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  Team Lira · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 11:18 PM

Only three days left

Did you see our last email? john, did you see our last email? Yesterday we announced our End of Quarter fundraising goal to raise $16,076 by midnight on Thursday. We’ve seen donations come in since then, but we really need to pick up the pace if we’re going to meet our goal. Can you ch…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
June 27, 2022 at 10:19 PM

The last three months

As we wrap up our second quarter since winning the primary, it’s clear the stakes are higher than ever. john, We know the last three months have been dark ones — seeing constitutional rights overturned and the worst mass shooting in a decade have been heartbreaking. As we wrap up our …
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  John Lira · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 8:26 PM

I will vote YES to protecting the rights of women and all Texans

In light of today’s news, I want to be crystal clear — I wholeheartedly condemn the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade. john, In light of today’s news, I want to be crystal clear — I wholeheartedly condemn the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade. Today’s ruling is a treme…
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  John Lira · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 7:33 PM

I am the Democratic nominee in Uvalde

In TX-23, I’m running against Republican incumbent Tony Gonzales in the district that just suffered the most deadly mass shooting in 10 years. john, In TX-23, I’m running against Republican incumbent Tony Gonzales in the district that just suffered the most deadly mass shooting in 10 …
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
June 18, 2022 at 6:38 PM

Midnight TONIGHT

We have a big deadline coming up and we need to be ready. john, tonight at midnight is our Mid-Month deadline, so we’ll keep this short. Hitting this goal keeps us on track for our June fundraising goals — numbers that will go public after the FEC deadline. We need to make sure we can …
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  John Lira · [email protected]
June 16, 2022 at 4:45 PM

Why this deadline is important

We have a big deadline coming up and we need to be ready. john, I wanted to reach out to you personally today to talk about a big deadline we have coming up in two days and why it’s so important. But first I want to share what we’re up against. That’s right, the representative whose d…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
June 14, 2022 at 9:17 PM

Looking ahead to the end of the quarter

We have a big deadline coming up and we need to be ready. john, This month we’re coming up on the end of our second fundraising quarter of 2022. That means we will need to hit our huge End of Quarter goal in just a few weeks — and we’re not yet where we need to be. To get back on track…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
June 11, 2022 at 6:17 PM

Some exciting news

We have some exciting news to share. john, We have some exciting news to share. This week Representative Joaquin Castro endorsed John for TX-23. Will you make a contribution of any size today to help us keep up our momentum? Any amount helps us reach people across the district to talk …
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  John Lira · [email protected]
June 9, 2022 at 8:55 PM

Who votes against protecting our kids? Tony Gonzales

Team, what can I say: this week TX-23 has once again been abandoned by Rep. Tony Gonzales. Gonzales makes a big show of being “pro-life” but yesterday, he voted against HR 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Bill — a bill that would raise the minimum purchasing age for semi-automatic rifles…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
June 7, 2022 at 11:19 PM

Democracy is on the ballot

Team, we’ve talked before about how this election is about way more than just John or even our community. It’s about protecting our families and our rights. It’s about keeping our majority in the House. It’s about getting one step closer to turning Texas blue. It’s about making sure t…
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  John Lira · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 8:16 PM

Celebrating our first year

Team, One year ago, I established Texans for John Lira and began my campaign to serve and represent the people of TX-23. When I launched this campaign, I never imagined we would see violence and grief on the level we have experienced this week. In light of all that has occurred, I know…
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  John Lira · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 8:06 PM

Protecting the 2nd Amendment AND our families

Team, In the aftermath of the shooting at Robb Elementary School last week, it’s important that we talk about how we got here so we can ensure that this tragedy does not repeat itself. To do that, we need to talk about Tony Gonzales and GOP propaganda around gun safety reform. Last ye…
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  John Lira · [email protected]
May 25, 2022 at 9:59 PM

Today we mourn. Tomorrow we fight for gun safety reform.

