Tina Kotek · [email protected]

June 4, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Reckless and mean

  Reckless and mean. There’s really no other way to describe the cuts that Republicans in Congress want to make to Medicaid health insurance and SNAP food benefits. Their cuts threaten the health care of over a million Oregonians. Their cuts would rip away care for our loved ones w…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

June 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM

We need to protect our industries against tariffs

  Big news, John — USDA has announced a $16 million purchase of Oregon Pink Shrimp! 🍤 Why is that so huge? We’ve secured a massive investment in our state’s seafood industry and protected the jobs of multi-generational fishing families, who are facing uncertainty and instability du…

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  Kotek Survey Team · [email protected]

June 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM

The voice of the people is powerful

  John — Despite the chaos at the national level, Tina is committed to delivering on her promises and securing a better future for every Oregonian. The thoughts, opinions, concerns, and questions of the everyday people she serves are central in our process as we shape and craft our…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

May 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM

One last message

  Hey John — reaching out one last time before our May deadline passes. This strong grassroots team helped us close the gap at a critical moment. We only have $843 left to raise to send a strong message, and if everyone reading this far chipped in just $10, we’d smash it in no time…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

May 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM

We’re at risk of falling short

We’re behind on our goal, if we don’t close the gap today, we risk losing momentum.   John,  We just wrapped up our morning budget meeting — and we’re going to be honest with you. Unless we double the number of donations we saw yesterday, we’re not going to hit our end-of-month goa…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

May 30, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Republicans are cutting Medicaid. Tina’s expanding care.

Tina’s delivering on housing, health care, and education for Oregon.   John,  In D.C., Republicans in Congress are pushing cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, jeopardizing health care and food access for millions of families just to hand out more tax breaks to the rich. But here in Oregon, T…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Not exactly where we expected to be

  John, I want to be upfront with you: we’re not exactly where we’d expect to be at this point in the month and we could fall short of our fundraising goal. If you don’t need to hear anything else, will you pitch in right now to help us get back on track? If you've saved your payme…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

May 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM

A few days

  John, in just a few days we’ll finalize our fundraising numbers for May and we could use your support to make this report a strong one. You are part of an amazing grassroots team supporting Tina’s agenda for a better future for Oregonians. Together, we can fight back against the …

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  Team Tina Newsletter · [email protected]

May 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Extra, extra, read all about it! 🗞️

  Hi John, Welcome to my team’s monthly newsletter — here’s what I’ve been up to this month! I know life can be busy, and your inbox can fill up with political emails, so I appreciate any time you can dedicate to reading these monthly newsletters. Thanks! — TK Gov…

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  Tina's Throwback Thursday! · [email protected]

May 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM

Tina’s story 👇

That’s why Tina works so hard to protect our state’s public universities and allow every student to earn an excellent education without breaking the bank.   Happy throwback Thursday, John! Tina fell in love with Oregon almost four decades ago. Her way of giving back to the state th…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM

People will go hungry to give billionaires a tax break

  President Trump and his Republican conspirators in Congress just pushed through a budget that slashes $880 billion from Medicaid, threatening healthcare access for working families and people with disabilities. The bill also cuts $300 billion in assistance to buy groceries throug…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

May 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM

Our campaign relies on people like John

  John, we’ll get right to it: We’re asking you to donate just $3 to our campaign today. Here are three quick reasons why: 1. Donald Trump and his administration are attempting to destroy our democracy and cut critical government services, like Medicaid. But Tina is standing strong…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

May 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM

We have to stand up for public broadcasting

  For generations, NPR and PBS have provided public programming that fuels our minds and our conversations to move this country forward. Whether through teaching kids the ABCs on Sesame Street, sharing the news over the radio to millions of commuters, or finding new artists through…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

May 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM

My opponent just launched over $1 million in ads

I'm gearing up to make history again — with donors like you by my side.   Hi, my name is Abigail Spanberger. I'm a three-term congresswoman from Virginia, a former CIA officer, and the only Democrat in America who can flip a Governor's seat in 2025. My opponent just launched over $1…

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  Team Kotek · [email protected]

May 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Let us be honest with you

We missed our goal.   John, Our mid-month fundraising deadline passed last night, and we came up short. Fundraising has been slow for the past month. Really slow. And we want to be honest with you about what that means. At this moment, we can’t afford to lose momentum. The Trump adm…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

May 15, 2025 at 11:17 PM

A short message

  John, We know your time is valuable, so we’ll keep this quick. Our mid-month fundraising deadline is tonight at midnight, and we’re still coming up short. This is the last time we’ll reach out before the cutoff. Governor Kotek and her team are working every day to protect Oregon …

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

May 14, 2025 at 4:22 PM

We’re not backing down — we’re doubling down.

