Candidate for Congress in California’s 3rd District.
Problem-solver, former CA Dep. Sec for Forest & Wildland Resilience.
Proud aunt, backpacker, 5th gen. CA.
My name is Jessica Morse, and I am the woman running to flip one of the most competitive seats in California blue.
Watch and share my story, and chip in to help today:
California’s 3rd will decide the House majority, and I am the only woman running to flip a competitive seat in California.
Can you help me defeat Kevin Kiley, the man who calls Jim Jordan a mentor, by retweeting, following, and spreading the word?
What does an ironworker from Wisconsin & a national security strategist from California have in common? A commitment to bringing public service back to politics & a fierce will to fight for working people. Great to meet you,
@IronStache
. Let's do this!
#JessWeCan
#CA04
#WI01
Last year, I carried a sign at the Women's March that said, "Don't just march, run!" Today, on
#InternationalWomensDay
, I filed papers to be the next Congresswoman for
#CA04
. Here's to all the women who have broken down barriers, so I can stand up for my community today.
Congressman
@tommcclintock
thinks pre-existing conditions are "nuisances". He thinks our neighbors who were born with a pre-existing condition, something in their very DNA, should be punished with high costs like a bad driver would be.
#CA04
A year ago at the Women's March, “I felt a fire inside me...I felt like I was being made into steel.” That's why I'm running to represent our community in
#CA04
. Read more in
@Newsweek
!
Today I'm reminded of how we started this journey--with a listening tour of
#CA04
. Since then we've held 111 house parties, 7 town halls & reached over 400,000 voters. Now we stand on the brink of making history & it's all thanks to you. Let's finish this together
#CA04
.
We are making history here in
#CA04
. Our community has stepped forward to build a campaign that inspires, rather than divides. Neighbors are talking to neighbors and we're tossing out the old political games. Join
#TeamMorse
today and help us win in November!
My grandfather was one of the founding members of the Sacramento Teamsters in the 1920's. He raised a family of 8 on a carpenters salary because he fought for fair wages & labor standards. This
#LaborDay
, I'm proud to pick up his mantle in the fight for workers rights.
#TeamMorse
Congressman
@TomMcClintock
's lack of empathy or interest
in due process demonstrates why more women do not come
forward. The question isn't 'what's wrong with these women?,' but 'what's wrong with our laws?' McClintock isn't working to change these laws, but in Congress, I will.
When my Congressman called pre-existing conditions "nuisances" and then voted to take away the healthcare of 300,000 of my neighbors who have a pre-existing condition, I had to step up and run against him. I won't back down in the fight for healthcare for all of
#CA04
.
#WhyIRun
.
@JasonKander
served a tour in Aghanistan & I worked in Iraq at the height of the war. We are as tough as they come & we are still fighting for our country. Glad to meet you, Jason & thank you for your service.
#JessWeCan
#CA04
I've challenged McClintock to 4 debates.
#CA04
should hear directly from their next member of Congress. McClintock calls voters "anarchists" who question him at townhalls. We deserve more than a career-politician who refuses to answer his own constituents.
I’m filled with gratitude for
#TeamMorse
, who worked tirelessly to prove that solutions are more powerful than fear. While we didn’t prevail, our nation is counting on us to stand up for what’s right & invite our neighbors to join us as we work to steady our beloved country.
Our next Senator
@AdamSchiff
is here in
#CA03
on the last day of the quarter, because he knows how important this seat is to taking back the House!
This November, we’re going to defeat Kevin Kiley and flip California's 3rd blue!
Chip in to join us:
The shelters for the victims of the
#CampFire
are overwhelmed, so fire refugees are camping out in their cars. Please donate today and consider opening up your home.
Turenn came into this world fighting for his life. He underwent open-heart surgery & now is a happy baby like any other. If
@tommcclintock
had his way, Turenn & 300,000 others like him in
#CA04
wouldn't have healthcare. He deserves better. We deserve better. I'll
#ProtectOurCare
.
On November 5th, we are going to turn
@AdamSchiff
into Senator Schiff, we are going to flip California’s 3rd blue, and together, we are going to deliver for all California residents.
If you’re with us, join me:
Kevin Kiley spread the big lie.
He has voted with Donald Trump, Jim Jordan, and other extremists nearly 100% of the time.
Kiley does not represent the interests of Californians. This year, we will remove him from office.
#CA03
Exciting news in
#CA04
today --
@sacbee_news
has endorsed
#TeamMorse
!
