Continuing our work for another term

 

It's official:

The voters have made their voices heard and I am honored to say that I will be continuing our work in Congress for a second term, representing New York's 16th District. 

Two years ago, we celebrated an improbable victory and defeated a 31-year incumbent. And this year posed entirely new challenges as we overcame massive redistricting challenges, a delayed election, and a slate of opponents fighting to unseat me and pull back on our progress.

So I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for believing in me and this movement all the way. The future is always uncertain, but I am continually grateful for the opportunity to truly represent NY-16 and advocate for our needs.

If you would have told me — an 11 year old Black boy being raised by a single mother in a housing project, a young Black man who experienced police brutality firsthand, a hopeful educator to our community's youths — that I would be elected to Congress for a second term, I would have written off the thought as a short joke.

The story of a young Black man like me often doesn't end in a Congressional seat and an opportunity to advocate for my community. But since 2020, our movement has continued to show unconditional compassion, love, and unwavering support for NY-16 and communities like ours. And we've done this all solely by the power of the grassroots.

Young voters demonstrated the true power of our grassroots movement by showing up in record numbers to the polls to fight for their futures. And this is the kind of fire and passion we need leading up to the 2024 elections. With your support, we will continue to fight for reproductive freedom, meaningful gun reform, a livable planet, and an end to predatory student loans. Most importantly, we will continue to fight for our democracy — now more than ever.

We know that Republican and conservative opposition will be doing everything in their power before the next election to halt our progressive vision. But we have a true opportunity to use our progressive power to continue fighting for the issues we truly believe in, and continue holding complacent Democrats and Republicans accountable for pushing issues that would harm our community.

Today is a new opportunity to reaffirm ourselves to the fight to break down the pillars of injustice, challenge the status quo, and build a truly inclusive democracy that represents us all. I am ready to get back to Washington to make good trouble and be your champion. So if you stand with me, chip in today to support our movement and help us keep the momentum of this historic win.

I can't wait to see what we're able to accomplish with you on our side. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Peace and love,

Jamaal Bowman

  

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Yesterday's ruling is both unconscionable and unsurprising

 

Just this morning [YESTERDAY], six Republican Supreme Court Justices struck down a pivotal New York State gun safety law. The law required people to show a special need to carry a handgun in public, preserving the safety and security of everyone around them.

Today's ruling is both unconscionable and unsurprising. A court hijacked by right-wing extremists is hell-bent on making our communities more dangerous and trampling on every citizen's right to feel safe when they're walking down the street, going to the store, or simply dropping their kids off at school.

Enough is enough. The Supreme Court made the wrong decision yesterday. We don't need any more lip-service from people who claim to respect "state's rights." The people of New York were clear on this issue, and today the Court spat in our faces.

Our kids are not safe. Black and brown communities are not safe. It's time to fight with everything we've got. Our collective future is on the line. If you're ready to challenge the status quo, chip in today to help strengthen our movement and our support for Jamaal.

The data is clear. More guns in circulation leads to more gun violence — and Black and brown communities bear the brunt of this trauma. In a recent Politico poll, 88% of Americans support requiring background checks on all gun sales. And 85% of Americans support preventing sales of all firearms to people reported as dangerous by a mental health provider.

Unfortunately, this is just the beginning of a handful of expected anti-democratic laws set to strip away our collective rights. From challenging abortion rights, to taking away our voting rights, to halting efforts to fight climate change, now more than ever we need bold leaders in Congress to fight for our values.

Jamaal is determined to fight back with every tool at his disposal to help Governor Hochul and the state legislature respond to this horrendous decision and impending decisions down the road. So it's crucial that we stand beside him in this fight. Please join us in this fight today and make a contribution of any amount to help support Jamaal and our movement for critical change.

In solidarity,

Bowman for Congress

 

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Faith in small-dollar donations

 

Hey it's Jesse — I wanted to stop by with one last mid-month fundraising update for our movement.

We have just under 11 hours to reach our June mid-month goal of $10,000 to ensure that we have the resources we need to head into the end of the quarter. But I took a look at the numbers and as of this morning, we're still $5,172 behind our goal — that's more than half way.

So I'm reaching out in these final hours before midnight tonight to see if you could step up for our campaign with a donation of any amount towards our $10,000 goal. Will you rush a donation today to help us reach our goal?

To put it clearly: we need to pick up the pace. Reaching this goal is crucial to our ability to accurately plan ahead for our campaign, and ensure that Jamaal can focus 100% of his time on legislating — not fundraising.

As the campaign Finance Director, it's my responsibility to ensure that our campaign can continue to grow without having to rely on multi-millionaires and corporate PACs. And while this makes our fundraising a bit more difficult, Jamaal and I both have seen the true power of grassroots fundraising — and we have faith in the small-dollar donations that help keep our momentum growing.

