Friend, I'm so grateful to this grassroots team for fighting by my side in this reelection campaign. But with my mid-month deadline coming up fast, I'm personally asking you to make your first gift now. Here's why your gift today is so important:

1. In an election year where Democrats have zero room for error, experts are saying Senate control could be decided by my race in Ohio.

2. Polls show this race is neck and neck. Winning will come down to who has the most resources to reach voters in all 88 counties across the Buckeye State.

3. My self-funding GOP opponents are relying on their massive personal fortunes, but I'm running a true grassroots campaign. That means I'm counting on YOU to help me go toe-to-toe with these millionaires.

Friend, I'm personally asking you to chip in $5, or whatever you can, to help us hit our $200,000 mid-month goal so we can reach Ohio voters, pull ahead in this toss-up race, and help Democrats keep the Senate blue! Can I count on you to rush $5 or more at this critical moment?

Thank you so much – it means so much to have you on my team.