eric sorensen (personal) · [email protected]

April 30, 2023 at 5:04 PM

My least favorite part of running for Congress.

It’s Sunday, so I’ll keep this brief, friend. I’m reaching out to make sure you saw the news that we officially have a Republican challenger in my race.   We'll be sharing more details about our opponent soon. For now, here's what you need to know: Since my election, national Republicans and the…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

April 29, 2023 at 4:19 PM

It’s official. We have a Republican opponent!

  Here we go, team. The first Republican candidate just announced their campaign to challenge Eric Sorensen in Illinois' 17th District! While 2024 may seem like a ways off, the GOP is wasting no time trying to flip this seat red. We had a hunch this was coming, but an early challeng…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 5:38 PM

Big endorsement

  Friend, I've got some exciting news: My campaign was just endorsed by End Citizens United and Let America Vote -- two of the largest grassroots organizations working to fix our broken campaign finance laws. I just got to Congress, but it doesn't take years in the beltway to see th…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 7:59 PM

I want to be fully transparent.

  I have a quick favor to ask, friend. The end of this week marks an important end-of-month fundraising deadline for our campaign. To be completely transparent, it’s been a relatively slow fundraising month up to this point. So today, I’m hoping you can help us make up ground. Can y…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

April 23, 2023 at 4:39 PM

I was given a choice.

  I don't share this story often, friend. Before I came home to Illinois, I was a meteorologist at a local station in Tyler, Texas. One morning, my boss approached me and said we needed to speak after the show. When I got to the conference room, I saw my employment contract laid ou…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

April 20, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Fact-checking crazy talk on climate change:

  Friend, As the only meteorologist in Congress, my ears perk up when I hear colleagues talk about extreme weather or how to handle climate change. I also feel a responsibility to call out climate misinformation when I see it. A few days ago, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (I know…🙄) t…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

April 18, 2023 at 3:30 PM

I’m being attacked.

Friend, I’m reaching out to ask you to make a $5 donation to my re-election campaign. National Republicans just launched a fresh wave of attacks against me, so I hope you’ll let me elaborate more on why today's request is so important.   Last month, we go…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

April 14, 2023 at 7:17 PM

By the numbers: My first 100 days in Congress.

Friend,   It’s officially been 100 days since I was sworn in to represent Illinois’ 17th District in Congress. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind, but very productive, and I wanted to share some stats highlighting the work we’ve done for the people of Central…

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  Tammy Baldwin · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 4:22 PM

I’m officially running for reelection to the United States Senate

Hi there — I have exciting news to share, and I wanted you to hear it from me:   I’m officially running for reelection to the United States Senate.    I know the road ahead won’t always be easy — election experts are already calling me one of the most vul…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

April 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM

It happened again.

It happened again, friend.   We started the week with news of yet another mass shooting -- this time in Louisville. Four were killed and another nine were injured. This comes just weeks after six students and teachers were killed at a school in Nashville.…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 4:00 PM

What are the pundits and polls missing?

Hi folks,   There’s been a lot going on this past week. Former president Trump was indicted and charged with crimes, and House Republicans continue to defend him. We just had local elections across IL-17. Severe storms just hit Central Illinois and more e…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

April 4, 2023 at 3:38 PM

I want your input, friend.

Hi friend,   I wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to our campaign ahead of last week’s FEC fundraising deadline. With your support, we met and exceeded our first quarter fundraising goal!   Your support couldn't have come at a be…

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  eric sorensen (personal) · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 9:33 PM

final check-in.

Friend,    I’m glad I could catch you before we break for the weekend. I know we’ve been in touch quite a bit this week, so I’ll get right to the point.   Tonight at midnight is my first legal fundraising deadline as a member of Congress. After this deadline, we’ll submit…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 1:28 PM

Critical deadline TONIGHT.

Friend,   The first quarter of 2023 is coming to an end, and we’re SO close to reaching our online fundraising goal. It’s critical we meet this benchmark to show potential opponents we’ve still got the grassroots power to defend this seat in 2024.   We’re…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

March 30, 2023 at 3:47 PM

first.

Hi friend,   With my first FEC deadline since I was sworn into Congress closing in, I wanted to share a couple more ‘firsts’ you may not be aware of: - I'm the first trained meteorologist elected to Congress in almost 50 years!  - I'm the first …

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 1:49 PM

Allow me to (re)introduce myself.

Hi there, folks.   We’re just two days away from my first FEC fundraising deadline as a member of Congress. We’ve added quite a few supporters to our email list lately, so I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself and share my vision for a better IL-17 and a better …

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 4:38 PM

Three reasons we’re asking.

