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  James Carville · [email protected]
June 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM

As important as it gets

This will be the first major election after Trump’s inauguration, and it could set the stage for Democrats in 2026. If we don’t win big here, we’ll be facing a rough road ahead.   John, I’ve seen a lot of tough races in my time, but let me tell you: this one is as important as it gets.…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
June 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM

stopping GOP attacks starts here

The real way to stop these attacks is to take back the House. And that starts with holding onto seats like this one.   John, I stood up and voted against the GOP’s latest budget that would slash funding for health care, SNAP and critical programs families rely on. But with De…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
June 4, 2025 at 9:11 PM

MTG is running the House…and I’m running to stop her

If we win this seat, we have a chance to take the gavel away from extremists like Marjorie Taylor Greene.   John, Marjorie Taylor Greene is chairing a congressional subcommittee right now. This is not a joke. She’s running the House Oversight Subcommittee on “Delivering on Go…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
June 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM

What matters most to you?

We flipped this seat blue in one of the closest races of 2024 and now national Republicans are pouring in money to flip it back.   Laura is aiming for at least 10 survey submissions from xxxxxx to help shape our strategy for one of the most competitive House races in th…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
May 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM

Deadline at midnight — I need you

It’s one of the most competitive House races in the country, and if we fall short tonight, we risk handing the advantage to Republicans.   John, The May fundraising deadline is at midnight, and unfortunately, we’re still behind. We’ve been asking all week because this race truly matters.…
  Laura · [email protected]
May 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM

We’re falling short

The May fundraising deadline is tonight at midnight — and we're still coming up short.   John, The May fundraising deadline is tonight at midnight — and we're still coming up short. This race is a toss-up. Republicans are already spending to take this seat back. If we miss thi…
  Team Gillen · [email protected]
May 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM

This race could decide everything

Laura’s race has been called one of the most competitive in the nation. The Cook Political Report rates it a TOSS-UP. The NRCC has already launched attacks. And Republicans are treating this seat as one of their best chances to flip the House.   John, Laura’s race has been call…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
May 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Why this deadline matters more than ever

We’re staring down one of the most competitive deadlines of the year — and right now, we’re not where we need to be.   John, We’re staring down one of the most competitive deadlines of the year — and right now, we’re not where we need to be. Here’s the reality: 👉 My race is …
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
May 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM

Why your early support is crucial

I know you’re probably hearing from a lot of campaigns right now, so I wanted to take a moment to explain why your early support is crucial in a race as competitive as ours.   Hi John, it’s Laura. I know you’re probably hearing from a lot of campaigns right now, so I wanted to…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
May 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM

Finding common ground

I’m proud to be leading the Access to Family Building Act – a bipartisan effort to codify the right to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies.   John, When I was elected to Congress, I made a commitment to find common ground and fight for leg…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
May 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM

14 million Americans are at risk

This week, House Republicans narrowly passed a partisan budget bill that will raise costs for working families and rip health care away from millions of Americans.   John, This week, House Republicans narrowly passed a partisan budget bill that will raise costs for working fam…
  🔵 Keep NY-04 Blue · [email protected]
May 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Republicans are already eyeing our district

If we’re able to hold onto this seat and flip a few more, we can take back the House and secure a strong Democratic majority that will hold the Trump Administration accountable—that’s where you come in!   Democrats cannot take back the House without NY-04, and our district is already one o…
  Gillen HQ · [email protected]
May 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM

3 things you need to know:

The NRCC has listed our district as one of their top pick-up targets, and they’re already launching attack ads against Laura.         Paid for and authorized by Gillen for NY. Gillen for NYPO Box 774 Rockville Centre, NY 11571United States CONTRIBUTE …
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
May 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Fighting for real solutions 💪

As I travel across the district and hear from constituents, it’s clear that many people are fed up with Donald Trump’s reckless policies, and they’re tired of House Republicans sitting by and enabling his extreme agenda.   John, Representing NY-04 is one of the greatest honors…
  Gillen HQ · [email protected]
May 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM

Preparing for 2026

Democrats cannot take back the House without holding this seat, so it’s even more important to ensure we’re in a strong position heading into 2026.   John, After flipping this seat and sending Laura Gillen to fight for us in Congress, NY-04 is shaping up to once again be one of…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM

We know how to win!

Our team is working to defend this seat so we can secure a strong Democratic majority that is ready to stand up and protect our communities from the Trump Administration's reckless and dangerous policies.   John, Our team is working to defend this seat so we can secure a stron…
  🔵 Keep NY-04 BLUE · [email protected]
April 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM

What the experts are saying

House Republicans are targeting our districts as they work to hold onto their razor-thin House majority, and we need to start building the critical campaign infrastructure necessary to re-elect Laura and secure a strong Democratic majority.   John, When we flipped this seat blu…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
April 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM

We’re not backing down!

