Hi, friend, it's Sen. Sherrod Brown. In a minute, I'm going to ask you to split a contribution of $5 between my campaign and Jeanne’s to help me reach my $25,000 end-of-month fundraising goal – but first, I wanted to tell you why this race is so important.

I'm fighting for the Dignity of Work in the Senate, and that means all 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.

The thing is, the odds are stacked against me in this race: My ultra-wealthy Republican opponents are writing their campaigns huge, million-dollar checks to buy this seat. And, a Trump-allied dark-money group is running attack ads against me because they know this seat will determine which party wins Senate control!

I know what it takes to beat the odds and win because I've fought tough races before, so believe me when I say that grassroots fundraising will make or break this campaign. $5 might not sound like much, but when hundreds of dedicated Democrats donate, it adds up quickly.

That's where you come in, friend. If you – and everyone reading this email – split just $5 now between my campaign and Jeanne’s, I can reach my end-of-month goal and have the resources to fight back against the GOP's vicious attacks.

So please, I'm personally asking: Will you split $5 or more right now between my campaign and Jeanne’s – every dollar you can spare – so we can reach our end-of-month goal, win in Ohio, and defend the Senate?

With gratitude,

Sherrod Brown