John,

These sorts of messages are tough to write, so I'll get to the point: We didn't reach our February fundraising goal.

Please chip in $35, $25, whatever you can spare now to help us reach our goal →

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If you asked what I would have imagined for my first year in Congress, it would include a lot of what I've accomplished: helping veterans get the services they need, combating climate change, and fighting for quality, affordable health care.

But I never would have guessed that before 2020 even began -- we would be facing half a million dollars in attack ads and have multiple Republican opponents, including former Republican Congressman Scott Taylor who we defeated in 2018.

VA-02 has been rated as one of the top eight most competitive Trump-won districts in the country, but I know that we've beaten the odds before when pundits and election experts said we couldn't win.

It will be a tough battle to November, but with your help we can continue our good work for Coastal Virginians. Will you chip in toward my 48-hour Emergency Fundraising Drive and help us get back on track?

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Thanks for your help,

Elaine