President Donald Trump is using his executive power to launch an investigation into ActBlue, the fundraising platform that our campaign and nearly every other Democratic campaign across the country use to collect donations.   John, President Donald Trump is using his executive…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
April 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM

re: Republicans Partisan Budget Resolution

Instead of working with Democrats to pass a real budget that meets the needs of the American people, Republicans are cutting us out of the process entirely to ram through Trump’s extreme agenda–no matter the impact on our communities.   John, After House Republicans rammed thro…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
April 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM

There are no winners in a trade war

If Trump gets his way, working families will pay the price! These tariffs will drain the bank accounts of working families, hurt small businesses, and devastate local economies while driving up inflation.   John, America’s families are already being stretched thin from sky-hig…
  🔵 Keep NY-04 Blue · [email protected]
April 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM

NRCC attacks against Laura

The NRCC has listed NY-04 as a top target in 2026, and they’ve already begun ramping up their attacks against Laura as they try to protect their razor-thin majority!   House Republicans are scared, John! Why? Because we flipped NY-04 in a year when Democrats across the country…
  Haley Stevens · [email protected]
April 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM

My announcement

Our race is already a toss up, and I need your early support to win   Hi, John – this is Congresswoman Haley Stevens writing to you with exciting news: Today, I’m launching my campaign for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat. Winning in Michigan is essential to regaining our Democratic Se…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
April 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM

Bringing more transparency and accountability to public office

While House Republicans continue to hide from their constituents and refuse to hold town halls, I remain committed to promoting greater transparency and accountability in public office.   John, Last week, I hosted a town hall in Hempstead to continue the conversations we start…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
April 17, 2025 at 11:32 PM

I refuse to stand by

Last week, the House passed the so-called “SAVE Act,” a dangerous voter suppression bill that puts up even more barriers for Americans trying to exercise their fundamental right to vote.   John, Last week, the House passed the so-called “SAVE Act,” a dangerous voter suppression…
  Team Gillen · [email protected]
April 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM

re: Operation 2026

Operation 2026 is officially underway, and we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss Laura’s message as we work to secure a strong Democratic majority that will fight for hardworking families.   John, Operation 2026 is officially underway, and we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss Laura’s me…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
April 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Thank you

Because of your generous support, we reached our end-of-quarter goal, and it’s clear that our movement is stronger than ever!   Hey John, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Because of your generous support, we reached our end-of-quarter goal, and it’s clear that our mo…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
April 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM

I’m tired and a little hoarse, but I cannot stay silent.

This is a moment where we must all speak up.   John, it’s Cory. This week, I stepped off the Senate floor after speaking for over 25 hours straight — because I cannot stand idly by while Donald Trump and Elon Musk completely disregard the rule of law, the Constitution, and the needs of th…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
April 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM

Tonight

Our first FEC deadline of the year is just a few hours away, and after today, my potential opponents will be looking to see our strength.   CONTRIBUTE     Paid for and authorized by Gillen for NY. Gillen for NYPO Box 774 Rockville Centre, NY 11571United …
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM

They’re scared of us

Last week, the Administration withdrew Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.   John, it’s Democrat Blake Gendebien. Rep. Laura Gillen said I could reach out with an update on our race in NY-21. Last week, the Administration withdrew Elise Stefanik’…
  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
March 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Laura Gillen needs your help

John, I want to give you the latest. Republicans are crashing the economy in real time.   John, I want to give you the latest. Republicans are crashing the economy in real time. They plan to take a chainsaw to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans’ benefits and our public scho…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
March 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM

Democrats can’t flip the House without this seat

House Republicans have one of the slimmest majorities in nearly a decade, and they’re using every ounce of their power to push for cuts to federal funding for critical programs like Medicaid and Social Security.   John, After just weeks of taking office, Donald Trump and his MAG…
  Team Gillen · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM

Showing strong grassroots strength 💪

Our next FEC filing deadline is just 3 days away, and we need your help to rebuild and strengthen our campaign so we can re-elect Laura, take back the House, and hold the Trump Administration accountable.   John, Our next FEC filing deadline is just 3 days away, and we need yo…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
March 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM

We cannot afford to lose this seat

The dysfunction coming out of Washington is exactly why I ran for Congress. Long Islanders sent me here to represent their best interests, not play partisan games or push an extreme agenda that threatens the livelihood of hardworking families.   John, The dysfunction coming ou…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
March 26, 2025 at 10:02 PM

5 days away

I wanted to share why your support is so important right now.   John, I’ll get straight to the point: our next FEC filing deadline is just 5 days away. So, before I ask you to split a donation between me and Rep. Laura Gillen, I wanted to share why your support is so important right n…
  Gillen HQ · [email protected]
March 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM

ICYMI: A message from Leader Jeffries

Re-electing Rep. Laura Gillen and securing a Democratic House majority will be critical to holding the Trump Administration accountable and protecting hard-working Long Islanders.   John, Earlier this month, Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries sent out an important message about how k…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
March 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Ensuring D’Esposito has no path to take back this seat

After narrowly losing this seat in November, corrupt Anthony D’Esposito is planning on running again so he can serve as a rubber stamp for Donald Trump’s MAGA agenda.   🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Former Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is expected to seek a rematch against Democrat Rep. Laura…
  🔵 Keep NY-04 Blue · [email protected]
March 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM

The slimmest House majority in decades!

