Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

September 30, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Our impact

Hi John, It’s not my favorite thing to email you on a Sunday and to tell you the truth, I wouldn’t be reaching out today if it wasn’t important. Another thing that’s not my favorite is asking for campaign donations. But your support powers our work to help, protect, and improve ou…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

September 29, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Next

First: We set an ambitious 1,000-contribution goal to help us this final quarter of the cycle in a strong position — ready to win. Then: Folks on this team stepped up with grassroots contributions including Denise, Ross, Gwyn, and Eric who each pitched in to help us reach our goal…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 28, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Judy and Trevor’s $2

With just two days left until our FEC quarterly fundraising deadline, we’re in the final countdown. Every $2 — from Judy in Oswego, Trevor in Chicago, and supporters like you — adds up to make a big impact and helps us reach our goal! If you've saved your payment information with …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

September 28, 2024 at 6:31 PM

On Monday

Hi John — I hate to bother you over the weekend but my team asked me to reach out about something important. I promise I’ll make this as quick as possible! This coming Monday marks our final quarterly fundraising deadline before the election, and shortly after we close the books, …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 11:31 PM

Project 2025 will devastate our rights

John, House Democrats just held a hearing on the extreme dangers of Project 2025 — a 900+ page GOP blueprint that will slash Social Security, gut health care protections, criminalize abortion, and hand tax breaks to billionaires at the expense of our working families.  Lauren is c…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 7:02 PM

It’s nonsense and he knows it

Hey John — here to share another one of Jim Marter’s attempts to smear Lauren and spread misinformation. Really?? This guy went to his social media to attack Lauren and thought, “This will really get her! I’m going to leave this here.” Major eye roll! 🙄 His post is a bunch of non…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Tip the scales

John — In just a moment, I’m going to ask you to make a contribution toward our last end-of-quarter fundraising deadline before Election Day. But first, let me explain why your support is so incredibly important, especially right now. At the end of September, my team will send a q…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Illinois voters, it’s go time!

Today’s the day, John! 🗳️ Illinois voters are heading to the polls today as early voting in our state begins. This is our chance to show everyone — from our extreme opponent to the larger MAGA movement — that we mean business. We will hold them accountable at the ballot box. This …

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 2:31 AM

Lauren said it best: “We’re not going back!”

John — When the rights of working families are under attack — from access to health care and reproductive freedom to safety from gun violence — this community will always step up to defend our values and protect our democracy. Lauren said it best: WE'RE NOT GOING BACK! Lauren has…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 25, 2024 at 9:15 PM

Remember that gut-wrenching feeling?

John, Do you remember waking up the morning after Election Day 2016? That gut-wrenching feeling of wishing we could do it all over — and do more this time. We never want to feel that way again. So we need to give it everything that we’ve got to make sure Lauren wins her seat and w…

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  Finance at Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

September 25, 2024 at 2:02 AM

Just now tuning in

John — as you may know, our campaign to reelect Lauren has been making great strides. Thanks to your support, we’ve increased our momentum and heightened energy across this grassroots team. Great work, folks! We appreciate your time, dedication, and commitment in this pivotal elec…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 24, 2024 at 11:10 PM

Jim Marter

John — Lauren is up against Republican Jim Marter whose dangerous and extreme MAGA agenda threatens our community and values. Marter has built his campaign on divisive and harmful policies. He has criticized Lauren over her efforts to secure funding for critical projects in IL-14,…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 24, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Here’s why your support is so important:

Hey John, can you chip in any amount — even $1 would do! — before our public FEC end-of-quarter deadline? It’s a big test for our team, and every dollar counts! CHIP IN Here’s why your support is so important: After the deadline, we will report our fundraising numbers for th…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 23, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Your favorite cozy drink

Hey John, Lauren’s excited about fall and has an important message for you. We didn’t want you to miss it! She shared what’s inspiring her campaign and why your role is so important. It’s a great read, so grab your favorite cozy drink and dive in! 🍁🕯️ Quick Snapshot: Fall is here,…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

September 22, 2024 at 11:01 PM

A longer message

Hi John, I’m writing a longer message than usual because I’m excited that today is the first day of fall and I have something important to share. This season, I'm looking forward to the cooler weather and sipping on a hot cup of chai 🍵 or lighting one of my 🕯️Domestic Tranquility …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 21, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Today’s request

John, today we’re asking you to chip in $5. $5 to show your support for Lauren. $5 to help her continue working to lower health care costs, solve our nation’s Black maternal health crisis, address climate change, protect reproductive freedom, and more. $5 to invest in winning back…

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  Pavitra Abraham · [email protected]

September 21, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Early next week

Hey John, Early next week, House Democrats are holding a hearing about the harmful impacts of Project 2025.  Lauren has warned from the beginning that this extremist agenda is already in motion, infiltrating the House and threatening the years of progress we've made for working fa…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

