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  Shelton HQ · [email protected]
December 29, 2021 at 2:25 PM

We Demand Better

Alisha is not interested in just maintaining the status quo.   CATCH UP John — You’ve probably heard that Democrats hold a very slim majority in the House of Representatives going into the 2022 midterm elections. A lot of folks around the country are talking abou…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 7:34 PM

Let Me Explain

I know I am the candidate who can flip this seat.   John, With just days until our final FEC filing deadline of 2021, I wanted to take a moment to tell you why I’m running to be Nebraska’s first Black Congresswoman. But first, can you contribute $5 to my campaign right away? …
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
December 23, 2021 at 9:10 PM

Happy Holidays, John!

I hope that this season brings you joy, health, and happiness.   Hi there, John! I wanted to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season. This has been a challenging year for all of us, and I hope you are taking time to rest and spend time with loved o…
  Brian Gregory · [email protected]
December 23, 2021 at 12:46 AM

Nice to Meet You, John!

I’m so excited to be a part of this historic campaign.   John — Hi! I’m Brian and I recently joined Alisha Shelton’s campaign for Congress as her new campaign manager. I’m trying to make a good first impression in my new role, so I’m hoping you can chip in $5, $10 or whatever y…
  Alisha · [email protected]
December 22, 2021 at 3:37 PM

Nine Sentences

We have just nine days until our final FEC filing deadline of 2021.   Hi John, This email is only nine sentences long. That’s because we have just nine days until our final FEC filing deadline of 2021 — and just nine days until we’re officially in election year! At this point …
  Team Shelton · [email protected]
December 21, 2021 at 12:09 AM

Who Don Bacon Admires

Don Bacon proudly stated that he admires Donald Trump-endorsed governor-elect of Virginia Glenn Youngkin.   “The Glenn Youngkin style is really my style” -Don Bacon ELECT ALISHA John, In a recent interview, Don Bacon proudly stated that he admir…
  Beverly Chatmon · [email protected]
December 18, 2021 at 12:17 AM

My Daughter

I know Alisha will be a fierce advocate for Nebraska because I have seen her work to help folks every day of her life.   Hi there John, My name is Beverly Chatmon. I am a registered nurse and a longtime Omaha resident — and my daughter Alisha could become Nebraska’s first Black…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
December 15, 2021 at 11:16 PM

Humbly Asking (Read Before Midnight)

As of now, we’re not on track to hit our FEC fundraising goal at the end of the month.   Hi John, I know you’ve heard from my team and me a lot this week, so I’ll keep this quick: I wanted to ask if you could contribute $10 or more to my campaign before our midnight fundraising…
  Team Shelton · [email protected]
December 14, 2021 at 10:34 PM

Tomorrow 📅

With our mid-month fundraising deadline tomorrow, there’s no time to spare.   ONE DAY TO MID-MONTH FUNDRAISING DEADLINE CHIP IN John, As we look ahead to the 2022 midterm elections, it can be easy to feel discouraged. Republicans only need to fli…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
December 13, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Let Me Explain

This seat is flippable — and I am the candidate who will flip it.   John, I’ll explain why in a moment, but first, can you rush $5 to my campaign? CHIP IN There’s no doubt about it: this district is special. As one of just nine congressional districts in the cou…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
December 10, 2021 at 9:58 PM

Early Money Is Like Yeast

Many folks don’t know that EMILY’s List is an acronym.   John, I was so honored to receive the endorsement of EMILY’s List, the top organization in the country dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women up and down the ballot. FLIP NEBRASKA BLUE Many f…
  Team Shelton · [email protected]
December 9, 2021 at 11:25 PM

Donald Trump is Interfering in Nebraska

There’s no doubt that any Trump allies who run in our district will be too extreme for Nebraska.   ELECT ALISHA This is not good, John. Donald Trump is calling for far-right Republicans to enter Alisha’s race. There’s no doubt that any Trump allies who run in our …
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
December 9, 2021 at 12:32 AM

Proudly Pro-Union

We cannot have a full economic recovery without an economy that works for all of us.   John, Yesterday, the Kellogg Company announced that they will be hiring permanent replacements for the employees who went on strike in October after a new union contract was not reached. As…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
December 6, 2021 at 10:54 PM

I Want to Hear from You

Your answers to this survey will be invaluable to my team and me.   John, I am proud to be the only candidate in this race who was raised right here in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District. The people of this district are my community, and I am looking forward to represent…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
December 3, 2021 at 12:48 AM

We Must Protect Women’s Healthcare

Abortion access is now under serious threat.   John, Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard arguments on a case that could overturn the precedent of Roe v. Wade and drastically reduce abortion access across the nation. In the aftermath of the Trump presidency, women’s health and …
  Team Shelton · [email protected]
December 1, 2021 at 10:00 PM

Did You See Who Endorsed Alisha?