House Republicans currently hold one of the slimmest majorities in nearly a decade, and they’re using every ounce of their power to push through Donald Trump’s extreme MAGA agenda by any means necessary.   John, House Republicans currently hold one of the slimmest majorities i…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Republicans are nervous

National Republicans are playing games and attacking my character because they are scared. They know I am the best person to represent our district, and they only want a rubber stamp for their extreme agenda.   John, I’m sure you’ve heard already about the upcoming special election, but…
  Gillen HQ · [email protected]
March 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM

We have some good news and bad news

Early investments are critical in a race like ours. The Cook Political Report has named NY-04 as the only ‘TOSS-UP’ race in New York, and your support today will help us begin rebuilding our campaign operations so we can stay prepared for any fights that come our way.   John, we…
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
March 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM

Republicans are desperate to flip this seat

After flipping this seat in November, Republicans are desperate to undo all of the progress we’ve made.   John, the NRCC just released a list of its top targets in 2026, and our race is on it! After flipping this seat in November, Republicans are desperate to undo all of the pr…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
March 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM

We need to be ready for anything

We have a real shot at flipping this seat and chipping away at the razor-thin Republican House majority, but we need to make sure we’re ready for anything.   Hi John, it’s Blake Gendebien, the dairy farmer running to replace Elise Stefanik. Laura Gillen said I could reach out and share …
  Laura Gillen · [email protected]
March 13, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Holding the Trump administration accountable

Listen, I’m all for cutting waste and eliminating fraud in our government, but we must do so in accordance with the law and with full transparency.   John, government transparency and efficiency have been my thing since day one! When I ran for Town Supervisor of Homestead in 20…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
March 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM

Republicans know I’m a threat

If we win all three special elections this spring, we can flip the House and stop the GOP’s agenda.   I’ll get straight to the point: Republicans are up with attack ads right now because they know I’m a threat. Will you split a contribution between my campaign and Laura Gillen today to he…
  Team Gillen · [email protected]
March 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM

$3 to fuel our fight 💪

Every dollar you invest today will allow us to rebuild our critical campaign infrastructure early and ensure we have what it takes to defend this seat.   John, In a tough election year, Long Islanders showed up and made it clear that they want a leader who listens to them and w…
  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM

Reaching out about Laura Gillen

Laura is fighting to build an economy from the bottom up and the middle out — not the top down. It is critical that we support Laura to put an end to corruption and chaos.   John, It’s Hakeem Jeffries. My colleague Rep. Laura Gillen’s race in NY-04 has been named to the DCCC’s Frontline l…
  Elissa Slotkin · [email protected]
March 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM

My response to Trump’s speech

Last night I gave the official response to Trump’s speech - here's what I said.   Hi everyone. Senator Elissa Slotkin here. Last night I gave the official response to President Trump’s Joint Address. I hope you had a chance to watch. Since I’m a stranger to most people who don’t follo…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM

Taking a quick break from the farm 🐄

Thanks to folks like you, we’ve been able to start this campaign off strong, but we still have a lot of work to do!   Hi John, it’s Blake. I wanted to take a break from the farm to send you a quick message. Thanks to folks like you, we’ve been able to start this campaign off strong,…
  Team Gillen · [email protected]
February 22, 2025 at 12:02 AM

ICYMI: NY-04 is a ‘TOSS-UP’!

After flipping this district last year, all eyes will be on our campaign to see if we have what it takes to protect and expand our gains so we can deliver for Long Islanders.   We wanted to make sure you didn’t miss Laura’s message, John! Last week, The Cook Political Report re…
  Team Blake · [email protected]
February 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM

Elise Stefanik’s confirmation hearing

Once Stefanik is confirmed, she’ll resign her seat in Congress, and the race for the special election will officially begin.   Elise Stefanik’s confirmation hearing to be President Trump’s Ambassador to the United Nations was last month. Once Stefanik is confirmed, she’ll resign her seat…
  🔵 Keep NY-04 Blue · [email protected]
February 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM

the only TOSS-UP in New York!

As one of the most competitive races in the country, defending Laura’s seat will be crucial to taking back the House and breaking up the Republican trifecta in Washington.   John, FIRST: We flipped NY-04 from RED to BLUE and sent Democrat Laura Gillen to fight for Long Islander…