John, for young, diverse candidates like myself, the road to elected office is difficult – especially when dark money groups flood progressive races and silence viable candidates.

Not only does it leave us at a huge disadvantage, it uplifts status quo politicians who only protect wealthy interests.

I may have lost my Congressional race to dark money forces last year, but John, we're not giving up, because there’s too much at stake!

That’s why I’m running for re-election as County Commissioner – but I’ll be honest, running a campaign takes a lot of resources, and that’s before you factor in the ultra-conservative groups funneling millions into local races like mine.

With my end-of-month deadline just 12 hours away, it’s critical I have enough funds to prove grassroots donations can defeat dark money politicians and help me keep my crucial local seat. They won once – but we can’t let it happen again.

Thank you,

Nida Allam