I'm sweating, John.

And it's not just because of the Texas heat. It's because August has been really slow for fundraising.

I know, we just reported our record-breaking fundraising numbers and everyone from CNN to FiveThirtyEight says we can win this race.

But our incredible start to this race makes me one of the Republicans' top targets in 2024.

John, we can't afford to fall short on this (or any) fundraising goal if we're going to power this campaign to victory and bring real change to Texas. So please, split a donation of $5 or whatever you can spare between my campaign and Catherine's to help me defeat Ted Cruz. →

Unlike Cruz, I'm not counting on wealthy donors to buy this seat for me because I believe our leaders should be accountable to the people they serve, not special interests.

And listen, Texas is huge – it takes over 11 hours to drive from the Panhandle to the southernmost point.

That means we need way more volunteers, pamphlets, folks knocking doors, and yard signs to win in Texas than it does in other states. And that adds up fast.

So I'm counting on folks like you to step up with $5, $10, or whatever you can spare, to power our massive grassroots campaign and help create the change we know Texans want and need.

Right now, I'm counting on you to help me raise $50,000 by midnight to get back on track. So please, will you split a donation between my campaign and Catherine's and help me fire Ted Cruz? →

Thank you so much – and in all seriousness, I hope you are keeping cool amid record-breaking temperatures this summer!

Colin Allred