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  Sarah, Team Scholten · [email protected]
December 30, 2022 at 9:15 PM

early investments make all the difference

That’s why I’m coming to you ahead of tomorrow’s FEC quarterly filing deadline.   John, Sarah here from Team Scholten! As the campaign’s finance director, I can’t tell you how impressed and grateful I was to see how this grassroots team stepped up to support Hillary’s historic …
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 5:14 PM

our upcoming FEC deadline

Republicans will be looking at our fundraising numbers from this quarter to assess the strength of our campaign.   John – The final FEC filing deadline of 2022 is just around the corner, so we had to ask if you can make a contribution to Hillary’s re-election campaign today! …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 5:53 PM

Happy Holidays!

Whether you are spending this week celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or ringing in the new year, I hope you are able to spend time with loved ones and spread joy this season.     John – Happy holidays! I wanted to take a moment to wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday …
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
December 22, 2022 at 4:12 PM

last deadline of 2022

We’re approaching the final FEC filing deadline of 2022...   John — We’re approaching the final FEC filing deadline of 2022, so we have to ask if you can chip in to show Republicans the power of our grassroots movement. SUPPORT HILLARY Republicans will be spendi…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
December 19, 2022 at 8:25 PM

the results of our 2023 priorities survey

I also know these problems can’t be solved in a single term – that’s why I’m asking for your support as I lay a strong foundation for my 2024 re-election campaign.   John, My team just sent me the results of our 2023 Priorities Survey, and the hundreds of responses we received…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
December 15, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Michigan GOP is preparing for 2024

The 2022 midterm elections are barely over, but Michigan Republicans are already preparing for 2024.   John, The 2022 midterm elections are barely over, but Michigan Republicans are already preparing for 2024. This week, failed GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon implied t…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
December 12, 2022 at 10:39 PM

laying a strong foundation

Last month, this team made history by electing West Michigan’s first-ever Democratic Congresswoman.   John, Last month, this team made history by electing West Michigan’s first-ever Democratic Congresswoman. And while Hillary is preparing to begin serving her first term in the …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
December 10, 2022 at 10:34 PM

re: your 2023 priorities

I wanted to make sure you saw this message from my team about our 2023 Priorities Survey.   Hi John, I wanted to make sure you saw this message from my team about our 2023 Priorities Survey. As I’ve learned in the weeks since our successful election, a LOT of work goes into se…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
December 7, 2022 at 4:57 PM

We want to hear from you →

We’re busy preparing for the beginning of the 118th Congress, and we’re looking for input from supporters like you.   John, With your support, last month we pulled off a historic victory and elected Hillary as the first Democratic woman to ever represent West Michigan in Congre…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
November 24, 2022 at 2:04 PM

giving thanks

I hope your day, like mine, is filled with loved ones, good food, and endless gratitude.   John, Happy Thanksgiving! I had to take a moment to tell you how thankful I am to have you on this team. With your support, we flipped a crucial House seat from red to blue and elected West Michiga…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
November 10, 2022 at 10:04 PM

couldn’t have done it without you

I will always show up for my community and look forward to getting to work serving West Michiganders.   John – we did it! It’s a new day in West Michigan. I have officially been elected to represent West Michigan in Congress. Make no mistake: this is a historic victory. We fl…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 1:53 AM

what your contributions make possible

I don’t need to tell you that voter turnout will be the deciding factor in this election.   John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to support my campaign with a contribution before Election Day – but first, I’d like to explain why. CONTRIBUTE Your contribution…
  Andrew · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 9:25 PM

NATIONWIDE Student Support for Hillary Scholten

The path to a Democratic majority, and the stability of the United States as a democracy, runs through West Michigan.   Hi Team Scholten! My name is Andrew, lead campus organizer for Hillary Scholten at the University of Michigan. I had the amazing opportunity of working with t…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 4:38 PM

why we’re still fundraising

We have to get voters to the polls to make their voices heard and flip this seat BLUE.   John, I’ll explain more in a moment, but I know you’re busy so I’ll get right to it: I’m writing today to ask if you’ll chip in $10 to support my campaign to be West Michigan’s first Democ…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 10:56 PM

I’m counting on your support

My team and I are hard at work in this final stretch to reach every voter and flip this district blue.   John, I know you’ve heard from me a lot this weekend, but we’re just days away from an absolutely critical election and we cannot slow down. My team and I are hard at work i…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 1:47 PM

keeping extremism out of Congress

We’re not quite on track to hit our $10,000 goal, and at this stage every dollar makes a difference.   John, Since launching our Get Out the Vote fund to power us through the final days of the election cycle, we’ve seen a powerful response from folks like you who understand th…
  MI-03 Update · [email protected]
November 5, 2022 at 9:38 PM

weekend of action update

Michiganders are ready for a bold leader who will advocate for the issues that matter.   John – As we talk to voters across the district, we hear the same thing over and over: Michiganders are ready for a bold leader who will advocate for the issues that matter and will put Mic…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
November 5, 2022 at 4:02 PM

