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<p><strong>Michaela Barnett </strong>is a local small business owner and an engineer who spent the last year working in Congress. </p><p>She learned the value of a hard day’s work early on, doing barn chores before and after school. </p><p>Michaela knows firsthand what it means to make payroll, care for the land, and solve problems.</p>

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<h4>21+ Progressive Speed Dating with Knox Social Club</h4>

<p><strong>Ready to meet your progressive match in Knoxville?</strong></p><p>Join Michaela for Tennessee and Knox Social Club for a 21+ Progressive Speed Dating at Crafty Bastard Brewery West! Meet like-minded folks, share great conversation, and connect with people who care about the future of East Tennessee.</p><p>After purchasing your ticket, you'll head to&nbsp;Pinyada to let us know who you want to meet during the event!</p>

21+ Progressive Speed Dating with Knox Social Club

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/23</h4>

<p>Help us reach voters across TN-02! We're making calls to share Michaela's message and talk to voters across the district. Training provided &amp; no experience necessary! Bring a laptop or phone.</p>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/23

<h4>Loudon County Town Hall</h4>

<p>Tim Burchett has been dodging tough questions from East Tennessee voters for nearly a decade. On Wednesday October 7th, Michaela Barnett is showing up to answer them.</p><p>Join us at the War Memorial Building for a town hall where you can ask Michaela directly about healthcare, infrastructure, affordability, and what real representation looks like for TN-02.</p><p>Registration is encouraged, but not required to attend. Everyone is welcome!</p>

Loudon County Town Hall

<h4>Meet & Greet at Remedy Coffee</h4>

<p>Meet Michaela Barnett at Remedy Coffee! We're gathering to discuss what's working, what's not, and how we can build a government that actually serves the people of TN-02. Bring your questions and your ideas!</p>

Meet & Greet at Remedy Coffee

<h4>Campaign Anniversary Canvass</h4>

<p>Let's celebrate one year of MB4TN by doing what we do best. Canvassing! We're meeting at the park where we launched our very first canvass: Urban Wilderness Gateway Park at 1:00PM and canvassing South Knoxville until 4:00PM. Afterward join us for well-deserved beverage at Printshop Beer Co.</p>

Campaign Anniversary Canvass

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/9</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/9

<h4>SoKno Pride</h4>

<p>Join Michaela for Tennessee at SoKno Pride! Celebrate love, community, and pride in the heart of South Knoxville. SoKno Pride brings neighbors, families, friends, and allies together for a joyful day filled with connection, visibility, and celebration.</p><p>Interested in helping with our booth at SoKno Pride? RSVP today! </p>

SoKno Pride

<h4>First Friday Poster Competition at Ricky's</h4>

<p>Come see community-submitted campaign poster designs, vote for your favorite, and celebrate our local artists while meeting Michaela Barnett and fellow supporters.</p><p>Your vote matters - help us pick the design that will represent hope and change throughout our district!</p>

First Friday Poster Competition at Ricky's

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<h4>Blount County Democratic Picnic</h4>

<p>Join Michaela Barnett at the BCDP Fall Picnic! Dinner served at 5 p.m.</p>

Blount County Democratic Picnic

<h4>UTK vs UT Watch Party</h4>

<p>Join team Michaela to watch the Vols take on the Longhorns! Wear your GBO Michaela merch or grab a shirt at the event, we'll be unveiling some surprise new merch at halftime! If the game anxiety gets to you, we'll have some light volunteer activities like postcard stamping to keep your hands busy while you watch.</p>

UTK vs UT Watch Party

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<h4>30+ Speed Dating with Michaela for Tennessee & Knox Social Club</h4>

<p>Looking to connect with like-minded folks in East Tennessee? Join us for our 30+ Progressive Speed Dating - a fun way to meet new people who share your values and build community around the issues that matter. Come find love, share stories, and discover the power of connecting with your neighbors.</p>

30+ Speed Dating with Michaela for Tennessee & Knox Social Club

<p>We're excited for our first canvass! Location and sign-up info coming SOON! </p>

<h4>Michaela for Tennessee Canvassing Launch!</h4>

<p>We're hitting the doors for the very first time as Team Michaela! Help us connect with voters across Knox County, training provided and no experience necessary. Just bring your walking shoes!</p>

First Canvass!