September 21, 2024 at 1:02 AM

Now

John, Mike Johnson, the MAGA-party's Speaker of the House, played a major role in the efforts to undermine the 2020 election. As we quickly approach November 5, there's growing concern among Democrats that he could once again disrupt the certification process if Kamala Harris defe…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 20, 2024 at 9:02 PM

We need to show you something

We hope we caught you before you log off for the weekend, John. Our big EOQ fundraising deadline is just 10 days away, and we’re hoping that grassroots donors can chip in $4 to help us reach our goal. It’s a big election year so we didn’t expect to see a drop in grassroots energy …

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

September 19, 2024 at 11:03 PM

Expiring in 2025

John, Millions of Americans have access to affordable health care today because of expanded subsidies that reduce coverage costs for families across the country. But we’re at risk of losing this critical support. That's why Lauren is leading 154 House Democrats in urging Congress …

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 19, 2024 at 5:32 PM

The difference between winning and losing

In just one week, Illinois voters will begin to head to the polls to decide the future of IL-14, Congress, and whether we elect a Harris-Walz or Trump-Vance administration. We need a decisive win to reelect Lauren and send a message to Trump’s MAGA movement that we are coming for …

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

September 19, 2024 at 1:01 AM

Personally reaching out

John, I’m personally reaching out because we’re at a critical point in our campaign. Today, Emma, our campaign’s finance director, shared some tough news with me: We’re pacing behind in our fundraising goals, and we must boost our efforts immediately to give us the best chance of …

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

September 18, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Folks from your community

We're closely monitoring our budget every day to ensure we have the resources needed to win this election. Right now, our forecast is telling us if we don't increase our pace this week, we will fall short of our major FEC quarterly deadline just 1️⃣2️⃣ (read twelve) days away. As …

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

September 18, 2024 at 12:45 AM

Exactly seven

Hey John, it’s Emma, Lauren’s finance director. I’m reaching out because today marks exactly seven weeks until Election Day, and early voting in Illinois starts even sooner — just next week. That means we have very little time left to talk with folks and show them why Lauren deser…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Not kidding

John, do you know why the GOP doesn’t want Lauren to win her reelection? It’s easy — because she’s not like other people in Washington. While waiting to be sworn in for the 118th Congress, Lauren witnessed two colleagues looking like they were about to lay hands on one another in …

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Fighting for our health care

John — we want to share the latest on Lauren’s top priority in Congress: ensuring every American has access to affordable health care. As a registered nurse, Lauren understands the significant challenges patients and providers face. As IL-14’s voice in Congress, she has persisted …

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

September 16, 2024 at 8:17 PM

No time to lose

Hi John — we’ve got exciting news: in just 10 days, voters in Illinois can cast their ballots for the general election! With so much at stake this fall — from protecting reproductive freedom to safeguarding our democracy — we can’t afford to leave anything to chance. If you haven’…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

September 15, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Up for grabs

  Hi John — I’m sure you’re receiving quite a few emails right now, so I’ll make this one short. My campaign’s mid-month fundraising deadline expires in just a few hours, and we’re still falling short of our goal. With far-right Republicans spending millions of dollars to keep the …

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  Deadline at Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 15, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Forever

Hey John, We’re reaching out today with an important request: Will you contribute $4, $14, or any amount that works for you toward our upcoming mid-month goal at midnight? We’ll explain in a moment why it’s important >>> If you've saved your payment information with ActBl…

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  UnderwoodforCongress.com · [email protected]

September 14, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Say what??

John — this comment on Jim Marter’s social media had us laughing out loud. See for yourself: 😂 😂 😂 While Marter will do and say anything to push his extreme MAGA agenda, Lauren is working hard for the American people. Let’s be real — Lauren does not play around when it comes to m…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

September 13, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Eight Oh Six

Why is 806 significant for our team this election? Supporters have chipped in 806 $4 contributions toward Lauren’s reelection this November. That’s $4 from Judy in Oswego to send Lauren back to Congress for her fourth term. $4 from Lorna in Naperville to show Jim Marter that this …

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

September 13, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Assault weapons & violence against women

This year marks the 30th anniversary of two landmark laws that have protected our communities and saved lives: the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).  These laws increased the safety and well-being of families nationwide. Yet gun violence r…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

September 13, 2024 at 2:02 AM

We need to talk

John, Should they win in November, MAGA Republicans have promised to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). We need to talk about the catastrophic effects that a full or partial repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would have on our communities in IL-14 and across the country. W…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 9:01 PM

$4 for 4 donor drive

Hey John, Today, we’re launching our $4 for 4 donor drive. And no, we’re not talking about the famous fast food combo! We’re asking our top supporters to pitch in $1 for each time we’ve elected Lauren to Congress (three so far), plus one more for our goal this election to send Lau…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 12:32 AM