hitting the road

I’m running for Congress because I believe West Michigan deserves a representative who reflects West Michigan values.   Sorry to email on a Saturday, but I wanted to reach out before I hit the road for our major weekend of voter outreach and mobilization. My campaign manager Car…
  Carissa, Scholten HQ · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 9:45 PM

launching our Get Out the Vote fund

With your support, we can elect West Michigan’s first-ever Democratic Congresswoman and flip this key district RED to BLUE.   John, Carissa here, campaign manager for Team Scholten. We’re entering arguably the most important weekend of our campaign – because the outcome of nex…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 6:24 PM

what Republicans are saying

It’s not just Michiganders counting on us to flip this seat BLUE – the path to the House majority runs straight through our district.   John, With just days to go until the election, our race is tightening. We know that we can win, but we have to double our efforts in the next…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 10:32 PM

4 things you need to know:

The stakes are too high to leave anything to chance.   John: with less than a week until Election Day and Michiganders already casting their votes, here are the things you need to know about our campaign to elect Hillary Scholten in MI-03. Hillary is a fourth-generation West Mi…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 1:54 PM

we have to be on offense

I’m running to flip my home district blue in a race that RealClearPolitics is calling a TOTAL TOSS-UP.   John – Okay, I know it sounds cliche, and probably a little cheesy, but it’s true: for the cost of a cup of coffee, you could defend the future of our democracy. $2 helps us…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 10:11 PM

Ted Cruz is in Michigan TODAY

GOP leaders like Cruz are focused on our district because they know that it could very well determine which party controls the House of Representatives.   Ted Cruz is in MI-03 TONIGHT FIGHT BACK I wish I didn’t have to tell you this, John: Ted Cru…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 6:50 PM

we’ve been rated a TOSS-UP

With just 12 days until the midterms and Michiganders already casting their ballots, we’re running out of time.   RealClearPolitics calls MI-03 a “TOSS-UP” FLIP MI-03 BLUE John – the analysts at RealClearPolitics have officially labeled o…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 11:44 PM

Can I count on you?

The stakes have never been higher. It’s not just Michiganders counting on us to flip this toss-up seat BLUE.   John, Today marks just ONE WEEK until the critical midterm elections, so we’re running out of time to spread our message to every voter across the district. I’ll get r…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 7:13 PM

one week from today

I know $1 may not sound like much, but with so little time and the stakes so high, every penny counts.   John, Today marks just one week until Election Day, so I have to ask if you’ll invest $1 in our movement to elect West Michigan’s first-ever Democratic Congresswoman. …
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 11:23 PM

our final deadline is tonight

I know I can flip this seat BLUE and be a strong advocate for working families, but I need your support.   FINAL FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT CONTRIBUTIONS TO GOAL: 322 CHIP IN John, I had to check in ahead of tonight’s deadline – the very las…
  Gary Peters · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 2:24 PM

if you open one email today

The Cook Political Report is saying this race LEANS DEMOCRATIC, so it’s up to support Hillary.   John, it's Sen. Gary Peters. If you’re anything like me, you’re getting a flood of political emails this time of year – but could I have just a minute of your time to talk about a race that cou…
  Sarah, Scholten HQ · [email protected]
October 30, 2022 at 9:40 PM

we set an ambitious goal

Hillary is running for Congress because she believes West Michigan deserves a representative who reflects West Michigan values.   John, Sarah here, Hillary’s Finance Director. I wanted to check in because tomorrow is our final end-of-month fundraising deadline before Election D…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
October 29, 2022 at 9:14 PM

our opponent’s extremist comments

It’s simple, John: someone who uses this kind of violent language in reference to his political opponents has no place in Congress.   John – It’s no secret that our opponent holds some seriously extremist views. He’s already made plenty of disturbing comments, including warning…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
October 29, 2022 at 2:32 PM

update on our goal

We’ve seen a great response so far, but we still have a long way to go.   John, I wanted to make sure you saw this message from my team. In response to my opponent raising over $75,000 in 48 hours, we set our own $75,000 fundraising goal. We’ve seen a great response so far, but…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 11:55 PM

making sure you saw Paul’s note

I hope you’ll take a moment to read his message and then chip in whatever you can to our people-powered campaign before you log off for the weekend.   John, I wanted to make sure you saw this email from Democratic strategist Paul Begala. Paul is an expert in his field and I’m …
  MI-03 Update · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 8:32 PM

last-minute GOP spending →

Our opponent may have deep-pocketed PACs in his corner, but we have something more powerful: a strong grassroots team.   Breaking: John Gibbs raises over $75,000 in 48 hours FIGHT BACK! We had to make sure you saw this urgent news, John: with 11 d…
  Paul Begala · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 1:43 PM

