Hi John, it's Sen. Sherrod Brown from Ohio. I've spent my life fighting for the Dignity of Work – and I mean all work. Whether you punch a time clock or swipe a badge, earn a salary or make tips, are raising children or caring for an aging parent, I'll fight for you.

I'm running for reelection so I can keep fighting for workers and families in the Senate – but I need your help. As the only remaining statewide Democrat in Ohio, analysts at CNN say I'm one of the most vulnerable senators on the ballot – and national Republicans are already launching attack ads against me.

The battle for Senate control could all come down to Ohio – so please, I'm personally asking: Will you give $10 or more right now – split between my campaign and Chris's – to help defend this battleground seat and keep the Senate blue?

I grew up in Mansfield, Ohio, in a community of ironworkers, carpenters, autoworkers and electricians. And I'll be honest with you: The Ohio I live in now looks a lot different than the one I grew up in. I'm fighting in the Senate every day to bring those jobs back, to build our economy by investing in the middle class, and to ensure hard work pays off for every American.

But I'm facing my toughest race yet – in a state Donald Trump won by 8 points. Last year's Ohio Senate race was one of the most costly and competitive in the nation, and NBC News reports that this one could be "even nastier and more expensive."

The long and short of it is, I can't win – and Democrats simply can't hold onto our narrow Senate majority – if we don't have strong grassroots support from folks like you.

That's why I'm asking for your support today, John: Please, will you chip in $10 or more now – split between my campaign and Chris's – so we can win in Ohio and defend the Senate?

With gratitude,

Sherrod Brown