You need to know about what happened in Texas last night, John.

Jessica Cisneros, a progressive candidate taking on a conservative, out-of-touch incumbent who’s been in office for 15 years, lost an incredibly close race. She ran a truly great campaign, but fell just a few percentage points short.

I’m writing to you today because we can’t let that happen here in 13 days.

We know our election is going to come down to the wire, and if we’re going to take on our own 15-year incumbent and win, we need everyone in. Don’t leave anything to chance -- make a donation right now and let’s finish this thing strong.

There are too many similarities to count between our race and Jessica’s. At the end of the day, we’re underdogs. And the deck is stacked against us.

My opponent has the name recognition, the backing of the political machine, and campaign cash from wealthy special interests. But I’ve got you.

We can win on March 17th, but it’ll take all of us doing our part -- will you chip in today?

Let’s do this,

Marie