  John, I wanted to take a moment to talk directly with you about where we are — and why your support matters so much right now. With Donald Trump in the White House, we’re already seeing attacks on our basic values. Attempts to roll back reproductive rights and environmental prote…

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  Kotek HQ Finance Team · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Thursday’s deadline is closing in — and we’re not on track

  Take a look at this actual screenshot from our ActBlue account, John: This isn't just a typical slowdown. Contributions have dropped off steeply, and with our critical mid-month deadline approaching on Thursday, we need to turn things around — and fast. The stakes are real. Tina…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

May 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Everyone watches women’s sports 🏀⚽

  Admittedly, John — my jump shot needs a bit of work. But the good news? There’s now a facility here in Oregon dedicated to women’s sports where the professionals can show me how it’s done. I’m so excited about the growth of women’s sports. From record viewership for women’s bask…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

May 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM

I genuinely want to know

  John, It's been over 100 days of the Trump Administration – and I want you to know I'm here, I’m listening, and I’m doing everything I can to protect the people of Oregon. So today, I have one question for you: What do you want me to know?  I’m not just asking – I actually read t…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

May 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM

Did you see this

  Did you see this,John? Tina joined the team at NBC Nightly News to talk about the work we’re doing to make housing more affordable across Oregon. Will you take a minute to watch Tina’s interview and chip in to help us spread the message? If you've saved your payment information …

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM

Empowering communities by investing in high-quality learning

  John — Tina is taking action for our students. 📚 Image courtesy of KVAL Governor Kotek brought together education advocates, school districts, teachers, students, and legislators to sign groundbreaking legislation to secure long-term funding for summer learning programs. Research…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

May 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Every Oregonian should have access to health care

  John — May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Addressing the mental and behavioral health crisis in Oregon has been a pillar of Tina's platform since the first day she stepped into office. While we've seen real progress over the past couple of years, there's still so much to do. T…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

May 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM

$1

  Hey there John — can we count on you to pitch in $1 today? $1 to help us build better and safer schools that meet the needs of our students. $1 to invest in action that will help us meet the climate crisis at our doorstep. $1 to fight for more affordable housing options across Or…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

May 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Happy May Day!

  Happy May Day, everyone! May Day pays tribute to the labor movement's efforts to ensure safer and fairer workplaces for everyone. Here in Oregon, we’ve seen firsthand how unions can uplift our communities. I’ve always stood with unions — because when people have fair pay, good be…

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  Tina’s iPhone · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM

One last time

  Hey there, I wanted to reach out one last time before our April fundraising deadline is up in a few hours. I’m so honored by all the folks who support me – small business owners, social workers, teachers, nurses, seniors, and lots of other people who care about Oregon. I’m fighti…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 1:13 AM

Short

  John — We'll keep this short: Our April fundraising goal expires in just over 24 hours — can we count on you to pitch in $3 right now? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: CHIP IN $3 NOW CHIP I…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM

We need real leadership

  Tina’s right, John: We’re in a moment of national crisis where the President and his allies are defying the rule of law, and attacking the programs that Oregonians rely on. This is the time that state leaders need to step up and advocate for everyone, and Tina has been at the fo…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

April 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM

No kidding, John, just $2.50

  Hey there, John — Hope all is well. It’s that time of the month when we come to you to ask you to donate to keep up the momentum as we make progress for Oregon. Here’s why it’s important: Hitting our fundraising goals allows our team to hold events, meet more Oregonians, and make…

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  Team Tina Newsletter · [email protected]

April 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM

Your April newsletter is here! 🗞️

  Hi John, Welcome to my team’s monthly newsletter — here’s what I’ve been up to this month! I know life can be busy, and your inbox can fill up with political emails, so I appreciate any time you can dedicate to reading these monthly newsletters. Thanks! — TK Gov…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

April 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM

These tariffs…

  John — whether you’re an economist or a small business owner in rural Oregon, everyone is speculating about the impacts of the tariffs proposed by the Trump administration. Almost everyone agrees: these tariffs could have devastating and long-lasting impacts on our economy. When …

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

April 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Here’s how Tina got her start

  John, First, Tina Kotek got involved in public service because she knew we could do better. After moving here to attend University of Oregon, she saw firsthand the struggles families faced — from housing challenges to a broken education system. She made it her mission to serve th…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

April 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM

What do you want me to know?

