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Luke Garrett

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i sue corporations for poisoning people.
former PD.
iowa expat in seattle, more or less.
re the photo: not a furry (not cool enough).
he/him.
intermittently aggregating news here: https://for-your-information.ghost.io

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Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

Here's a text from @localdemocracyproj.bsky.social. They may be a great org, but, again, these texts negatively polarize me against anyone associated with them.

It's Derek Marshall, co-founder of Local Democracy Project.

No sugar-coating it: our country is f'd up.

Businesses and universities have caved to fascism. People are being disappeared from the streets. Social Security and healthcare are on the chopping block.

It does not feel good, safe, or hopeful to live in America. We are depressed. We feel hopeless.

That's where we come in. 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 is dedicated to building networks of resistance to the regime, volunteers who will FIGHT to win city councils, school board races, and local offices.

𝑾𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 80% 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 500,000+ 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒔 𝒈𝒐 𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅. We have found that most of these races cost less than $1k per race.

We are sitting on an opportunity of a generation — to conduct the largest power grab in U.S. history 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚 from the fascists — by contesting and FLIPPING thousands of local races.

It can be a BIG BLUE WAVE that sweeps the nation from the bottom up, from county commissioners to Congress ... but only if we have the resources to compete.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐀 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐇𝐔𝐆𝐄 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬.

We need to act now. Donate to show that you're in.

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ldp_sms?refcode=f2&refcode2w=lxYXWH

- Derek, Local Democracy Project

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December 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM

Luke Garrett

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Here is a text from @ffdpac.com. They don't have much up on their website, and I suspect this is mostly a grift.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is accused of WAR CRIMES

Sign the petition: Impeach Hegseth

freefairdem.com/a?t=dtKrL5

-Free & Fair Democracy PAC
stop2quit

December 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

And here is @benmcadams.bsky.social from Utah. Someone with @democrats.org needs to (1) decide harassing their donors with random texts is counterproductive and (2) get candidates to stop.

I’m Ben McAdams and I’m running for Utah’s new First Congressional District. I know we’re texting often right now, but these first 90 days are when a campaign is built, and every bit of early support helps us flip this seat.

Will you chip in now to help us flip this new seat and put Democrats on the path to taking back the House? b4ut.org/for-utah?t=cHLZYO

A judge has finally thrown out Utah’s gerrymandered maps, and for the first time in years voters here can choose their representative instead of politicians choosing their voters. I knew I could not stay on the sidelines.

I’ve spent my life serving Utahns as a State Senator, as Mayor of Salt Lake County, and in Congress. I’ve delivered real results, from landmark LGBT non-discrimination protections to cracking down on financial fraud that hurt hardworking families. I even won a House seat that had voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump because I listened, worked hard, and focused on what mattered to the people I served.

And when I believed Trump violated the Constitution, I voted to impeach, even though I knew it might cost me reelection. It did. I lost by fewer than 4,000 votes. But doing what was right mattered more.

This new district is one of the few real opportunities for Democrats to flip the House — and I’m the only candidate who has proven I can win and hold this seat. But we need a strong grassroots start.

Will you donate any amount today to help power this campaign? b4ut.org/for-utah?t=cHLZYO

Thank you,
Ben

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December 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

Here is one from @shawnforcongress.bsky.social. I didn't know who he was before I got this text, but now I have vaguely negative sentiments about him.

🚨 Marjorie Taylor Greene just announced her resignation from Congress effective January 5, 2026.

There will be a special election to replace her.

My name is Shawn Harris. I'm a Democrat, a husband, a father, a Retired Brigadier General, a farmer, and I intend to win that election for Georgia and for the American people.

If you are in a position to support my campaign, I need you now more than ever. Can you pitch in to help me restore honor, integrity, and dignity to the U.S. Congress?

DONATE NOW: s4-g.org/l/UrCxjE

Thank you,
Shawn Harris

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December 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

Come on, @captmarkkelly.bsky.social, please don't send me spam texts.

Lucas, I've been a combat pilot. An astronaut. I'm a father, a husband, a grandfather, and a senator. And now, I'm honored to be one of your DSCC Vice Chairs, working to win back a Democratic Senate majority.

Through it all, I've learned the importance of asking for help when it's needed — 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 when faced with a difficult situation. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁: 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲 >> dscc-give.us/Actblue_Secure_D8_S-A8?t=mbxyZT

Falling short is 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 if we want to stop Donald Trump's chaotic and illegal acts. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆:

First, National Republicans are planning to spend a BILLION dollars on just TWO of their top target races. And second, Trump now controls 𝘢𝘭𝘭 the power of the American presidency, and he's using it to attack and intimidate.

𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻. But right now, we're falling short of our critical $125,000 mid-month fundraising goal — and at this crucial early stage in the fight, failure to launch would spell disaster.

So Lucas, I'm humbly asking you: 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 $𝟮𝟬 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲? 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 >> dscc-give.us/Actblue_Secure_D8_S-A8?t=mbxyZT

Sen. Mark Kelly
Vice Chair, DSCC
End2End

November 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

Here is @rikerforcongress.bsky.social with a text that he "promise[s] . . . is unlike any [I]'ve received this year" despite the fact it's pretty much exactly like scores of texts I've received this year. I don't know how much money these generate, but I do know they're generating ill will.

cas, I promise you this text is unlike any you've received this year, so I hope you take the 30 seconds to read it.

My name is Brandon Riker. I'm a trained economist, small business owner, and former Obama campaign organizer. After Governor Newsom succeeded in passing Prop 50, our California congressional district went from "Likely Red" to "Toss Up". I’m running on ending Citizens United, and making it easier for small businesses to be successful. My GOP opponent Rep. Issa was arrested TWICE for auto theft. His factory mysteriously burned after he increased insurance 462%. He's worth $460M but sues to stop counting YOUR ballot.

This race is genuinely one of the closest in the country, and in a year, everyone's going to be talking about the flip we pulled off here. I've heard you've been incredibly generous in the past. Your money goes the furthest in this race. Please pitch in $500 tonight, and be on the starting team of the most closely watched midterm race in the country. Donate here: https://go.letsgv.net/ex2SCtNx Thank you.

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November 22, 2025 at 12:18 AM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

And here's @colinallredtx.bsky.social with an off-putting and oddly accusatory request for money.

Lucas, you haven't donated to my campaign yet this year. Will you give me a chance to explain why I'm asking for you to make your first donation today?

While we came up short last year, we succeeded in building one of the biggest campaigns in Texas history and outperforming the presidential campaign by nearly 200,000 votes – more than any Senate campaign in the country.

I’m so grateful to the more than 800,000 people who donated to my last campaign, and wanted to make sure everyone knows that I’m back to finish the job. And it’s going to be different this time.

While in 2023 we started well behind, already this year, four separate polls have shown me in the lead. That means we’re starting in the strongest position a Democrat has been in a statewide race for more than 30 years.

The thing is, I’ll only be able to keep that lead and our momentum up if people like you decide to support me again. Tens of thousands of new donors have joined us this year, but I’m hoping that you’ll decide to join them too, Lucas.

I don’t accept a cent of corporate PAC money, so this campaign is 100% funded by grassroots donors. Will you give me one more shot and chip in just $5 to help me win this year? colin-allred.org/l/k3mM7X

Thanks so much for giving me a chance.

Colin Allred

Stop2End

November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

And here's @bethmacy.bsky.social, running in Virginia.

My name is Beth Macy and I’m the author of Dopesick, Factory Man, and Paper Girl. Now I’m running for Congress in VA-06 to hold MAGA extremist Ben Cline accountable, and flip VA-06 from red to blue.

I’m not a politician. But I’m stepping up because someone has to.

While this wasn’t the path I’d envisioned for myself, being a reporter and author prepared me for Congress.

I’ll explain. But first, will you become a founding donor to my campaign by chipping in whatever you can today? Flipping VA-06 could help Democrats win back a majority in the House: beth4va.org/l/FRcE1X

As a reporter, I loved talking to real people about the hard issues — issues of addiction, poverty, the offshoring of jobs. I learned how to research and understand the root cause of those big problems.

Now I want to apply everything I’ve learned over the years to fixing our broken system in
Virginians deserve access to affordable healthcare—including reproductive rights— to not have to pinch pennies at the grocery store, for every kid to have access to opportunities.

We deserve politicians who serve us, not their corporate backers.

I can’t wait to get started, but I need your support to get there. Can you donate to my campaign today? $50, $25, or even $10 helps: beth4va.org/l/FRcE1X

Let’s do this!
Beth

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November 21, 2025 at 6:42 PM

Luke Garrett

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Here's a text Jason Knapp from Virginia, asking for money. He doesn't appear to have a Bluesky account.

I'm a retired Naval Officer and combat F/A-18 pilot and I'm running to flip VA-01 blue. My name is Jason Knapp, and after serving my country for 21 years, I learned what service and sacrifice truly means. I believe it means putting people first, ensuring everyone has a voice, and never leaving anyone behind. That is why I am running for Congress in VA-01.

Real patriotism means every family can afford groceries, health care, and a home. There is nothing patriotic about families and veterans in need going hungry while billionaires profit.