Can I count on you to show up for our grassroots movement and rush a donation of $10 or anything you are willing to give to our mid-month goal? Every dollar donated will make a massive impact on our campaign efforts and our support for Jamaal.

Thank you for your continued faith and support in our movement. We wouldn't be here without you.

Let's do this,

Jesse Guy-Herman,
Finance Director, Bowman for Congress

 

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There have been 3,600 school shootings since Sandy Hook

 

Earlier this week, Jamaal took to MSNBC to passionately call on Congress to take immediate action on a federal solution to gun violence across the country. You can click here to watch the full clip, and when you're finished, please consider making a donation to our campaign.

Each and every day that we waste on stalling critical action leads directly to more lives lost. But as we've clearly seen, Republicans in the Senate do not want to move the country forward on important issues, and they support policies that lead to the disproportionate killing of children, and Black and brown people in our country.

It's clear that our progressive coalitions and leaders like Jamaal are the only ones who will stand up to defend our children and our safety. As he fights for us in Congress it's on us to fight for our campaign to keep him there.  can we count on you to support Jamaal and our movement with a donation of $10 or more today?

Just this past weekend, there were shootings in Philadelphia, Chattanooga, Summerton, Chester, and Phoenix. And since the tragic events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School, there have been well over 3,600 school shootings.

Republicans in the Senate have not lifted a finger to stop the all-too-common killing of children in our schools. Our children are the number one victim of gun violence in our country, and Black and brown people are disproportionately killed by guns in our nation. The Republican party is a sick party, one that allows our kids to be slaughtered on a constant basis — and we are a sick nation for allowing this inaction to continue for so long.

As a Black man, a father, an educator, and a progressive champion for change, this fight remains deeply personal for Jamaal. That's why we need to do everything we can to use our collective voice and power to uplift those who are fighting for solutions to the crises we face. And we know Jamaal is dedicated to this fight. Chip in today to help us keep Jamaal in Congress and continue fighting for the change we not only need but deserve.

In solidarity,

Bowman for Congress

 

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The new NY-16 is locked in

 

Hey everybody. I wanted to give you a quick update on the emergency redistricting process that just took place. You may have heard some news that our campaign is now under threat, and I wanted you to hear directly from me what’s going on.

When we ran in 2020, we tripled voter turnout district-wide — but the highest increase came from the communities of NY-16 that were overlooked, unheard and disengaged. Right now, those communities have a voice, political power, and are a central part of governance.

Unfortunately, the new maps created by the special master divide the most populated, Black, brown, and working-class parts of NY-16 into three different districts, effectively diluting their gained power.

The whole point of redistricting is to create congressional districts that keep communities of interest together. But these unjust maps will almost certainly drive down voter turnout and penalize progressives all throughout New York. 

If we don’t raise a lot of money very urgently to help combat voter disenfranchisement, we could lose our seat in Congress to a conservative, establishment candidate who does not share our values. So, I’m asking you personally if you can make your best contribution to our campaign here:

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jb-email-20220605

The Democratic Party should not tolerate or condone those who cynically try to dismantle and tear down Black power in Congress. It’s especially disturbing coming from the leader of the DCCC — a man who should be looking to hold as many Democratic seats in the House as possible, not primarying his colleagues opportunistically to move into a slightly safer blue seat.

Our beautifully diverse coalition is building something special — and I’m excited to be running for re-election in my home, NY-16. But for our campaign, this is truly a do-or-die moment, and we need to raise as much as we can to be prepared for the fights ahead.

Again, if you can donate, the link is right here and it would be much appreciated.

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jb-email-20220605

Thanks for always having my back.

Peace and love,

Jamaal Bowman

 

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Our campaign is growing!

 

Hey, it's Malia.

I wanted to stop by today because we have some exciting endorsement updates for our campaign. Just this morning, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison endorsed Jamaal and our campaign for re-election in NY-16!

This endorsement serves as a clear sign that even in the midst of uncertainty, our momentum is continuing to build behind Jamaal and our progrssive vision for change. If you stand with Jamaal and our movement, please chip in $10 today to strengthen our campaign to withstand any obstacles that come our way.

AG Ellison had this to say about his recent endorsement,

“If there is anything that I've learned over the years in this field, it's that nothing is more important than electing a representative who shows up for his district and who truly cares about people. Congressman Jamaal Bowman cares about people — regardless of zip code, background, economic background, race, or party affiliation.”

We've seen time and again how much Jamaal cares about his constituents and neighbors. He fights day-in and day-out in Congress to make sure that every single person has access to affordable healthcare, a quality education affordable housing, a clean environment, and most importantly to put an end to gun violence and the school to prison pipeline.

Our movement is growing and it's showing no signs of stopping soon. Let's keep up this momentum and show the true strength of our campaign, together. Chip in today to help us build our movement and grow our resources to continue building a stronger NY-16.

