John, we are officially 100 days out from the California primary. Here's a quick update on where this race stands:

1. Right now I am statistically TIED with Adam Schiff and Katie Porter.

2. I am the MOST progressive candidate in this race and the only one calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel.

3. I received the MOST votes out of all the candidates running in this race for an official endorsement from the California Democratic Party – and we did that by organizing on the ground, delegate by delegate, to come out on top. And that’s exactly how we’re going to win this primary race in March.

But the hard truth is that California is one of the most expensive states in the nation to run ads in and travel throughout to reach voters, and I'm being outraised by my opponents. So I have to ask, with Election Day just 100 DAYS away:

Will you make a donation to my campaign now to help send me to the Senate? Now is the time to dig deep.

John, there are a lot of reasons why I'm running for Senate – but among the most important is because representation matters.

Throughout our nation's history, Black women have served in the Senate for a combined total of just over 10 years. We deserve more than that. We deserve a Senate that not only looks like us but echoes our voices, desires, dreams and needs.

And, while we're a long way from bringing the kind of representation that we deserve to the Senate, my candidacy is an integral start.

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 I need this grassroots community to dig deep during these final 100 days.

John, I'm counting on you. Please, can you contribute $5 or more to my campaign so I can bring my voice and my vision for progress to the Senate?

Thank you.

Barbara Lee