what the experts are saying about our House race

this is a pure toss-up district that will decide control of the House in 2024 [Pamela Pugh for Congress]( {NAME} – it's Dr. Pamela Pugh. Here’s why I was the first Democrat to jump into this race for Congress when incumbent Democrat Rep. Dan Kildee announced his retirement: it's a race that will decide control of the House in 2024, and Democrats needed a strong candidate. Here's what the national pundits are saying about our race – “The Michigan seat is the most attractive open seat target for the Republicans.” – Sabato’s Crystal Ball “Rep. Dan Kildee’s retirement is a significant blow to Democrats in a blue-collar district that’s trended right.” – Cook Political Report Even Rep. Kildee himself has told the press that after his retirement, the race for his open seat is “an honest-to-goodness toss-up.” [Can you pitch in a donation of $3 to help us build a campaign that can win back the House for Democrats in November in this critical district?]( Michigan’s 8th District needs a strong candidate like me to defend our “swing district” from Republicans in November. I’m the only Democrat running who has already won two statewide elections in this district in the last decade. From our polling, we also know that my background – a Black woman from Saginaw, a policy advocate, and a public health expert who helped lead the response to the Flint Water Crisis – is one that deeply connects with voters throughout the district. Here’s why which Democrat is on the ballot in November is so important: The National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC) has put Michigan’s 8th District on their “prime pick-up opportunity” list, and even called me out by name as a Democratic candidate they’re watching in a recent press release: [Can you pitch in a donation of $3 to help us fight back against the NRCC’s attacks and build a campaign that can hold this toss-up District for Democrats in November as we try to take back control of the House?]( If you've stored your info with ActBlue Express, we'll process your contribution instantly: [DONATE $1]( [DONATE $20.24]( [DONATE $50]( [ANOTHER AMOUNT]( for your support, Dr. Pamela Pugh --------------------------------------------------------------- I’m Dr. Pamela Pugh, and I’m a Saginaw native running for Congress in Michigan's 8th District. I've spent my career fighting to improve the lives of Michigan residents through public health initiatives, and as the Chief Public Health Advisor for Flint I played a pivotal role in standing alongside Flint residents during the water crisis. As a public servant, I currently serve as the President of the Michigan State Board of Education, a statewide elected position. I believe in standing up for the people and fighting for our democracy, our children, and our future. I've lived in Michigan's 8th District for my entire life and it will be the honor of a lifetime to represent my community in the House of Representatives. I'm relying on grassroots contributions to fuel my campaign to victory — [so please chip in what you can right now!]( Our email list is an important tool for us to reach Democrats and activists in Michigan and around the country. If you no longer wish to receive emails from us, please use [this link to unsubscribe.]( Pugh for Michigan 4580 State Street Saginaw, MI 48603 United States Unit 138 Paid for by Pugh for Michigan | Eric Welsby, Treasurer