Hey, John. It's Mark Kelly here, and I'm excited that Colin Allred just launched his U.S. Senate campaign in Texas.

Look, Colin's got a real shot to win this thing. A new poll has him just 5 points down with 14% of voters undecided. There's no denying that Texans are ready for change, and Colin is the best man for the job.

Trust me: I know Colin can win a tough race – he's done it before – but only if Democrats like you are on his side. My own race was one of the most expensive in the country last year, and I'm telling you, support from grassroots Democrats like you truly makes a difference.

That's why I'm asking you personally: Please, if you're committed to defending the Senate, join this grassroots team today. Split a donation of $5 – or whatever you can spare – between me and Colin Allred.

I’m supporting Colin because he’s the strong leader who Texans deserve: He's a fourth-generation Texan who's representing the same district he grew up in.

And Colin has had quite the career. He started off in the NFL and then went to law school to become a civil rights attorney, where he specialized in voting rights. Then, he brought that fight all the way to Congress, defeating an 11-term Republican to flip TX-32 blue.

Colin’s a true Texan, a skilled lawyer, and a passionate advocate for democracy. And he knows how to appeal to the voters all across Texas he'll need to win.

I'm confident Colin Allred can win, but he needs your support in these early days to build up momentum. That's why I'm asking you to make a contribution – even a few dollars helps – to flip this seat and defend our Senate majority. Can I count on you to contribute to our campaigns today? →

Thank you so much. I truly appreciate Democrats like you stepping up today.

Mark Kelly