured me that we would.   But last night, my campaign manager told me that our number…

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  Team Kaine · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 1:43 AM

You don’t need to donate, but we want to know: Are you with us?

If you’re like us, you’ve probably noticed an uptick in emails from politicians asking you to pitch in to help them reach their end-of-quarter fundraising goals. Look, we get it. Fundraising solicitations can be intrusive, especially when they come in at a high volume like right now, before a c…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 9:07 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: Ending affirmative action is wrong

Diversity makes our schools and our communities stronger Friends, I know this to be true: Our diversity is America's greatest strength.  Diversity makes our schools and our communities stronger. If you agree, add your name to my petition condemning today’s Supreme Court decision rolling back affi…

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  Jenny Nadicksbernd @ Team Kaine · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 4:49 PM

If you've ever thought about supporting our campaign, now is the time

All donations are matched 2x   Hi, it’s Jenny, finance director for Tim Kaine’s 2024 Senate campaign.   Earlier this week, Tim told you about our end-of-quarter filing deadline. And he set a goal for us to raise $50,000 before midnight on Friday, June 30. That’s about 1,200 donations of our average…

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  Kaine Victory 2024 · [email protected]

June 27, 2023 at 11:26 PM

UPDATE: GOP’s two major actions to defeat Tim Kaine

  In the last few months, national Republicans have begun implementing two MAJOR strategy tactics in the fight to unseat Tim Kaine and win back the Senate for the GOP. The NRSC placed Virginia on its “Targeted State Victory” list -- making us one of their main targets in 2024.One of the Republicans…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 26, 2023 at 4:23 PM

We need to hold the line

  Hi there, this is Tim Kaine. It's a busy day, so I'll be brief.  This week, we’re facing an urgent and critical fundraising deadline. Friday, June 30, is a massive FEC benchmark, and Republicans and reporters alike are going to examine our numbers, probing for weaknesses and looking for strategie…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

June 25, 2023 at 10:57 PM

my grandparents

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Hi there,  Here’s a photo of my grandparents, Arnfred and Christine, on their wedding day in 1905. That was seven years before they picked out a flat piece of grassland just outside Big Sandy to build their homestead. That patch of loamy, alkaline clay-soil is…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 25, 2023 at 2:57 PM

Nate Silver called the Virginia Senate race a pickup opportunity for Republicans

   Nate Silver calls Virginia Senate race a "pickup opportunity" for Republicans Friends, since Tim announced that he will seek re-election to the U.S. Senate next year, our team has been busy mapping out the foundation for a strong re-election campaign. Here are some of the reasons why:Virginia re…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 24, 2023 at 1:14 PM

One year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

  Friends,  One year ago, the Supreme Court made the unprecedented decision to ignore five decades of settled U.S. precedent in overturning Roe v. Wade.   The Dobbs decision was an attack on women’s rights to make fundamental personal choices about issues of reproductive health -- and the consequen…

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  Jacky Rosen · [email protected]

June 23, 2023 at 7:50 PM

What's at stake

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Friend — I'm one of the most vulnerable senators up for re-election, and right now, I need your help.  FIRST: Experts at FiveThirtyEight said Nevada could once again decide Senate control.  THEN: Mitch McConnell and the GOP started coming after me as a top tar…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 22, 2023 at 7:09 PM

Friend, are you with me?

add your name Friend, Earlier this year, I officially announced that I’m running for re-election to the U.S. Senate! The outpouring of support has been so energizing, and I’m ready to hit the campaign trail all across Virginia in the weeks and months ahead. I’ve been a public servant for a long t…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 5:09 PM

Don’t forget to VOTE in Virginia TODAY

  Friends and family,   Have you voted in today’s Virginia primary elections yet? If not, there’s still time! Polls are open until 7:00 p.m., and as long as you’re in line by 7, you’ll be able to vote.   Today’s primary is a key first step toward retaking the VA House of Delegates, preserving and e…

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  Team Kaine · [email protected]

June 19, 2023 at 8:18 PM

Don't forget to VOTE in tomorrow's primary

  Team, you probably already know that Virginia is one of just five states in the U.S. to hold off-year elections.   Tomorrow, Virginians across our great commonwealth will head to the polls to select their nominees for key offices like State Senate, House of Delegates, school boards, municipal sea…

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  Anne Holton · [email protected]

June 16, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Honoring dads like Tim

  Hi friends,  My husband, Tim Kaine, has had a lot of jobs over the years – civil rights lawyer, professor, mayor, governor of Virginia, senator – but the one he loves the most is being a father.   If you ask any mom or dad about navigating that first year of parenthood, they’ll tell you it’s one …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 15, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Before midnight

   Friends, I’m writing to ask if you’ll consider making a donation to my re-election campaign before midnight tonight.  I’m incredibly grateful for the way this team always steps up to support the important work we’re doing together. You’ve been by my side for years, and the truth is, I wouldn’t b…

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  Jenny Nadicksbernd, Kaine 2024 · [email protected]

June 14, 2023 at 5:54 PM

My tracking spreadsheet (help!)