Team, I served two combat tours in Iraq. I never thought I would see weapons in my community reminiscent of the type that my Marines and I used on the battlefield. Yet here we are — again. Nineteen children and three adults died in their classrooms after another senseless act of gun vi…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
May 16, 2022 at 10:53 PM

We’re forging a new path

Team, so many people have stopped believing we have the power to change Texas — but not us. Republicans’ believed hold on the state, legislation that has nailed us in the past, partisan media and the status quo have dominated the narrative for years, decades even. We know John has an o…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
May 8, 2022 at 6:53 PM

Putting Boots on the Ground

Team, We are in the middle of John’s “Boots on the Ground” tour! We set a goal on this tour for John to travel to all 29 counties and meet with constituents in every single one over the next few months. Will you chip in $3.88 to cover a gallon of gas, or more if you can spare it, so we…
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  Paul De La =?iso-8859-1?b?UGXxYQ==?= · [email protected]
May 4, 2022 at 10:07 PM

Our Border, Our Solutions

Team, Because Rep. Tony Gonzales is the most vulnerable member of Congress, he invited Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and a delegation to make a mockery of a serious situation plus the men and women who work hard everyday to address the multitude of challenges at the border.…
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  John Lira · [email protected]
May 1, 2022 at 2:14 AM

Only a few hours left

Team, I'm taking a few minutes on my tour to reach out to you all because this is a big deadline for our campaign. We only have a few hours before our End of Month deadline is upon us — and my team is reporting that we’re not where we need to be. Will you rush a donation before midnigh…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
April 30, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Bad News

Team, we are coming up on a big deadline for the month. At midnight tonight, we’ll be hitting the end of April. But we have some bad news — we are seriously down in fundraising since last month. Take a look inside our ActBlue: This is the real deal. And the reason we are showing you t…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
April 26, 2022 at 11:19 PM

800 miles, 29 counties

Team, did you see Paul’s last email?  We’re launching John’s “Boots on the Ground” tour to travel to all 29 counties and spend a week meeting with constituents in every single one. John is ready to lace up his boots and step into every part of the district to meet with people across TX…
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  Paul De La Peña · [email protected]
April 22, 2022 at 11:02 PM

29 counties

Team, we have some exciting news to share.  John is launching a tour around the district — to all 29 counties — that we’re calling his "Boots on the Ground" tour. So, why Boots on the Ground? Since raising his hand to serve, John is always ready to lace up his boots and fight for what …
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
April 21, 2022 at 10:13 PM

John stands with Texas unions

Hello, team, last week John addressed The National Association of Letter Carriers local 421 gathering for USPS workers in San Antonio. Plus, they have officially endorsed John! It was a full house gathering of frontline public servants — the people who work to make sure that mail is d…
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  John Lira · [email protected]
April 15, 2022 at 9:16 PM

Dear Gov. Abbott, our district is not your photo op

Hello, team, once again, Republicans have used our district for a failed election stunt. Gov. Greg Abbott’s orders that require extra inspections of commercial trucks along the border have caused back-ups, slowdowns, and disruptions across our district, the state, and the country. Our …
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
April 14, 2022 at 10:52 PM

News from El Paso

Team,  John just got an endorsement from the El Paso Young Democrats!  We are so proud to earn this endorsement from the next generation of Democrats, age 14-40, in TX-23. It would be an honor to represent them in Congress and John doesn’t take this responsibility lightly.    John is …
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  Paul de la Peña · [email protected]
April 12, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Building our ground game

Hello, team, this is Paul, John’s campaign manager. I wanted to give you an update about where things are on the ground in TX-23. The truth is, we’re not quite where I would like us to be — so we are working really hard to expand our presence and build up our ground game in the distric…
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  John Lira · [email protected]
April 7, 2022 at 9:51 PM