EMILY’s List knows how to win, and we’re proud to have their support.   Exciting news, John: Alisha has been officially endorsed by EMILY’s List. EMILY’s List is the top organization in the country dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women up and down the ballot. …
  Alisha (personal) · [email protected]
December 1, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Quick Question

Your contribution not only ensures we can invest in the resources necessary to run a successful campaign.   Hi John, I know you’ve heard from me a lot this week, so I’ll keep this quick: I’m asking one last time if you can chip in to my campaign before our crucial end-of-month fundraising…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Time for a Change

I’ve been a corn detasseler, a Kellogg’s factory worker, and most recently, a mental health counselor here in Omaha. But now I’m ready for a new job: the first Black Congresswoman from Nebraska.   John, I’ve worked a lot of jobs in my life. I’ve been a corn detasseler, a Kellog…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
November 29, 2021 at 10:04 PM

Before Tomorrow

With this much at stake, we can’t afford to fall behind on a single fundraising goal.   John, Nebraska’s Second District is a special place — I’ve known for many years, ever since I was a little girl being raised here, but it seems like other folks are finally starting to catch…
  Team Shelton · [email protected]
November 28, 2021 at 2:01 PM

What We’re Thankful For

When Alisha is elected to Congress, she will only be accountable to the folks of Nebraska’s Second District.   John, We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. Here on Team Shelton, we are so thankful to support a candidate like Alisha, who is committed to r…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 9:01 PM

Happy Thanksgiving, John

I am so thankful to be able to celebrate safely with my family tomorrow, and I wanted to share that joy with you.   Hi John, I wanted to take a moment to wish you a happy Thanksgiving. I am so thankful to be able to celebrate safely with my family tomorrow, and I wanted to shar…
  Team Shelton · [email protected]
November 23, 2021 at 5:50 PM

One Week 📆

We need all hands on deck to hit our goal of collecting 1,000 grassroots contributions.   ONE WEEK UNTIL CRUCIAL NOVEMBER FUNDRAISING DEADLINE CONTRIBUTE Hi there John — With just one week until our end-of-month fundraising deadline, we need all …
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
November 22, 2021 at 10:05 PM

Let Me Explain

I will never forget where I come from or who I work for.   Hi John, I’d like to explain why I’m running to represent Nebraska’s Second Congressional District — but first, can you chip in $7 to my campaign? CHIP IN $7 I'LL GIVE MORE! NOT TODAY …
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
November 21, 2021 at 10:26 PM

Advocate

A crucial part of being a mental health therapist is advocating for folks in need.   John, I am proud to be a healthcare provider. In my work as a mental health therapist, I approach each session with an open mind and a willingness to listen — and that’s exactly what I’ll bring…
  Emma [Shelton HQ] · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 4:56 PM

Falling Short This Week

Don Bacon and his Republican buddies are already keeping a close eye on our fundraising numbers.   John — This is Emma from Alisha Shelton’s finance team. I was just checking our ActBlue before the weekend, and I saw that we’re a bit short of where we need to be to hit our week…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
November 17, 2021 at 10:08 PM

People-Powered Campaign

I rely on grassroots supporters like you who believe, like I do, that Nebraska deserves better from our member of Congress.   MATCH John, I’m proud to run a grassroots, people-powered campaign. As the only candidate in this race raised in the district, it …
  Team Shelton · [email protected]
November 15, 2021 at 10:56 PM

Time for a Change

Nebraska deserves a member of Congress who will fight for the civil rights and bodily autonomy of every single person.   Vulnerable Rep. Don Bacon Is Complicit In Continued Threat to Abortion Rights -DCCC DEFEAT DON John — It’s not just that Don Bacon refu…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
November 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Native American Heritage Month

The impacts of the original inhabitants of this land are felt every day.   John, November is Native American Heritage Month, an opportunity to honor and celebrate Native Americans. The impacts of the original inhabitants of this land are felt every day, down to the origins of the words “…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
November 12, 2021 at 11:38 PM

I’m Not a Career Politician

I know what it’s like to work hard every single day.   John, I’m not a career politician; I’m an everyday person. I was raised by a single mom here in Omaha, I worked my way through college, and I was the first person in my family to graduate with a Bachelor's degree. I know wh…
  Team Shelton · [email protected]
November 11, 2021 at 2:30 AM

It’s Possible

This kind of historic legislation is only possible with a Democratic majority in Congress.   John, As you may have seen, last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed a historic infrastructure bill. This transformative bill will change the lives of millions of American fam…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
November 9, 2021 at 11:13 PM

Nine Districts

It’s not enough to defend the seats already held by Democrats; we must also flip seats red to blue.   John, As we look ahead to the 2022 midterm elections, it can be easy to feel discouraged. Republicans only need to flip five seats to take back control of the House, and on to…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
November 9, 2021 at 2:28 PM

This is your last chance, John

I need supporters like you to build a campaign that’s ready to flip this seat and defeat Republican Don Bacon.   Because of your past support of Democratic candidates and causes, we think you will be interested in learning more about Alisha Shelton’s history-making race in Nebraska. She’s …
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
November 8, 2021 at 2:23 PM

Do you support voting rights, John?

We must show the Senate that there is massive grassroots support for this crucial legislation.   Because of your past support of Democratic candidates and causes, we think you will be interested in learning more about Alisha Shelton’s history-making race in Nebraska. She’s running in a red…
  Alisha Shelton · [email protected]
November 7, 2021 at 2:19 PM

Waiting to hear from you, John

I want to hear from you about the issues that matter the most to you, your families, and your communities.   Because of your past support of Democratic candidates and causes, we think you will be interested in learning more about Alisha Shelton’s history-making race in Nebraska. She’s runn…
  Alisha Shelton, NE-02 · [email protected]
November 6, 2021 at 1:23 PM

Let me explain, John

I am running to flip this district blue and be Nebraska’s first African American Congresswoman.   Because of your past support of Democratic candidates and causes, we think you will be interested in learning more about Alisha Shelton’s history-making race in Nebraska. She’s running in a re…