I’m not going to sugarcoat this: We are not in a good place right now.   Friends, I’m not going to sugarcoat this:  We are not in a good place right now. We fell short on our May fundraising goal. I was certain that come June, we’d see our numbers go up and be able to get back on track and keep thi…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 13, 2023 at 2:24 PM

The most meaningful work of my life

I’ve gotta tell you how much I love being your Senator.   Friends -- I’ve gotta tell you how much I love being your Senator.   Waking up every day and getting to go represent Virginians in the U.S. Senate is the most meaningful work of my life, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve been able to ac…

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  Kaine Campaign - Senior Strategy Team · [email protected]

June 12, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Our June budget

All hope is NOT lost - but we do need your help.   Friends,   Despite our best efforts, we fell short of our fundraising goal in May. Now, all hope is not lost. We have plenty of time to get back on track, and we have an incredible team of supporters who always step up when it counts. But like Tim s…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 9, 2023 at 1:43 PM

Why I’m running for re-election to the U.S. Senate

I hope you'll be by my side in this campaign - but first, let me talk about why I'm running.   Friends --  I want to talk about why I’m running for re-election to the U.S. Senate.  Throughout my life I’ve been honored to serve people as a missionary, civil rights lawyer, and elected official at the …

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  Jenny Nadicksbernd · [email protected]

June 8, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Glenn Youngkin’s million dollar checks

Team, we need to talk about Glenn Youngkin’s war chest.   Team, we need to talk about Glenn Youngkin’s war chest.   At the end of this year’s first quarter, Youngkin’s fundraising arm reported a record-breaking haul. His team said it was “just the start” -- and they were right. At least twice since …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 7, 2023 at 5:42 PM

Gun violence - where do we go from here?

Tim Kaine for Virginia This is a long email, but I really need you to read every word.   Friends, earlier this spring, I got a letter from a Virginia student. I want to share part of what she wrote to me. The student said:  Hello Senator. I am terrified to go to school. I have lived i…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 6, 2023 at 8:07 PM

Women’s freedom is under attack. I’m fighting back. Are you with me?

  Friends,  Women’s freedom is under attack -- period.   From last June’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, to the more recent and ongoing legal battle around the safe and effective abortion medication called mifepristone, to the full abortion bans in effect in 14 states across the …

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  Kaine 2024 · [email protected]

June 5, 2023 at 1:47 PM

SIGN ON: Hold the Senate majority in 2024

“The 2024 Senate map could be brutal for Democrats.” —The Washington Post   “The 2024 Senate map could be brutal for Democrats.” —The Washington Post “Republicans savor 2024 Senate map.” —Axios  “Senate GOP Election Chief Sees 2024 Map As Decade-Defining” —Bloomberg One thing is clear, folks: We are…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 4, 2023 at 6:11 PM

Add your name: Pass the Equality Act and support LGBTQ+ Americans

  Friends, Happy National Pride Month!   I’m so glad to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. This month, and every month, I want every LGBTQ+ Virginian and American to know: You are loved for who you are -- and I am committed to working to protect your rights and safety, because every single one of us d…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

June 3, 2023 at 1:53 PM

Following up with you

  Friends,  I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the incredible support you’ve shown me -- not just this past month, but for years now (and for many of you, decades!).   Working in the business of politics and public office has its challenges. There’s a whole lot of division, conflic…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

May 31, 2023 at 1:47 PM

A last-minute request from me to you

  Dear friend,  I’m writing to you with an important request for my re-election campaign.  With just hours left until the end of May, our team is in a critical position regarding our fundraising goal. That’s why I’m personally reaching out to you today.   As Republicans jump into the race to try to…

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  Kaine Re-Election HQ · [email protected]

May 30, 2023 at 1:11 PM

We're making progress!