We have to hold the GOP accountable

Reproductive freedom is a human right. Our lives, health, and bodies are none of extreme MAGA Republicans’ (or anyone else’s) business! John, will you pitch in to support our fight for reproductive freedom? Any amount will help us defeat MAGA extremists threatening our fundamenta…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 11, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Onward

Today, we pause to remember the profound impact of September 11, 2001, a day that reshaped our nation in immeasurable ways. As we honor the lives lost and impacted, we recall the extraordinary unity that followed. We came together — neighbors helped one another and strangers reach…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

September 11, 2024 at 12:01 AM

I have one message

Hey John — I have one message for my MAGA opponent Jim Marter — who actually said he has information that says he’s winning this race. GAME ON Jim Marter is an extreme MAGA Republican who wants to slash Social Security and Medicare. Can you imagine? We ca…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Tonight’s debate

John, Tonight’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will showcase the clear contrast between their visions for our community in Illinois and the future of the entire country. Your support and participation in our campaign is i…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 9, 2024 at 11:04 PM

The Equality Act

Hey John, The GOP’s blueprint for dismantling our democracy, Project 2025, endangers the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ communities nationwide. As extreme MAGA Republicans infringe on our civil liberties and invade our personal lives — where they have no right to interfere — Lauren…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

September 8, 2024 at 11:32 PM

Trust

John, As a team, we have achieved so much together over the past eight years. In 2018, we did what many said was impossible and made history by electing the youngest Black woman to ever serve in Congress. Then this team overcame staggering political odds in 2020 by propelling me t…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

September 8, 2024 at 11:02 PM

Let’s make history again

John, As a team, we have achieved so much together over the past eight years. In 2018, we did what many said was impossible and made history by electing the youngest Black woman to ever serve in Congress. Then this team overcame staggering political odds in 2020 by propelling me t…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

September 7, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Marter’s delusional vision

Hey John — bumping this email (on Lauren’s opponent) up for you real quick. We didn’t want you to miss Jim Marter’s delusional vision of the future of IL-14 in this election. He thinks we want to go backward. 🙄 Um, no. Hard pass. Can you chip in a few dollars to help further our r…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 7, 2024 at 4:01 PM

September voting

John, Did you know that Illinois voters can begin voting THIS month? That’s right, early voting in person or by mail starts on Thursday, September 26! Illinoisans don’t have to wait until November 5 — we can get voting checked off our list and be among the first in the nation to v…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

September 6, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Lauren’s 18 pieces of legislation signed into law

Did you hear the news, John? Lauren now has 18 pieces of legislation signed into law! If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s Lauren’s leadership for IL-14 in Congress. 🎯 Effective? You bet! 🛠️ Dedicated? Every single day. 📈 Pushing for results? Just look at her record. Lauren…

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  Lauren Underwood for Congress · [email protected]

September 5, 2024 at 3:00 PM

The nerve of this guy

John, Lauren is up against Republican Jim Marter whose dangerous and extreme MAGA agenda threatens our community and values. There’s no question — he’s not fit to lead and certainly is not right for IL-14. Marter has built his campaign on divisive and harmful policies. He criticiz…

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  Emma Benson · [email protected]

September 4, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Can’t wait!

Hi John, Emma here. I’m emailing you to say THANK YOU for all of your support for Lauren and our campaign. Everything you’ve pitched in has helped keep our team strong, fighting for her reelection, and making strides toward electing Democratic leaders across the country. To be hon…

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  Underwood HQ · [email protected]

September 3, 2024 at 11:06 PM

Twosday, get it?

John, We've dubbed this day "Two-Dollar Twosday," a special effort to keep Team Underwood moving forward and making an impact in our district. Our initial launch was a great success and we're really hoping for a repeat! You might be wondering, 'why $2?' First, because we think it'…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

September 2, 2024 at 11:32 PM

Anti-worker policies

On this Labor Day, let's honor the tremendous contributions of hard working Americans, past and present, while recognizing the ongoing need for more worker protections. Labor unions are vital in protecting workers, advocating for fair treatment, and standing against threats like P…

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  Lauren Underwood · [email protected]

August 31, 2024 at 11:33 PM

Important to me

Hey John — I don’t want to take up too much of your valuable time today, so I’ll keep this short. Tonight, my team will close the books on our August end-of-month deadline, and it’s incredibly important to me that we hit our goal. Your support helps make sure this seat remains foc…

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  Team Underwood · [email protected]

August 31, 2024 at 6:03 PM

18

John, Our August fundraising deadline is just hours away, and we urgently need your support to prove that our campaign is stronger than ever and fully prepared to reelect Lauren Underwood for her fourth term as IL-14's fearless leader. Donate now to help us secure victory for IL-1…

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