I need your help to elect Dr. Pamela Pugh, {NAME}

Dr. Pamela Pugh is running for an open seat in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District and is the only candidate in her Democratic primary to demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. [Pamela Pugh for Congress]( {NAME}, I need strong progressives by my side in Congress who understand how urgently our communities need transformative changes. Dr. Pamela Pugh is running for an open seat in Michigan’s 8th Congressional District and is the only candidate in her Democratic primary to demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The Detroit News calls this race “among the most competitive congressional contests nationwide this year.” Some of Dr. Pugh’s opponents are centrists who have been handpicked by the Democratic establishment. Others are Republicans in this potential swing district. We don't need any more people in Congress who will continue the unjust status quo. With nearly 80% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, we need representatives who will fight for our rights to clean water, housing, health equity, education, and more. I’ve seen firsthand the work Dr. Pugh did to help clean up the Flint water crisis and support children who suffered from lead poisoning. She also fought for Detroit’s schoolchildren in the landmark Right to Literacy lawsuit, demanding quality education for all. As the President of the Michigan State Board of Education, Dr. Pugh champions equitable and adequate funding for our public school system. And as a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of State Boards of Education, she serves as Chair of the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. [Rush a donation to Pamela Pugh’s congressional campaign today and help send an advocate for marginalized communities to fight by my side in Congress.]( If you've stored your info with ActBlue Express, we'll process your contribution instantly: [DONATE $8]( [DONATE $20.24]( [DONATE $100]( [ANOTHER AMOUNT]( is a leader in our work to create a true multi-racial democracy where marginalized people and communities not only survive, but thrive. She’s fighting for investments in public education and a clean sustainable environment, not bombs and incarceration. The American people want their tax dollars to go to life-affirming institutions and services, and they want their elected representatives to fight for them rather than for corporations or weapons contractors. We need to elect more leaders with those priorities. [Join me in supporting Dr. Pamela Pugh for Congress today and send a member of our ceasefire movement to serve alongside me in Washington DC.]( Dr. Pugh has dedicated her life to helping everyday Michiganders. She is a water warrior who has consistently fought for water as a human right: She is also the Chief Programs Officer for The Chisholm Legacy Project: A Resource Hub for Black Frontline Climate Justice Leadership. Pamela is fighting for investments in public education and environmental justice, not bombs and incarceration. Dr. Pugh is a leader in our work to create a true multi-racial democracy where marginalized people and communities not only survive, but thrive. [Join me in supporting Dr. Pamela Pugh for Congress today and send a fighter for human rights to serve alongside me in Washington DC.]( If you've stored your info with ActBlue Express, we'll process your contribution instantly: [DONATE $8]( [DONATE $20.24]( [DONATE $100]( [ANOTHER AMOUNT]( Together, we’re building a world with justice and dignity for all. In solidarity, Rashida --------------------------------------------------------------- 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