Gonzales is happy to leave people with chronic illness behind

Team, once again, Rep. Tony Gonzales has let us down. Gonzales voted against The Affordable Insulin Now Act that would cap insulin prices at either $35 a month or 25% of an insurance plan's negotiated price, whichever is lower. Thankfully, despite the efforts of representatives like Go…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
April 4, 2022 at 8:34 PM

Empowering Texas families

Team, This week, John took a trip down to Austin to meet with legislators and to start talking about policies that will help Texas families by bridging the gap between state and national policies.  What we love about John is that he isn’t going to wait until we elect him to start worki…
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  John Lira · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 1:40 AM

It’s the 11th hour

Team, I wanted to send a quick email personally. Our End of Quarter deadline is now just a few hours away — but we’re not quite there. In fact, we are only $5,623 away from our goal. Can I count on you to step up before midnight and help push us over the finish line? Donate » When I sa…
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  Paul de la Peña · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 4:24 PM

I wanted to introduce myself

Hello, Team, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Paul de la Peña and I’m John’s new campaign manager. I’m thrilled to have joined this campaign at such a critical time in the race — and I'm even more excited by all the enthusiasm and support for John’s campaign an…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 11:01 PM

Urgent end of quarter deadline TOMORROW

Team, tomorrow is the last day for us to reach our goal of raising $12,731 before our fundraising numbers go public for this quarter. As of right now, we’re only about halfway to our goal — but there’s still time. Can you rush a donation now so we can reach our goal by midnight tomorro…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
March 29, 2022 at 11:37 PM

We need to pick up the pace

Team, did you see our last email below? Two days ago we announced our End of Quarter fundraising goal to raise $12,731 by midnight on Thursday. We’ve seen donations come in since then, but we really need to pick up the pace if we’re going to meet our goal. Can you chip in $5 to help us…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
March 27, 2022 at 6:43 PM

$12,731

Team, March is wrapping up — that means we’re about to hit our first big End of Quarter deadline since winning the primary. We’ve set a high bar for ourselves — we want to raise $12,731 by midnight on Thursday. Can you jump in now and contribute whatever you can towards our goal? Don…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
March 25, 2022 at 10:28 PM

What John’s been up to

Team, it's been a busy week on the ground for Team Lira. John is using his time to travel all over — to both connect with voters around the district and show up in support of other progressive leaders in Texas. John speaking with a voter from TX-23. John in El Paso stopping on the w…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
March 22, 2022 at 11:24 PM

If TX-23 stays red

Team, Tony Gonzales and the GOP gerrymandered TX-23 to stay red. Forever. They want to make sure that the GOP controls our district because they know that if Tony holds on to this seat, they will keep their stronghold in Texas. Will you help us fight to turn Texas blue — starting righ…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
March 19, 2022 at 8:43 PM

1 day left

Team, we only have 1 day left until we need to hit our March Mid Month goal, so we’ll keep this quick. Your donations fuel us to keep going. It allows us to afford the resources we need to keep fighting for Texans and win this district back for the people.  But your donations also mak…
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  John Lira · [email protected]
March 16, 2022 at 6:32 PM

Reaching out personally

Team, I wanted to reach out to you personally today to tell you about a big deadline we have coming up at the end of this week.  I spoke with the team and in order to stay on track for our fundraising this month, we need your help to hit our March Mid Month Goal.  This month is CRITIC…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
March 14, 2022 at 10:16 PM

$10,000 over the next week

Team, This month marks the end of the first fundraising quarter of 2022. That means we will be hitting a huge End of Quarter goal in just a few weeks — and right now, we’re running a bit behind.  To stay on track for that we need to raise at least $10,000 over the next week. It may se…
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  John Lira · [email protected]
March 13, 2022 at 11:42 PM

They say it’s a Republican stronghold

Hello team, I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about how TX-23 is a Republican stronghold. People have told me there’s no point in running as a Democrat because it can’t be done.  But I know how important this district and the people who live in it are. I know you deserve better than the…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 12:35 AM

