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  Team Callie · [email protected]
June 15, 2024 at 1:01 PM

we’re halfway there! May the Force (YOU) be with us

At the end of the month, we’ll have to open up our campaign books to show everyone we’ve got all the Force it takes to send Jack Bergman packing in November.   John, We’re halfway through the month and just 15 days away from our critical FEC quarter deadline. We could really u…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
June 13, 2024 at 10:11 PM

This isn’t the first time I’ve been underestimated.

I’ve traveled across the district and have had countless conversations with folks here who feel let down by Jack Bergman.   You are receiving this email because of your previous support for Democratic candidates and causes. Callie Barr is running to represent Upper and Northern Michigander…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
June 11, 2024 at 7:11 PM

Did you see this new report? >>

Words need to be followed by actions, and in his first term, Bergman has voted AGAINST infrastructure funding.   Hey John — Just wanted to make sure you didn’t miss this. A recent report revealed that my Republican opponent, Jack Bergman, is a top spender in a tax-payer…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
June 10, 2024 at 8:31 PM

June is Pride Month!

We cannot allow hate to legislate.   John, June is nationally recognized as Pride Month — a time to celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. It’s also a time to honor the progress we’ve made and recognize the work that still lies ahead in realizing the promises of …
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
June 7, 2024 at 9:54 PM

We need eyes on our district.

We need a representative who understands our challenges and will work tirelessly to improve our lives.   John, Today is the last day of school for my girls. And, while they are looking forward to an obscene amount of popsicles over the next three months, the slip ‘n slide we p…
  Trevor Jones · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 10:04 PM

I can’t stress this enough.

Michigan is a key battleground state in 2024, so everyone, from pundits to Callie’s opponents, will see if our campaign has what it takes to send Jack Bergman packing.   Hey John, it’s Trevor, Callie’s Campaign Manager. At the end of the month, we’ll have to report our quarter…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
May 31, 2024 at 11:01 PM

I could really use your help.

From reproductive rights to the state of democracy, this race is too important to ignore. We have a unique opportunity to bring about change to folks in this district.   John, Our monthly fundraising deadline is tonight, and I could use your help to help us hit our $10,000 fun…
  Trevor · [email protected]
May 31, 2024 at 4:01 PM

let’s finish the month strong!

Polling shows that we have a path to victory if we secure the resources to share Callie’s message across our district.   John, Our monthly deadline is TONIGHT! We’re working hard to ensure we hit our fundraising goal so that we can ramp up our voter outreach efforts this summer…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
May 30, 2024 at 10:01 PM

reaching out before tomorrow’s fundraising frenzy

Successful campaigns rely on the support of grassroots donors – donors like you! – to build momentum on the ground.   Hey John — I’ve been busy traveling across the district and securing the resources to win this race in November, but I wanted to reach out ahead of tomorrow’s m…
  Callie · [email protected]
May 28, 2024 at 9:51 PM

looking through old pictures

This campaign isn’t just about me — it’s about us. It’s about ensuring that our voices are heard and our needs are met. Together, we can bring real change to MI-01.   John, This district isn’t just where we are from; it’s who we are. It’s crazy to think that over twenty years…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
May 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Never forget

Today, we’ll be holding many folks in our hearts, honoring the profound sacrifices made by our brave service members and their families.   John, On Memorial Day, we remember our fallen. And in this remembrance, we get a better understanding of what it means to be an American—of…
  Team Callie · [email protected]
May 24, 2024 at 9:01 PM

one week away

We’re building this campaign from the ground up entirely with your support – from here, for here.   John, We are one week away from our monthly fundraising deadline. Will you chip in $5 or whatever you can right now to ensure we’re on track to hit our goal? CHIP IN >…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
May 23, 2024 at 10:01 PM

I came across an interesting statistic.

Less than 7% of congressional members are moms with minor children.   John, I came across an interesting statistic a few days back. Less than 7% of congressional members are moms with minor children. This is, unfortunately, probably not a surprising statistic. Running for Co…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
May 21, 2024 at 8:31 PM

this is a long email, but I promise it’s important

Our race is picking up speed, and we wanted to keep you all informed about our work on the ground.   Hey John, This will be one of the longest emails you’ll get from me, but I promise it’s important. My team and I are working overtime to ensure that Upper and Northern Michiga…
  Barr HQ · [email protected]
May 20, 2024 at 9:07 PM

National experts agree >>

What happens here could determine whether we have a functioning democracy or not.   John, National experts agree: Michigan is a battleground state in this year’s elections. What happens here could determine whether we have a functioning democracy or not. In MI-01, polls …
  Team Callie · [email protected]
May 18, 2024 at 2:08 PM

we deserve a seat at the table

Polling shows that we have a real shot at winning this district, but only if we can secure the resources to sustain our momentum on the ground.   John, Rural communities want a seat at the table. It’s what we keep hearing from voters in our district. For far too long, Bergman…
  Callie Barr for Congress · [email protected]
May 17, 2024 at 10:08 PM

we’re making waves!

