John, we're officially five months out from the California primary, and you need to know where things stand: 

1. Barbara Lee is statistically TIED with her opponents. 

2. Adam Schiff and Katie Porter just outraised our campaign. 

3. Barbara Lee is the MOST progressive candidate in this race. 

4. Black female candidates historically raise 1/3 less than white candidates. 

5. Our research shows that when voters learn about Barbara Lee's progressive record, she WINS. 

That's why contacting voters is our top campaign priority – but to be blunt, traveling the state, running ads and knocking on doors require money. Lots of money.

So we can't waste another second: Will you rush just $5 now to help Barbara Lee reach more voters and win in this incredibly competitive primary? We need to raise $25,000 today to keep powering our campaign. →

Working Californians deserve someone who understands the struggle of making ends meet and someone who has never strayed from the fight for a progressive future. 

But to be honest, Black women fundraise just 1/3 of what white candidates do – and that's a reality we cannot ignore. That's why we can't let our grassroots fundraising efforts falter for even one moment in these next five months. 

So I have to ask, with the election just five months out: Can you contribute $5 or more to support our campaign and help Barbara Lee become California's next U.S. senator? →

Thank you.

Team Barbara Lee