It's officially the election year, friend! That means it's time to get to work to defend our Democratic Senate majority.

We're in for an uphill battle: Politico is calling the Senate map "hell" for Democrats. If Mitch McConnell flips seats in Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania or West Virginia, we'll lose our two-seat majority.

So I'm asking 5,000 Democrats like you to become Senate Majority Defenders before tomorrow at midnight. Become a member now by making a one-time donation of $5 or more, and you'll be part of the team that helps Democrats create a blue wave this year.

Republicans are raising money hand over fist to flip Senate control. If their plan works, they will try to ban abortion nationwide, make cuts on programs for working families, and put a halt to our Democratic agenda.

We need to create a grassroots team big enough to take down even GOP millionaires – and that starts with $5 donations from dedicated supporters like you. So please, if you're ready to help me defend Senate control, chip in $5 now to become a Senate Majority Defender before my deadline tomorrow at midnight.

Thank you, friend. It means so much to have you on my team.

– Patty Murray