We must deliver service-focused leadership, stand with our veterans, strengthen our local economy, and defend our democracy. Your support helps establish the momentum we need to carry this mission forward and flip VA-01.

My district is held by a Republican incumbent, but Democrats won it in 2025 in our statewide elections. That means this is one of the BEST opportunities in the country to flip a seat from Red to Blue. Will you contribute just $5 today to help us launch strong?

Chip in $5 to launch the fight together: knapp4va.com/l/rLYbOb

-Jason Knapp

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November 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

Here's a fundraising text from @aftynbehn.bsky.social, who is running in a race in Tennessee.

I hate these so much.

🚨SPECIAL ELECTION ALERT: 🚨

We have one shot to flip a seat by year’s end, and the election is just 2 weeks away.

If we win, Republicans lose a House seat, and 2026 shifts completely.

Will you pitch in to help us seize the only Democratic pickup opportunity anywhere in the country?

aftyn4us.com/l/PjYrA9

My name is Aftyn Behn. I’m an organizer, state rep, and pissed-off social worker facing off against Trump’s hand-picked candidate. And the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Flipping TN-07 means rewriting the playbook for the Deep South.

It means we can get to work feeding kids, fixing roads, and funding hospitals.

And it means building political power for people, not corporations.

Republicans are already spending over $1 million to defeat me, including six figures from Donald Trump’s own PAC.

Can I count on your donation to my campaign today to fight back and flip this seat? aftyn4us.com/l/PjYrA9

Let’s do this,
Aftyn Behn

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November 19, 2025 at 3:39 AM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

Here's one from @votedinanina.bsky.social

Lucas, my name is Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford. I'm a small business owner, a food service worker, and a proud transgender woman. I'm running for the 76th Assembly District – here's why:

We are witnessing horrifying attacks on our democracy, grotesque levels of income inequality and rising costs, and the demonization of our most marginalized neighbors – all while Republicans in our State Capitol do nothing to address the real needs of Wisconsinites.

I know the struggle of poverty because I live it. I know how hard it can be to find housing because I experience it.

And as a transgender woman in America today, I know how paralyzing it can be to see your basic rights and freedoms stripped away by an overreaching federal government.

But it doesn't have to be this way. I know Wisconsin can lead the way in offering a different vision, and it starts with bold action to meet the needs of working people.

Lucas, the 76th District has a long history of progressive leadership. Can you help me carry it forward by joining my campaign as a Digital Founding Donor today with a donation of any amount? dina4wi.org/l/1oKnxx

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November 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

Here is an especially obnoxious text from @endcitizensunited.bsky.social, which makes me think they're scammy outfit.

Folks, it is with a heavy heart that we text you today.

It has been 15 years since 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 began its reign of terror on our democracy.

𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐇 $𝟏𝟎 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 → https://endcitizensunited.co/ljVhy5

We begged you to help overturn it. We pleaded with you. And still… nothing.

In the past 36 hours, our donations for a campaign to pass Amy Klobuchar and Adam Schiff's Constitutional Amendment to ban Dark Money have reached an abrupt halt.

We missed our strict goal. Donald Trump is LAUGHING at us.

But we just received great news: The deadline has been extended until the END OF THE DAY!!

Harsh reality: If we don't fill our $19,523 gap by tonight, our dreams of ending Dark Money's iron grip on our elections will be crushed. And Trump's Republicans will sweep the Midterm Elections next year.

Will you rush a donation before it's too late?

https://endcitizensunited.co/ljVhy5

— End Citizens United

Stop to end

November 17, 2025 at 2:37 AM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

Here is @mattmaasdam.bsky.social. I really wish @democrats.org would stop abusing their voters and donors.

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲?

My name is Matt Maasdam and I’m running for Congress to flip Michigan’s 7th congressional district.

I’m not a politician. I’m a father, a husband, and a Navy SEAL. I carried the nuclear football for President Obama – now I’m running for Congress to continue serving my country.

But this race won’t be easy. Experts are already calling MI-07 one of the most competitive House districts in the entire country. Republicans are going to spend millions to keep this seat red. If I’m going to have a chance at winning, I need you to be a part of my grassroots Team.

So please.

I’ve spent my career fighting for our country. Now help me fight for Michigan in Congress by donating any amount before our upcoming midmonth fundraising deadline. Thank you in advance for your generous support.

matt-maasdam.org/l/yZFbqO

Let’s win this,
Matt Maasdam

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November 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

Here is Elaine Luria, who doesn't seem to have a Bluesky account, with a pitch that seems better than most. But I still hate these texts so much.

My name is Elaine Luria. I’m a Democrat, mother, veteran, and former Congresswoman. 𝗬𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗜 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗔-𝟬𝟮.