Things are about to get difficult

Team, now the real race of the general begins. Things are going to get very difficult from here on out. We’re going to need your support from now, all the way through to November. Can you chip in $9 now to get us through the next 9 months? This is an important hold for Republicans. TX…
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  John Lira · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 10:47 PM

This is YOUR victory

Team, we did it!  I want to take the time to personally thank you for your support.  I am honored to have the opportunity to represent Texans from West to South Texas as the Democratic nominee for TX-23.  I am ready to fight for the legislation that will support you and your family. L…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 4:56 PM

It all comes down to this

Team, this is it. Voting is happening RIGHT NOW here in Texas. That means we only have hours to reach out to any last minute voters to make sure they have their voting information and know that John — and our vision for a better Texas — is on the ballot today. Rush a donation towards …
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 12:19 AM

Let’s give it our all

Team, we are in the final few days before the primary — our final chance to do everything we can to make John our nominee on March 1. When we started this campaign we decided that we wanted to depend on grassroots energy and the people of this movement to power this fight, instead of …
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  Juan Rodriguez · [email protected]
February 27, 2022 at 12:05 AM

A look from the ground

Hey team, this is Juan — John’s campaign manager. Since we’re so close to the primary (I can’t believe we’re only a few days away), I wanted to reach out with an update from the ground. Before we get into the update, will you make a donation now to help us make this final push for Joh…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
February 26, 2022 at 12:53 AM

Only one weekend left

Team, can you believe how close we are to the primary? There is only one weekend left standing between us and the primary on March 1st —  but we still have a lot of work to do to reach out to Texans before ballots are cast.  Will you chip in now to power our efforts through this FINAL…
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  Juan Rodriguez · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 10:32 PM

Let’s elect a fighter!

Team, in case you haven’t seen any email from me, my name is Juan and I’m John’s campaign manager. I wanted to reach out because I am so excited about everything we’ve been doing to get John elected. The work we do now, during early voting and in the time leading up to the general ele…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
February 16, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Hello from El Paso!

  Team  , it’s Day 3 of early voting here in TX-23 and John has already been super busy.    John took this picture while on the way to meeting voters yesterday in El Paso — no matter how big TX-23 is, John is still criss-crossing the district to make sure he has a chance to connect wi…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
February 14, 2022 at 10:31 PM

Early Vote starts TODAY

Team, it’s time! That’s right, early voting is starting TODAY. We want to make sure you have everything you need to get out and vote over these next few weeks, so we wanted to share some resources on voting in the TX-23 primaries with you! Fast Facts Feb 14-25 is Early Voting Feb 18 …
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
February 8, 2022 at 11:42 PM

Show Lira some Love!

Team, can you believe it’s February already? Love it or hate it, we’re already less than 1 week away from Valentine’s Day —  and that means we’re less than 1 week away from the first day of early voting in the Texas primaries.  If we want to make John Lira our nominee and elect him to…
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  John Lira · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 11:36 PM

Powered by YOU

Team, I want to take the time to personally thank you for your support.    As you know, this campaign is running on grassroots support and donations — because I’m here to represent YOU, not corporate interests — and you stepped up in a big way for our end of month goals.  I especially…
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  Team Lira · [email protected]
February 1, 2022 at 2:05 AM

We can do this

Team, this is our last chance.  Tonight at midnight we’ll be hitting our most critical deadline yet. What we raise in the next 5 hours will determine just how much we can do in our fight to elect John to Congress. We are SO close to hitting our goal, and only have $1,472 left to raise…
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  Juan Rodriguez · [email protected]
January 31, 2022 at 12:35 AM

A look into our fundraising:

Hey team, this is Juan. In case we haven’t formally met, I’m John’s campaign manager. I wanted to give you a snapshot into our fundraising this month: As you can see, we’ve seen a pretty steep decline in our fundraising so far this month. It’s not something I want to see — but I’m …
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