<h4>Camp Cavalry Phone Bank</h4>

Camp Cavalry Phone Bank

<h4>Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee 6/23</h4>

<p>We're hitting the doors with Team Michaela! Help us connect with voters across Knox County, training provided and no experience necessary. Just bring your walking shoes!</p>

Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee 6/23

<h4>Camp Cavalry Outreach Training & Volunteer Information</h4>

<p>Join us for an in person Camp Cavalry on Tuesday, May 12th from 6-7:30pm at Printshop Beer Co. <br>Camp Cavalry is our volunteer training for Michaela's campaign and we'll walk through our voter outreach program and share all the ways you can get involved: phone banking, canvassing, events, and more. </p><p>Even if you’ve attended Camp Cavalry before, you won’t want to miss a special announcement about a brand new outreach program we can't wait to share with you! This one's going to change how we connect with our community, and you'll want to be in the room when it launches.</p>

Camp Cavalry Outreach Training & Volunteer Information 

<h4>Friend-Banking Empower Office Hours 6/11</h4>

<p>Join us on Thursdays from 6-7pm for a brief Empower training session followed by time for your questions.</p><p>Empower is our volunteer portal where you can friend-bank within your network and help spread the message of hope across district 2!</p><p>We also offer exclusive opportunities and announcements on the app you won't want to miss! Sign up for your training today.</p>

Friend-Banking Empower Office Hours 6/11

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/14</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/14

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 3/3</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 3/3

<p>Meet Michaela Barnett in Cumberland Gap for an evening of conversation and community. Learn how we're doing things differently as well as sign-up to volunteer for what we know works. Please bring a friend, a question or two, and your hope for a better East Tennessee!</p>

<h4>Meet & Greet in Cumberland Gap</h4>

Meet & Greet in Cumberland Gap

<h4>Canvass with Cadence Collins in Karns!</h4>

<p>We're hitting the doors with Team Michaela and Knox Co School Board District 6 candidate Cadence Collins! Help us connect with voters across Knox County, training provided and no experience necessary. Just bring your walking shoes!</p>

Canvass with Cadence Collins in Karns!

<p>Learn the basics of voter outreach - phone banking, canvassing, and how to have great conversations with voters. No experience needed! After, stick around and build community with fellow Cavalry members! </p>

Camp Cavalry Outreach Training & Volunteer Information

<h4>Michaela for TN Canvass 4/11</h4>

<p>Join Team Michaela as we hit the doors in Knox County! Help us bring Michaela's message directly to voters across the district. Training provided, no experience necessary. Just show up and bring your walking shoes!</p>

Michaela for TN Canvass 4/11

<h4>Can Scientists Help Fix Congress? Virtual Conversation with three scientist running for office</h4>

<p>Join us on Monday, October 6th at 7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT) for a virtual panel on why scientists belong in public office – and how you can help them get there. Moderated by renowned climate scientist Dr. Michael E. Mann, this conversation brings together three candidates (Dr. Michaela Barnett, Dr. Kristin Hook, and Michael Masuda) who used their scientific backgrounds to support evidence-based policymaking in the federal government, and have now stepped up to run for Congress.</p>

Can Scientists Help Fix Congress? 

<h4>Meet Michaela at the Lighthouse Fundraiser!</h4>

<p>Join Michaela Barnett and the volunteer Cavalry for an evening of conversation and community.&nbsp;Michaela is excited to meet you, share remarks, and answer your questions.&nbsp;</p><p>Please bring a friend or two, your questions, and your hope for a better East Tennessee!</p>

Meet Michaela at the Lighthouse Fundraiser

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<h2>Common Sense, Dignified Immigration</h2>

<h2>Invest in Education</h2>

<p>Want to walk with Team Michaela in a neighborhood parade to connect with voters and show community support? </p><p>Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes!</p><p>We will be provided with more specific line up times, parking information, and expectations as we get closer tot he event!&nbsp;</p>

