King's Chronicle Newsletter #7

On this edition of the King's Chronicle, check out our upcoming countdown cocktail fundraiser, learn more about Michelle Siri, and check out our latest campaign highlights! [John King and Michelle Siri for Maryland Logo]( [JOIN US]( [CONTACT](mailto:info@johnkingforgovernor.com) The King's Chronicle:January 23, 2022 Good evening, Thanks to supporters like you who made it possible, John and this team have had an exciting month. From announcing Michelle Siri for Lieutenant Governor to reporting the second highest fundraising numbers to launching our new website, we are so grateful for your continued support. We couldn't have done any of this without the help of this amazing team. [Thank You Graphic]( We're so inspired by the new-year momentum sweeping through our campaign and look forward to all that this team will accomplish in the coming months. We hope you'll read on to check out some recent campaign highlights, news clippings, event recaps, and upcoming ways to get involved or meet John and Michelle. Onward, Team King Team King Updates SIRIous MOMENTUM: Earlier this month, Michelle Siri officially joined the campaign as John's running mate. From her advocacy work as the Executive Director of the Women’s Law Center, Board President of Planned Parenthood Maryland, and as a former Maryland Assistant Attorney General, Michelle brings a wealth of Maryland public policy experience and we could not be more excited to have her join the team! PUTTING THE FUN IN FUNDRAISING: After submitting our first public fundraising report and taking a closer look at our stats, we are so humbled and inspired by the makeup of this grassroots team. Educators and education professionals made up the largest professional block of contributors, and in the last month alone we raised over $600k from mostly first-time donors. 5 MONTH COUNTDOWN EVENT: This Friday, January 28th marks five months until our June primary election and we're having a cocktail event to kick off the countdown! We hope you can join us for this virtual grassroots fundraiser SIPporting John and Michelle, more information about the event is below and you can RSVP here: [( [Countdown Cocktail Fundraiser Event Invite]( John in the News [THE WASHINGTON POST: Maryland gubernatorial candidate John King selects Michelle Siri, a women’s rights advocate, as his running mate]( “‘Michelle is the perfect partner as an advocate for a more equitable and just future for the state of Maryland,’ King said. ‘And Michelle spent her career fighting for women’s rights, fighting for gender equity, fighting for the very same issues that drive me in this race.’” [READ]( [Baltimore Sun Graphic]( [READ]( [THE STAR DEMOCRAT: King, Siri look to address education, climate change, growth on Eastern Shore in bid for governor]( “Former U.S. Secretary of Education John King and running mate Michelle Siri are looking to turn promises into tangible progress in their 2022 gubernatorial campaign, focusing on addressing climate change and healing the Chesapeake Bay, investing in education through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, and smart economic growth in Eastern Shore communities.” [READ]( Michelle Siri for Lieutenant Governor Announcement [   ]( [WATCH]( John on the Road On Martin Luther King Day, John spoke in Prince George’s County about the need to honor Dr. King's call to build a more peaceful, loving, and hopeful world. [John at PG County MLK Event]( On Saturday, Jan. 15th, John spoke at the Prince George's Leadership Action Network forum about his commitment to housing as a human right and his vision to make that right a reality for the many Marylanders struggling with housing insecurity. [John Speaks at PG County Event]( On Sunday Jan. 23rd, John had a great virtual conversation with Our Revolution about his plans for Maryland. [Our Revolution Event Screenshot]( Upcoming Events Interested in future events? Text MEET to 48178 or sign up below! [SIGN UP]( Countdown Cocktail Fundraiser SIPporting John and Michelle Friday, Jan. 28 @ 6:00PM Virtual on Zoom [RSVP]( Ways to Get Involved We're always eager for new supporters — sign up to join Team King! [VOLUNTEER]( [HOST AN EVENT]( [SHOP MERCH]( [DONATE MONTHLY]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Paid for by John King for Governor, Eliza Leighton, Treasurer John King for Governor PO Box 8429 Silver Spring, MD 20107 United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](.