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We hit a major milestone last week.

Let’s hit another one in 29 days.

13 hrs ago • Fred Wellman

September 2026

I have a major ask today.

Tonight is our final public fundraising deadline of the campaign, and it’s a make-or-break moment for us.

Sep 30 • Fred Wellman

We won in court (again)

They tried everything to protect Ann Wagner. But none of it worked.

Sep 28 • Fred Wellman

A little bit about this FEC deadline at the end of the month.

Each day since our primary victory in August, this campaign has been growing.

Sep 22 • Fred Wellman

The momentum here is unprecedented

So I’m reaching out to you all to keep this campaign going.

Sep 13 • Fred Wellman

Twenty-Five Years Later, We Still Owe Them

Public service is the solution to so much

Sep 11 • Fred Wellman

Congress Could Stop This Trade War

The Country Is Already Paying For Its Failure To Act

Sep 10 • Fred Wellman

Missouri Was Built by Workers. Washington Is Working for Wall Street.

Missouri’s labor history, and how I’m fighting for unions.

Sep 7 • Fred Wellman

August 2026

Public Service Is Not Supposed to Make You Rich

“An honest public servant can’t become rich in politics.” ― Harry Truman

Aug 23 • Fred Wellman

There is no more wiggle room for anyone

Regular Americans are at the breaking point and we must act fast

Aug 13 • Fred Wellman

Not much time to celebrate but I wanted to say 'thank you!'

Aug 7 • Fred Wellman

Revisiting a unique moment: How hard can it be?

As it turns out running a Covid Field Hospital in New York City was actually pretty hard

Aug 1 • Fred Wellman

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