<h4>Knoxville St. Patrick's Day Parade</h4>

<p>We're looking forward to the St. Patrick's Day Parade! Sign up if you'd like to volunteer to walk next to Michaela for TN's vehicle and some special guests! </p>

Knoxville St. Patrick's Day Parade 

<h4>Michaela for TN Canvass 6/16</h4>

<p>We're hitting the doors with Team Michaela in Bearden! Help us connect with voters across Knox County, training provided and no experience necessary. Just bring your walking shoes!</p>

Michaela for TN Canvass 6/16

<h2>Reproductive Freedom</h2>

<h4>Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee 7/9</h4>

<p>We're hitting the doors with Team Michaela and Knox Trustee candidate Stephen Hood! Help us connect with voters across Knox County, training provided and no experience necessary. Just bring your walking shoes!</p>

Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee 7/9

<h4>Friend-Banking Empower Office Hours 6/4</h4>

Friend-Banking Empower Office Hours 6/4

<h4>Friend-Banking Empower Office Hours</h4>

Friend-Banking Empower Office Hours 

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/30</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/30

<h2>LGBTQIA+ Rights</h2>

<h4>Camp Cavalry 7/8</h4>

<p>Join us for Camp Cavalry, our volunteer training for Michaela's campaign! We'll walk through our voter outreach program and share all the ways you can get involved; phone banking, canvassing, events, and more.</p><p>The most powerful thing you can do for this campaign doesn't require knocking a single door, it starts with a conversation. Join us for Camp Cavalry on Wednesdays from 6–7:00PM on Google Meet and learn how to bring the people in your life into our movement.</p><p>No experience necessary and training is provided. Just bring your energy and a laptop or phone!</p>

Camp Cavalry 7/8

<h4>Claiborne County Town Hall</h4>

<p>Tim Burchett has been dodging tough questions from East Tennessee voters for nearly a decade. On Wednesday September 23rd, Michaela Barnett is showing up to answer them.</p><p>Join us at the Cherished Memories Wedding &amp; Event Venue for a town hall where you can ask Michaela directly about healthcare, infrastructure, affordability, and what real representation looks like for TN-02.</p><p>Registration is encouraged, but not required to attend.</p>

Claiborne County Town Hall

<h4>Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee & Stephen Hood for Trustee 6/25</h4>

Canvass with Michaela for Tennessee & Stephen Hood for Trustee 6/25

<h4>Meet & Greet with Lindsay Honaker for State House & Michaela Barnett for Congress</h4>

<p>Come meet two candidates who believe in putting people first!</p><p>Join Michaela Barnett, running for Congress in TN-02, and Lindsay Honaker, running for State House District 14, for a community meet and greet.</p><p>Come hear from both candidates, ask your questions, and connect with your neighbors. All are welcome, bring a friend, a family member, or both!</p>

Meet & Greet with Lindsay Honaker for State House & Michaela Barnett for Congress

<h4>MB4TN Election Night Watch Party</h4>

<p>Join Michaela's Cavalry for an Election Night Watch Party at Printshop Beer Co! After an all-day volunteer operation — stop by anytime after 8 am to get involved — the party starts at 7 pm.</p><p>There will be light bites, great beer from the Printshop brewers, and multiple screens broadcasting live election results for the November 3 midterm elections.</p>

MB4TN Election Night Watch Party

<h4>Meet & Greet at The Empty Cup</h4>

<p>Meet Michaela Barnett at The Empty Cup! We're gathering to discuss what's working, what's not, and how we can build a government that actually serves the people of TN-02. Bring your questions and your ideas!</p>

Meet & Greet at The Empty Cup

<h4>Michaela for TN Canvass 4/18</h4>

<p>Join Team Michaela as we hit the doors in Blount County! Help us bring Michaela's message directly to voters across the district. Training provided, no experience necessary — just show up and bring your walking shoes!</p>

Michaela for TN Canvass 4/18

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<h4>Join Team Michaela for 4th of July in Loudon!</h4>

<p>Walk with Team Michaela and the Loudon County Democrats at the Loudon 4th of July parades! Wear your merch, grab a sign, and show your support. RSVP today!</p>

Join Team Michaela for 4th of July in Loudon! 