"Jessica Morse, the Democrat challenging GOP Rep. Tom McClintock, is a bright and energetic young candidate who will have a prominent place in the crop of new House Democrats."
At the
#MariposaDebate
,
@tommcclintock
admitted that his plan makes it "difficult" to insure people with pre-existing conditions or what he calls "nuisances". McClintock's shocking statement makes it clear--he doesn't care if you have health insurance.
#CA04
14th Amendment: No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President... shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the [United States], or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.
UPDATE:
#CA04
was upgraded to a "Toss-Up" from "Leans Republican" because of
#TeamMorse
's growing grassroots momentum! Tom McClintock is getting nervous. In the words of the
@sacbee_news
, "political forecasters now consider the race competitive."
I'm delighted to be joining California's Natural Reources Agency as the Deputy Secretary for Forest Resource Management. Restoring healthy forests will mitigate fire danger, improve our water shed, function as a carbon sink and improve rural economies. Honored to serve CA.
This is it
#CA04
. Ballots are out. People are voting. We need YOU to make sure we win this Tuesday. I've personally knocked on 1,000+ of our neighbors doors. Can you join us this weekend to make sure we save our democracy?
#MorseForce
#VotedMorse
A "rigged" election isn't floods of fraudulent ballots, it's preventing registered voters from casting their ballots.
These voters, standing in line well after 10pm, are the heroes of democracy.
I'm disappointed that McClintock won't agree to debate in Roseville. Looks like he'll only debate where he thinks voters "strongly support" him. I don't know about Tom, but I'm running to represent ALL OF
#CA04
. That's why I'll keep pushing for 4 debates!
Wildfire is not just a natural disaster, it's a political disaster. While billions of dollars are put into fire containment, prevention is neglected and forest service budgets are slashed. We need clear-eyed solutions that include land management and mitigation of climate change.
There is no reason for these massive, deadly and costly forest fires in California except that forest management is so poor. Billions of dollars are given each year, with so many lives lost, all because of gross mismanagement of the forests. Remedy now, or no more Fed payments!
The safety of our kids is not a partisan issue. Proud to stand with
@MomsDemand
today + moms across the political spectrum who are reminding our neighbors that we all must band together to pass gun safety standards that keep our kids safe at school.
#CA04
#TeamMorse
"She is a bright and energetic young candidate who, if she wins, will have a prominent place in the crop of new House Democrats."
Proud to receive the endorsement of
@sacbee_news
today, the largest paper in
#CA04
!
#TeamMorse
BREAKING:
#TeamMorse
raised over $1.3 MILLION this past quarter. None of our contributions came from corporate PACs or special interests. Our median donation was just $25. This makes it clear--
#CA04
is hungry for an independent voice to find solutions, not play partisan games.
McClintock's support for
#TaxScam
is a terrible betrayal. Transferring trillions from middle & working class to big corporations & top 1% will explode our deficit & trigger cuts to Medicare, Medicaid & SS.
#CA04
is not naive - we know this is a heist & we won't forget in 2018.
2017 will be a year historians point to as a tipping point in US history - we have the power to direct the outcome of that narrative. Help us make history & elect a new Congress by supporting our campaign for change in
#CA04
today!
Donovan is 14 yrs old. In middle school, he led his school walkout for gun safety. This summer, he’s called hundreds of neighbors to tell them why he’s supporting Jessica Morse. This is what makes
#TeamMorse
unstoppable, incredible volunteers like Donovan is why we’ll win in Nov.
We were competitors in the primary and we will be partners in the general!
@bateson2018
has graciously thrown her support behind our campaign and will help us defeat McClintock in Nov.
#CA04
is uniting behind
#TeamMorse
!
BREAKING: We just got our poll results back -- the race in
#CA04
is incredibly close! 4 points away from
@tommcclintock
-- with just 2 weeks to go. Help us close the gap to win on Nov 6th!
#MorseForce
Incredible
#Conservatives4Morse
event with
@SteveSchmidtSES
, former senior advisor to Senator McCain! This is what our campaign is all about—uniting Republicans, Democrats & Independents in the fight for
#CA04
. That’s something McClintock has never done & that’s why we’ll win!
My name is Jessica Morse, and I am the woman running to flip California’s 3rd, one of the most competitive seats in our state.
Watch my story and join our team:
"I spent my career serving my country. It didn't matter whether I was serving a Republican or Democratic president, I knew who I was really serving was the American people. We're trying to end partisan politics. What I recognize is the issues in our community aren't partisan."
