Friend – in a moment, I'm going to ask you a simple question. But first, I'd like to tell you what this race means to me.

I got into politics to make a difference for workers and families. When I travel across Ohio, I hear from autoworkers, nurses, and teachers in every corner of the state. Their stories bring our fight ahead into focus.

I see their troubles and concerns, and more importantly, I see their hopes and dreams – and then I recommit myself to fighting for them every day in the Senate. Because when you love this country, you fight for the people who make it work.

So today, as my three Republican opponents get ready to debate who gets to run against me, I have one question for you: Are you with me?

No matter who the Republicans nominate, we know exactly what we're going to get. They would all fall in line with the MAGA agenda – from cutting Social Security and Medicare to banning abortion nationwide.

But while my potential opponents try to attack me and out-Trump one another on stage, I'm focused on the only thing that matters: you. We can build a fairer, more equitable future for our country, but I'm going to need your help.

That's why I'm asking you to chip in $5 before my opponents take the stage at 7 p.m. tonight. With Senate control on the line, we need to be ready for whatever the GOP throws at us.

So how about it, friend? Can I count on you to chip in $5 or more right now to help us reach our $100,000 pre-debate goal, fight back against GOP attacks, and win this race?

Thanks in advance. Every dollar gets us that much closer to winning in Ohio, protecting our Democratic Senate majority, and keeping up our fight on behalf of workers and families everywhere.