What I know about Hillary Scholten

If Democrats lose the House majority next year, we lose all of our progress — so we must support Hillary as she works to flip this district.     John, I’ve been around Democratic politics for decades. So when I tell you that Michigan’s Third District is one of the most critical seats t…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 11:44 PM

we can defeat extremism

This fight isn’t over until it’s over, and we need all hands on deck to run a strong campaign all the way to the finish line.   John, I don’t have to tell you that John Gibbs is too extreme to represent West Michigan in Congress. He calls the end of Roe v. Wade “great news for …
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 2:32 PM

we’ve been rated a TOSS-UP

With just 12 days until the midterms and Michiganders already casting their ballots, we’re running out of time.   RealClearPolitics calls MI-03 a “TOSS-UP” FLIP MI-03 BLUE John – the analysts at RealClearPolitics have officially labeled o…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 10:31 PM

Donald Trump is “very proud” of our opponent

Trump’s brand of dangerous extremism has no place in West Michigan.   John: we had to make sure you saw this post from Donald Trump – posted on his own social media network because he has been banned from all others: It’s simple, John: Trump’s brand of dangerous extremism has no pla…
  MI-03 Update · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 4:52 PM

this district is a rare opportunity

Republicans only need to flip FOUR seats in order to take control of the House.   Cook Political Report calls MI-03 a “rare Democratic opportunity” to flip a seat BLUE FLIP MI-03 BLUE John – In what is poised to be a tough cycle for Democrats ac…
  Isaac · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 12:07 AM

re: our rights

I know Hillary will fight every day to defend the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans.   I’m Isaac, Hillary’s Digital Director this cycle. Just about a month ago, I watched along with the rest of the country as the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act. Like hundreds of thousands o…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 4:27 PM

two weeks from today:

I know $2 may not sound like much, but we are in crunch time and every penny counts.   John, Today marks just two weeks until Election Day, so I have to ask if you’ll invest $2 in our movement to elect West Michigan’s first-ever Democratic Congresswoman. CHIP IN $2 …
  Sara · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 12:41 AM

All in for Hillary

Hillary is rooted in the Christian social justice tradition, and she will use her passion and experience as a mom, a former social worker, an attorney, and as a woman of faith to serve West Michigan in U.S. Congress.   Dear Team Scholten, My name is Sara, and like Hillary, I'm…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
October 24, 2022 at 5:41 PM

this race is closer than ever

With just two weeks until Election Day and Michiganders already casting their ballots, our race is closer than ever.   Monday morning update for you, John: With just two weeks until Election Day and Michiganders already casting their ballots, our race is closer than ever. Just…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
October 23, 2022 at 7:44 PM

quickly reaching out

As I travel across the newly-drawn Third Congressional District, I’m struck by the enthusiasm I see from voters.   John! On weekends this close to Election Day, my team and I are busy knocking on doors, making phone calls, and holding events to get West Michiganders fired up a…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
October 22, 2022 at 4:13 PM

abortion access is on the ballot

For women everywhere, I’m standing up and pushing back. Those rights were in place for a reason – to give women the equality in healthcare decisions that we deserve.   John, Everywhere I go, I hear the same message from West Michiganders: they are concerned about the future of …
  MI-03 Update · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 10:04 PM

we’re a top ten seat

It’s not just West Michiganders who will benefit from Hillary’s advocacy in Congress.   MI-03 in Top Ten Seats Most Likely to Flip BLUE FLIP MI-03 BLUE We had to share this exciting news, John: our district has been named one of the top ten most l…
  Scholten HQ · [email protected]
October 21, 2022 at 12:15 AM

this race is tightening

Out-of-state Republicans are spending millions in their efforts to elect extremist John Gibbs, and their efforts are paying off because he’s gaining ground.   RACE FOR MI-03 IS TIGHTENING FLIP MI-03 BLUE This is an important update, John: our race…
  MI-03 Update · [email protected]
October 20, 2022 at 12:11 AM

last public filing (read before midnight)

It’s not just West Michiganders counting on us to flip this seat BLUE and elect Hillary to be a strong advocate for working families in Congress.   FINAL FEC FILING DEADLINE: TONIGHT LEFT TO GOAL: $5,145 CHIP IN John – the very last FEC filing de…
  Carissa, Scholten HQ · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 1:01 PM

last FEC deadline tonight ⏰

The election is just three weeks from today and many Michiganders are already casting their ballots.   John, We’ve told you before about our FEC filing deadlines, when all campaigns are required to publicly report on their fundraising. Usually, those deadlines come once a quar…
  Team Scholten · [email protected]
October 18, 2022 at 10:40 PM

$3 for the 3rd district

Today marks just THREE WEEKS until Election Day, when we plan to flip Michigan’s THIRD Congressional district blue.   We’ll keep this quick, John: today marks just THREE WEEKS until Election Day, when we plan to flip Michigan’s THIRD Congressional district blue. Will you join u…
  Hillary Scholten · [email protected]
October 18, 2022 at 4:25 PM

He shouldn’t have to clarify

I believe West Michiganders deserve a member of Congress who doesn’t have to clarify her stance on women’s suffrage.   SUPPORT HILLARY It would almost be laughable if it weren’t so scary, John: my opponent has publicly clarified that he now thin…