You're right
@chelseahandler
, the race in
#CA04
is crucial to the future of our nation. That's why I'm taking on career-politician
@tommcclintock
, who votes with his party 97% of the time. Our entire community, Rs + Ds, are working together to elect
@Morse4America
!
.
@emilyslist
endorsed two more pro-choice Democratic women this week:
@Morse4America
and
@ElectLong
! Both of them can turn crucial red seats blue, bringing the total number of
@emilyslist
's red to blue House candidates up to 43. Remember, we only need 23 to take back the House.
I lived in a place where makeshift machine guns were mounted on the back of trucks — it was called a war zone.
The Supreme Court ruling will allow anyone to terrorize our communities with the same horrors I witnessed in Iraq.
Congress must re-ban bump stocks in America.
Congratulations to
@ConorLambPA
for an incredible victory tonight in
#PA18
! If we can win in the reddest districts & states, we can win this together in
#CA04
. Please believe - then sign up, donate & volunteer at .
#JessWeCan
I decided to run for Congress because I was sick of seeing my community ignored and hurt by a career-politician like
@tommcclintock
. He has voted against us for 10 years too long. That's why
#CA04
is voting for change tomorrow.
#MorseForce
Alternate headlines:
1. Woman Earns Man's Compensation
2. Republicans Pay to Listen to Democrats
3. Men Sit Quietly while Woman Speaks
3. Former Fed Chair Earns $7m Sharing Policy Ideas about Global Economic Reform; Reality TV Host Earns $427m Pretending to Fire People.
Yesterday I met this young woman while she was working and she came from behind the counter to tell me, "I registered to vote online today so I could vote for you!"
#CA04
#MorseForce
We must confront & condemn racism - not turn a blind eye to it. McClintock again fails in a moment of moral crisis. His complicity will not stand.
#CA04
& America deserve better.
I called McClintock's Roseville office asking if my rep has any feedback with regard to
#ShitHoleCountries
Reply: "First of all those comments are disputed, the congressman wasn't in the meeting and can't verify them"
Precisely why I support Jess
@Morse4America
#JessWeCan
I saw the trauma of families who lost their homes and loved ones to the CampFire. FEMA provided them tools to start to recover. Instead of Mar-A-Lago,
@RealDonaldTrump
,spend a weekend at a RedCross shelter in Chico and tell these families you're abandoning them for bluster.
Billions of dollars are sent to the State of California for Forest fires that, with proper Forest Management, would never happen. Unless they get their act together, which is unlikely, I have ordered FEMA to send no more money. It is a disgraceful situation in lives & money!
California voters are breaking records at the ballot box. This year,
#CA04
increased our Democratic primary voter turnout by 183%! Want to join the
#MorseForce
but not sure you're registered to vote? Check your status at before the deadline on Oct 22nd!
"McClintock doesn't live in our community. He doesn't know us. He doesn't speak for us. He belittles us."
I'm from this community and I'll represent our
#CA04
neighbors in Congress. Let's send McClintock packing back to his home in Southern CA.
#TeamMorse
Standing in front of the
#NorthFire
at Emigrant Gap. This fire has burned 1,000+ acres. To keep from running out of $
@CAL_FIRE
requested $234 million more to fight 🔥
Tom McClintock has voted against $ for fire prevention again & again. I’ll do what it takes to keep
#CA04
safe.
In a year when our reproductive freedoms are on the ballot, there’s only ONE woman running to flip a seat against a Republican in any flippable district in California. 🙋🏼♀️
My name is Jessica Morse, and I’m running for Congress in California’s beautiful 3rd District. My opponent
Guns are the leading method of suicide - by grotesque margins. California leads the nation in common-sense gun policies & has one of the lowest suicide rates. One thing is clear, we need to be tackling the mental health epidemic from every angle.
It’s Official. I’m running for Congress.
When I see a problem I run towards it & won’t stop until it’s solved.
Kevin Kiley is a problem. He’s too extreme & votes against our interests.
Join our campaign and flip
#CA03
#redtoblue
#morseforcongress
My heart goes out to the 800,000 federal employees who will not be paid this Christmas, including the military who work without pay. As a federal employee during the 2013
#Shutdown
, it is demoralizing to watch leaders use your job and financial security for political posturing.
Kevin Kiley calls Jim Jordan a mentor.
Anyone who idolizes Jordan, one of the most extreme Republicans in Congress, should not be representing Califronains.
Spread the word–we will defeat Kiley and flip
#CA03
blue.
