John, I'm running for Congress in a California district that matters — if Democrats lose here, we'll have to kiss our chances of flipping the House (and electing Hakeem Jeffries as our Speaker) goodbye.

But I know that I can win.

I'm a U.S. Navy veteran, and I just finished serving as one of President Biden's Under Secretaries of Defense.

I have local support, and we're actively reaching out to voters early — not just near the end of the election.

But I'll be honest with you: I need to ask for your help in the form of a contribution. $10, $25, or $100 — ANYTHING you can spare today — it all makes a big difference for our voter contact.

I'd be so mad at myself if we fell short of our $5,700 goal just because I didn't ask for help. So, I'm asking you. I don't want to have any regrets in this election, with so much at stake.

Can I count on you tonight? Please?

Thanks so much,

— Gil Cisneros