  Hi John, I’m reaching out to you today because I want to hear from YOU. We’re facing big challenges everywhere, with the chaos coming out of D.C. certainly not helping as we work to stay focused on meeting the needs of Oregonians. When things are tough, we need to stick together …

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  Athena, Team Tina · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Just hours away

  John — I’ll keep this one quick: We’re just $1,109 away from our mid-April goal with just hours left until the deadline expires. Pitch in right now to support Tina’s work for a better Oregon. Here’s a direct link to make a contribution: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/tk-em-apr…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

April 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM

$4 goes a long way

  Hey there, John — before we get too deep into this message, can we count on you to pitch in $4 today? What if we told you $4 invests in Tina’s work to make Oregon a better place to live, work, and get an education? What if we told you that $4 helps us reach voters across Oregon t…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

April 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM

I know what you’re probably thinking

  Hey John, I’m reaching out about our mid-month fundraising deadline. I know what you’re probably thinking: “A big deadline JUST passed. What’s so different or important about this one?” I get it, and I understand why there may be some confusion — which I'm happy to clear up.  Our…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

April 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Join Oregon in holding Trump accountable

Governor Kotek and AG Rayfield are fighting for accountability. Will you join them?   John, As the Trump administration launches attack after attack on working families and vulnerable communities, Oregon is not backing down from the fight. Our state has joined several lawsuits to ho…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

April 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Tina will never stop fighting to defend LGBTQ+ Oregonians

  John — No matter what happens in Washington, D.C., Governor Kotek is holding the line for Oregon and our values.  Since he returned to office, President Trump has signed several executive orders attacking diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, restricting access to gender-affi…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

April 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Donald Trump signed an executive order attempting to close the Department of Education

  John, President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order attempting to close the Department of Education — which could potentially impact 88,000 Oregon students with disabilities and drastically alter their education and care. In the wake, The Oregon Department of Educatio…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

April 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM

I hope to see your name on this, John

Will you join this fight with me?   John, No matter how many bizarre headlines or hurtful policies the Trump Administration produces, I’m committed to defending our shared values.  As Governor, I’m standing firm against every attack on Oregonians — our LGBTQ+ communities, our senio…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

April 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Tina is taking action to safeguard reproductive freedom.

Read on to learn how Tina is protecting Oregon’s values.   John — In Oregon, Governor Kotek has been clear that all Oregonians have the freedom to decide whether and when to have kids. When anti-choice extremists threatened access to the abortion medication mifepristone, Governor K…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

April 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM

Standing up for every Oregonian

I won’t let anyone push us around.   John, Every Oregonian should have the chance to build a bright future, but the chaos coming out of D.C. is putting our freedoms and our future in jeopardy. President Trump and the Republican Party are threatening cuts to Medicaid and Social Secu…

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  Abigail Spanberger · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM

I’m the Democrat running to flip the Governor’s office

  John, it’s Abigail Spanberger.  I’m honored to share that I’m officially the Democratic nominee in the November 2025 election for the Governor’s office in Virginia! I’m grateful for the grassroots support from volunteers and contributors like you who have made this possible. Eve…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

April 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Republicans are slashing Social Security, and the impacts are devastating.

Make your voice heard here →   Republican-led cuts to Social Security are already having a massive impact, John. Thousands of staff firings. Website crashes. Millions of seniors are locked out of their accounts. And ZERO accountability. President Trump and Republicans in Washington…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

April 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Union busting is wrong

We need to stand up for labor rights.   John, A few days ago, President Trump signed an executive order stripping collective bargaining rights from over a million federal civil servants. Who did he do this to? Nurses and social workers caring for veterans, public health workers fig…

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  Tina Kotek · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM

The last time I’ll reach out

Fewer people are reading our emails…   Hey there, John — this is the last time I’ll reach out about our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. I just got off the phone with our finance team, and we’re just $1,289 shy of our March fundraising goal. So I thought I’d personally reach out…

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  Team Tina · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM

We need to raise $1,347 to hit our goal.

This is your last chance to pitch in before our midnight deadline   John, We are so close to hitting our quarterly fundraising goal — we’re just $1,347 short! This is the first end-of-quarter fundraising deadline of the year. If we miss the mark tonight, we’ll spend the rest of th…

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  Tina for Oregon · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM

We really don’t want to give Tina bad news

Fewer people are reading our emails…   We’ll be honest with you, John: We’re struggling to hit our end-of-quarter fundraising goal. In the past few weeks, fewer people are reading our messages, and unfortunately, we’ve seen a big downturn in grassroots contributions.  It’s not hard …

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  Tina’s iPhone · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Sorry!

I’ve been hard at work making progress for Oregon, and your support will go a long way in helping our team keep up the fight.   Sorry for interrupting your Sunday morning, John! Our first end-of-quarter fundraising deadline of 2025 expires tomorrow at midnight, and we’re still aimin…

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  Kotek HQ · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM

Monday’s deadline is coming up fast

We’re counting on you, John   John — We’ll cut to the chase — we’re asking you to pitch in $3 before Monday’s end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. Here are three quick reasons why: 1. Donald Trump and his administration are targeting immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, and working fam…

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