It is an honor and privilege to cast my vote today in
#CA04
. This district is my community and while my opponent cannot vote here, I will always show up to fight for us. Our democracy is only as strong as those who participate, vote today:
#VotedMorse
It's pie season! That's why I was shocked to hear that local business, Harris Tree Farms, saw the price of their pie tins double under the tariffs. McClintock didn't propose legislation to fight the tariffs. I'll stand up for
#CA04
small-business owners like the Harris sisters.
.
@tommcclintock
called pre-existing conditions "nuisances". He plans to place the 300,000 people in
#CA04
with pre-existing conditions in high-risk pools that punish the sick. I questioned him at our debate & he admitted his plan makes it "difficult" for us to afford healthcare.
This week is a stark reminder that our political culture is broken. When politicians are more interested in their party winning than representing our community, we all lose. Let’s go vote, volunteer & work with our neighbors to heal our country this Nov.
#KavanaughVote
BREAKING:
#TeamMorse
is happy to announce that we raised over $500,000 this quarter! Voters in
#CA04
are ready for a change from career-politician McClintock, with so many donating & volunteering for the 1st time. This unprecedented grassroots energy is why we'll win in November!
BREAKING:
#CA04
was just named an
@latimes
race to watch!
"Morse pitches herself as a Northern California native, a contrast with McClintock, who lives outside the district. She has out-raised McClintock in several quarters since entering the race."
Senate Republicans just voted against a bill that would codify Roe into federal law.
This comes weeks after they blocked legislation to protect IVF and contraception.
This decision will harm women across California.
Tom McClintock said, "I think what he was trying to do was avoid insulting Putin." Nope, wrong answer Tom. You don't avoid insulting a foreign foe by instead insulting America's intelligence services. You only avoid standing up for our democracy.
This is the man
@tommcclintock
campaigned with in our district. Hateful rhetoric begets violence. Language matters. After this week of violence and heartbreak,
#CA04
and our country deserve better than Congressman Tom McClintock.
Our
#CA04
district ranks 5th in the state in solar jobs - but Trump's proposed
#SunTax
could raise panel costs 30%, threatening thousands of good-paying, blue-collar jobs. I'll stand up for our clean energy economy!
#CA04
is so disappointed in
@RepMcClintock
. He refused to join his Republican & Democratic colleagues in asking the President for disaster assistance for California wildfires. Now relief won't be sent to the
#DonnellFire
&
#FergusonFire
. We need a real advocate for
#CA04
.
Do you think your constituent Rachel should be punished for her "nuisance", Tom? She was born with DNA that said she may get cancer. Her greatest fear is dying from cancer because "she can't afford it."
We did good today. As the sun sets on
#CA04
, taking a moment to congratulate the troops on knocking an INCREDIBLE number of doors today! Can you join the
#MorseForce
tomorrow?
I started my campaign with a listening tour up & down
#CA04
. I heard how folks from both parties feel like
@tommcclintock
isn’t hearing them or standing up for them. I have a fundamentally different approach to public office. I'll always represent you, not special-interests.
“We need more leaders like Jessica who are unwavering in their commitment to always putting the interests of our nation first. Jessica has proven herself to be that kind of leader.”
Proud to have the endorsement of Congressman
@ericswalwell
in our campaign to win back
#CA04
!
Our 95 year old volunteer has waited a lifetime to vote a woman into Congress — she even handmade a visor that says “Vote to Elect Women” to celebrate her vote for Jessica!
#MorseForce
#ElectWomen
#CA04
When a Senior Advisor for
@SenJohnMcCain
is calling for the ousting of McClintock, you know Republicans, Dems & Independents agree—McClinock is a career politician who has done nothing for
#CA04
. Voters across the political spectrum are behind
#TeamMorse
!
Tom McClintock is a career politician who has fed at the public trough all his adult life all the while attacking government. He is one of the architects of the destruction of the California GOP. I lived at Lake Tahoe for years. Ca -4 can do better.
McClintock & I couldn't be more different. He spent 10 yrs in Congress voting against immigration reform & defending locking children in cages. I served our country as a civilian in Iraq & will fight for comprehensive immigration reform. Take ur pick Nov 6
America must signal that we won't tolerate clandestine attacks on our democracy. Our national security is too sacred to be politicized. Our troops have sacrificed too much to give Russia a pass. I swear to defend our democracy from foreign adversaries. Tom McClintock, will you?
Despite warnings from our top intelligence and military leaders, the Kremlin's efforts to weaken our institutions have continued with insufficient action by the admin or Congress to strengthen cyber defenses, safeguard election systems, and deter further destabilizing activities.
A 'rigged' election isn't floods of fraudulent ballots, it's preventing registered voters from casting their ballots.
