John — this screenshot I took of our ActBlue account is the definition of the summer slump:

I was so pumped to see this team come together to help Josh end last quarter with a bang: We reported a massive campaign haul of nearly $6 million for the fundraising period. And a huge part of that came directly from grassroots supporters like you. It's the folks giving $5, $15, $25, or $50 at a time who really make all the difference.

We need to keep that pace going. But looking at ActBlue over the past two weeks, it’s clear we’ve hit a summer slump. Frankly, we can’t afford to let that happen to Josh and our campaign, John. Not when he’s running in the most competitive gubernatorial race of 2024.

We need to raise $75,000 online this month to stay on track for my campaign budget. But halfway through the month, we’re nowhere near the halfway mark of our projections. Can you chip in $25 right now to help me close the gap?

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Look, I get it. Summers are always tough for fundraising. But frankly, we cannot afford to let this campaign lose any steam.

I’ve worked on campaigns for a long time, so I know a tough race when I see one. And here in North Carolina, statewide elections always come down to the closest of margins.

This election is no different. The early polling I’ve seen has us in a dead heat with our Republican opponent. Every dollar we raise now is an investment we can make in reaching persuadable voters and moving the momentum in our direction. That’s why we can’t slow down for a single second.

Since you’ve made it this far into my email already, I’m really hoping I can count on you. Your donation will make all the difference in this intensely competitive campaign and help us overcome our summer slump. Will you chip in $25 today and help me close our fundraising gap?

Thanks!

Anna Huck
Finance Director
Josh Stein for North Carolina