Hi, friend, it's Sen. Sherrod Brown. In a moment, I'm going to ask you to chip in to help me reach our $250,000 goal before the end-of-quarter FEC deadline – but first, I want to explain why it's so important that you give today. 

I grew up in Mansfield, Ohio, in a community of ironworkers, carpenters, autoworkers, and electricians – and that's exactly who I have in mind every day when I head to work. Whether you punch a clock or swipe a badge, earn a salary or make tips, raise children or care for an aging parent, I've got your back in the Senate. 

But here's the deal: Mitch McConnell, his special-interest allies, and Republicans across the country will stop at nothing to flip my Senate seat red because they know this race could decide Senate control. 

I know what it takes to beat the odds and win because I've done it before. But with multiple GOP millionaires already running against me – and polls showing this race is neck and neck – I'm going to need the strongest grassroots team possible to do it again.

That's where you come in, friend. I can't win unless I reach every single fundraising goal – and that starts with hitting my $250,000 objective before the end-of-quarter FEC deadline.

So please, friend, I'm personally asking: Will you chip in $5 or more right now – every dollar you can spare – so we can reach our end-of-quarter goal, win in Ohio, and defend the Senate?

With gratitude,

Sherrod Brown