Hey there —
 I had an extra few minutes this morning so I wanted to share some thoughts with you. 
Here’s the truth: No matter why you are reading this, I am thankful for you.
 People like me don’t often make it to Congress.
 I’m the son of Latino immigrants, who, with my three sisters, was raised by my single mother. I was the first in my family to attend college, cleaning the toilets of my classmates to make it work, and I joined the Marine Corps after graduating and went to Iraq.
 The only reason I am here is because of the support I’ve had along the way.
 As a kid, the support from my family. 
 In combat, the support of my fellow Marines.
 In these campaigns, support from people like you. 
But now I have a new mission: replacing Kyrsten Sinema and working to expand voting rights, protect abortion rights, take on drug companies and hedge fund managers and be a voice and a vote for working people in the Senate.  I need your help. So please: 
Can you split a $20 contribution between my re-election campaign and Zak Malamed's team? This month has been tough on fundraising, and I need your help to get things back on track before it’s too late. 
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Thank you in advance for chipping in. It means a lot.
 Ruben