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John — it's Kirsten. Since I started a life of public service,
I've been focused on achieving progress for families everywhere — and I've
been looking ahead to the future. But there would be no future without a
past, so I want to take a moment to share my family's story and tell you
why I'm in this fight.

I grew up in Albany, New York. Back then, it was still uncommon for a
mother to have a career of her own. But my mom was a lawyer — one of just
three women in her law school's graduating class. And my grandmother,
Polly, was a political powerhouse in her own right, fiercely committed to
Democratic campaigning and organizing.

These strong, independent women raised me to believe in myself, to be bold
and to always fight for my community. When I was making the decision to
run for Congress, they were the first people to believe in me.

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That first campaign wasn't easy — Republicans outnumbered Democrats two to
one in my district. But I knew my community, and my grandmother raised me
on the bread and butter of campaigning. I was confident that if I ran an
honest campaign that spoke to the issues families really cared about, I
could flip this district blue.

I ran on bringing transparency to Washington, on ethics reform, on ending
the Iraq War, and making health care affordable and accessible for all. I
knocked countless doors, made endless phone calls and put in the elbow
grease it takes to win these tough races. And when the polls closed, we
came out on top. After I was sworn into office, I got to work delivering
on the promises I made to voters. And two years later, I won reelection by
25 points.

As New York Democrats head into a critical election year in 2024, I'm
leaning on those same lessons again. You see, last year, we lost four
congressional seats to GOP challengers — enough to give Republicans
control of the House. And now the GOP is targeting my seat to flip the
Senate, too.

As the only statewide Democrat at the top of the ticket this year, I'm
working overtime to retake these House seats and defend my seat to keep
our Senate majority. But on that very first campaign, I learned that you
can't do anything alone. That's why I'm asking: [ [link removed] ]Please, will you make a
donation today — split between my campaign and No Dem Left Behind — to
help me defend my seat, save our Senate majority and lead New York to a
bright future? I'm counting on grassroots people like you to stand with me
in this fight, John.

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Thank you for believing in me and for investing in the values we share.

With gratitude and love,

[7]Senator Gillibrand
- Kirsten




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