Breaking news, Friend:

National Republicans just confirmed that Mitch McConnell's handpicked candidate, Eric Hovde, will run against me in Wisconsin's Senate race -- and he'll have their full support.

The GOP has spent months recruiting Eric Hovde, who'll bring a virtually unlimited campaign war chest into this race. He has pledged to spend at least $20 million of his own personal fortune to attack me, buy this seat, and help Republicans pass their extreme agenda, including a national abortion ban.

Now, the secret's out -- Hovde will run, and I need your support more than ever to compete with his major cash advantage. Will you split an emergency donation to help me defeat the GOP's #1 pick in this race and defend our Democratic Senate majority?

If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately and be split evenly between Chuck Schumer and Tammy Baldwin:

Our race will determine Senate control in 2024. With West Virginia all but guaranteed to flip red after Sen. Joe Manchin's retirement, Republicans only need one more seat to retake the majority, and it could all come down to what happens here in Wisconsin.

That's why McConnell made me a top target and Senate Republicans handpicked GOP megamillionaire Eric Hovde to run against me. This is the most pivotal moment of our campaign so far, so I'm coming to you for support today:

Will you split a donation between Chuck Schumer and my campaign to help protect this seat and defeat Eric Hovde? I'm counting on you to fight back.