Hi there, friend.   We’re writing to ask you to make a contribution to Eric’s campaign before Friday’s FEC fundraising deadline. But before we do, here are a few reasons why this deadline is so important. Whether we like it or not, our FEC rep…

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  Tammy Duckworth · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 4:47 PM

I have a special request today

Hi friend, it’s Senator Tammy Duckworth.   I have a special request today—one I don't make very often. I'm asking you to join me in supporting Eric Sorensen's campaign to keep Illinois' 17th Congressional District blue.    I'll explain exactly why your su…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

March 25, 2023 at 3:41 PM

We’d love to see your name on our public FEC report, friend.

Hi there, friend. In just one week, we’ll submit our first quarterly fundraising report to the FEC since Eric was sworn into Congress. This is a big deal because potential opponents will be combing through this public report closely to see if we’re still …

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 2:05 PM

Friend, did you see this?!

I need you to understand where things stand, friend: – I just announced the 29 most vulnerable Democrats we must protect in 2024. – So now, Republicans are furiously targeting these races as prime pick-up opportunities. – The latest polls show this will b…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

March 23, 2023 at 5:13 PM

a quick note about our emails

I remember my inbox getting flooded with desperate, hair-on-fire emails. Friend,Before running for Congress, I remember my inbox getting flooded with desperate, hair-on-fire emails from other Democratic campaigns.    To be honest, I hated them. The deadlin…

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  Adam Frisch · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 5:43 PM

“Safe Republican”

Hello,   In a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a donation to my campaign for Congress against Lauren Boebert. But before I do, please let me explain why your support now is so important if we’re going to defeat Boebert in 2024.   Very few people belie…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

March 18, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Against a national sales tax 💸

Team,   In case you hadn’t heard: A few weeks ago, House Republicans introduced a bill that would create a 30% national sales tax while eliminating corporate income taxes and the IRS altogether. It was a clear attempt to benefit the GOP’s wealthy donors w…

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  Jon Tester · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 4:56 PM

re: 2024

Folks, I have an exciting announcement and I want you to be the first to know: I’m officially running for reelection here in Montana.    I know this race won’t be easy, but my fight for working families isn’t done yet.    If you’re with me, please split a…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

March 15, 2023 at 1:58 PM

Here’s what you need to know about IL-17

Hi friend, there have been a number of important updates in our campaign, so I wanted to take a moment to make sure you had the latest. Here’s what you need to know about my campaign in IL-17.   This week, the National Republican Congressional …

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  eric sorensen (personal) · [email protected]

March 12, 2023 at 6:40 PM

This should only take a minute.

Friend, I wanted to be sure you saw this news:    On Friday, The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced their 2024 "Frontline" Democrats. These are the House members considered to be the most at-risk in the coming election cycle. I was added to this …

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  Congresswoman Suzan DelBene · [email protected]

March 11, 2023 at 3:10 PM

Wanted you to hear this directly from me, friend

Friend, it’s DCCC Chair Congresswoman Suzan DelBene.   I wanted you to be the first to know that I just added Eric Sorensen to the DCCC’s list of 2024 Frontline Members – a list of incredible incumbent Democrats whose victories are essential to taking back the House Major…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 5:50 PM

Eric’s officially a “Frontline” Democrat. Here’s what that means →

We have an important campaign update, friend.   Eric has officially been named a “2024 Frontline Democrat” by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. That means Democratic leaders in the House consider IL-17 an “essential district” that we must k…

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  Adam Frisch · [email protected]

March 9, 2023 at 6:23 PM

that didn’t take long

Hello,   Well, it didn’t take long. The same day I announced that I was running again in a rematch against Lauren Boebert, the smear campaign from her national Republican allies began.   It’s no mystery why: Last year, I lost to Boebert by only 546 votes.…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 6:24 PM

A quick recap of our first couple months in Congress.

Friend, Eric Sorensen here.    It's been an eventful couple of months in Congress, so I wanted to take a moment to hit pause and share some of the recent highlights. It's important to me that you're kept in the loop with what we're up to. I hope you enjoy…

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  Adam Frisch · [email protected]

March 4, 2023 at 6:29 PM

546 votes

Friend,   I am officially running again against Lauren Boebert!   In 2022, we came just 546 votes short of kicking Boebert out of Congress. It was the closest race in the entire country. Now, I’m running again to finish the job, but I need you with me fro…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 10:37 PM

You’re invited! Join me for a virtual birthday celebration 🎈

Friend,   I wanted to reach out personally and give a big thank you to everyone who has contributed to my campaign over the past couple of months.   I know we've come to you a lot, but counting on individual donors instead of the special interests means w…

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  eric sorensen (personal) · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 11:31 PM

My final email before the deadline.

Glad I caught you tonight, friend.   I’m reaching out one last time before February comes to a close to let you know that we’re still just short of our monthly fundraising goal. As it stands, we still have about $7,000 left to raise in order to meet our mark.   I know my …

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 12:56 PM

We’ll start with the good news.

