John,

In a minute, I’ll ask you to make a donation to my campaign for State Senate as we approach our final monthly deadline of this primary. But first, I want to share a story with you. It’s long, but important — and I hope you will take the time to read it.

I was 24 years old and working at a gas station when I found out I was pregnant. I was young, scared, and had no health insurance.

At the hospital, I faced life-threatening complications and I wasn’t sure if my son and I would survive the night — but thanks to Medicaid, we did.

After Donald Trump was elected President and gave Republicans full control of the federal government, I knew I had to do something because the communities and institutions — like Medicaid — that helped my family through those difficult times would be under attack.

So, I did the only thing I could: I quit my job, cashed in my retirement savings, and ran for the Virginia House of Delegates. It wasn’t easy — my bank account balance was just $68 when we won that race! — but I can say with full confidence that it was worth it.

I was elected as part of the 2017 wave that wiped out the Republican supermajority in the State House. And once we took the majority, we got to work delivering on our promises — including expanding Medicaid for 500,000 Virginians.

Now, in 2023, the people of Virginia once again have a choice. We simply can't afford to let Republicans take the Senate Senate (giving them a legislative trifecta) and be in a position to strip away affordable care and essential protections for folks with pre-existing conditions.

More than 700,000 Virginians still do not have access to health insurance, and I'm running for the State Senate to fight for them.

I'll ensure that we continue our progress by further expanding Medicaid, lowering prescription drug prices, and ensuring that every Virginian has access to care no matter their zip code — but I need your help getting there.

Will you chip in toward my campaign so we can win this critical race, secure the Democrats' narrow majority in the State Senate, and continue fighting to ensure that all Virginians have access to quality, affordable health care? We're less than a week out from our May fundraising deadline, and we have an ambitious goal of $10,000.

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Thank you so much,

Hala

Hala for State Senate
P.O. Box 7434
Woodbridge, VA 22195
United States

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