(I didn't think I would have to repeat myself so soon).
#AllEyesOnKentucky
A "rigged" election isn't floods of fraudulent ballots, it's preventing registered voters from casting their ballots.
These voters, standing in line well after 10pm, are the heroes of democracy.
So proud of my friend
@audrey4congress
, who will always fight for Northern Californians—even from her hospital bed. Get better soon Audrey and I’ll see you out on the campaign trail.
Update: What we thought was an ovarian cyst, turned out to be a football-sized tumor on my ovary. It’s benign & I'll be back on the campaign trail soon! Quick reflection on healthcare & challenges facing our large, rural, 11-county
#CA01
district: (1/8)
Wait for the hug 🤗 Loved marching in the Mariposa Labor Day Parade! I’m ready to meet every voter & shake every hand in
#CA04
, because this is my community. I wouldn’t campaign for Congress any other way.
#TeamMorse
It's time for new leadership in Washington. We need public servants who put our community before political games. That's my commitment to you
#CA04
, that I will always put our
#CommunityFirst
. RT our new video to let your friends and family know that I'm ready to fight for them.
Our rural communities have felt forgotten for too long, now they are standing up and demanding change in
#CA04
! Thank you Sonora for the warm welcome at our new office. This is the second office we’ve opened this week—momentum is building for the
#MorseForce
!
Congressman
@tommcclintock
hasn't held a town hall in
#CA04
for over a year. I've spent this campaign visiting ever corner of our community to listen & answer your questions. We've had 7 town halls with 700+ attendees. The
#MorseForce
is a grassroots movement!
#MorseTownHallTour
I'm deeply saddened by the passing of Don Ray Smith, our neighbor in Pollock Pines, who perished while bravely fighting the
#CarrFire
. I will continue to fight to keep our community in
#CA04
safe from these devastating wildfires.
Thrilled to join so many in Roseville last night! We're seven months away from the 2018 primary & folks are already turning out like nothing
#CA04
has ever seen. People are ready for a new kind of politics: ethical, responsive & fundamentally about public service.
#JessWeCan
We’re fired up & ready to go knock some doors in
#CA04
! So many Northern Californians are on
#TeamMorse
& ready to do the work to get real representation for
#CA04
. Proud to welcome fellow daughter of the foothills
@BuffyWicks
to El Dorado this morning with an organizer clap!
BREAKING: our new TV ad is live!
I've worked with both Democratic and Republican presidents, so I've seen what can be accomplished when partisanship is put aside. That's why I'll bring a
#NewMorseCode
to Congress. Help us spread the word:
#CA04
I have served our country in Iraq, at US Pacific Command, and in both Republican and Democratic administrations. In every one of those jobs, I had to raise my right hand and swear an oath to protect the constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic.
Spending thanksgiving with all of the brave firefighters whoes life saving work made this thanksgiving possible for so many families. Garateful for the hard work of so many in the community and country who are banding together to help people recover.
#HappyThanksgiving
We've got a race on our hands in
#CA03
! I'm thrilled to have secured a place on the November ballot, and deeply honored to have earned the trust of the voters of California's Third Congressional District.
Let's elect a new voice for
#CA03
and flip the House. Onward!
I'm proud of my work in Iraq & to be a part of a new gen of leaders who served our country. But now PACs are targeting candidates who worked in national security. In Congress, I'll throw out the political games & hyper-partisan system that normalizes these unjustifiable attacks.
My heart breaks for the students, families & teachers in Parkland, Florida, but thoughts & prayers are not enough. Our children shouldn't have to worry about being shot in their classrooms. We must do more to prevent these senseless acts of gun violence.
Unlike Kevin Kiley’s office, you won’t need to donate thousands to my campaign to have access to my office.
I will also always have an open door policy, and never turn away constituents who visit.
So…a group of female constituents attempted to deliver 300 constituent letters to the office of
@RepKiley
. The office is locked & staff refused to answer the door of the taxpayer funded office. This is another reason why we need to
#KickOutKiley
#ReproductiveRights
I am humbled & excited to announce that our community-focused campaign has won 55% of the votes today at the
@CA_Dem
pre-endorsement conference! Congratulations to all of our
#TeamJess
volunteers & supporters - today belongs to YOU.
#JessWeCan
#CA04
Have you received your ballot in the mail yet
#CA04
? We had fun filling out our sample ballot & committing to mail in our ballot the same day we receive it. Will you be voting for Jessica? Let us know in the comments!
🙋♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏻♂️🙋♂️
#TeamMorse