Together,

Malia Blake, Digital Director
Bowman for Congress

 

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Supporters like you....

 

Now that we're well into the new month, our team has had a moment to settle with the numbers from our most recent fundraising push — and we have good news and bad news.

But before we share, if you're ready to propel our campaign forward right now, please show your support by chipping in $10 or more. As a grassroots powered campaign, its supporters like you who help us achieve our success.

Now for the good news! Over the past few months we've seen a massive wave of progressive, grassroots support for our campaign and for Jamaal's work in Congress. Not only are we building up our progressive community in NY-16, but we're proud to be uplifting leaders and change-makers all over the country who are fighting for our progressive values.

But here's the bad news: our campaign is not in the place we need to be in order to fully ensure that we have the tools and resources to be prepared for this upcoming election season. Not only were we outraised last quarter by an establishment-backed, conservative opponent, we now have to grapple with the uncertainty of the New York maps, a possibly delayed election date, and so much more.

we need to do everything we can over these next few months to ensure that we're able to fight back and protect our progress — no matter what obstacles come our way. Can we count on you to help boost our campaign with a donation of $10 or more?

It's crucial that we continue to be unapologetic in the fight for our progressive values. What we do today will set generations after us on a better, more inclusive path and that starts by fighting for a codified Roe v Wade, a Green New Deal, the full Build Back Better Agenda, abolishing the filibuster, and so much more.

Let's do this — together.

Team Bowman 

 

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$5.4 million in resources for NY-16

 

When Jamaal first got to Congress, he made clear his goal to bring as many resources as possible to our communities — including the YMCA.

Today we're honored to share that Jamaal has secured over $5.4 million in federal funding for our communities. Of that, almost $1 million dollars will go to YMCA programs across NY-16, providing necessary upgrades and resources to focus on afterschool programs for students and children and swimming opportunities for both youth and adults alike.

We're proud to know that Jamaal is continuing to fight for our communities in Congress. It's on us to continue showing up for Jamaal while he fights for our progressive values and vision. Please join us in celebrating this major win for NY-16 and communities like ours by contributing $10 to strengthen our momentum today.

Many people have been positively impacted by the YMCA across generations and in various ways. The Y saves lives each and every day. They support our communities, and they support those who are most affected by injustice in our communities.

In addition to the massive amount of funding for NY-16 YMCA programs, Jamaal also secured:

• $100,000 to Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. for expanding behavioral health services for homebound elderly and disabled adults to help reduce the impact of mental health challenges. 
• $500,000 to the Riverbay Fund in Co-op City for improving access to green space and promoting waterfront resilience in America's largest affordable housing development.

There's so much more work that needs to be done if we want to see the true vision of our progressive values come to light — but we know this is a step in the right direction. And we can't wait to continue supporting Jamaal as he continues this much-needed work.

if you stand with Jamaal and our progressive movement, please chip in $10 or anything you're able so that we can strengthen our momentum and continue building a community rooted in love, compassion, and companionship.

In solidarity,

Bowman for Congress

 

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Corporate PACs, real estate developers, and even pharma bro Martin Shkreli

 

Breaking news:

Jamaal's conservative, establishment-backed opponent just released his fundraising numbers for last quarter — and as it stands, our grassroots campaign was outraised.

This means our opponent has serious resources to launch bad-faith attacks against Jamaal and our progressive movement. It's imperative that we make up ground now so we have the resources to fight back and share the truth about Jamaal and his vision for a brighter, more equitable future for all of us.

That's why we've launched a flash goal of 1,000 contributions to ensure we can respond to any attacks, get our message out, and keep Jamaal fighting for bold, progressive legislation in Congress.

Can you rush $3, $15, or $50 right now to help us strengthen our campaign and push back against this establishment attempt to unseat Jamaal?

Our opponent's big fundraising haul had very little support from hardworking, everyday people. His campaign received hundreds of big checks, and his donor list is packed with corporate PACS, real-estate developers, conservative establishment democrats, and even the infamous pharma bro and corrupt Wall Street executive Martin Shkreli.

Our campaign is powered by people, not wealthy corporate interests. Last quarter we raised 5x more than our opponent from small dollar donations — while his average big dollar donor gave a whopping $1,556, our campaign had thousands of supporters in NY-16 and across the country chip in an average of just $67. That is what a people-powered campaign looks like, and it ensures Jamaal is accountable only to the hardworking, everyday folks like you he serves in Congress.

The truth is, falling behind our opponent puts us at a serious disadvantage. We need to quickly make up ground and build the resources necessary to fight back against conservative, establishment attacks.

So, if you think having a progressive champion like Jamaal in the halls of Congress is worth $5, $15, or $50, please chip in whatever you can to help us reach our flash goal. Even a few dollars can make a world of difference.

Thank you for standing with us.

— Team Bowman

 

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