Hi John,

I don't know if you know this, but your opening this email is a huge help to my campaign.

We sent an email this past weekend, and our open rates were down. That’s not a surprise. We're being drowned out by Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other flash sales ending at midnight. (And when fewer people read our emails, some email provider algorithms decide to stop delivering our messages.)

Whether people missed our email because they were away for the holiday or because the ads and junk mail are piling up, I want you to know how much I appreciate YOU deciding to open and read this one.

Right now, we're in a pivotal moment in our race. This is our first quarter, and we have a chance to come out strong and make some strategic investments early in the new year.

I know you believe that we need leaders in Congress who will prioritize protecting our environment, investing in our communities, and building an economy that works for Long Island and families across the country. So, because I have you now: Will you make your first donation to support our efforts?

I'm grateful I can count on people like you.

Thank you,
Nancy