I’m going to explain more, but first will you pitch in to my campaign to help us reach our Founding Donor Goal ASAP?

elaine4congress.com/l/BjDNsf

I always knew I wanted to serve my country.

That’s why I joined the Navy when I was 17 years old. Then after serving my country for 20 years, I couldn’t shake the desire to do more.

So I ran for Congress in 2018 and flipped VA-02 blue. I went on to win another term, where I served on the January 6th committee to defend democracy.

𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘈 𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘩 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺.

I have no regrets with my decisions, but now I’m ready to get off the sidelines and rejoin the fight.

I’m running to help families get ahead instead of just getting by, to ensure veterans get the support they need, and to defend our Constitution.

I’m ready to bring tough leadership to communities across Coastal Virginia, but I can’t win this competitive House race without you. Will you chip in and become a Founding Donor of my campaign so we can flip VA-02?

elaine4congress.com/l/BjDNsf

I’m thrilled to be in this with you.

— Elaine Luria

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November 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

And here is JFK's grandson, @jackschlossberg.bsky.social, asking for money to support "a new generation of leadership," by which he means returning his ancient family political dynasty to power.

It's official…

I'm running to represent NY-12 in Congress! It's the district where I was born and raised, and the place that five generations of my family have called home.

I'm Jack Schlossberg, and my grandfather, President Kennedy, is my hero.

In high school, I spent hours watching his speeches. He taught me that politics isn't about serving yourself — it's about serving others.

This isn't going to be like every other campaign — it's a movement of people who are ready for a new generation of leadership. So, if you want to be one of my first donors, will you donate right now? https://jackforcongress.co/lgwdwB

I come from a long legacy of public service, from my great-great-grandparents to my mother, Caroline Kennedy.

So I know I have big shoes to fill. I've known it all my life. But this is bigger than living up to my family name. To me, this is about serving the people of New York — the city that shaped me into the person I am today.

Right now, our country is in crisis. Donald Trump and his buddies (my cousin RFK Jr., to name just one) are tanking the economy, attacking free speech, and sowing distrust in science.

We need to revive empathy and effort. I believe in a politics that works for the people it was designed to serve, and I'm ready to fight for it.

I know that this won't be easy. But in the words of my grandfather, we must do this "Not because it is easy but because it is hard."

Will you join our movement today with a donation of $5, $15, or even $50? https://jackforcongress.co/lgwdwB

Talk soon,

Jack

Text STOP to quit

November 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

See this future rocket scientist. I suggest sound on.

November 13, 2025 at 3:15 AM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

November 8, 2025 at 10:58 PM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

Mamdani-style sign that says “CONSEQUENCES FOR Elites”

November 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

Good morning, Bluesky.

Close up of Stringer Bell from The Wire (a black man) with the text "I want you to put the word out there that we back up."

November 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

Here is yet another from Defend Our Courts. I swear I have texted "stop" when prompted a bunch of times, but I guess they don't care. This one doesn't even suggest that as an option.

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Trump just intervened in the PA Supreme Court race — this could be it.

This race determines control of PA's 19 electoral college votes and for months Dems had been losing. But now Obama, PA Governor Shapiro, and the DNC, have come in to turn out the vote and are spending millions. For the 1st time Dems are on the offensive.

𝗠𝗔𝗚𝗔 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽. When Trump tells his base to vote they 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯. This 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 give MAGA a massive turnout boost but we can blunt its impact.

Last week, Defend our Courts spent our entire budget on a $500k TV and digital ad buy with money we didn’t have (we owe 500k to vendors). While we were able to recoup that over the weekend, Trump’s intervention means we once again need to spend our entire budget on GOTV, and quickly recoup it to remain solvent.

𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲. Please, before midnight rush a donation of $50, $25, or even $5, to help us pay for the response needed to mitigate Trump’s intervention in this race.

defendour-courts.org/actblue?t=3yikR8

We will never forget those who stood beside Pennsylvania during our time of crisis. 𝘝𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝙔𝙀𝙎 on November 4th.

Team Defend our Courts

November 4, 2025 at 4:11 AM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

Here is "Sam" with @approve8201.bsky.social

Lucas, I'm Sam w/ Approve8201.org. We can ensure that seniors & people w/ disabilities get the care they need by keeping WA's Long-Term Care Benefit strong. 8201 will allow the state to invest funds for this program w/o any cost to you, the taxpayer. Will you vote to Approve 8201? Stop to End

November 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Luke Garrett

@lukegarrett.bsky.social

Here's a frantic-sounding text from @repmarcykaptur.bsky.social.

I don't care how good she is, she is 79 years old and needs to retire.

I hate these texts so much.