These endorsements highlight our shared values of advocating for families, our kids’ futures, protecting reproductive access, and bringing real leadership back to MI-01.   John, Our campaign is making waves! We are proud to have the endorsements of Fems for Dems, MI List, Vot…
  Team Callie · [email protected]
May 16, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Upper and Northern Michigan is ready for a change

Polls already show that Jack Bergman’s extremist views are out of step with Upper and Northern Michigan, meaning we have a clear path to victory IF we can secure the resources to run a winning campaign.   John, The recent announcement of a recall vote for the Delta County Boar…
  Callie · [email protected]
May 16, 2024 at 12:35 AM

I didn’t want you to miss this, John.

Ensuring we hit our goals every month and every quarter is crucial to making key investment decisions.   Hey John — Just wanted to make sure you saw my team’s earlier message on our ambitious $5,000 mid-quarter fundraising goal. Ensuring we hit our goals every month and every …
  Trevor Jones · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 4:58 PM

we’re not on track, John.

We’ve set up an ambitious $5,000 fundraising goal for today to ensure we’re on track to meet our quarterly goals.   John, It’s Trevor, Callie’s campaign manager. Can you believe we’re already halfway through the quarter? Before we know it, we’ll have to open our campaign books…
  Matt · [email protected]
May 12, 2024 at 12:01 PM

(psst!) I have a quick favor to ask

If you’re like me, you’re up early trying to throw together a Mother’s Day breakfast other than Pop-Tarts.   Hey John — It’s Matt here, Callie’s husband. If you’re like me, you’re up early trying to throw together a Mother’s Day breakfast other than Pop Tarts. Callie’s hard w…
  Callie · [email protected]
May 11, 2024 at 4:01 PM

looking out for momma bird

I often find my kids (and cat) looking out the window and up at the tree for any sight of a momma bird.   Hi John — I often find my kids (and cat) looking out the window and up at the tree for any sight of a momma bird. Last week, we finally captured her on camera! It …
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
May 10, 2024 at 11:21 PM

did you miss me on the podcast?

You know me as your neighbor, and many of you know my husband, Matt.   John, I was recently on “In the Hot Seat” with Fred Wellman, discussing the importance of this race and Bergman’s extremist views. I’d like to emphasize some points I made on the show, but before I do, I cou…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 10:01 PM

So grateful for this endorsement.

I’m running for Congress because I know there is more that unites us than divides us.   Hi John, I’m beyond grateful for former Congressman Bart Stupak’s endorsement of my campaign. Running for Congress in my home district of Upper and Northern Michigan fills me with inspirati…
  Bart Stupak · [email protected]
May 6, 2024 at 2:40 PM

I know Callie has what it takes to lead this district.

I’m proud to endorse Callie Barr as Upper and Northern Michigan’s next Congresswoman.   John, It’s Bart Stupak, former Democratic Congressman of Michigan’s First Congressional District. I’m proud to endorse Callie Barr as Upper and Northern Michigan’s next Congresswoman. I served thi…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
May 2, 2024 at 10:30 PM

thank you, John

Polling shows we have a good shot at winning this race as long as we can keep up our fundraising momentum.   John, Thanks to your support, we surpassed our fundraising goal for April. I could not be more grateful to have you on my side. The next few months will be decisive for…
  Callie · [email protected]
April 30, 2024 at 9:50 PM

is this a good time to check in, John?

Hitting our monthly fundraising goals helps us stay on target.   $3 $5 $10 $15 $25 $50 OTHER AMOUNT     Paid for by Callie Barr for Congress Callie Barr for Congress P…
  Team Callie · [email protected]
April 30, 2024 at 4:16 PM

our crucial monthly deadline

With less than three months until the primaries, we have no time to waste.   John, Getting from Point A to Point B in our district is as hard as it looks – even more so when we’re building up our campaign from scratch. Knocking on doors, reaching out to voters, and getting ou…
  Trevor · [email protected]
April 29, 2024 at 10:01 PM

A quick update →

Unlike Bergman, we rely on grassroots support and every contribution counts towards our success.   John, I just checked our numbers, and we have unfortunately fallen behind our April goal. Will you chip in $10 to Callie’s campaign before tomorrow’s deadline to ensure we stay a…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
April 29, 2024 at 6:31 PM

we’re on our way to making history

We have less than three months until the Michigan primaries, and I need your support to ensure we can reach out to every voter in our district.   John, We’re on our way to making history in Michigan’s 1st district. Last week, we submitted the signatures needed to get on the b…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
April 24, 2024 at 9:20 PM

campaigning comes with its challenges

When it comes to basic utilities, rural communities like ours typically bear the brunt of a lack of infrastructure development.   John, These days, I’ve been spending most of my time on the campaign trail. It’s one of my favorite parts of campaigning… yes, even when I’m stuck …
  Team Callie · [email protected]
April 23, 2024 at 8:31 PM

