My opponent’s plan to destroy public schools

I’m appalled ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Nikki Budzinski For Congress]( {NAME}, my grandmother was a public school teacher in Illinois. I’m proud to come from a family of teachers, and I have spent my life fighting for working families. [Nikki with her grandmother]( That’s why I’m appalled by the statement that my Republican opponent, Regan Deering, put out to gut Illinois' public school system and abolish public education as we know it. [{NAME}, unlike my opponent, I will be a strong advocate for our students, teachers, and our public schools. Please, stand with me and our public schools by chipping in $3 to my campaign now »]( [$3,500 GOAL: CHIP IN $3 NOW TO ELECT NIKKI BUDZINSKI »]( {NAME}, every child should have access to a bright future, regardless of their background or zip code. That shouldn’t be controversial. But my opponent would rather deny our children equal access to education and opportunity to score political points. She is out of touch with working families in Central and Southern Illinois. [This election is shaping up to be the fight of my life {NAME}, and I need all hands on deck right now. IL-13 is one of the most competitive swing districts in the entire country, so if you’re with me, can you chip in $3 now? I’m counting on your grassroots support to help me take this fight to Washington »]( If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately: [CONTRIBUTE $3 »]( [CONTRIBUTE $7 »]( [Or a custom donation »]( Thank you, Nikki Paid for by Nikki For Congress [P.O. Box 5171, Springfield, IL 62705](#) [www.nikkiforcongress.com](#) Democrat Nikki Budzinski is running for Congress in Illinois' 13th District. This district is currently in Republican hands, and is by far one of the most competitive in the entire country. Nikki has spent her life fighting for workers and working families by strengthening unions nationwide, and she was instrumental in passing a $15 minimum wage in Illinois while working as a senior advisor for Governor JB Pritzker. Most recently, Nikki served in President Biden's administration in the office that implemented the American Rescue Plan. Nikki believes in the American Dream and will bring people together to level the playing field and rebuild the middle class so families have a shot to get ahead. Please, consider making a [one-time contribution by clicking here](. Or, to make the most powerful lasting impact and elect progressive Democrat Nikki Budzinski, make a [monthly sustaining contribution by clicking here](. [Click here]( to receive fewer emails. [Click here]( to update your information. Click here to [unsubscribe](. [Donate Monthly to Elect Nikki Budzinski »]( [Donate Just One Time »](