Last week, we told you about our May fundraising tracking spreadsheet -- and noted that we still needed to raise $41,323 before midnight on May 31 (that’s tomorrow!) to reach our goal.   Last week, we told you about our May fundraising tracking spreadsheet -- and noted that we still needed to raise…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

May 29, 2023 at 1:45 PM

Reflecting on Memorial Day

  Friends,  Today, I am thinking of the many brave service members who have sacrificed everything for our freedoms. Their courage and their dedication to protecting our safety and the sanctity of our democratic values is truly remarkable -- I’m so grateful for all those who have served our country.…

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  Team Kaine · [email protected]

May 27, 2023 at 4:17 PM

One of the most important Senate races in 2024 is up for grabs

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Folks,  One of the most vulnerable Democrats in the Senate is up for reelection next year -- and if he loses, odds are Mitch McConnell will take control of the Senate and assume the role of Majority Leader. We’re talking, of course, about Tim’s friend Jon Tes…

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  Kaine Victory 2024 · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 12:11 PM

Inside: Our May tracking spreadsheet. Take a look →

  Team, before you sign off for the holiday weekend, please take a minute to review this internal tracking spreadsheet for our May fundraising goal:As you can see, we have a big number left to raise -- and just a few days left to get it done. So we have to ask: Can you pitch in any amount to help c…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

May 25, 2023 at 2:06 PM

A short note as we close out May

  Friends, we’re almost at the holiday weekend, so I’ll keep this short: We’re just a few days away from closing out May and entering the last month of the quarter, which means our next FEC filing deadline is approaching. My team works hard to build up the resources that our campaign needs to build…

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  Kaine Campaign - Senior Strategy Team · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 6:19 PM

MEMO: Inside our campaign strategy for 2024

Team, As we get closer to the election, we’ve been building out a campaign strategy that will not only send Senator Kaine back to Congress, but also support all our other great Democrats who will be on the ballot -- from President Biden all the way down the ticket. Since you’re one of our most…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

May 22, 2023 at 3:32 PM

North Carolina abortion ban becomes law, leaving Virginia as the only state in the South without significant abortion restrictions

  North Carolina’s Abortion Ban Becomes Law Despite Governor’s Veto FIGHT BACK >> Despite Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s best efforts, North Carolina’s GOP-controlled legislature significantly restricted abortion care last week, lowering the cutoff for abortions from 20 to 12 weeks.   This…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

May 21, 2023 at 8:56 PM

Mothers and infants are dying needlessly

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Hi folks, The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate of comparable nations, and it’s only getting worse with time – maternal mortality rates have risen in recent years, even though more than 80% of these deaths are preventable. Racial disparities in mat…

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  Battleground VA Update · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 2:44 PM

POLL: DeSantis tied with President Biden in Virginia

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Team, this is a big deal:  New polling shows Republican Ron DeSantis is tied with President Biden in Virginia in a 2024 matchup. Virginians know that the road to the White House runs directly through our Commonwealth -- Democrats can’t afford to lose here. …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

May 18, 2023 at 11:19 PM

I still believe Congress can and should play a role in stopping gun violence. Do you agree?

Tim Kaine for Virginia   Friends, Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults has had a family member killed by a gun, including homicide and suicide, according to a recent survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation. This sobering report encapsulates the tragic trend of a growing gun violence epidemic …

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

May 18, 2023 at 2:51 PM

Thanks SO much

 Wow, folks! I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for stepping up to help my re-election campaign reach our mid-month fundraising goal. When I reached out, my team was telling me that we were falling way behind on our progress for May and that we needed help — and quickly. As you have so…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 1:41 PM

A personal request

 Friends, family, and longtime supporters -- I’m writing to you with an important request for my re-election campaign. My team has been tracking update after update about the state of this race, and all signs point to a tough year ahead.  Republicans are champing at the bit to unseat me, and the Se…

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  Tim Kaine · [email protected]

May 14, 2023 at 4:11 PM

Did you see Jenny's email?

  Friends, I wanted to make sure you saw this email from Jenny, my Finance Director, because it’s important. You know that asking folks to chip in money isn’t my favorite part of running a campaign (that would be talking to you out on the trail!) -- but my team has told me that we’re behind on our …

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  Jenny Nadicksbernd · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 3:59 PM

We have a problem

Tim Kaine for Virginia Things were looking great throughout March and April -- but now, we’re officially falling short of our goals.   Folks, we have a problem. My team’s sole job on this campaign is to ensure Tim has all the resources he needs to win re-election next November. We’re…

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  Breaking News VA · [email protected]

May 11, 2023 at 4:46 PM

REPORT: Tim Kaine among “most vulnerable” senators in 2024

  Quick update on the 2024 race: A new report from Roll Call says Senator Tim Kaine could be one of the most vulnerable senators in the 2024 election.  We’ve been keeping track of all the polls, news stories, press releases, and media chatter to help us map out a winning game plan, and this is just…

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  Kaine News Team · [email protected]

May 10, 2023 at 3:15 PM

You need to read this debt default explainer

Tim Kaine for Virginia NYT: “The U.S. is running out of cash, and there isn’t much time left to find a solution.”   Team, You’ve probably seen headlines lately about the “debt ceiling” and negotiations between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. But what is actually …

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