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/9</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/9

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela for Tennessee 6/2</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela for Tennessee 6/2

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/23</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/23

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<h4>Michaela for TN @ Campbell County Democratic Party Summer Picnic</h4>

<p>Join the Campbell County Democrats for a community picnic on Saturday, July 11th, 10-1pm! Come enjoy food, games, and good company with fellow East Tennessee neighbors, and hear from candidates running to represent you! Speakers include Michaela Barnett, Lore Bergman, and more!</p><p>Bring a side dish to share and come ready to have a great time. We can't wait to see you there!</p><p>Note: Upon RSVPing, please email <a href="mailto:CCDPJuly11@gmail.com">CCDPJuly11@gmail.com</a> by July 3rd to RSVP with the Campbell Co Democrats!</p>

Michaela for TN @ Campbell County Democratic Party Summer Picnic

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 7/1</h4>

<p>Help us reach voters across TN-02! We're making calls to share Michaela's message and talk to voters across the district. Training provided &amp; no experience necessary! Bring a laptop or phone.</p><p>Note: This Phone Bank does not have a live training option. All materials will be sent to you on the day of the phone bank.</p>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 7/1

<h4>Multi County Meet the Candidates for Coffee</h4>

<p>Join Michaela Barnett, Jerri Green, Marquita Bradshaw, and Kristi Burke at this meet the candidates event! While this event is out of district, it's co-hosted by our in-district Grainger County Dems, Claiborne County Dems, and Jefferson County Dems! </p>

Multi County Meet the Candidates Coffee

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/7</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 4/7

<h4>Camp Cavalry 4/1</h4>

Camp Cavalry 4/1

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/18</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/18

<h4>Tinca Tinca Benefit Concert!</h4>

<p>JOIN <strong>TINCA TINCA</strong>, <strong>ALL SIGNS POINT NORTH</strong>, AND <strong>SAM ROSOLINA&nbsp;</strong>FOR A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR MICHAELA FOR TENNESSEE!</p><p>Join us for&nbsp;<strong>an evening of mirth, good people, and great music</strong> as we rally behind Michaela Barnett for TN-02. We're raising funds, raising awareness, and raising the bar for what East Tennessee can be! </p><p>Doors open at 5. Show is 6 - 9. </p>

Tinca Tinca Benefit Concert!

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/11</h4>

Phone Bank for Michaela on 6/11

<h4>Blount County GOTV Rally</h4>

<p>Hosted by Alcoa NAACP, this Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Rally will start at St. Paul A.M.E Zion Church and then attendees will walk to the courthouse for an event focused on mobilizing souls to the polls.</p>

Blount County GOTV Rally

<h4>Camp Cavalry 6/3</h4>

<p>Join us for Camp Cavalry, our volunteer training for Michaela's campaign! We'll walk through our voter outreach program and share all the ways you can get involved; phone banking, canvassing, events, and more.</p><p>No experience necessary and training is provided. Just bring your energy and a laptop or phone!</p>

Camp Cavalry 6/3

<h4>Phone Bank for Michaela on 5/7</h4>

<p>Join us to reach voters across TN-02! We're phone banking to spread Michaela's message district-wide; no experience needed, training provided. Just bring your laptop or phone.</p>

Camp Cavalry Phone Bank 

<h4>Joint Canvass with Michaela for TN & Lindsay Honaker for State House</h4>

<p>We're hitting the doors with Team Michaela &amp; Lindsay Honaker for TN State House District 14! Help us connect with voters across Knox County, training provided and no experience necessary. Just bring your walking shoes!</p>

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WE ARE THE CAVALRY

Let's put hope to work

Michaela Barnett is running to make government work for East Tennesseans – not defend it when it fails.

An Economy that Works for East Tennesseans

Quality Healthcare We Can Afford

A Government that Serves Us

Investing in Tennessee's Infrastructure and Workforce

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