John, I'm asking for just $5. 

I'll tell you why: Historically, Black women running for office only raise one-third as much as white candidates. And already, I've seen that painful statistic come to life.

My opponents are raking in huge piles of cash from establishment elites and out-of-state special interests – but together we can fight back. Earlier this week, Californians began to cast their ballots for the primary election, and I'm investing heavily in meeting voters where they are so we can get out the vote.

That's why I've set the ambitious goal to raise $25,000 before midnight, and I'm personally asking for your help: Can you chip in $5 to help me spread my message of a progressive future to voters everywhere?

I'm proud to say that I have consistently ranked among the most progressive lawmakers in Congress – and I'm the most progressive candidate in this race by a long shot. I'm the only candidate in this race who has consistently voted for peace and championed progressive projects such as the Green New Deal, Environmental Justice for All Act, and Medicare for All.

John, I've spent my entire career fighting for the things that actually matter to working families – and that's exactly what I'll continue to do in the Senate. But, with my opponents sitting on millions, I can only get there with the help of this powerful grassroots team.

I know $5 doesn't seem like much – but if every person reading this pitches in $5, we can build a powerful grassroots movement that can go toe to toe with my opponents. With the California primary election just 26 days away, I have to ask:

Please: Will you give $5 right now so I can hit my goal to reach the voters I need to pull ahead in this race? We have some serious ground to make up if we want to stay competitive.

Thank you for everything, 

Barbara Lee