countdown: 7 days until EOM

We have a big task ahead of us. Reaching every corner of our district takes double the time and triple the gas as it would in an urban district.   Hey John 👋, We are 7 days away from our monthly deadline, so we’re reaching out with a quick update. Our fundraising has picked u…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
April 22, 2024 at 11:01 PM

re: Campaign Strategy Survey

My top priority on the campaign trail is ensuring that our voices - the voices of Upper and Northern Michiganders - are heard   John, Last week, I sent over an Issues Survey to get your thoughts on the most important issues on your mind right now. Here were your top concerns:…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
April 21, 2024 at 5:01 PM

take a walk with me on the campaign trail

We’re knocking on doors, meeting voters, and ensuring they hear our message and mission for Michigan’s 1st.   Happy Sunday, John! With the primary less than four months away, we’re at full throttle on the campaign trail.   We’re knocking on doors, meeting voters, and ensurin…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
April 20, 2024 at 8:02 PM

I know what it’s like to improvise.

I know what it’s like to improvise on a limited budget. I know that many in our district have faced similar challenges.   John, My roots in Northern Michigan go five generations back. I was born and raised in Traverse City and Cheboygan. I played basketball and volleyball and…
  MI-01 Update · [email protected]
April 20, 2024 at 1:01 PM

we are 10 days away from our monthly deadline

When our own representatives who claim to advocate for middle-class families reliably vote against labor protections and are rated under 40% by our labor unions, it’s time to vote them out.   The countdown to our April deadline starts now. John, we are 10 days away from our mo…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
April 19, 2024 at 9:00 PM

I stand in support of an economy for everyone.

It has become increasingly clear that the folks intended to advocate for us in Congress, including our current representative, consistently vote against labor protections for working families in Upper and Northern Michigan.   Hey John, Earlier this week, I joined the Sault Sai…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
April 17, 2024 at 8:01 PM

waiting for the snow to melt...

Campaigning involves a lot (read: A LOT) of travel, and in a district as big as ours, we need time, support, and, most of all, resources to reach all the voters in our district.   John, As we wait for the snow to melt and the first signs of spring to appear in our district, we …
  Team Callie · [email protected]
April 15, 2024 at 4:01 PM

our primary will be here in no time

Upper and Northern Michiganders can’t afford another two years of stalled legislation and party infighting.   John, Here’s the thing: We are FOUR months away from our primary. That’s four months we need to use to reach out to voters and spread Callie’s message. Callie is runni…
  Trevor Jones · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 11:02 PM

looping you in, John

The importance of fundraising in the coming months cannot be overstated, and it will be key to ensuring every voter hears Callie’s message.   To: John From: Trevor Jones, Campaign Manager, Callie Barr for Congress Re: 📎 MI-01 State of the Race Memo Date: April 10th, 2024 As w…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
April 9, 2024 at 10:21 PM

I want to hear from you, John

One of the most common sentiments I hear on the campaign trail is how people feel abandoned and ignored by the folks who are supposed to represent them in Congress.   John, We’re starting to ramp up our campaign momentum as we kick off our second quarter, but before we do, I wa…
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
April 8, 2024 at 6:15 PM

we may not be on the path of totality but...

Though we may not be on the path of totality, we are certainly on the path to making a historic impact here in Upper and Northern Michigan.   John, Millions of people will be stepping outside to witness a historic eclipse today. Unfortunately, our district is not anywhere near …
  Callie Barr · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 12:10 AM

So grateful for your support

With our primary just four months away your support gets us one step closer to victory.   John, I wanted to reach out to thank you for your support of my campaign. In the first quarter of the election year, your support was crucial to begin ramping up our efforts to make histo…
  Callie · [email protected]
March 31, 2024 at 10:04 PM

One last chance

Callie Barr for Congress ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏…
  Callie · [email protected]
March 31, 2024 at 4:13 PM

Happy Easter, John!

Callie Barr for Congress ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏…
  Team Callie Barr for Congress · [email protected]
March 30, 2024 at 1:53 PM

🎵One day more🎵

Callie Barr for Congress Spring is in the air (or at least says my calendar) and tomorrow marks the end of our first fundraising quarter of 2024. 💲⏰📈 ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏…
  Trevor Jones, Callie Barr for Congress · [email protected]
March 29, 2024 at 1:23 PM

It's that time of year, folks

Callie Barr for Congress Each dollar helps us hire organizers, buy ads, and travel the district from top to bottom talking to voters. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏…
  Callie · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 1:20 PM

Before this weekend

Callie Barr for Congress All of a sudden this deadline becomes a whole lot more important ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ …
  Team Callie Barr for Congress · [email protected]
March 27, 2024 at 7:04 PM

It's National Reading Month! 📚

Callie Barr for Congress ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏…
  Trevor Jones, Callie Barr for Congress · [email protected]
March 26, 2024 at 6:46 PM

I don't have your name down, John

Callie Barr for Congress Tomorrow, I'm going to be presenting Callie with a list of our March EOQ donors – and it looks like you aren't on the list yet. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ …