Hey John —

I had an extra few minutes this morning, so I wanted to share some thoughts with you.

Here’s the truth:

No matter why you are reading this, I am thankful for you.

People like me don’t often make it to Congress.

I’m the son of Latino immigrants, who, with my three sisters, was raised by my single mother. I was the first in my family to attend college, cleaning the toilets of my classmates to make it work, and I joined the Marine Corps after graduating and went to Iraq.

The only reason I am here is because of the support I’ve had along the way.

As a kid, the support from my family.

In combat, the support of my fellow Marines.

In these campaigns, support from people like you.

But now I have a new mission: replacing Kyrsten Sinema and working to expand voting rights, protect abortion rights, take on drug companies and hedge fund managers, and be a voice and a vote for working people in the Senate.

I need your help. So please:

Can you split a $5 contribution between my re-election campaign and Fight for Progress? This month has been tough on fundraising, and I need your help to get things back on track before it’s too late.

Thank you in advance for chipping in. It means a lot.

Ruben