Hi there, friend.   We’re only two months into Eric’s first term, and he’s already making good on his promise to hold Washington accountable and deliver for the people of Central and Northwest Illinois. In the past couple of weeks, Eric: Joined…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

February 26, 2023 at 4:35 PM

Respectfully asking

Friend,   I'm reaching out to respectfully ask if you can make a $5 contribution to my campaign before midnight.    Allow me to briefly explain why:   The end of February means there’s just one month until we will have to submit our first fundraising repo…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

February 25, 2023 at 12:50 PM

A communicator for the Midwest

Hi there, hope that you’re doing well.    A few weeks ago, I had the honor of joining Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and fellow Midwest Democrats in the launch of what we’re calling the Heartland Caucus. Organized around the idea that we need more Democrats…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 2:56 PM

The GOP issued a direct challenge to Democratic donors.

Team,   I just wanted to be certain you saw this update: According to a leaked document from a closed-door GOP meeting, I’ve been listed as a top target in 2024. I am one of just 17 Democrats whose seats they’re going all in to flip red.   I can’t say I’m surprised, frien…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

February 21, 2023 at 8:08 PM

re: secret meeting at the Ritz-Carlton

We wanted to make sure you didn’t miss this, friend:   The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) recently held a private meeting at a Ritz-Carlton in Florida to discuss which Democrats they should target most aggressively in the upcoming elec…

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  Eric Sorensen (personal) · [email protected]

February 16, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Truth be told, fundraising has taken a back seat...

I’ll try to keep this brief, team –   Midnight tonight marks the midway point of our current fundraising quarter, but as it stands, we are not quite halfway toward meeting our quarterly goal. We’re pacing a bit behind.   Like Joe (my campaign manager) explained yesterday,…

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  Joe Goldberg via EricSorensenforIllinois.com · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 4:13 PM

I’d love to give Eric some good news. Can you help?

Hey there! 👋   If we haven't met yet, I’m Joe, Eric’s campaign manager.    I’m writing because tomorrow at midnight marks the halfway point of our first fundraising quarter of 2023. Truth be told, our fundraising has been a bit slow going, so we need to p…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

February 14, 2023 at 5:26 PM

Eric is leading the charge to expel Santos:

Friend,   We have some new developments on the George Santos scandal.   First: news broke that Santos is officially under investigation by the House Ethics committee for campaign finance violations and for revelations that lied about his upbringing, educa…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

February 13, 2023 at 5:02 PM

WATCH: My first month in Congress

Hi team,   Recently, I sat down for an interview at my old stomping grounds, WQAD in the Quad Cities, to discuss my first month in Congress and what’s coming in the months ahead. It was good to be home and visit old friends at the station where I served a…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

February 11, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Quick note about the Council for a Livable World.

Friend,   I was honored to receive the endorsement of the Council for a Livable World in the 2022 election cycle. Their endorsement was important to our success, so I want to take this opportunity to tell you about their mission and work.   The Council’s ch…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

February 10, 2023 at 4:11 PM

My next frontier, space! 🚀

Hi team,   I have an astronomic update from Washington. I was just named the ranking Democrat on the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics! This is a key posting within the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.   As the top Democrat on this s…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

February 8, 2023 at 6:39 PM

I attended last night’s State of the Union Address. Here are my takeaways:

Friend,   Last night marked the first State of the Union Address I attended as a Member of Congress, so I wanted to share a few takeaways: The energy in the room last night was palpable. From my vantage in the House chamber, it was clear that S…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

February 5, 2023 at 3:38 PM

George Santos on the Science Committee?

Friend,   As the only meteorologist in Congress, I care deeply about how we can harness science and technology to combat climate change. That’s why I was proud to be named to the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, but you can probably imagine …

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

February 3, 2023 at 3:15 PM

It’s official: I have my committee assignments.

It's official, team.   I’ve been assigned to serve on two key committees during the 118th Congress – the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Both posts offer incredible opportunities to make progress h…

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  Eric Sorensen · [email protected]

February 2, 2023 at 4:32 PM

re: Planned Parenthood facilities attacked.

Team,     I wanted to make sure you all saw this news because it may have flown under the radar. About two weeks ago, a Planned Parenthood clinic in Peoria, Illinois, was nearly burned to the ground in a despicable act of vandalism. …

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  Eric Sorensen (personal) · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 3:50 PM

Kevin McCarthy wants me gone.

Friend,   I've only been in Congress for a month, but it's already easy to see that Kevin McCarthy and his extremist allies have little interest in passing legislation to actually improve lives. The last time McCarthy was in the majority, he launched the Benghazi committe…

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  Eric Sorensen HQ · [email protected]

January 30, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Can you make another donation before our end-of-month deadline?

Friend,  We've set two important goals ahead of our first end-of-month fundraising deadline of 2023.  Raise $30,000 in online donations before this deadline comes to a close. Send a strong message that Eric's campaign is prepared to defend this seat.  I…

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